Emotiva airmotiv vaulta AVL-6.5, User Manual

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AIRMOTIV VAULTA AVL- 6.5
Care and Maintenance
Periodic Maintenance
Your Airmotiv Vaulta loudspeakers require no periodic maintenance or calibration.
Cleaning the Grill
• The grill of the Airmotiv Vaulta loudspeaker should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened
with plain water. DO NOT spray water directly onto or into the speaker and DO NOT use
abrasive or chemical cleaners. Gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag after cleaning.
• If necessary, use a mild detergent, wipe the surface with a rag dampened with plain water
afterwards to rinse it, and then gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag.
• If something nasty does get on the grill of your Vaulta speaker, use a rag dampened with a
weak solution of dish detergent or other mild cleaning liquid, followed by a rag dampened
with plain water, and then dry with a clean rag.
Custom Painting The Grill On Your Vaulta AVL - 6.5
The grill of your Airmotiv Vaulta AVL - 6.5 loudspeaker is supplied with a neutral white finish. The
grill can be painted in custom colors to match your room or ceiling. However, if you do so, care
must be exercised to avoid blocking up the perforations, which would seriously compromise
sound quality.
• Remove the grill from your Vaulta loudspeaker.
• Remove the cloth scrim from inside the metal grill by peeling it off - and discard it.
(The cloth scrim cannot be colored or replaced.)
• Place the metal grill on a dropcloth and paint it as follows:
DO NOT use a roller or standard wall or trim paint.
(It is too thick and will block the perforations in the grill.)
You may use commercial or custom matched spray paint.
You may use latex wall paint - but ONLY if you apply it with a spray gun after diluting it
according to the manufacturer’s specifications for use with a spray applicator.
• Apply several light coats, from several different angles to ensure full coverage, allowing the
paint to dry between coats.
• Replace the grill when dry.
NOTE:
REMOVING THE CLOTH SCRIM WILL ALTER THE SOUND SIGNATURE SLIGHTLY.
This step should be performed before performing speaker and room calibration.