QSC KLA181 Quick start guide

KLA181
QSC
Brand
QSC
Model
KLA181
Type
Quick start guide

QSC KLA181 is a powerful and versatile loudspeaker designed for a wide range of applications, from live sound reinforcement to fixed installations. It features a 12-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium compression driver, powered by a 1000-watt Class D amplifier. With its compact size and lightweight design, the KLA181 is easy to transport and set up. It also has a variety of mounting options, making it suitable for use in a variety of venues.

QSC KLA181 is a powerful and versatile loudspeaker designed for a wide range of applications, from live sound reinforcement to fixed installations. It features a 12-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium compression driver, powered by a 1000-watt Class D amplifier. With its compact size and lightweight design, the KLA181 is easy to transport and set up. It also has a variety of mounting options, making it suitable for use in a variety of venues.

KLA181
Quick Start Guide
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Suspending the KLA Series Loudspeakers
WARNING!: Read and follow these instructions carefully. If the loudspeakers are not suspended properly, they could fall,
causing personal injury and damage to the equipment.
Rules for Suspension
• Consultaprofessionalmechanicalorstructuralengineer,licensedinthejurisdictionofthesoundsysteminstallation,toreview,verify,andapprove
allattachmentstothebuildingorstructure.
• Employtheservicesofacertied,professionalriggerforhoisting,positioning,andattachingtheequipmenttothesupportingstructure.
• Correctuseofallsuspensionhardwareandcomponentsisimperativeinsoundsystemsuspensionanddeployment.
• Alwayscalculatesuspendedloadsbeforeliftingtomakesuresuspensioncomponentsandhardwareareusedwithintheirrespectiveloadlimits.
• Consultlocalcodesandregulationstofullyunderstandtherequirementsforsuspendedloadsinthevenueinwhichyouwillsuspend
theequipment.
• UseonlytheKLAAF12ArrayFrameortheM10installationpointsforsuspendingthearray.
• Beabsolutelycertainoftheintegrityofanystructuralmemberintendedtosupportsuspendedloads.Hiddenstructuralmemberscanhavehidden
structuralweakness.
• Neverassumeanything!Ownerorthird-partysuppliedsuspensionattachmentpointsmaynotbeadequateforsuspendingtheloads.
• Beforelifting,alwaysinspectallcomponents(enclosures,suspensionbrackets,pins,frames,bolts,nuts,slings,shackles,etc.)forcracks,wear,
deformation,corrosion,missing,loose,ordamagedpartsthatcouldreducethestrengthoftheassembly.Discardanyworn,defective,orsuspect
partsandreplacethemwithnewappropriatelyload-ratedparts.
Shock Loading
Whenaloadiseithermovedorstopped,itsstaticweightismagnied.Suddenmovementscanmagnifythestaticweightseveraltimes.This
magnicationofstaticweightiscalled"shockloading".Shockloadingposesadangertoequipmentandworkers.Theeffectsofshockloadingcanbe
instantaneous,ormayremainundetectedunlesstheequipmentisvisuallydamaged.Properpreparationforshockloadingrequirescarefulplanning
andknowledgeofequipment,suspension,andliftingpractices.
Shockloadingofequipmentandstructuresisusuallyconnedtoliftingandinstallation,butnaturalforces(winds,earthquakes,andsoon)canimpose
shockloadsseveraltimesthestaticload.Becauseofthis,structuresandsuspensionequipmentmustbecapableofsupportingseveraltimesthe
weightofthesuspendedequipment.
KLA Maximum Suspended Load
TheKLAcomponentsareengineeredfora10:1designfactor.UseaKLA
AF12ArrayFrameortheM10IntegratedSuspensionpointstosuspendone
KLAArrayconsistingofoneofthefollowingarraycongurationoptions.
ThemaximumnumberofKLA12Loudspeakersinanyarray,withorwithout
KLA181Loudspeakers,isve.
Maximum Suspended Loudspeakers per Array
Array Configuration Option A B C
MaximumNumberofKLA181Loudspeakers 2 3 4
MaximumNumberofKLA12Loudspeakers 5 3 0
— Table 1 —
2
Attaching KLA181 Loudspeakers Together
1. Insertthesupplied6mmhexkeyintothehexsocket(Figure 1, 1)andmakesurethehexkeyisrotatedcompletelytotheUnlockposition.
2. PlaceaKLA181ontopoftherstonewiththeloudspeakersfacingthesamedirection.Makesurethatthefourfeet(2)onthetopKLA181nest
properlywiththefourfeetreceptacles(3)onthetopofthebottomKLA181.
NOTE: ThebottomportionofFigure 2showsthemotionofthehookduringthelatchingprocess.Thisisnotvisibleonthe
actualhardware.
3. Insertthe6mmhexkeyintothehexsocket(1)inthelowerKLA181andturnthekeyfullytotheLocked Position.Repeatfortheotherside.
a. IntheRetracted Position,youcannotseethehookintheviewholes.
b. WhenthehookreachestheUp Position,thehookalmostcompletelyllsthelargeviewing(2)holeatthetop.
c. Inthenal,LockedPosition,youcanseeasmallportionofthehookinthebottomofthelargeviewinghole(2).
Install KLA181 M10KIT in Integrated Suspension Points
NOTE: TheKLA181suspensionpointsaredesignedforusewiththe
eyebolts(M10X1.50,35mm–38mm)includedintheavailableaccessorykit
(modelnumber:KLA181M10KIT).
1. Usea6mmhexkeytoremovethefourhexscrewsfromthefourKLA181M10
installationpointsonthetopoftheloudspeaker.
2. Threadaneyebolt(1)intoeachofthethreadedinserts.
3. Tightentheeyeboltsuntiltheirshouldersaresnugagainsttheenclosure.
4. Continuetorotatetheeyeboltsuntiltheyreachthedesiredposition.Donotovertighten.
5. Theloudspeakersarereadyforsuspension.
— Figure 1 —
1
2
3
— Figure 2 —
Locked
Position
Up
Position
Retracted
Position
2
1
— Figure 3 —
3
Other KLA181 Deployment
InadditiontotheM10rigginglistedabove,youcanuseaKLAAF12arrayframetosuspendanarray(Figure 4),youcanpole-mountuptotwo
KLA12soveraKLA181(Figure 5).
Connections
WARNING!: Do not connect more than five KLA Series loudspeakers together using the loop-thru power cables (four loop-
thru cables, one AC power cord). Make all loop-thru connections prior to connecting to the AC mains.
CAUTION!: Donotrestrictairowtotherearofthespeakerenclosure.Donotexposetherearpanelsexposedtoaheatsourcesuch
asdirectsunlight.
— Figure 4 —
— Figure 5 —
Max pole length
36 inches
(914 mm)
— Figure 6 —
Audio Source
AC Mains
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If you would like a full copy of the KLA Series User manual, visit the QSC Audio Products website
at www.qscaudio.com, or contact Customer Service +1 714 957-7150 or toll free (USA only)
(800) 772-2834 to receive a copy by mail.
Si desea obtener una copia completa del manual del usuario de la serie KLA, visite el sitio web
de QSC Audio Products en www.qscaudio.com, o póngase en contacto con el Servicio al Cliente
al +1 714 957-7150 o sin costo (sólo en EE.UU.) al (800) 772-2834 para recibir una copia
por correo.
Pour obtenir un exemplaire complet du manuel d’utilisation de la série KLA, allez sur le site Web
QSC Audio Products à www.qscaudio.com ou contactez le service clientèle au +1 714 957-7150
ou au (800) 772-2834 (numéro vert - USA seulement) pour recevoir un exemplaire par courrier.
Ein vollständiges Exemplar des Benutzerhandbuchs für die KLA-Serie finden Sie auf der QSC
Audio Products-Website unter www.qscaudio.com. Sie können sich unter +1 714 957-7150
oder unter der (nur in den USA) gebührenfreien Nummer +1 (800) 772-2834 auch an den
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QSC KLA181 Quick start guide

KLA181
QSC
Brand
QSC
Model
KLA181
Type
Quick start guide

QSC KLA181 is a powerful and versatile loudspeaker designed for a wide range of applications, from live sound reinforcement to fixed installations. It features a 12-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch titanium compression driver, powered by a 1000-watt Class D amplifier. With its compact size and lightweight design, the KLA181 is easy to transport and set up. It also has a variety of mounting options, making it suitable for use in a variety of venues.

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