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LOUD Technologies SA1530z Repair Manual

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SA1530z REPAIR MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SA1530z REPAIR MANUAL SA1530z REPAIR MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Tools Needed

    These instructions are intended to help restore any ailing SA1530z Active Loudspeaker back to factory working conditions. They show how to remove and replace the drivers and the amplifi er assembly. Please contact Mackie Tech Support (1-800-898-3211) to receive a Service Request Number and Order Number for parts needed for this restoration.
  • Page 3 #0007334) where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards Carefully begin to remove the grill. Do 6 to 1. Power up the SA1530z and the led not fully remove the grill as the cable should light up. Congratulations, you just is still fi...
  • Page 4: Woofer Replacement

    Woofer replacement: Follow steps 1-4 of the led PCB replacement instructions, as the grill will need to be removed in order to access the woofer. Keep the eight screws and fl at washers in a safe place. Carefully begin to remove the woofer. This woofer has a tendency to want to pop out, so please be sure to hold the woofer in place with your free hand...
  • Page 5 The picture on the right shows what the SA1530z looks like with the grill and woofer removed . Place the new woofer (part #0011777) where the old one was.
  • Page 6 High Frequency Driver replacement: Follow steps 1-4 of the led PCB replacement instructions, as the grill will need to be removed in order to access the high frequency driver. Keep the fourteen screws and fl at washers in a safe place. High High Frequency...
  • Page 7 High Frequency Driver replacement continued: Push down Push down The positive (solid blue) and negative (blue and black) cables are still attached to the high frequency driver terminals. Remove the cables from their terminals simply by pushing down on the terminal and pulling out the cable.
  • Page 8 High Frequency Driver replacement continued: Keep the four screws and locking washers in a safe place. The high frequency driver should easily lift right off of the horn assembly. Holding down the horn assembly with one hand while lifting up on the driver with the other hand may help.
  • Page 9 (part #0013925) and follow the same steps as above, but backwards 11 to 1. Power up the SA1530z and the new driver should now be pumping out those highs again. Fantastic, you just replaced a high frequency driver!
  • Page 10: Diaphragm Replacement

    # coming soon) and plate assembly where the old one was. Follow the same steps as above, but backwards 4 to 1. Power up the SA1530z and the new diaphragm should now be pumping out those highs again. Sweet, you just...
  • Page 11 Mid Frequency Driver replacement: Follow steps 1-6 of the high frequency driver replacement instructions, as the grill and horn assembly will need to be removed in order to access the mid frequency driver. Keep the eight screws and locking washers in a safe place. Pull out Pull out Pull out...
  • Page 12 Replace with the new driver (part #0013897) and follow the same steps as above, but backwards 7 to 1. Power up the SA1530z and the new driver should now be pumping out those Four screws and locking washers may mids again.
  • Page 13 Amplifi er Assembly replacement: Keep the eighteen screws in a safe place. The covers may be worked loose by wedging a fl at head screwdriver in between the cabinet and the cover, as well as the amplifi er assembly and cover. Make sure to get around the entire cover plate in order to be able to remove them.
  • Page 14 Amplifi er assembly replacement continued: The amplifi er assembly is now ready to be separated from the cabinet. Do not completely take the amplifi er assembly off yet, as seven cables need to be removed fi rst (as shown above): (1) led PCB cable, (2) solid yellow, (3) yellow and black, (4) blue and black, (5) solid blue, (6) green and black, and...
  • Page 15 Amplifi er assembly replacement continued: Edge of Edge of amplifi er amplifi er assembly assembly 6 6 7 7 Edge of Edge of amplifi er amplifi er assembly assembly 6 6 7 7 Closeups of the led PCB cable and connector are shown above.
  • Page 16 (as shown in picture above) and place on the new amplifi er assembly. Power up the SA1530z and relish in the fact that you just replaced an amplifi er assembly. Hats off to you for...
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