KÖNIG & MEYER
GmbH & Co. KG
Kiesweg 2, 97877 Wertheim, www.k-m.de
Rev.01 03-80-911-00 10/19
Cause/increase
of lateral forces
Remedy
(how they are switched off or minimized)
- Sloping and unstable surface
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Use only level and stable surface
- Excentric loads
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If possible, place the load centrically,
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otherwise reduce it accordingly
- Air in the plug connection between tube and base
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Use of the K&M 85890 levelling adapter
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or K&M »Ring Lock« systems
- Unfavourable relationship between base and load
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Generally: lower centre of gravity, i.e.
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ensure appropriate conditions - anchor base
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if necessary or weigh it down
- External influences (wind, pushes, etc.)
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provide for protection or distance
Safety data sheet for
K&M Distance rods
These safety instructions are valid for the following articles:
Plug-in tubes: -
Screw tubes: 24623
»Ring Lock«: -
APPLICATION
The following components generally belong to the installation of a distance rod:
1. Base (base plate or subwoofer)
2. Distance rod
3. Load (satellite or similar)
Distance rods do not operate on their own, but only together with a base (base plate or subwoofer).
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The installation must be adequately protected against the risk of tipping. This is considered to be the case if it meets the
test criteria of the standard specification (DIN56950-3). There it says:
The installation is: a. inclined by 5°,
b. fully extended,
c. positioned in the most unfavourable position (alignment of the base, load distribution etc.)
In fact, this test setup simulates whether the installation offers sufficient resistance to possible lateral forces.
It also depends on the quality and design of the connection between base and distance rod:
- The quality of the sockets and loudspeaker cabinets must be given. Particularly, the effect of lateral forces strains the
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sockets and boxes.
- Depending on the size of the loudspeaker sockets, the plugged distance rods make more or less "air" available to
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warrant the mobility of the connection. This allows the tube and satellite to sit at different angles on the subwoofer.
- Distance rods with »Ring Lock« system initially function like plug-in tubes; only the tightening of the locking ring(s)
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results backlash-free fitting of the tube.
- Distance rods with M20 screw connections must always be firmly screwed on up to the stop (see picture screw
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connection).
