User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Introduction Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNING ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause CAUTION minor injuries or damage.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Product Description SEQUENZA 8 K&F SEQUENZA 8: Innovation in Perfection The SEQUENZA 8 embodies our passion for challenging and redefining convention and tradi- tion. While we certainly have not reinvented the wheel, we have systematically scrutinized and reconsidered our classic line-array concepts.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Intended Use The SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM is for commercial use in interior spaces as specified in this document only! Be sure to use the speakers only with power amplifiers approved by KLING & FREITAG. Be sure to use the speaker system only with K&F mounting accessories suitable for the specific application.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Available Accessories K&F transport trolley including lid for the SEQUENZA 8 K&F part number: 36520 K&F transport trolley including lid for the SEQUENZA 8 B K&F part number: 36521 K&F SEQUENZA 8 NL8 speaker-cable splice K&F part number: 36565...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM K&F transport case without illustration SEQUENZA 8 flying frame K&F part number: 36569 K&F protective cover SEQUENZA 8 transport trolley K&F part number: 36570 K&F protective cover SEQUENZA 8 B transport trolley K&F part number: 36571 K&F rain cover for the SEQUENZA 8 K&F part number: 36572 K&F rain cover for the SEQUENZA 8...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Technical Specifications Technical Specifications SEQUENZA 8 Concept 3-way passive system, active equalization for 1 way K&F PLM+ series Supported amplifiers K&F D series 57 Hz – 22 kHz, FR mode Frequency range @-10 dB 82 Hz –...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Technical Specifications SEQUENZA 8 B Concept Bass reflex system K&F PLM+ series Supported amplifiers K&F D series Frequency range @-10 dB 33 Hz – 143 Hz Frequency range -3 dB 39 Hz –...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM TrueShape Adjustable Tweeter Horn The SEQUENZA 8 features a pat- ent-pending TrueShape adjustable tweeter horn in front of the wave- guide. The TrueShape adjustable horn al- lows for tool-free selection of sym- metrical and asymmetrical polar pat- terns.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 9.1.1 Beam-Angle Settings The settings for the various beam angles are provided below. Although more asymmetrical beam angles than those shown here are theoretically achievable, not all of them yield good audio results. Beam angle N (60°) Both dials are in the N position.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 10.1.5 Frequency response at horn position N (60°) On-axis frequency response, full range, low cut enabled Frequency response FR Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 2000 Frequency (Hz) 10.1.6 Frequency response at horn position W (90°) On-axis frequency response, full range, low cut enabled Frequency response FR Frequency response LCut...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 10.1.7 Frequency response at horn position XW (120°) On-axis frequency response, full range, low cut enabled Frequency response FR Frequency response LCut 1000 10000 2000 Frequency (Hz) 10.1.8 Frequency response at asym. horn position W / XW (105°) On-axis frequency response, full range, low cut enabled Frequency response FR...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 11.2 Overview of SEQUENZA 8 B Parts The front and rear sides of the SEQUENZA 8 B look the same. This ensures consistent appearance when you need to rotate a speaker in cardioid mode. To be able to tell the two sides apart from the outside, both side panels have a subtle indicator logo identifying the corresponding side.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 11.3 Overview of SEQUENZA 8 flying frame Parts 2 x center brace with grid pat- tern used for adjusting SEQUENZA 8 load adapters 4 x securing point with 1.5t shackle for flying, securing, and aligning a flying system Attachment option for the op- tional LAP-TEQ PLUS inclinome-...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Safety Instructions The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety WARNING requirements and legal regulations. Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use per- sonal protective equipment at all times.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 12.1 Safety Instructions for Flying Configurations Loudspeakers falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by! Never WARNING use the system if you have any doubt regarding its safety and reliability! Only qualified event technicians are permitted to suspend a SEQUENZA 8 system. Never suspend the speakers without the correct flying frame.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Ensure there is sufficient clear space for assembling and suspending the array on-site. WARNING Remember that the array may swing out wide! Permit only personnel directly involved with assembly or disassembly to access the working ar- ea.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 12.3 Wind loads In case of outdoor use, stay informed of the latest wind and weather conditions. See the fol- lowing table for provisional guidance. Wind force Impact 0–0.2 Calm Smoke rises vertically. 0.3–1.5 Light air Direction shown by smoke drift but not by wind vanes.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 12.5 Protecting the Speakers, Reliability K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM speakers must be powered by a K&F system amp only! NOTE Never feed audio at excessive levels to the speaker. This may be caused by mixing consoles, equalizers, effect equipment, etc.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 Connection Systems 13.1 K&F Outer AutoLock Connection Pin The SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM features a patent-pending K&F AutoLock connection mechanism on the outer sides. This allows for interconnecting the system components either automatically or manually.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 13.1.1 Auto Mode In auto mode, you need to apply a certain force against the pin when inserting or removing a speaker. We therefore recommend always connecting two pins at the same time by firmly inserting the two mounting tabs.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Connect When you re-insert the tab next time, the pin will be pushed in by the (gray) tab being inserted and thus be automatically actuated again. Position 1: Connected When the pin is released by the hole in the plate, it automatically locks and returns to its fully extended (home) position 1.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 13.1.2 Manual Mode Since four mounting tabs are simultaneously inserted when connecting a SEQUENZA 8 B sys- tem, one or more pins could inadvertently release. Therefore, we recommend using the man- ual mode in this scenario.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 13.2 SEQUENZA 8 Snap & Fly Rear Connection Position 1: Home Position Functionality in brief: 1. Pin is moved to its initial po- sition (see figure). 2. The desired angle between two top speakers is set by aligning the rear connecting tab the hole grid of the rear connect- ing plates using the quick-release...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Suspending the System Before suspending the SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM, be sure to verify the maximum load using the WARNING CON:SEQUENZA+ software. Refer to the following link for downloading the CON:SEQUENZA+ simulation software: https://kling-freitag.de/prorental/consequenza/#head 14.1 Preparing the Flying Frame...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 1. Move the load adapter from its parking position to the fly- ing-frame hole position previ- ously determined using the CON:SEQUENZA+ simulation software. Hazard of falling WARNING Always secure one load adapter with two quick-release pins [B]. 2.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 14.2 Suspending the SEQUENZA 8 Top Speakers Before suspending the SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM, be sure to verify the maximum load using the WARNING CON:SEQUENZA+ software. Refer to the following link for downloading the CON:SEQUENZA+ simulation software: https://kling-freitag.de/prorental/consequenza/#head Risk of Damage to the Rigging System NOTE...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 6. Place the rear connecting pin in the initial position shown. 7. Use the quick-release pin to se- cure the rear connecting tab. Set the angle between the speakers by choosing the appro- priate hole in the grid. This is the angle you have determined be- fore using the CON:SEQUENZA+ simulation software.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 10. Place the load adapter tween the center braces of the flying frame and secure it to the flying frame using the two quick-release pins. When doing so, be sure to use the hole positions previously de- termined using the CON:SE- QUENZA+ simulation software.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 15. Secure the tab using the quick-release pin of the speaker through the 0° hole marked in red on the uppermost speaker. 16. Secure the tab using the quick-release pin of the flying frame through the FLYING AND STACKING 0°...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 19. Pull up the array. The pin is guided through the guide groove on the tab to the tab hole. When reaching the hole, the spring pin is pushed through it and the system is se- cured.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 21. Pull up the array until the trolley is at about chest level. 22. Push the two lower outer pins once into the housing up to the stop (auto mode). 23. Push down on the trolley at the front in one go.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 24. Stand behind the array. 25. With your right hand, grasp the handle recess on the trolley from behind. 26. Pull the lever of the rear spring all the way to the left with your left hand.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 29. Connect the connecting tabs of the lower speakers to the com- puted hole positions of the re- spective speakers. To do so, follow steps 6 to 9. Make sure the quick-release pins are firmly seated. 30.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 34. Move the upper array close to the lower one so you can con- nect the two arrays using the rear connecting tab. 35. Place the rear connecting pin in the initial position shown.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 37. Pull up the array. The pin is guided through the guide groove on the tab to the tab hole. When reaching the hole, the spring pin is pushed through it and the system is se- cured.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 14.3 Suspending the SEQUENZA 8 B Subwoofers Before suspending the SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM, be sure to verify the maximum load using the WARNING CON:SEQUENZA+ software. Refer to the following link for downloading the CON:SEQUENZA+ simulation software: https://kling-freitag.de/prorental/consequenza/#head Risk of Damage to the Rigging System NOTE...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 5. Place the load adapter tween the center braces of the flying frame and secure it to the flying frame using the two quick-release pins. When doing so, be sure to use the hole positions previously de- termined using the CON:SE- QUENZA+ simulation software.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 10. Lower the flying frame com- pletely. It will automatically rest on the rear mounting tabs and the pins will automatically lock if they are in auto mode. Hazard of falling WARNING 11.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 16. Lower the array again and insert the mounting tabs. 17. Lock the AutoLock pins. 18. Ensure that all enclosure pins are WARNING fully extended. 19. Release the four pins of the lower speaker to remove the transport trolley.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 25. Lock all four AutoLock pins. 26. Release the four pins of the lower speaker to remove the transport trolley. 27. Lift the array again. 28. Remove the transport trolley. 29.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.4 Suspending SEQUENZA 8 Below SEQUENZA 8 B Mounting an array of top speakers below the subwoofers requires the use of a second flying frame. 1. Fold out the four folding links from the flying frame. To do so, pull out the spring-loaded locking pin and turn the folding link...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 5. Ensure that all enclosure and fly- WARNING ing-frame pins are fully ex- tended. The pin chamfers must protrude beyond the flying frame and the enclosure. 6. Pull up the array. 7.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.5 Aligning an Array Aligning an array using ropes allows for changing its overall tilt. Also, doing so can be necessary if the system is exposed to wind loads. (This obviously needs to be evaluated by an expert prior to installation.) Aligning requires mounting a second flying frame underneath the array.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 If the array angle is too large to- wards the bottom, it might be easier to attach the flying frame to the lowermost speaker manu- ally. The assembly process basically involves the following steps.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 12. Now, push connecting tab firmly between the two connect- ing plates of the speaker. 13. The pin engages in the guide groove of the connecting link and assumes position [B]. 14. Lower the flying frame. The pin slides into the guide groove until aligned with the hole in the connecting link.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 16. For aligning, • use the attachment point at the back of flying frame [A], as shown in the picture on the left. • Or, to create a triangle, use the two 1.5-t shackles cated at the back of the fly- ing frame.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Dismounting 15.1 Dismantling the Rigged System 15.1.1 Dismantling the Top Speakers Risk of Damage to the Rigging System NOTE Always connect or disconnect the left and right mounting tabs in pairs. Otherwise you would tilt the system and pry open and damage the mounting tabs. If you did not attach a flying frame underneath the array, proceed to step 12.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 5. Let flying frame swing down to the ground. 6. Now, lower the array further so that the flying frame is com- pletely on the ground and the front AutoLock pins are no longer under load.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM If you have followed these instruc- tions, the AutoLock pins of the low- ermost speaker will be in auto mode. 14. Move the trolley underneath the lowermost speaker and slide the trolley tabs into the correspond- ing openings of that speaker.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 27. Hold the rear of the flying frame. 28. Remove the quick-release pin [A]. 29. Rotate the rear connecting tab downwards. Normally, it will go there by it- self. 30.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 32. Hold the flying-frame front with both hands and pull it up with a slight jerk. 33. Move the trolley aside. 34. Place the transport lid and (if available) the protective cover on the transport trolley. 35.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 15.1.2 Dismantling the Subwoofers Risk of Damage to the Rigging System NOTE Always connect or disconnect the left and right mounting tabs in pairs. Otherwise you would tilt the system and pry open and damage the mounting tabs. If you did not attach a flying frame underneath the array, proceed to step 6.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 3. Lift the array. 4. When pulling up, be sure not to NOTE tilt the speakers. 5. Position the trolley under the ar- ray. 6. Release the array. 7. Push each of the four AutoLock pins of the lower speaker in once to lock them to the trolley.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 11. First, push either the two rear or the two front AutoLock pins of the flying frame fully in once to release (auto mode). It is important that you initially push exactly two pins.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Placing and Stacking the System Never stack the speakers on the flying frame without the feet installed! WARNING Never stack the speakers on top of each other for use while on the transport trolley! Use appropriate lifting gear when stacking systems above chest height.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 16.1 Placing and Stacking Top Speakers The included feet are designed to ensure stability, to level out uneven floors, and to align the frame. Keep in mind that under certain circumstances, the feet can leave marks on the ground. 1.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM The flying frame has various holes that can be used to con- nect the rear connecting link of the first speaker. These holes determine the tilt angle of the bottom speaker: Green: downtilt. Tilted forward in 1-degree incre- ments from 1°...
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 11. Pull the speaker up so that pin goes all the way through the two connecting plates and the rear tab. The pin must protrude visibly on the other side. 12.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 15. Pivot the top speaker onto the bottom speaker so that it is se- curely seated at the rear. 16. Let the speaker go and push it backwards. The speaker is held in place by the slide stop.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 23. Pull the speaker up so that pin goes all the way through the two connecting plates and the rear tab. 24. The pin must protrude visibly on the other side. 25.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 16.2 Placing and Stacking Subwoofers 1. Fold out the four folding links from the flying frame. To do so, pull out the spring-loaded locking pin and turn the folding link wards. 2. Engage the locking pin in this position and make sure all four folding links are securely locked.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 6. Push all four AutoLock pins twice into the housing up to the stop. 7. This unlocks the pins in manual mode. We recommend installing the subwoofers in manual mode. 8.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 16.3 Stacking Top Speakers on Subwoofers 17. First, stack the subwoofers as de- scribed in the previous chapter “»Placing and Stacking Sub- woofers«” starting on page 77. 18. Provide another flying frame. 19. Unlock the four AutoLock pins on the flying frame.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 16.4 Dismantling Stacked Systems Risk of Damage to the Rigging System NOTE Always connect or disconnect the left and right mounting tabs in pairs. Otherwise you would tilt the system and pry open and damage the mounting tabs. Use appropriate lifting gear when dismantling systems stacked above chest height.
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User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 5. Hold the flying-frame front with both hands and pull it up with a slight jerk. 6. Detach the flying frame from the lifting device. 7. Safely store the flying frame so NOTE that it cannot be damaged in transit.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Wiring • Before connecting your K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM speaker, switch off all devices and turn NOTE down all faders and encoders. • Be sure to use high-end speaker cables with an appropriate wire gauge. Select the wire size based on the cable length.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Initial Operation • Switch off all devices and turn down all volume controls on the mixing console and the NOTE amplifiers. • Wire your K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM systems as described in this manual. •...
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM 14.05.2025 05/14/2025 Maintenance In addition to the instructions given here, please also read carefully those in the manuals of any mounting accessories used. Perform a visual inspection before each installation. • Visually inspect the entire setup every six months.
User's Manual K&F SEQUENZA 8 SYSTEM Disposal This symbol on the electronic equipment indicates that the product must not be dis- posed of with household waste. 21.1 Germany Don’t dispose of waste electrical equipment through household waste. All KLING & FREITAG products are plain business-to-business (B2B) products.
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