Unpacking - Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus User Manual

Unpacking

These notes will explain in depth how to
unpack the plinth and speakers. Inside this
crate is a copy of the Nautilus user manual
that will show how to connect the Nautilus
loudspeaker system.
A pair of Nautilus is supplied in three crates. removing the product from the crate. Feed the
The two larger crates each contain one Nautilus amplifier end of the cable through the slot in
loudspeaker and one active crossover. One of the top of the plinth and guide it into the cable
the large crates contains the accessory pack cut-out at the rear of the plinth. (Note: it
and is marked as such. The small crate contains may be easier to feed the cable through by
two stone plinths. supporting the rear end of the plinth on the
metal rod supplied in the accessory pack.
Lay each crate flat on the ground. Open Remove the metal rod once finished.)
the lids using a number  pozidrive screwdriver.
Warning: do not lift the speaker using any of
Unscrew all screws before lifting the lid off of
the crates. its straight tubes or the part of the tweeter
enclosure forward of the split line.
Begin with the small crate, which holds the plinth
to support the product. Remove the lid and One person should grasp the top of the speaker
card separator and set aside. The plinth weights under the main body of the tweeter enclosure.
approximately 50kg, so it requires two people The right hand of the second person should
to lift. One person should place a hand into the support the speaker on the top of the rounded
slot in the plinth and raise one end. The second part of the base, the left hand of the second
person should place one hand on either side of person should support the speaker on the front
the plinth at the opposite end from the slot. Lift of the speaker below the bass unit.
the plinth from the crate and gently place it as The person supporting the tweeter should lift
close as possible to its final installation position. the speaker tilting it into an upright position
(Please note: the cable cut-out end belongs at while the second person should support the
the back of the speaker) Repeat these steps for body of the speaker. Before removing the
the second plinth. speaker from the crate, place the protective
cover over the front of the speaker to prevent
Place each large crate alongside the plinth or as damage during moving. Secure the cover with
close as possible to the plinth. Unscrew all the the belt provided, ensuring the length of wadding
screws holding the lid on the crate. Remove the is placed between the strap and the speaker to
lid and set aside. Remove the strap, length of protect the enclosure.
wadding and protective cover and place nearby.
Remove the two pieces of internal packaging To remove the speaker from the crate, the
using the handholds provided. Remove the layer person supporting the speaker should grasp
of fibre wadding to reveal the speaker, active the threaded spigot from which the cable
crossover and accessory pack. Place the active exits at the base of the speaker while the
crossover and accessory pack aside. other person supports the front and top of the
speaker. Ensure the person holding the spigot
Depending on the proximity of the plinth is positioned to the rear of the speaker so that
to the large crate, it may be possible to feed they can use their free hand to pull the cable
the wires through the slot in the plinth before through the plinth as the speakers is lowered
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Attention: Please carefully read through
these instructions in full before starting
to unpack the product. Unpacking should
be carried out by two people due to the
weight of the product and awkwardness
of the shape.
Note: Remove all watches, rings, bracelets,
belts, and any other item of clothing that
might scratch the product's surface.
into position. Guide the spigot into the slot in
the plinth.
Once the speaker is in place on the plinth, feed
first a rubber washer and secondly a metal
washer and finally a securing nut from the
accessory pack over the free end of the cable
and slide them as far as possible to the
speaker end.
One person should lean the speaker/plinth
combination forward to expose the underside
of the plinth. While the first person supports
the weight of the speaker, the second person
should feed the washers over the spigot and
screw down the nut, tightening by hand only.
Carefully stand the speaker on its plinth upright
and position it as required.
The drive units are delicate and easily damaged.
Use the plastic cover to protect them, for
example, if the speaker is to remain unused for
a long period, or if there are inquisitive children
about. Always secure the cover with the strap
and length of wadding provided. We suggest you
retain the packaging for future use.
Warning: The speaker drive units create
stray magnetic fields that extend beyond
the boundaries of the enclosure.
We recommend you keep magnetically
sensitive articles (CRT type televisions and
computer screens, computer discs, audio
and video tapes, swipe cards, etc.) at least
1m (40in) from the speaker. This does not
apply to plasma or LCD screens.
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