POSITION CAM FULLY TO REAR BEFORE INSERTION

Flight Simulator

Removing

and

Replacing

the Apollo

GX

The following procedure is used to remove the Apollo GX so you can operate it at a location of your choice. . While inserting or removing the GX, Do not exert excessive turning force at the end of the cam lock travel or the unit may be damaged.

1.Remove the Apollo GX from the front panel of your aircraft. Use the 3/32” hex driver included with installation kit (p/n 998-0048 ). Insert the hex driver into the hole at the top, center of the front panel of the GX-series. Turn the hex driver counterclockwise to loosen the connecting screw.

2.Pull the Apollo GX out of its mounting tube.

3.Connect the GX-series Power Cable Assembly (p/n 500-4027 for the GX55 or 500-4026 for the GX50/60) to the connector(s) on the back of your Apollo GX. Connect the cable to a power supply that provides 10 to 40 VDC @ 1A or greater. Attach the black wire to ground and red wire to positive. A suitable power supply may be purchased at an electronics or auto supply retailer.

REAR CAM

DOWN

FRONT

CAM UP

BEZEL

Note

Operation of the GX60/65 transmitter is not permitted in a residential or industrial environment without an appropriate FCC license. Operation of the GX50/60 with a serial port connected to a computer is not currently authorized under FCC part 15 regulations.

4.Replace your GX into the tube carefully. Position the cam lock as shown below. The front lobe of the cam

should be vertical. The cam lock mechanism should be fully unscrewed (turned counter-clockwise). Slide the unit into the frame. Turn (clockwise) and carefully hand-tighten(4 in-lb max.) the cam lock mechanism using only the 3/32" hex driver provided in the installation package. Using a larger tool than the one provided makes it easy to exceed the allowable torque on the cam lock resulting in damage to the unit. The unit will be pulled into the frame securing the unit and the connectors will fully engage. Do NOT overtighten. The back of the bezel must only be flush to the mounting tube. If the cam

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