FREEWAY 5B5-01 Installation Instructions Manual

Type
Installation Instructions Manual
Model No:-
5B5-
50.0
34.0
15.6
15°
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25.8
Pick Guard Thickness assumed to be 2.3mm
Mounting Holes should be Ø3.5 Csk (to suit M3 x 10mm Csk Screws provided)
Mounting Hole Ctrs are tolerant to a range between 41.0 and 41.4mm
Minimum Lever Slot Dimensions to Pickguard: 28.0 x 2.0mm
A small chamfer may be added to the external edges of a narrower Lever slot to adapt it.
This guide requires and assumes proper competencies with regard to electrical and practical work,
safety and the correct use of any equipment referenced here. Always take precautions to protect
the guitar, yourself and others. Ensure that any accociated products are installed in full accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.
Check that the Free-Way Blade Switch will fit - refer to dimensional information provided
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General Installation Instructions
28.0
50.0
Lever Slot & Mounting Hole Dimensions
20°
Cavity Depth 34mm Min.
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Refer to Free-Way Blade Installation Instructions
Note: ensure all pickups are of compatible phase/polarity
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Otr/Coil Finish wire
Inr/Coil Finish wire
Inr/Coil Start wire
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©Free-Way2018
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