EAW KF730 Read this First, EC Statement of Conformity, Safety Precautions, General Precautions

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1.READ THIS FIRST

1.1EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

This document confirms that the range of products of Eastern Acoustic Works bearing the CE label meet all the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements, furthermore the products comply to the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30 August 1995.

The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request. The responsible manufacturer is the company:

Eastern Acoustic Works

One Main St.

Whitinsville, MA 01588 USA

Tel: 508-234-6158

Fax: 508-234-8251

E-mail: info@eaw.com

Whitinsville, MA USA 2004 March

1.2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The terms “Caution,” “Warning,” and “Danger” are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions about any aspects of these precautions, contact your local dealer, distributor, or EAW. The following are the descriptions of the safety precautions.

CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will cause damage to the equipment or injure the user.

DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment or be extremely dangerous or possibly life-threatening to the user.

1.3GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Some aspects of rigging and other related fields for which EAW manufactures, sells, or distributes equipment are potentially hazardous. Any people using this equipment are personally responsible for their own safety. EAW transactions are made with the assumption that the purchaser is a qualified individual or will have only qualified individuals perform work with the equipment. EAW will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of equipment sold to purchaser.

WARNING: Only persons with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe rigging techniques should attempt to suspend KF730 and SB730 loudspeaker systems overhead. Failure to follow this precaution may result in damage to the equipment, injury, or death.

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Contents KF730 & SB730 Loudspeaker EAW Part RD0169Page Table of Contents Safety Precautions General PrecautionsRead this First EC Statement of ConformityContents IntroductionUnpacking Shipping DamageKF730 Array Design Fill CoverageGround Stacking SubwoofersSignal Delay on Subwoofers Other SubwoofersSystem Block Diagram Signal ProcessingArray Operation OverviewUser Adjustments Amplifier Gain SettingsAmplifier Power Requirements Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size KF730 QtyInput Connections Selecting an Appropriate Amplifier Size Rule Of ThumbOperating Limits 1 KF730 Input Connections2 SB730 Connections 3 SB730 System Input ConnectionsWire Gauge 4 KF730P Input Connections+ -- + 5 SB730P Input ConnectionsRigging Warnings RiggingSuspension Load Rating Working Load Limit WLL FLY-BAR Rigging Recommendations Attaching Enclosures to the FLY-BARQuick Release Pins Hinge and Hinge Tube HolesLocking Pins KF730 and SB730 Hinge and Hinge Tube HolesPallets Initial Rigging PreparationSuspension Procedures 1 KF730s On KF730 Pallet2 SB730s on SB730 Pallet Attaching a KF730 or SB730 to the Fly-BarAttaching a KF730 to an SB730 Already Suspended Attaching SB730s to SB730s Already SuspendedAttaching KF730s to KF730s Already Suspended Setting the Tilt Angle for the Entire Array Ground Stacking ProceduresStacking With SB730s as the Base Stacking With the Fly-Bar as the Base Stacking Additional Enclosures SB730 as the baseStacking the First Enclosure Fly-Bar as the base Stacking Additional Enclosures Fly-Bar as the base Service Information Literature and SpecificationsContacting EAW Operating QuestionsService and Maintenance General ServiceRigging Service Basic Field TroubleshootingMaintenance Eastern Acoustic Works ONE Main Street WHITINSVILLE, MA