Care And Maintenance; Maintenance Information; Testing Procedure; Check Of Transducers And Enclosure Acoustic Behavior - L-Acoustics KIVA COMPACT WST Manuel D'utilisation

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

8.1

Maintenance information

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The L-ACOUSTICS KIVA enclosure is a technical product designed for intensive and various indoor and outdoor
sound reinforcement applications. To fulfill such demanding conditions L-ACOUSTICS
grade and reliable components:
• Weather-proof transducers made of materials with high immunity to oxidation.
• Composite sandwich cabinetry design featuring micro-cellular and compact skin, high resistance steel, and
ZAMAC.
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High resistance, non biodegradable Airnet front grill fabric.
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Screws and rigging points resistant to oxidation.
However, in order to ensure product performance and safety, it is critical to proceed to a regular check of the KIVA
enclosure and its internal components. The check frequency varies upon the conditions of system use and the testing
procedure comprises three steps as described in section 8.2. If a speaker is to be replaced follow the procedures
described in section 8.3.
8.2

Testing procedure

8.2.1

Check of transducers and enclosure acoustic behavior

Connect a sweep frequency generator to the active input of the LA4 amplified controller. Apply a sweep from 80 Hz to
20 kHz with a maximum voltage of 0.2 volts (-12 dBu, -14 dBV): the sound should remain pure and free of any
unwanted noise. If not, check the mechanical assemblies and if necessary contact an L-ACOUSTICS
representative to repair or replace the damaged components (see also section 8.3).
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0.2 volts is a maximum value that can generate very high sound levels at given frequencies.
Use ear protection to set the sound level before testing.
WARNING
Whenever the diaphragm, HF driver, or LF loudspeaker is replaced, wiring polarity should be checked with a phase
checking device. If a transducer is out of phase invert the cables connected to the transducer electrical socket. Cabling
procedures are given in section 8.3.
8.2.2

Check of mechanical assembly and rigging parts

Inspect the general aspect of assembly and check that screws are locked tight (on rigging elements, transducers, grill,
and connector cover). Check the quality of contact and locking action of the Speakon
of mobile parts (rear spring-loaded pin, side locking mechanism) and rigging elements (no signs of deformation, indents,
or rust). If necessary, contact an L-ACOUSTICS
8.2.3

Check of external aspect

Remove the dust from the front fabric with a vacuum device. If the protective paint is wasted, repaint the cabinet.
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If paint is applied, protect mechanical parts.
Do not apply paint to the front grill fabric as it could fill the fabric holes and deteriorate the acoustic
transparency of the material.
IMPORTANT
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® authorized representative to replace the damaged components.
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