Kicker S18X Owner's Manual
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1. DESCRIPTIONS This is the SLAM SPAIR Lockdown Attachment Mechanism and 15 the four This box contains one SPAIR which 15 the replaceable moving parts piece aluminum ring with 12 mounting assembly for use with your SoloX 18 subwoofer If or when you let the holes attached to the front of the SPAIR Magic Smoke out of your SoloX 18 you can quickly and easily repair it This ring provides a solid surface for the without having to remove and replace the very large and very heavy hardware to secure the SPAIR to the motor assembly i The following is a brief description of the various parts of the SoloX 18 D and SPAIR you will be encountering in your replacement Se Esai pj This is the SPAIR Simple Pull Apart Insertable Replacement It is the replaceable moving parts assembly for your SoloX 18 NOTE The Locator Pin Hole insures proper alignment of the SPAIR to the BAM This hole must line up with the Locator Pin on the BAM for proper assembly The highlighted piece in the center of the cutaway view is the ARCTIC Cap Aluminum Rapid Cooling Thermal Induction Centering and has several jobs The most important to you right now is to help center your SPAIR while you are placing it into the BAM This ring is the SPLAT Speaker Precise Location Alignment Tool and is the threaded metal part mounted underneath your enclos2. but what does it all mean Well let s just lay it all out in as simple of terms as pos sible The Solo X 15 a high performance machine that 15 built to take gobs of power play extremely loud and create enough low bass to rattle the fillings out of your friends teeth who lives in the next county It is built using the finest materials and highest degree of workmanship we have available It is NASCAR of subwoofers designed to be driven hard into all four corners and we are sure you will drive it just that way With all that being said we know some of you will still be able to break this product it is a plain and simple fact When you build an extreme product to be used by extreme people these people can and will find the breaking point just like Tony Stewart snapping a rod in a motor That is why we designed the Solo X to have a permanently mounted BAM Basket And Motor assembly with a replaceable soft parts assembly the SPAIR Simple Pull Apart Insertable Replacement so that when you find the breaking point and if you can still hear or feel you can re build it on the spot If you read the big poster that came with your woofer you did right you know Sam 4 Sid told you this thing weighs more than a Mini Cooper well really it weighs in at near 100 pounds 45 36 kg The BAM which is about 90 of the weight in a Solo X stays mounted in your enclosure AND in your car you simply exchange the much lighter SPAIR This saves
3. 18XSP SPAIR assemblies are available with dual 2 Ohm W or dual 1 Ohm W voice coils SINGLE AMPLIFIER If operating the SoloX 18 with a single amplifier you will need to connect both coils to that amplifier by series or parallel wiring of the coils Choose the method that is most compatible with your amplifier DUAL 20 SERIES 40 Series wiring the coils will give you an impedance of 4 ohms DUAL 10 SERIES 20 Series wiring the coils will give you an impedance of 2 ohms Coil 1 is connected to your amplifier speaker terminal Coil 1 is connected to coil 2 with a short piece of wire Coil 2 is connected to your amplifier speaker terminal DUAL 20 PARALLEL 10 Parallel wiring the coils will give you an impedance of 1 ohm DUAL 10 PARALLEL 5Q Parallel wiring the coils will give you an impedance of 5 ohm Coil 1 is connected to your amplifier speaker terminal Coil 1 is connected to coil 2 with a short piece of wire Coil 1 is connected to your amplifier speaker terminal Coil 1 is connected to coil 2 with a short piece of wire Coil 2 Q SERIES Coil 1 Amplifer Speaker Connection S y Amplifer Speaker Connection Coil 2 PARALLEL Coil 1 Speaker Connection N Amplifer YO Speaker Connection Coil 2 SOLO Wir AGS Je DUAL AMPLIFIERS If operating the SoloX with two amplifiers you will n
4. AL of interference or 0 MN rubbing Side B Step 2 Pick a side of the SPAIR and label it Side Insert the SPAIR into the BAM you may need a friend to hold the SPAIR into the BAM if mounted vertically and move the SPAIR back and forth by pressing directly in the center of the SPAIR on the X Make note if there any any signs of rubbing or interference Step 3 Pull the SPAIR out rotate it 90 degrees and place it back into the BAM Now move it back and forth again and make note if there any any signs of rubbing or interference You will need to continue this step until you try all 4 possible combinations It is possible that 3 of the 4 locations will have interference problems There will always be at least 1 of the 4 combinations that will work properly and possibly more than one But there will always be at least 1 Remove SPAIR 7 Step 4 Mark the SPAIR with a grease pen or piece of tape to identify the 1 mounting configuration that DOES NOT have rubbing or interference issues Grease Pen Marking or Tape Step 5 Move to page 8 now and follow the instructions to wire up and mount your SPAIR to the BAM Ignore any references on page 8 to the Locator Pin and Locator Hole instead be sure to line up the sides of the BAM and SPAIR with the markings or tape from Step 4 Soo SJB OAE _
5. Dealer or KICKER directly for further assistance Soo 18S SJB OAE STIER Model Nominal Impedance Impedance per coil SPL 1W 1M Displacement cc Displacement Culin Mounting Depth Revc coils in series vc Inductance mH Sd BL Vas Liters Vas CuFt Mms gms Fs Oms 0 5 Ots Pmax Peak watts RMS watts EXmax mm Excursion maximum 518 1 89 6 5950 259 8 11 3 3 2 65 3 033 0 1426 34 54 124 59 4 40 777 5 26 9 6 167 0 302 0 288 10000 5000 24 48 18X2 89 7 3930 239 3 11 3 3 4 07 4 259 0 1426 40 36 177 61 6 27 836 5 22 18 7 83 0 291 0 281 10000 5000 24 48 _ 2 lt 13 SIIB OO FLFR Sle Ela gt IS SSeS WARRANT 5 10 SoL LTD Ware TE OT This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed Caution Burnt voice coils are not covered under warranty In addition the warranty does not cover Damaged Spiders Damaged Surrounds Damaged Cones Damaged Tinsel Leads Damaged Voice Coils Damage due to improper installation Subsequent damage to other components Damage caused by exposure to moisture excessive heat chemical cleaners and or UV radiation Damage through negligence misuse accident or abuse Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distort
6. Se SSE Mie 2 e e ATTENTION 1 Do not remove the Gap Cap before completing this step Connect your speaker wires to the SPAIR Use the instructions from the WIRING section for assistance if required NOTE The Locator Hole of the SPAIR must align with the Locator Pin on the BAM for proper assembly and operation 2 You can now remove the Gap Cap and slide the SPAIR assembly back into the BAM The ARCTIC Cap four double ended studs sticking up and the Locator Hole Locator Pin will help you properly align and guide it in Be sure your speaker wires are free and not pinched between the SPAIR and BAM 3 With the SPAIR properly seated in the BAM you can now secure it using the 4 four acorn head nuts and 8 eight bolts Hand tighten all the hardware onto the SLAM first using the pattern shown below gt fy N pm A x AIR SY D 2 CV Dy GA SS NA 7 Ej ff y lt A YS y Si Y Un 4 With a 1 4 socket wrench or open end wrench go around and tighten all the hardware following the pattern shown Use common sense while tightening All hardware should be snug 12 put not so tight as to crack or damage the SLAM 4 6 10 2 5 You re Done Pop the top on a nice cold beverage while you admire your work lf you experience any difficulties contact your local Authorized KICKER
7. an that mentioned above that you feel is a manufacturing defect or poor workmanship you may contact your International Stillwater Designs KICKER dealer or distributor for details Soo 1S 0 11 ee EU 0
8. eed to connect one coil to each amplifier DUAL 20 20 PER AMPLIFIER Each amplifier will be presented a 2W load DUAL 12 10 PER AMPLIFIER Each amplifier will be presented a 1W load Coil 1 is connected to your amplifier 1 speaker terminal Coil 1 is connected to your amplifier 1 speaker terminal Coil 2 is connected to your amplifier 2 speaker terminal Coil 2 is connected to your amplifier 2 speaker terminal Amplifer 2 Speaker Connection Amplifer 1 Speaker Connection Coil 2 Coil 1 Amplifer 2 Speaker Connection Amplifer 1 Speaker Connection oO Coil 2 ATTENTION The SPAIR is a dual voice coil assembly and as such it is very important that you utilize both voice coils It may be tempting to use just one coil to achieve an impedance you want or think that the other coil can be saved as a spare no pun intended please fight both these urges 1 The spare coil philosophy is flawed because in the event you damage one coil it is 99 999 likely that you have damaged the other coil as well in other words it 15 broken dude 2 The SoloX SPAIR was designed to be operated with both voice coils powered up If you do not use both coils it will change the performance characteristics of the driver especially power handling All the power handling specifications given for the SoloX SPAIR are with the use of both voice coils If you utilize only one voice coil you
9. ion Speaker with any foreign caulk used for gasket material Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility Return shipping on non defective items Products with tampered or missing barcode labels Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number Freight damage The cost of shipping the product to your Kicker Dealer or Distributor Service performed by anyone other than Kicker __ Warere rTYT Contact your International Stillwater Designs KICKER dealer distributor concerning specific procedures for your country s warranty policies P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 U S A 405 624 8510 STILLVATE A KICKER drivers are capable of producing sound levels that can perma nently damage your hearing Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level The threshold of pain 15 0 always an indicator that the sound level is too loud may IO nently damage your hearing Please use common sense when controlling volume January 2003 _ 2 lt 13 SUIS OO Ferre SOL_O gt X LTD Waree gt r rs Ok you have read all the fine print on the previous page describing the warranty on a Solo X Subwoofer enough there to make even Judge Judy happy
10. or barrier strip method to attach your speaker wires use the appropriate hardware included with your S18X in place of the binding posts See your S18X owners manual for more details A 4 With your binding posts or other hardware now attached to the SPAIR place it voice coil side up in a CLEAN and SAFE location to protect it 2 from damage until you are ready to put it in the BAM Basket And Motor assembly y in Hole In SPAIR DINARS SARR ISW em DIS z xe n e 3 With the Gap Cap now installed disconnect the speaker wires from the SPAIR 1 Remove the 4 four acorn head nuts and 8 eight bolts securing the SPAIR to the BAM 272 MD IS j Locator Pin Wa NO ATTENTION 2 2 Install the Gap into El 2 AN SS SS the BAM around the pole piece to protect the motor assembly from debris while you are changing the SPAIR If any metal shavings Authorized KICKER Dealer pieces of speaker wire were to to KICKER Stillwater fall into the gap they would be Designs unless requested Y DAA 2 4 Discard damaged SPAIR The damaged unit does not need to be returned to your next to impossible to remove to do so You might want to Please use the Gap Cap hang it on your trophy wall all big game hunters do this when they bag a 10 point Soo 183 SuUkR wW0o0O Fer LUI I SS The SoloX S
11. ures baffle This part came with your SoloX 18 and provides alignment and anchoring for the This is the BAM Basket And Motor a assembly and is the 90 pound cast aluminum monster that mounts to your enclosure to hold the SPAIR and give it life NOTE The Locator Pin insures proper alignment of the SPAIR to the BAM and SPAIR All the hardware which BAM This pin must line up with the holds the BAM and SPAIR together Locator Pin Hole on the SPAIR for N thread into the SPLAT ocator Pin proper assembly 5 5 2 SoL OX SIIB OOF eS Umane SAR 1 removed the SPAIR from the cardboard shipping carton you need to remove the protective Coil Cap The Coil Cap is attached to the spair with the four binding posts Locator Pin Hole In SPAIR st er TO a lt x I 2 Simply unscrew the four binding posts counter clockwise and then gently lift the Coil Cap from the SPAIR assembly being careful not to damage the voice coil gt 9 mO gt pi Soo 18S St BW OOF ere Locator 3 With the Coil Cap now removed you can screw the four binding posts ce clockwise back into the Tal SPAIR assembly 2 E Note The B3 Link system eh offers 3 ways to attach your speaker wires to the SPAIR Binding post Barrier strip and terminal Block If you are using the terminal block
12. will decrease the power handling by 50 half of what we specify in the SoloX SPAIR manuals It will also alter other specifications of the driver which effect performance and enclosure design So as you look through these diagrams for wiring up the SPAIR you may be saying to yourself Hey self can t seem to find an impedance like using both 5 1 will just use one coil Just tell yourself that is a bad idea and that you should use both coils Sam and Sid use both voice coils and so should you Soo 183 0 2H SSlmMmn BL_ gt ATTENTION If your BAM has a Locator Pin skip the instructions here on page 7 and move directly to page 8 If your BAM does not have a Locator Pin then you must perform these additional steps before moving to page 8 Step 1 By rotating your 9 epis SPAIR 90 degrees in Se relationship to the BAM there m 4 possible ways it be E X E g placed into your SoloX 18 F 2 BAM Due to part AS a tolerance and buildup it is Side A Side D possible that only 1 of these epis y ways will work properly You ps ge m m will need to test fit each of al la dal AK i these 4 ways and use the one 2 x g 3 x 2 that does not show any signs
13. you all the fun of wrestling with the entire Solo X and the ENORMOUS costs of shipping a 100 pound 45 36 kg woofer to your dealer or distributor The SPAIR and all the parts contained within it are not warranted for Burnt Shucked Bent Unraveled or Open Voice Coils Torn Ripped or Punctured Surrounds Torn Ripped or Punctured Cones Torn Ripped or Punctured Spiders Burnt or Frayed Tinsel Leads VVVVWV We also do not warranty the SPAIR for Wear and Tear under normal use Product damaged due to abuse Damage to Vehicle and or other components of the sound system Scattered Smothered Covered and Chunked units The and are not covered under warranty for any damage due to shipping or improper packaging So what will KICKER cover under warranty gt Poor or misaligned glue joints gt Poor or misaligned parts gt Material Machining or Assembly flaws with the BAM So in a nut shell if and when you break it which takes A LOT you simply return the soft parts assembly the SPAIR to your local dealer and purchase another SPAIR If there is a problem with the SPAIR and you feel it should be covered under warranty you will need to contact your International Stillwater Designs KICKER dealer or distributor Special Note OK that all sounds pretty black and white but we are KICKER and we know stuff happens If your Solo X stops working and after pulling the SPAIR you find a failure other th
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