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Installation

Before placing, installing, rigging, or suspending any speaker product, inspect all hardware, suspension, cabinets, transducers, brackets and associated 
equipment for damage. Any missing, corroded, deformed, or non-load rated component could significantly reduce the strength of the installation or 
placement. Any such condition severely reduces the safety of the installation and should be immediately corrected. Use only hardware which is rated 
for the loading conditions of the installation and any possible short-term, unexpected overloading.
Never exceed the rating of the hardware or equipment.
Consult a licensed, professional engineer regarding physical equipment installation. Ensure that all local, state and national regulations regarding the 
safety and operation of loudspeakers and related equipment are understood and adhered to.

Recommended Deployment

KW122:

 The KW122 is designed to sit on the floor, stage (monitor), subwoofer enclosure, be suspended, or be pole mounted on a 35 mm diameter 

loudspeaker support pole.

KW152:

 The KW152 is designed to sit on the floor, stage, subwoofer enclosure, be suspended, or be pole mounted on a 35 mm diameter 

loudspeaker support pole.

KW153:

 The KW153 was designed to sit on the floor, stage, subwoofer enclosure,  be suspended, or be pole mounted on a 35 mm diameter 

loudspeaker support pole.  

KW181:

 The KW181 was designed to sit on the floor or on the stage. A threaded pole cup on the top of the enclosure accepts a M20 threaded       35 

mm loudspeaker mounting pole.  The KW181 is shipped with a fixed length, M20 threaded pole. There are additional M20 speaker poles available 
from third party suppliers. Rubber feet on the enclosure’s bottom help to minimize enclosure movement during operation. Do not pole mount or 
stack more than one enclosure on top of the KW181 enclosure. As the casters will wear during normal use, it may be required to insert small foam 
pieces between the wheels and frames to minimize rattling at high output levels.

KW122 WARNING! Do not use a loudspeaker support pole longer than 46

"

 (1168 mm) when the KW122 is supported by the KW181 

subwoofer. The maximum distance between the bottom of the KW122, and the top of the KW181 shall not exceed 43

"

 (1092 mm). 

Use proper lifting techniques and safety precautions when mounting on a loudspeaker pole. The KW122 weighs 49 lbs (22.2 kg).

KW152 WARNING! Do not use a loudspeaker support pole longer than 36

"

 (914 mm) when the KW152 is supported by the KW181 

subwoofer. The maximum distance between the bottom of the KW152, and the top of the KW181 shall not exceed  33

"

 (838 mm).  

Use proper lifting techniques and safety precautions when mounting on a loudspeaker pole. The KW152 weighs 64 lbs (29.0 kg).
 
KW153 WARNING! Do not use a loudspeaker support pole longer than 36

"

 (914 mm) when the KW153 is supported by the 

KW181 subwoofer. The maximum distance between the bottom of the KW153, and the top of the KW181 shall not exceed 33

"

                   

(883 mm). When supported by a stand-alone speaker stand, the maximum distance from the floor to the bottom of the KW153 
shall be 53

"

 (1346.2 mm). Use proper lifting techniques and safety precautions when mounting on a loudspeaker pole. The KW153                

weighs 88 lbs (39.9 kg).

KW181 WARNING! Do not attempt to suspend the KW181.

KW122 Pole Mount Maximum

KW152 Pole Mount Maximum

46"

(1168 mm)

Maximum Pole Length

33"

(838 mm) 

Between Units

36"

(914 mm) 

Maximum Pole Length 

43"

(1092 mm) 

Between Units

Summary of Contents for KW181

Page 1: ...000 W active 12 300 mm 2 way loudspeaker system KW152 60 1000 W active 15 380 mm 2 way loudspeaker system KW153 75 1000 W active 15 380 mm 3 way loudspeaker system KW181 18 460 mm 1000 W subwoofer sys...

Page 2: ...plifier that produces heat and requires ventilation 8 CAUTION Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other loudspeaker including amplifiers that produce heat 9...

Page 3: ...of of purchase i e sales receipt This warranty provides that the examination of the returned product must indicate in our judgement a manufacturing defect This warranty does not extend to any product...

Page 4: ...5 power cable 1 Locking CEE 7 4 power cable 1 User Manual CD 1 Wiring hookup diagram 1 M20 threaded loudspeaker pole KW122 12 2 Way Loudspeaker System 1 Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front...

Page 5: ...Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M10 rigging points 11 7 Tilt Direct dual angle pole socket 8 Slip resistant feet 6 6 2 4 6...

Page 6: ...System 1 Birch plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M10 rigging points 11 7 35 mm pole socket 8 Slip resistant feet 6 6 8 2 3 8 4 6 5...

Page 7: ...plywood enclosure 2 Steel grille 3 Front LED 4 Cast aluminum handles 2 5 1000 W Class D power module 6 M20 threaded pole receptacle 7 3 heavy duty casters 8 Slip resistant feet 9 Feet cups for stacki...

Page 8: ...features the QSC Tilt Direct system for tilting the enclosures down 7 5 while on a pole The pole socket on the KW153 does not allow tilting WARNING When suspending the loudspeakers installation must b...

Page 9: ...eaker poles available from third party suppliers Rubber feet on the enclosure s bottom help to minimize enclosure movement during operation Do not pole mount or stack more than one enclosure on top of...

Page 10: ...s AC Mains Ensure that the POWER switch is not in the ON position before connecting AC power Connect the AC power cord to the AC INLET IEC socket on the back of the amplifier by inserting the cord s I...

Page 11: ...ing your speakers to its minimum position Turn on all source devices CD players mixers instruments turn on subwoofer s then turn on the top boxes KW122 KW152 KW153 The level controls on your mixer may...

Page 12: ...GAIN knob If the LED does not illuminate the input is not receiving any signal or the level of the signal is too low check all connections and the status of the device delivering the signal Channel B...

Page 13: ...hannel B they are summed together The gain of the summed signal is then controlled using the GAIN knob This affects the amount of signal sent to the amplifier and then to the loudspeaker components 1...

Page 14: ...sent on the Channel B direct line level output The LINE OUT POST GAIN MIX female XLR connector is a mixed output of Channel A Channel B and the RCA phono jacks This mix is affected by gain knobs on bo...

Page 15: ...ponding input The level of the output signal is not affected by the gain set on the subwoofer gain knob If a unit is OFF any signal present on MIC LINE IN A or LINE IN B passes through to the respecti...

Page 16: ...g algorithms that address correctable characteristics of transducers and waveguides The net result is that any KW Series system will present extraordinarily even and consistent energy throughout the p...

Page 17: ...he maximum output This is most important for low frequencies Polarity can be altered by incorrect wiring or mixer control settings The KW181 provides a polarity switch to correct any wiring or mixer s...

Page 18: ...itch is in the OFF position the front LED is not illuminated This setting is recommended in applications where the front LED may be visually objectionable When the FRONT LED switch is in the LIMIT pos...

Page 19: ...an external source Many KW Series systems can be controlled from a single potentiometer by connecting the pins of multiple KW Series speakers together A relay or manual connection can be made between...

Page 20: ...20 EN 12 24 12 24 Input Hookup...

Page 21: ...21 EN Output Hookup 12 24 12 24 12 24...

Page 22: ...22 EN OR 12 24 12 24 Output Hookup OR...

Page 23: ...23 EN 12 24 12 24 Common Standalone Small System Mono...

Page 24: ...24 EN LEFT RIGHT 12 24 12 24 Common Stereo System LEFT RIGHT...

Page 25: ...25 EN Dimensions 15 4 391 mm 26 662 mm KW122 Dimensions 15 381 mm KW152 Dimensions 15 2 386 mm 15 2 386 mm 32 1 816 mm 17 5 445 mm...

Page 26: ...26 EN KW153 Dimensions 43 1 1096 mm 16 8 427 mm 18 5 469 mm KW181 Dimensions 23 4 595 mm 29 9 761 mm 20 1 510 mm...

Page 27: ...Gain LF Mode Normal DEEP Polarity Normal Reverse Front LED On Off Limit Indicators Power Signal A Signal B Standby Limit Mic 24 dB and 36 dB settings Power Signal Standby Limit Connectors Balanced fem...

Page 28: ...Customer Service FAX 714 754 6173 World Wide Web qscaudio com E mail info qscaudio com service qscaudio com KW Series User Manual 04 12 10 2010 QSC Audio Products LLC All rights reserved QSC and the Q...

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