QSC KW122 2-Way Active Loudspeaker User Manual

QSC KW122 2-Way Active Loudspeaker

Specifications

• Product Name : KW Series SUS KIT 122
• Compatibility: QSC KW122, KW152, KW153 Loudspeaker Systems
• Usage: Horizontal suspension of KW122; Vertical suspension of KW122, KW152, KW153; Horizontal suspension of KW152, KW153
• Contains hardware for suspending one loudspeaker system

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:

1. Ensure installation is done by a licensed Professional Engineer following QSC Audio Product’s instructions.
2. Consult with a Professional Engineer for physical equipment installation and adhere to all safety regulations.
3. Use load-rated hardware to attach to the eyebolts or Pull Back Bar for suspension.
4. Do not suspend the products from any structural element other than the load-rated M10 suspension points.

Safety Precautions:

• WARNING: Follow all safety instructions to prevent bodily injury or death.
• CAUTION: Adhere to instructions to avoid damage to the equipment not covered under warranty.
• IMPORTANT: Vital instructions for successful operation completion.
• NOTE: Additional useful information provided in the manual.

Lifting Techniques:
Use proper lifting techniques and technologies to ensure safe handling of the loudspeaker system during installation.

FAQ

• What is the warranty coverage for the QSC SUS KIT 122?
  The QSC Audio Products 3-Year Limited Warranty covers the SUS KIT 122. For specific details and updates on the warranty, visit www.qscaudio.com or contact QSC Audio Products at 800-854-4079.

• Can the SUS KIT 122 be used with other loudspeaker systems?
  The SUS KIT 122 is designed for use with the QSC KW Series loudspeaker systems, including KW122, KW152, and KW153. It is recommended to only use this kit with compatible QSC products for optimal performance and safety.

Contents

• Pull Back Bar, KW122 – 1 each M10
• Eyebolt – 3 each
• KW122 Pull Back Gasket – 1 each
• M10 Nut – 1 each
• M10 Lock Washer – 1 each
• M10 Flat Washer – 2 each
• M10 Button Head, Hex Socket, Screw – 1 each
• Instruction Sheet, KW SUS KIT 122 – 1 each

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

WARNING!

• Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product’s instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.
• Before placing, installing, rigging, or suspending any speaker product, inspect all hardware, suspension, enclosures, 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. Correct any such condition immediately so as not to severely reduce the safety of the installation. Use only properly rated hardware 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 you understand and adhere to all local, state and national regulations regarding the safety and operation of equipment.
• Use only load-rated hardware to attach to the eyebolts or Pull Back Bar when suspending these products.
• Do not suspend these products from any structural element on the loudspeaker enclosure other than the load rated M10 suspension points as described in this document.
• Use proper lifting techniques / technologies.

Safety Precautions and Explanation of Terms and Symbols

• WARNING! The term “WARNING!” indicates instructions regarding personal safety. If the instructions are not followed the result may be bodily injury or death.
• CAUTION! The term “CAUTION!” indicates instructions regarding possible damage to physical equipment. If these instructions are not followed, it may result in damage to the equipment that may not be covered under the warranty.
• IMPORTANT! The term “IMPORTANT!” indicates instructions that are vital to the successful completion of the operation.
• NOTE: The term NOTE is used to indicate additional useful information.
• The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and mainte nance (servicing) instructions in this manual.
• The intent of the lightning flash with arrowhead symbol in a triangle is to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous” voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to humans.

Weight (Net)

• KW122 49 lbs (22.2 kg)
• KW152 62 lbs (28.1 kg)
• KW153 87 lbs (39.5 kg)

Warranty (USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor)

Disclaimer
QSC Audio Products, LLC is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper installation and/or use of this loudspeaker product.

QSC Audio Products 3-Year Limited Warranty

• QSC Audio Products, LLC (”QSC”) guarantees its products to be free from defective material and/or workmanship and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs under normal installation and use-provided the unit is returned to our factory, one of our authorized service stations or an authorized QSC International Distributor via pre-paid transportation with a copy of proof of purchase (i.e., sales receipt). This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must indicate, in our judgment, a manufacturing defect. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the date code has been removed or defaced. QSC shall not be liable for incidental and/or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the warranty period. The warranty on QSC products is NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer/online e-tailer, or if the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced, or replaced in any way. Damage to, or loss of any software or data residing on the product is not covered. When providing repair or replacement service, QSC will use reasonable efforts to reinstall the product’s original software configuration and subsequent update releases, but will not provide any recovery or transfer of software or data contained on the serviced unit not originally included in the product.
• Customers may have additional rights, which vary from state to state or from country to country. In the event that a provision of this limited warranty is void, prohibited or superseded by local laws, the remaining provisions shall remain in effect.
• Periodically, this warranty is updated. To obtain the most recent version of QSC’s warranty statement, please visit www.qscaudio.com.
• Contact us at 800-854-4079 or visit our website at www.qscaudio.com.
• The QSC limited warranty is valid for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase in the United States and many (but not all) other countries.
• For QSC warranty information in countries other than the United States, contact your authorized QSC international distributor. A list of QSC International distributors is available at www.qscaudio.com.
• To register your QSC product online, go to www.qscaudio.com and select ”Product Registration”. Other questions regarding this warranty can be an-swered by calling, e-mailing or contacting your authorized QSC distributor.

KW122 Loudspeaker System

The KW122 Loudspeaker System can be suspended in both vertically and horizontally. The horizontal orientation allows you to suspend the loudspeaker with the LF Driver to the left or right, and requires the installation of a Pull Back Bar.

Vertical Suspension

• Tools Required:
  6 mm Hex Wrench (Allen Wrench)

• Parts Required:
  M10 Eyebolt – (3)

Install Two Top-surface Eyebolts (Figure 1)

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the factory-installed M10 flat-head screws from the top of the loudspeaker enclosure.
2. Thread an eyebolt into the two threaded inserts on the top of the loudspeaker enclosure. Do not use washers.
3. Tighten the eyebolts until their shoulders are snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolts until they reach the desired position.

Install One Pull Back Eyebolt (Figure 1)

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the M10 flat-head screw located at the rear of the enclosure just below the amplifier module.
2. Thread an eyebolt into the threaded insert just below the amplifier module. Do not use a washer.
3. Tighten the eyebolt until the shoulder is snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolt until it reaches the desired position.
   Important: Do not use any washers or the Pull Back Bar when vertically suspending the KW122 loudspeaker.

Horizontal Suspension (Figure 2)
When suspending the KW122 in a horizontal position you must install the Pull Back Bar and two eyebolts in one of the side panels.

• Tools Required:
  • 6 mm Hex Wrench (Allen Wrench)
  • 7 mm Open End / Box End Wrench
• Parts Required:
  • Pull Back Bar, KW122 – (1)
  • M10 Eyebolt – (3)
  • KW122 Pull Back Gasket – (1)
  • M10 Nut – (1)
  • M10 Lock Washer – (2)
  • M10 Flat Washer – (2)
  • M10 Button Head, Hex Socket, Screw – (1)

Horizontal Suspension (Figure 2)
The Pull Back Bar attaches to the same M10 installation location, as shown, regardless of which side the LF Driver is on.
NOTE: If you are suspending the KW122 in the direction opposite of what is shown:

• The Pull Back Bar is installed in the same place as shown.
• The Eyebolt is installed in the as shown in the alternate installation (Figure 3).
• The two “top” Eyebolts are installed in the same positions, but on the other side of the enclosure. (Figure 2).

1. Remove the factory installed M10 flat-head screw from the side of the enclosure to which the Pull Back Bar is to be attached.
2. Test fit the Pull Back Bar, attachment, washers, and gaskets to ensure proper assembly prior to sticking self-adhesive gasket to Pull Back Bar.
3. Attach the Pull Back Gasket to the Pull Back Bar by peeling off the adhesive backing and pressing the adhesive side to one end of the Pull Back Bar. Ensure that the hole in the gasket aligns with the hole in the Pull Back Bar.
4. Install one M10 Lock Washer, then one M10 Flat Washer, onto the M10 Hex Socket, Button-head screw.
5. Insert the screw into the Pull Back Bar through the hole with the gasket, from the opposite side of the Pull Back Bar from the gasket. (The gasket goes between the Pull Back Bar and the loudspeaker enclosure.
6. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, bolt the Pull Back Bar to the enclosure with the screw and two washers. Before tightening fully, ensure the Pull Back Bar is perpendicular to the edge of the enclosure. Tighten the screw until the split lock washer is flattened.
7. Insert the eyebolt into the Pull Back Bar. The “eye” of the eyebolt must be oriented toward the two “top” eyebolts installed in the enclosure. Attach the eyebolt to the Pull Back Bar with hex nut, lock washer, and flat washer. Tighten until the split lock washer is flattened.

Install Two Top-surface Eyebolts (Figure 2)

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the two factory-installed M10 flat-head screws from the side (top) of the loudspeaker enclosure. This side becomes the top.
2. Thread one eyebolt into each of the two threaded inserts on the top side of the loudspeaker enclosure. Do not use washers.
3. Tighten the eyebolts until their shoulders are snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolts until they reach the desired position.

KW152 and KW153 Loudspeaker Systems

The KW152 and KW153 can be suspended vertically with the LF Driver on the top or bottom. The following instructions apply to either orientation.

Vertical Suspension

• Tools Required:
  6 mm Hex Wrench (Allen Wrench)

• Parts Required:
  M10 Eyebolt – (3)

Install Two Top-surface Eyebolts (Figure 4)

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the two factory-installed M10 flat-head screws from the top of the loudspeaker enclosure.
2. Thread one eyebolt into each of the two threaded inserts on the top of the loudspeaker enclosure. Do not use washers.
3. Tighten the eyebolts until their shoulders are snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolts until they reach the desired position. back eyebolt.

Install One Pull Back Eyebolt

1. Using a 6 mm hex wrench, remove the M10 flat head screw located at the rear of the enclosure, just below the amplifier module.
   NOTE: You can optionally use the threaded insert just above the amplifier module for the pull back eyebolt.

2. Thread an eyebolt into the enclosure’s threaded insert; do not use a flat washer or standoff on the pull back eyebolt.

3. Tighten the eyebolt until the shoulder is snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolt until it reaches the desired position.

Horizontal Suspension

• Tools Required:
  6 mm Hex Wrench (Allen Wrench)

• Parts Required:
  M10 Eyebolt – (3)

Install Two Top-surface Eyebolts (Figure 5)

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the two factory-installed M10 flat-head screws from the side (top) of the loudspeaker enclosure. This side becomes the top.
2. Thread one eyebolt into each of the two threaded inserts on the top side of the loudspeaker enclosure. Do not use washers.
3. Tighten the eyebolts until their shoulders are snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolts until they reach the desired position.

Install One Pull Back Eyebolt

1. Use a 6 mm hex wrench to remove the M10 flat head screw located at the rear of the enclosure just above the amplifier module.
2. Thread an eyebolt into the threaded insert. Do not use washers.
3. Tighten the eyebolt until the shoulder is snug against the enclosure. Continue to rotate the eyebolt until it reaches the desired position.

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References

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