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Steps for HeNe awesomeness are as follows! (read carefully and understand before attempting construction)
(If using my own adapter, some variance may apply)
1. plug in the DC adapter into the wall.
2. lay out the white tube holders
3. clip thick red anode lead on the power supply to the long thin end of the tube there is a little groove that the clip goes in. (the belljar end)
4. clip the thin black cathode lead to the cathode end of the tube up against the metal endcap. (the side with the aluminum cylinder inside, and the fill port) DO NOT PLACE THE CLIP ON THE MIRROR MOUNT, you may bend it and discharge in the mirror mount is bad for the mirror. This is also the output end so be careful not to dirty the mirror's outer surface.
5. place the tube in the holders, with each holder at each end of the tube, for full support, tube orientation should be with the fill port upward. in the anode end you can see a plate at an angle. this is the plane of polarization for the tube. (linear, vertically 500:1 or better)
6. take the black 2-pin connector and orient it so you see the + emblem on it. then take the connector to the DC end and match it up with the "TIP" emblem on it. DO NOT PLUG IT IN BACKWARDS! the tube should light nearly immediately, if it does not, then immediately unplug. there is no 5 second CDRH delay on this power supply. If the tube is cold it may take it a moment to start, but generally it should start instantly. if it doesn't there may be a problem.
