General Information:

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Place the 3mm flat top LEDs into the 40 3mm holes in the LED plate (AHTP4)

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Wire the LEDs in sets of 3 with a 120-Ohm resistor. These sets of three can then be powered by a 12VDC power source, and PWM dimmer can be used for dimming.

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Insert QTY 3 large toggle switches into the base plate (AHTP3). Secure with the supplied locknuts that came with the toggle switches. These toggle switches have 3 positions.

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The locating tang of the rotary switch will need to be removed. Then insert the 8-position rotary switch into the orifice.

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Secure it with the supplied locknut.

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Place the back panel (AHTP2) onto the Backplate (AHTP3).

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Place the faceplate (AHTP1) onto the assembly.

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Place the completed light plate onto the back of the assembly.

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Secure the panels with QTY 4, M4 x 18mm screws.

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Fasten the screws with QTY 4, M4 flange nuts.

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Place the Master Power knob onto the rotary switch shaft.

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Place the completed unit into the assembly and secure the position with glue.

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Place the RHS throttle stem (AHTP14 v2) onto the Centre plate (AHTP18 v2). Both of these parts have been modded for DCS microswitches.

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Place the Brake lever and stem assembly (AHTP8) through the RHS throttle stem and centre plate.

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Place the LHS throttle stem (AHTP19 v2) over the brake lever stem. (V2) This part has been moded for DCS microswitch activation.

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Use an M4 x 16mm Countersunk screw to secure the brake link (AHTP13) to the Brake lever cap (AHTP22)

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Place the brake lever cap onto the brake lever stem. Make sure both spigots for the brake links are aligned.

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Insert Qty 2, M4 brass thread inserts into RHS mid-plate (AHTP6) using a soldering iron to heat the inserts.

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Place the Hall sensor and its mounting plate onto the RHS mid-plate (AHTP6). Use QTY 2, M3 x 5mm screws to secure it.

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Place the spur gear (AHTP7) onto the sensor shaft.

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Repeat for the LHS mid-plate (AHTP24).

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Place QTY 4, M4 thread inserts into RHS & LHS Outer plates (AHTP 5 & 21).

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Insert QTY 2, M4 thread inserts into the Inner Friction Brace (AHTP10).

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Insert the RHS Mid plate between the levers.

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Place the LHS mid plate on the opposite side.

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Place the RHS outer plate on top of the RHS Mid Plate.

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Place the LHS outer plate on top of the LHS mid plate.

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To secure all the parts, use an M8 x 100mm threaded rod with a locknut on one end. Push the rod through each of the parts.

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Secure the upper sections with QTY 2, M4 x 90mm threaded rods with M4 nuts attached to one end.

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Turn the assembly around and secure the LHS with Qty 2, M4 nuts and Qty 1, M8 nut. Do not over-tighten the M8 nut. The levers must be free to rotate.

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Find the RHS brake and the LHS (AHTP12 & 23). Place hot glue into the recess as shown by the yellow highlighted area. The glue must extend from the recess to act as a friction pad against the lever stem.

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Place Hot glue into the Inner friction brace guide (AHTP10)

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Place the guide (AHTP10) into the RHS between the MId and outer plates, as shown. Ensure the hot glue side is against the friction lever. Secure the parts with QTY 2, M4 x 25mm screws.

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Secure the LHS with a further QTY 1, M4 x 25mm screw.

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Insert QTY 1, M4 x 55mm threaded rod with locknut into the upper holes to secure the brake drums,
Insert QTY 1, M4 x 60mm threaded rod with locknut into the lower holes to secure the brake drums to the brake link.

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While inserting the M4 x 60mm rod, Place the ferrule (AHTP28) between the brake drums.

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Push the rod through the remaining brake drum.

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Apply QTY 2, M4 locknuts to the ends of the M4 threaded rods.

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Insert an m$ x 14mm screw to secure the RHS brake link to the brake lever stem. Do not over-tighten.

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Place an M5 spring onto each (qty2) M4 x 25mm screw. Place the screw assemblies through the out rail guide and secure them into the inner rail guide.

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Gently tighten the screws under spring pressure so the lever stays where it is placed.

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Place the panel assembly onto the lever assembly. Ensure to feed the levers into their correct orifices.

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Secre the plate assembly to the lever assembly using QTY 4, M4 x 18mm screws.

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Insert the trigger releases (AHTP15) into the throttle stems.

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Place the lever fully aft and insert a 684 bearing to the base of the release lever with an M4 x 10mm screw.

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Repeat for both levers.

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Place the release lever caps (AHTP16) over the release lever stems and secure them to the throttle lever with QTY 4, M3 x 8mm screws.

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Use an M4 x 18mm Screw to secure the throttle handle to the lever.

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Repeat for the LHS throttle.

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Insert the compression spring between the release trigger and handle.

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Repeat for the other side.

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Install two ultra mini microswitches on the mounts with QTY 4, M2 x 10mm screws.

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Secure the switch assemblies to the centre plate using QTY 2 M4 x 22mm screws and lock nuts. Once wired the switch positions can be adjusted to ensure when the levers are in the idle poaition, DCS knows they have moved by the operation of the two microswitches.

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Insert the panel into the case if required.

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Use an M4 x 16mm countersunk screw to secure the parts with the Dzus fastener (AHTP26)

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Repeat the Dzus fasteners five more times to complete the panel.