Definitive Technology AW5500 Owner's Manual

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6screw inserts on the end panels and the metal screws on the bracket knobs.Carefully mask both baffles to protect the drivers, tweeters, low-bassradiators, and baffles [figure C]. Make sure the tape forms a tight seal aroundthe edges so that no paint can get on the baffle or speaker parts. If paint getson the speaker parts (driver, tweeter, Low Bass Radiator), it will affect thesound and is not covered by the warranty. The grille features an engravedlogo badge. You can remove it before painting the grille or paint right over it.Painting the Cabinet, BracketKnobs and Bracket1. Apply two thin coats of primer to thecabinets and locking knobs. The bracketsdo not require primer.2. When the primer is completely dry,apply the finish color [figure D].3. When the paint is completely dry,remove the masking materials.4. Do not re-attach the speaker to thebracket until the bracket is mounted.Try to keep all handling of freshlypainted parts to a minimum.Painting the Grille1. The grille features an even, protectivepowder coating. This powder coating isan ideal primer. The grille features anengraved logo badge. You can remove itbefore painting the grille or paint right overit. Rotate the logo badge to its horizontalor vertical orientation prior to paintingthe grille.2. Using spray paint, spray two thin coatsof finish color with no primer [figure E].If you’re using a compressor and spraygun, use the finest, most diffuse setting.Be careful not to fill the holes in the grillewith paint.3. When the paint is completely dry, carefully fit the grille into its recessso that it is just resting on the cabinet. Starting with one corner, go aroundthe speaker and push the grille into the grille notch a little bit at a time.Be gentle; the grille may be easily bent out of shape by rough handling.Paint Mask PPaint Mask PaPaint Mask PPaint MaskPaint Mask PPaint Mask PaPaint Mask PPaint MaskPaint MaskPaint MaskP Paint MaskPaint MaskP Paint MaskPaint MaskP Paint MaskPaint Maskaint Mask Paint MaPaint Mask Paint Maint Mask Paint MaPaint Mask Paint MPaint Mask Paint MaPaint Mask Paint MPaint Mask Paint MPaint Mask Paintnt MPaint Mak Paint Mk Paint Mak Paint MPaint MCDE