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- Page 1 S8 Assembly Instructions Designed and manufactured in Australia by The Loudspeaker Kit www.theloudspeakerkit.com Email: sales@theloudspeakerkit.com...
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Page 2: You Will Need
Assembly manual You will need: • Phillips head screwdriver • Woodworking glue • Damp cloth • Good quality masking tape • Ratchet tie down strap (optional) • Bricks or other weight (optional) Preparation Lay the contents of the box out and check you have everything you need to complete the kit (see parts list on back page). - Page 3 Assembly manual Lay out the front panel and apply strips of masking tape as shown below. Flip over the panel to expose the mitres. Carefully position the four adjacent panels and press firmly each panel along the join to adhere the tape, as shown below. Tip: Overhang a small strip of masking tape on each of the four panels.
- Page 4 Assembly manual Now rotate up each of the four panels and firmly press the masking tape onto the join to ensure good adhesion, as shown above. Apply a glue bead to all four joins between the rear and adjacent panels. This first bead of glue should be applied to the bottom of the mitre.
- Page 5 Assembly manual Apply glue in a zig zag pattern to cover the mitre. Confirm that the glue adequately covers the entire surface of the joins by folding up each pair of panels.
- Page 6 Assembly manual Repeat this process with the vertical joins on the four panels adjacent to the baffle. Fold up the first pair again, wipe excess glue then firmly press the panels together as you hold them in place with masking tape. Initially, one strip of tape across the join will hold them in position. Continue with the other three panels.
- Page 7 Assembly manual The rear baffle is symmetrical across both the width and height, so there is no correct orientation. Apply one thick glue bead with a zig zag pattern to the mitres on the rear baffle. Confirm the amount of glue by pressing into position. The entire join should be covered in glue – apply more glue where necessary.
- Page 8 Assembly manual Wipe excess glue and secure with masking tape. Use firm pressure when applying the tape. The tape holds the panels together as the glue sets and should cover all joints. An optional step for improved clamping pressure is to secure top, bottom and side panels with a tie down ratchet strap.
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Page 9: Drying Time
Assembly manual Lay the enclosure down with the driver cut out facing up, then protect the surface with cardboard. Then place bricks or any suitable weights to apply downward pressure. This avoids the need to purchase F clamps. Drying time Typical wood glues can achieve moderate strength in as little as 30 minutes. -
Page 10: Amplifier Installation
Assembly manual Acoustic lining The acoustic lining provided with the kit covers top, bottom and side internal cabinet walls. Each of the smaller pieces cover the side walls. No glue is necessary to hold in the lining in place. Insert the lining prior to installation of driver and amplifier. Amplifier installation Lay the enclosure down with the amplifier cutout facing up, as shown below. - Page 11 This is typically necessary with our speaker kits, however, it isn’t essential with our S8 sub kit. If you aren’t opening out the spades, use a little extra care when pushing the cables onto the terminals.
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Page 12: Installing Drivers
Assembly manual Installing drivers We recommend using a Phillips head screwdriver, as some powered drivers are more likely to cause damage if the head slips off the screw head. Impact drivers should be avoided. If using a powered driver, it’s best to use one which has a clutch, so that once the screws are adequately tightened, the driver will not over-tighten. -
Page 13: Grille Assembly
Assembly manual Grille assembly Masking On the backside of the grille, you will notice a cut line inset from the edges defines the area where the cloth will be glued to the frame. The area inside this line needs to be masked, so the spray adhesive is applied only to the strip around the edge. - Page 14 Assembly manual When you’ve finished spraying, turn the can upside down and spray briefly until you notice the amount of spray reduces. Usually after about one second, the paint stops but the solvent continues. This cleans out the nozzle and avoids blocking next time you want to continue using it.
- Page 15 Assembly manual Now press the grille cloth to the frame on the third side, avoiding contact around the corner. Then finally, press the cloth to the final side of the frame. In this step, all wrinkles from the tension should be gone.
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Page 16: Wrinkle Free Corners
Assembly manual Wrinkle free corners The biggest challenge in assembling a grille is the corners. If not done correctly, these will bunch up. With a little care, you can avoid this problem and get a professional looking grille. Gather the fabric at the corners with both hands, as shown above. Pull the cloth at a 45 degree angle to each edge, stretching the fabric to eliminate as many wrinkles as possible. - Page 17 Assembly manual Trim the cloth Now you can use your thumbnail to find the cut line. Pressing your nail into the trench, score all the way around. This helps to confirm that you’ve effectively avoided wrinkles. Then with a sharp blade, slowly and carefully cut away the grille cloth, using the trench as a guide. Tips for a better cut: •...
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Page 18: Parts List
Assembly manual Specifications: Parts List: • Woofer Size: 8” / 203mm 1 x 8” Sub driver LSK-S215WA01-01 4 ohm • 1 x Dayton SPA250 plate amplifier Amplifier power: 250W continuous • 1 x IEC power cord Into 4 ohms @ 1.0% THD •...