General Information - SWR GOLIATH III Owner's Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION
CONNECTION
Only one amplifier at a time can be connected to your SWR speaker enclosure. DO NOT plug two ampli-
fiers into one speaker enclosure, as it will not work and may damage your system. Always complete
your amplifier-to-speaker and speaker-to-speaker connections before powering up your system.
SPEAKER CABLE
Only SPEAKER CABLE of 18 gauge or heavier (the heavier the cable, the lower the gauge) should be used
to connect your amplifier to your SWR speaker enclosure. Do not use shielded instrument cable to con-
nect your amplifier to your speakers, as this can result in intermittent power loss, cause your amp to oscil-
late and damage itself and/or your speakers, and render the cable useless for any purpose.
SPEAKON JACKS
Whenever possible, use of the Speakon
the best possible connection and are far superior to banana or 1/4" phone jacks in that they not only
lock in place (preventing accidental disconnection), but also offer
a greater and more stable connection surface. This solid connection provides a more effective
transfer of power to your speakers, particularly from high-powered amplifiers.
TWEETER PROTECTION CIRCUIT
The tweeter protection circuit for SWR Professional Series speaker enclosures includes a size 3AG, 3
amp, 250 volt, fast-blo fuse. Do not replace this with a fuse of a higher rating as it will void your war-
ranty. A sudden burst of feedback or a heavily clipped waveform can cause the fuse to open, resulting
in loss of output from the tweeter.
SHOCK MOUNTED STEEL GRILL
The custom-manufactured steel grill is mounted on the top and sides with hard rubber standoffs
and is installed to protect your SWR speaker enclosure's components from puncture or other
physical damage. The standoffs act as "shock absorbers" when the grill is bumped, and are also intend-
ed to prevent the grill from rattling during use. Prior to shipping, the grill mounting screws are tightened
to a point where the standoff barely compresses. This keeps the height of the grill far enough off the
speaker and prevents the grill from rattling on the head of the screw. Should the screws loosen, some
rattling may occur. If this happens, simply tighten the screws until they become snug. Do not over-tight-
en the screws, as this could bring the grill too close to your speaker(s) and cause interference with the
speaker cone.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
A soft, dry cloth can be used to remove smudges or fingerprints from the chrome grill. A stiff brush
(such as those available in the cleaning section of most supermarkets) can be used to keep the
cabinet's carpeting free of lint, pet hair and dust. Should you encounter a problem with the carpet col-
lecting odor (from smokey clubs, etc.) a common carpet cleaner can be used. It is recommended that,
prior to spraying down the entire covering, you test whichever cleaner you choose on a small, inconspic-
uous area on the underside of the enclosure. This will prevent any accidental discoloration from being in
view. All screws on the baffle and input panel should be checked periodically for tightness, so as not to
become loose (causing rattles or air leaks) or lost.
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jacks is recommended. Speakon jacks and connectors offer
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