AN-E stands manual
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1. Audio Note ARM E Stands LOUDSPEAKER SUPPORTS OWNER S INFORMATION Audio Note CONTENTS 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY DISPOSAL INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW UNPACKING COMPONENTS ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents BS EN 60065 in accordance with the regulations 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC from 1 January 1997 CE 94 Peter Qvortrup Director Audio Note UK Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1RD United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1273 220 511 Fax 44 0 1273 731 498 DISPOSAL This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste To prevent possible harm to the environment please separate the product from other waste to ensure that it can be recycled in an environmentally safe manner Please contact your retailer or the appropriate local government office for collection facilities INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Audio Note UK product With the correct care it should give you many years of pleasure and enjoyment Please take the time to read all of the information in this manual before connecting your new component to an electrical supply or your system to ensure both your safety and satisfaction Please note that due to our desire to continual2. ed by normal wear and tear Damage or defects caused by abnormal or unreasonable use Damage caused by accident acts of nature misuse or neglect Damage caused by a failure to follow the operating and installation instructions supplied with the product Damage caused by improper or careless cleaning Audio Note UK reserves the right to refuse warranty for any component of which the serial number has been removed defaced or tampered with CONTACT INFORMATION If in the future your Audio Note UK product requires servicing or if you require technical support or have any questions regarding this or any of our other products please contact your local Audio Note UK dealer Alternatively please feel free to contact us directly Audio Note UK Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1RD United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1273 220 511 Fax 44 0 1273 731 498 e mail info audionote co uk Audio Note
3. een the base plate and the bottoms of the box section legs to prevent sand escaping Any pliable slightly adhesive material such as Plasticine or Blu Tack is ideal for this Fully adjustable and lockable spikes are supplied for the bottom plates of the stands We recommend using four small peas sized balls of Blu Tack placed in each corner of the upper surface of the top plate for securing the AN E to the stand This is in our experience by far the best method to use UNPACKING Please take care when unpacking your AN E loudspeaker stands Choose a clean clear location to unpack them and be aware that they are heavy before attempting to unpack or lift the stands check the weight and if necessary use more than one person so that they can be moved safely and easily We recommend that you retain and carefully store all of the original packing materials in case transportation shipping is required at a later date Select a suitable location for the stands This should be a dry dust free and level area preferably shielded from direct sunlight and free from vibration Also ensure that the location is stable and capable of carrying the weight of the stands AND loudspeakers COMPONENTS Please take time to familiarize yourself with the component parts of the AN E stands Check that all of the components listed below are present if any are missing please contact your Audio Note UK Dealer immediately Alternatively please feel
4. free to contact us directly Inside the packaging you should find the following components 2 X TOP PLATES COUNTERSUNK BOLT HOLES 2 X BASE PLATES 8 X UPRIGHT PILLARS 16 X TOP PLATE BOLTS COUNTERSUNK HEADS 16 X BASE PLATE BOLTS DOME HEADS 8 X ADJUSTABLE SPIKES WITH SECURING NUTS 1 X ALLEN HEX HEAD KEY ASSEMBLY STEP 1 Identify the base plates These are easily distinguished from the top plates as they DO NOT have countersunk bolt holes Select one of them and set aside the remaining base plate for the second stand Identify the eight bolt holes that will be used for attaching the four upright pillars circled in RED in the image to the left STEP 2 Identify the dome head bolts Select eight of them and set aside the remaining eight for the second stand STEP 3 Identify the upright pillars Select four of them and set aside the remaining four for the second stand If you are intending to fill the pillars with sand place some adhesive material such as Blu Tack over the central hole in the base of each pillar to prevent the sand from escaping You may also run a small bead of the same material along the four edges that will connect with the base plate Once the pillars are firmly bolted in place any excess material can be carefully removed STEP 4 Use two dome head bolts per upright pillar Insert the bolts through the corresponding holes in the base plate and int
5. labour required to correct such defects subject to terms amp conditions This Warranty is offered to the first purchaser only If the product fails in normal domestic use and during the Warranty period due to the above described faults or defects Audio Note UK will at its discretion repair or replace the item free of charge within a reasonable time once it has been returned to Audio Note UK or an appointed Audio Note UK dealer or service engineer Audio Note UK is not liable for any shipping charges incurred whilst transporting the product to or from Audio Note UK or an appointed Audio Note UK dealer or service engineer should the item require service or repair during or after the Warranty period If the product must be shipped please use the original packaging materials and include a copy of the original sales receipt along with a note explaining in as much detail as possible the problems you are experiencing with the unit Only use a reputable Courier Service or Shipping Agent and ensure that your product is insured during transit Any servicing repairs or modifications not authorized by Audio Note UK or carried out by persons other than appointed Audio Note UK service engineers will invalidate any warranty This Warranty does NOT cover Damage sustained whilst in the possession of a shipping agent retailer or consumer and not caused as a direct result of defects in materials or workmanship Damage caus
6. ly improve products specifications are subject to change without notice Therefore it is important to refer to the manual that is supplied with your product for the most accurate information manuals downloaded from our website or obtained from other sources may no longer fully apply to your product If you have any questions regarding the information contained within this document or your new component please feel free to contact us Audio Note UK Limited 25 Montefiore Road Hove East Sussex BN3 1RD United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1273 220 511 Fax 44 0 1273 731 498 e mail info audionote co uk Audio Note AN E LOUDSPEAKER STANDS Congratulations on your purchase of the Audio Note UK AN E loudspeaker stands They are a high mass design specifically intended to partner the AN E range of Audio Note UK loudspeakers The stands are supplied in kit form and require assembly as per the enclosed instructions before use The cavities inside the upright pillars should be filled with a suitable high density material such as metal shot particles or sand If sand is used please ensure that it is a pre dried often referred to as kiln dried type and not moist The sand supplied for fish tanks or children s sandpits is ideal as this has usually been cleaned and is dry construction grade sharp sand is not suitable in standard form due to the water content It may also be necessary to seal the junctions betw
7. o the appropriate threaded holes in the base of each pillar Tighten the bolts securely and once all four pillars are in place check the tightness of the bolts once more If you intend to fill the pillars now is the time to do it We recommend using a funnel and only use the large centre hole for filling DO NOT use the two bolt holes or allow any sand to enter them ASSEMBLY continued STEP 5 Identify the top plates These are easily distinguished from the base plates as they have countersunk bolt holes in the top surface Select one of them and set aside the remaining top plate for the second stand The surface WITH the countersunk bolt holes must face UP STEP 6 Identify the countersunk head bolts Select eight of them and set aside the remaining eight for the second stand STEP 7 Place the top plate on top of the four upright pillars Align the countersunk holes circled in RED in the image to the left with the corresponding threaded bolt holes in the tops of the pillars Use two countersunk head bolts per upright pillar Insert the bolts through the corresponding holes in the top plate and into the appropriate threaded holes in the top of each pillar Tighten the bolts securely and once all eight bolts are in place check their tightness once more STEP 8 Identify the eight adjustable spikes locking nuts and dome head nuts Select four of each and reserve the remaining pa
8. rts for the second stand ASSEMBLY continued a EEE STEP 9 Add a locking nut to each spike Screw the spike nut assemblies into the four threaded bolt holes located in the corners of the base plate Insert the spikes FROM BELOW so that the locking nut is UNDERNEATH the base plate Place the stand in its final position and level it using a spirit level positioned on the top plate by adjusting the four spikes making sure that all four are contacting with the floor and that the stand does not rock or wobble Lock the spike in position with the lower locking nut and finally screw a dome nut onto the top of each spike Finger tight is usually enough but feel free to use an appropriately sized pair of spanners wrenches to lock the nuts in place STEP 10 Place a small pea sized ball of Blu Tack in the four corners of the top plate as shown in RED in the image to the left and carefully lower the AN E on to the stand Gently and firmly press the loudspeaker down on to the stand compressing the Blu Tack This will firmly and securely anchor the AN E to the stand STEP 11 Repeat all of the above steps for the second stand WARRANTY INFORMATION Audio Note UK warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the original date of purchase from an appointed Audio Note UK dealer and agrees to covers the cost of parts and associated
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