| 1. |
Have this insert installed by an avionics shop if you do not have
all the proper tools, are not a qualified technician or are not sure
you are capable of doing this job. |
| 2. |
Remove the four retaining screws, two from each side. |
| 3. |
Pull the faceplate from the radio. |
| 4. |
Remove the old lens |
| 5. |
If the faceplate needs painting
continue otherwise go to 9. |
| 6. |
Sand or clean the aluminum faceplate
as needed. Paint the entire faceplate with a
quality paint such as Krylon's® 1613 Semi-Flat Black. |
| 7. |
After the paint is fully dry, carefully scrap off the paint from
the text and trim band using the back end of an X-Acto®
blade or sand paper. |
| 8. |
Paint the entire faceplate with a
quality paint such as Krylon's® Matte Clear paint to protect the
freshly exposed aluminum from oxidation. |
| 9. |
Place the insert into the aluminum
frame. |
| 10. |
Use silicone caulking or GOOP® glue
to secure the lens to the aluminum frame. Use a small screw driver or
similar object as an application device to put a small amount of
adhesive at each of the four corners of the lens. Be careful not to let
any become visible looking through the lens. |
| 11. |
Install faceplate and secure with the four retaining screws. |
| 12. |
Tell all your aircraft buddies about
Aircraft Engravers and place the enclosed sticker on the metal case
for future reference. |
