Klipsch KI-Series KI-102-SMA-II 8-Inch 2-Way Compact Trapezoidal Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Klipsch
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KI-Series KI-102-SMA-II 8-Inch 2-Way Compact Trapezoidal Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ these instructions.
- KEEP these instructions.
- HEED all warnings.
- FOLLOW all instructions.
- DO NOT use this apparatus near water.
- CLEAN ONLY with a dry cloth or lightly damped cloth.
- DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- DO NOT install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- ONLY USE attachments/accessories specifically designed for this application
- USE only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifically designed for this application, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- DO NOT expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the apparatus.
- DO NOT modify or alter in any way.
- SWITCH OFF amplifier prior to connecting speakers.
- DO NOT hang or suspend any items from this apparatus.
The exclamation point, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electrical shock to persons.
WARNING: No naked flame sources – such as candles – should be placed on
the product.
WARNING: Neglect to follow the safety and installation instructions may
cause malfunctions resulting in property damage and personal injury or death.
WARNING: Installation must be done by qualified personnel to appropriate
standards and/or building codes.
WARNING: Do Not Open! Risk of Electrical Shock. Voltages in this equipment are hazardous to life. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Klipsch recommends that only qualified personnel install its loudspeaker
systems. In addition to the load ratings of speaker enclosure pickup points,
rigging hardware, and array configurations, the safety, and integrity of any
installation depends on the strength and suitability of the attachment
location. At all times, make sure that the equipment and rigging point
locations are inspected and meet all load requirements with a large margin of
safety. Check all rigging components for defects and corrosion as per their
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Be sure that adequate safety factors are observed, including verifying the
load rating and stress capabilities of attachment hardware, including all
nuts, bolts, brackets, and straps. Klipsch additionally recommends backup
retaining straps and/or cinched wire rope for an added measure of safety.
Installations and attachment locations that could present a safety hazard
should be checked and certified as safe by a professional structural engineer.
After assembly of the components on each speaker system, but before the
operation, be sure that all bolts and nuts are double-checked for proper
seating and tightness. Due to the weight and size of the components involved,
potential damage could occur if devices were to become unattached.
The KI Series of products are for use as a “Single Mount Array”, or SMA. The
suspension hardware is intended for applications requiring the suspension of
an individual loudspeaker.
The multiple suspension points are available to add flexibility to the
mounting options but are NOT intended to be used as suspension points for
other loudspeakers.
INSTALLATION
KI-102-SMA-II | KI-172-SMA-II
 The optional SB-102 accessory bracket is
specifically designed for the KI-102-SMA-II and KI-172-SMA-II loudspeaker
systems. The bracket provides up to four attachment points to the securing
surface and two attachment points to the speaker. When installing the bracket,
the attachment point (2” x 4” stud, Unistrut, “I” beam, etc.) must be made
with bolts that will securely hold the bracket to the mounting surface, which
must be load-rated to hold the speaker safely in place.
After the bracket is installed, mount the speaker to the bracket by first removing the factory-attached screws on the top and bottom of the speaker. The bracket comes with two 1/4” 20-thread knobs and washers, which will attach the bracket to the speaker. Slide the speaker over the bracket and align the hole in the bracket with the threaded hole in the speaker. Attach the knob screw and washer provided, and secure the screw. Do the same to the bottom. Adjust the angle of the speaker to the desired location and tighten both knob screws.
On the KI-172-SMA-II, additional internal mounting bolts are installed for the attachment of readily available Omnimount® and other compatible brackets. Before completing
any installation using these devices, be sure that all hardware is firmly attached and tightened, as recommended.
KI-262-SMA-II | KI-272-SMA-II | KI-362-SMA-II
KI-396-SMA-II | KI-115-SMA-II | KI-215-SMA-II
 The KI-396-SMA-II, KI-362-SMA-II, KI-262-SMA-II
utilize sixteen 3/8” -16 threaded suspensions points with the KI-272-SMA-II
and KI-115-SMA-II using twelve and four
suspension points respectively. The locations for these threaded mounting points are compatible with readily available commercial rigging bars.
For the KI-115-SMA-II, Klipsch recommends the use of the four rear panel suspension points for face-down orientation.
Internal metal brackets that distribute the load to adjacent enclosure panels back each individual mounting point.
Klipsch recommends that only professional-grade rigging components appropriately rated straight bolts, and welded eye bolts are used. Additionally, safety backup straps or wire rope should be installed for added measures of rigging safety.
VISIT KLIPSCH.COM/PRO TO VIEW SPECIFICATION SHEETS FOR INDIVIDUAL FLY POINT LOCATIONS BY MODEL.
ARRAY CONFIGURATIONS
EASE data is available on all KI series speakers at KLIPSCH.COM/PRO. Klipsch urges users to refer to this data when determining how specific speaker systems should be installed for optimum performance. Although toed-out suggestions for coverage patterns are suggested below, these loudspeakers do not necessarily have to be toed-out when installed in an array. There can be pattern overlap, which will increase output in that region, although with loving side effects.
NOTE: EACH SPEAKER SHOULD BE SUSPENDED INDIVIDUALLY WHEN FORMING THE
LOUDSPEAKER ARRAY.
The KI-102-SMA-II, KI-362-SMA-II, and KI-396-SMA-II systems have horizontal
coverage patterns of 90º. The side panels are angled at 22.5º, so two speakers
tightly aligned create a 45º angle between the axes. As this accounts for only
half of an individual speaker’s total coverage angle, the speakers would need
to be toed out to 90º (included angle), to provide the smoothest pattern and
180º of total coverage.
The KI-262-SMA-II has a 60º coverage pattern, with side panels angled at
22.5º. Two enclosures tightly aligned create an angle of 45 degrees, and
therefore would need to be toed out an additional 15 degrees (included angle)
to form a 60º angle between axes, creating 120º total coverage.
The KI-172-SMA-II and KI-272-SMA-II are asymmetrical enclosures and therefore
offer multiple mounting angle options. Note that their coverage patterns are
the same as the KI-102-SMA-II and KI-262-SMA-II, respectively.
Please refer to the EASE data on KLIPSCH.COM/PRO for specific coverage pattern
information on the KI-115-SMA-II and KI-215-SMA-II low-frequency enclosures.
The KI-215-SMA-II matches the KI-362-SMA-II enclosure form.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Klipsch recommends that the power provided to the speakers not exceed the
values indicated in the specifications by more than 3dB. If continuous power
or thermal ratings are exceeded, the internal protective KLIP circuit will
shut down the high- or high/mid-frequency sections. These will remain shut
down until input power is reduced significantly. The KLIP circuit monitors
continuous average power. Although unlikely, it is possible to create a
situation where extreme transient signals could damage component diaphragms
before triggering the KLIP protection circuit. (KI-396-SMA-II does not feature
a KLIP circuit driver protection) USE CAUTION WITH HIGH POWER!
Damage can also occur due to distortion generated from underpowering, i.e.
overdriving with too little power. Klipsch recommends that amplifier headroom
be based on values 3dB above the maximum speaker power ratings or twice the
published numerical power rating of the speaker. For example, the KI-102-SMA-
II is rated at 200 watts continuously. A 3dB continuous headroom factor would
suggest a 400-watt amplifier.
KI-362-SMA-II VARIPOINT™ ADJUSTMENT
The KI-362-SMA-II three-way loudspeaker system provides for pattern adjustment
by rotating the position of the high- and midfrequency VariPoint module. To
accomplish this, first, determine the desired orientation of the Varipoint
module. This should be established before the speaker is suspended. While the
speaker is on its back, remove the right #10 24-thread screws attaching the
high- and mid-frequency horn module to the front baffle. Rotate the baffle to
the desired position and reattach. Make sure that the screws are fastened
tightly. The module can be adjusted in 45º increments, to eight possible
positions.
DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS OPERATION WHILE THE SPEAKER IS UPRIGHT!
INPUT CONNECTIONS
All KI products feature a simple 2 pt. barrier strip input.
3502 WOODVIEW TRACE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN, USA
KLIPSCH.COM/PRO
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