L-Acoustics X8 User Manual

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MaintenanceX8 user manual (EN) version 2.0 28D/R - X8 DIAPHRAGMHow to remove and replace a X8 speaker diaphragm.ToolsName Reference Distributorelectric screwdriver with torqueselector- -3 mm hex bit EH.603 FACOMAllen wrench n°3 - -Pre-requisiteGrill disassembled. See X8 GRILL (p.24).Coaxial speaker removed. See X8 COAXIAL LOUDSPEAKER (p.26).The speaker is placed on a flat surface in a dust-freeenvironment.X8 diaphragm disassembly procedureProcedure1. Remove the two screws securing the HF driver.Use the 3 mm hex bit.2. Remove the HF driver and remove the gasket between the HF and LF driver.3. Place the HF driver on a flat surface.4. Remove the four screws securing the cover and remove the cover.Use the 3 mm hex bit.5. Pierce the label and carefully remove the center screw while holding the cone in place.Use the 3 mm hex bit.Discard the paper disk to avoid parasitic vibrations.6. Remove the cone.7. Carefully remove the diaphragm holding it by the connectors.8. If there are black spacers on the air gap, do not remove them.X8 diaphragm reassembly procedureProcedure1. Clean the driver and the air gap.Use a blower or double face adhesive tape to clean any particle.Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before moving to the next step.2. Carefully place the diaphragm.If there are black spacers, make sure they remain in place.3. Position the diaphragm using the screw holes as reference points.The connectors must be positionned halfway between two screw holes.4. Place the cone in the middle.