Thanks! I found the earlier manual online, and am back operational!

Thanks!

Tom W4KX

> On May 3, 2020, at 4:14 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML <a...@dseven.org> wrote:
> 
> On my early model, the interlock switch is actuated by an assembly
> including a 13mm 4-40 standoff (and some other hardware), which is
> attached to the inside of the top cover. I'll attempt to send you the
> old (rev C) assembly manual off-list.
> 
> 73,
> 
>    ~iain / N6ML
> 
> 
> On Sun, May 3, 2020 at 1:07 PM Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Problem is definitely the interlock switch not being engaged correctly: if I 
>> close it manually (with a wooden rod!) the amp operates normally.
>> 
>> Anyone have an assembly manual for the older type KPA500, so I can see how 
>> the top-panel interlock switch is supposed to be engaged? Again, this a 
>> fairly old amp, and Elecraft changed things in later versions (like the one 
>> covered in the assembly manual currently on the website).
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Tom W4KX
>> 
>>> On May 3, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft 
>>> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Jack!
>>> 
>>> After cycling the main power the HV in standby is back to 70 V. But, every 
>>> time I go to operate mode, the error reoccurs.
>>> 
>>> This is with what I believe was the old style interlock switch (has a shaft 
>>> attached to the top cover to engage the switch when the top is screwed 
>>> down). Can’t tell if it is properly engaging. But the behavior is the same 
>>> when the top cover is totally removed.
>>> 
>>> How picky is this switch. I bought the amp used, and the assembly manual 
>>> online at elecraft doesn’t cover the old interlock switch.
>>> 
>>> Thanks for your help!
>>> 
>>> Tom W4KX
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On May 3, 2020, at 3:06 PM, Jack Brindle <jackbrin...@me.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> A “270V ERR” fault indicates that the TR switch bias supply is not 
>>>> working. This may be caused by the top cover being removed, the safety 
>>>> switch attached to the top cover becoming loose or an actual failure of 
>>>> the 270V supply. Since your main HV supply is now down close to 0V, it 
>>>> looks like you have power supply issues. You should call technical support 
>>>> on Monday to get help.
>>>> 
>>>> 73 and good luck getting your KPA going again.
>>>> Jack, W6FB
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 3, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft 
>>>>> <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> My KPA500 has been working fine waited for 115 V. Just now it has been 
>>>>> throwing a “25=70 VAC” fault!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Can anyone lead me in helping this? Fuses look good. HV read 0.1 v when 
>>>>> in standby, which is FAR from the 70 some volts it used to read.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Tom W4KX
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