User`s guide

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7) Lift tape: prior to applying adhesive, lift the end of tape opposite the solder tabs at a shallow
angle, until the gauge and terminal is free from the surface. Tack the loose end of the tape under
and press to the surface, so the gage lies flat with the bonding side exposed.
Figure 21 Lift tape
8) Apply adhesive and attach: apply a drop of adhesive to the gage’s bonding side, attach the gauge
and the surface by pressing on the tape for a minute. Wait two minutes before making a firm
wiping stroke over the tape.
9) Remove the tape and clean the terminals with alcohol and a cotton swab.
10) Soldering and stress relief: mask the gage grid area with drafting tape before soldering. After
soldering the wires to the terminals, tape or hot gluing the lead-in wires to the surface to prevent
the wires from being accidentally pulled from the tabs.
Figure 22 hot gluing the positioned wires at 3 locations