Heathkit HA-14 - Circuit Description; Input Circuit Description; Output Circuit Description; Antenna Change-Over, ALC, and Cutoff Bias Circuits

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Under the conditions specified in the Warranty,
replacement parts are supplied without charge;
however, if the Service Center assists you in
locating a-defective*part (or parts) in your
kit, or installs a replacement part for you,
you may be charged for this service,
HEATHKIT equipment purchased locally and
returned to Heath Company for service must be
accompanied by your copy of the dated sales
receipt from your authorized HEATHKIT deal.
er in order to be eligible for parts replacement
under the terms of the Warranty,
THIS SERVICE POLICY APPLIES ONLY TO
COMPLETED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AS
STATED IN THE MANUAL, Equipment that has
been modified in design will not be accepted
for repair, If there is evidence of acid core
solder or paste fluxes, the equipment will be
returned NOT repaired,
‘For information regarding modification of
HEATHKIT equipment for special applications,
it is suggested that you refer to any one
or more of the many publications that are avail-
able on all phases of electronics, They can be
obtained at or through your local library, as
‘well as at most electronic equipment stores,
Although the Heath Company sincerely welcomes
all comments and suggestions, it would be im-
possible to design, test, evaluate and assume
‘responsibility for proposed circuit changes for
special purposes, Therefore, such modifications
must be made at the discretion of the kit builder,
‘using information available from sources other
‘than the Heath Company,
REPLACEMENTS
Material supplied with HEATHKIT products
has been carefully selected to meet design re-
_ quirements and ordinarily will fulfill its function
without difficulty. Occasionally, improper op-
eration can be traced to a faulty component,
_ Should inspection reveal the necessity for re~
placement, write to the Heath Company and
supply all of the following information,
A, Thoroughly identify the part in question by
using the part number and description found
in the manual Parts List,
B, Identify the kit Model Number and Series
Number,
C, Mention date of purchase,
D, Describe the nature of defect or reason for
requesting replacement,
The Heath Company will promptly supply the
necessary replacement, PLEASE DO NOT RE-
TURN THE ORIGINAL COMPONENT UNTIL
SPECIFICALLY REQUESTED TO DO SO, Do
not dismantle the component in question as
this will void the guarantee, This replace-
ment policy does not cover the free replace-
ment of parts that may have been broken or
damaged through carelessness on the part of
the kit builder,
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event that your instrument must be re-
turned for service, these instructions should be
carefully followed,
Wrap the equipment in heavy paper, exercising
care to prevent damage, Place the wrapped
equipment in a stout carton of such size that
at least three inches of shredded paper, ex-
celsior, or other resilient packing material
can be placed between all sides of the wrapped
equipment and the carton, Close and seal the
carton with gummed paper tape, or alternately,
tie securely with stout cord. Clearly print the
address on the carton as follows:
To: HEATH COMPANY
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023
ATTACH A LETTER TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE
CARTON BEARING YOUR NAME, COMPLETE
ADDRESS, DATE OF PURCHASE, AND ABRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFICULTYENCOUN-
TERED, Also, include your name and return
address on the outside of the carton, Preferably
affix one or more "Fragile" or "Handle With
Care" labels to the carton, or otherwise somark
with a crayon of bright color. Ship by insured
parcel post or prepaid express; note that acar~
rier cannot be held responsible for damage in
transit if, in HIS OPINION, the article is inade-
quately packed for shipment,