If the KPA-500 is not being carried around, but is sitting on a desk, then I don't think you have to worry about the hardware until you have a reason to get inside and install it (e.g. you're planning to take it on a trip or something). And, I agree with Johnny, it should have been updated in our assembly manuals when we received our kits. Doing it after fact means disassembling some panels, unplugging a bunch of wires, removing the transformer, etc. It is a PIA.
Rob K6RB > Hello Stan, >  > Thanks for information. Elecraft should include this information in my > kit package and update their manual accordingly. My KPA500 kit was > just 3 weeks old but without such information. >  > Anyway, it seems I need to dismantle my KPA500 and install these 'spare, > leftover hardware' >  > A real pain of the neck introduced and caused by Elecraft but I love it > :) > > TNX & 73, > > > Johnny VR2XMC > > å¾ï¸° Stan Gibbs <[email protected]> > æ¶ä»¶äººï¸° [email protected] > å³éæ¥æ︰ 2011å¹´09æ15æ¥ (é±å) 8:51 AM > 主é¡ï¸° Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Leftover parts? > > According to Elecraft, these parts are a very recent addition to the kit > and > their purpose is to add support to the transformer bolt. In building > #401, > I also discovered these additional parts and sent an email to Elecraft > support. They sent me a modified page 32 of the assembly manual that > shows > the placement of the two flat washers, lock washer and nut at the bottom > of > the bolt, flush with the inside bottom rubber disk. I am including an > image > below; hopefully it will show properly. > > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n6795115/%24RLNYG9V.png > > ----- > 73, Stan - KR7C > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Leftover-parts-tp6793858p6795115.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
