Q Acoustics 1000i SERIES, User Manual

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Fitting the Floor Stand and Spikes- 1030i and 1050i Sand Filling the 1030i
Place a soft cloth or towel on the The lower chamber of the 1030i can be filled with sand to aid stability and
floor. Invert the loudspeaker and to dampen acoustic vibration. This is entirely at your option. No harm is
place it on the cloth. caused if you omit this procedure.
You will need:
The stand consists of a base and a
pillar. Attach the base to the pillar
l
5kg of dry sand - play sand
with the five short screws. An Allen is ideal. Do not use
key is provided so you can tighten building sand.
the screws properly.
l A large, strong polythene
bag.
Invert the stand and thread the four
long bolts through the base and
l
A dry pouring jug.
the pillar; line up the bolts with the
Remove the bung in the rear
mounting holes in the bottom of
panel. Push the bag into the
the speaker and tighten securely.
chamber with the mouth of
the bag protruding at least
Make sure the recess in the stand
100 mm. Carefully pour (or
faces the rear of the loudspeaker.
spoon) the sand into the bag.
Thread the spikes half way into the
When all the sand is in the
base and return the loudspeaker to
bag tie the mouth securely
the upright position. (If you have a
and push the bag into the
wood or stone floor push a spike
chamber. Replace the bung.
protector over each spike before
turning the speaker upright)
1010i, 1020i,1000Ci
When the speaker is the right way
E a c h l o u d s p e a k e r i s
up, insert the Allen key into each
provided with four adhesive feet. If you are not wall mounting the
spike from the top and adjust all
speakers, peel the backing off each foot and press a foot into place at
the spikes in and out until the
each corner of the bottom panel 15 mm in from each edge.
loudspeaker is level and stable.
Spikes are sharp. Exercise care!
Never place a spiked loudspeaker where it can cause damage!
Always move your loudspeakers by lifting them - never drag them!
Preparation