EAW KF850z User Manual

Instructions/Installation KF850z

Bi-Amp Crossover Retro Kit

DESCRIPTION:

This KF850z Bi-Amp Crossover Retro Kit is used for converting the KF850z Loudspeaker to bi-amp capability
and can only be used on a KF850 that was originally manufactured as a KF850z. It cannot be used on a KF850
originally manufactured as a KF850E that was upgraded to a KF850z.

Warning: Installation should only be done by an
experienced technician. Improper installation may
result in damage to the equipment, injury or death.

KF850z Bi-Amp Crossover Retro Kit Parts List,
EAW P/N 0007951:

Item EAW P/N Qty Description
A 0007523 1 Bi-Amp Crossover
B 102087 5 Wood Screw #8 x 1 Lg PH
C 0007748 1 Sticker/AP6/Bi-Amp
D 0007749 1 Sticker/NL8/Bi-Amp
E 0007952 1 Instructions (this sheet)

OVERVIEW

KF850z Bi-Amp Crossover Kit installation requires the technician to:

1. Lay the enclosure down onto its front.

2. Remove the rear access panel.

3. Flip the panel over and rest it on the enclosure’s back.

4. Position the new crossover board on the inside of the access panel.

5. Screw the new crossover board to the access panel.

6. Unplug the existing wiring.

7. Connect the new crossover board.

8. Remove two existing wires.

9. Reattach the rear access panel.

10. Attach the appropriate sticker to the input label.

11. Return the enclosure onto its standing position.

INSTRUCTIONS

KF850z
Loudspeaker

1. Insure your work area
is clear of objects that can
damage the enclosure’s
steel grill then set
the enclosure onto
its front.

2. Remove the 10 hex head
bolts and washers that attach
the rear access panel. Do not
discard this hardware.

A

B

C

PIN 1...LF-­PIN 2...LF+
PIN 3...MF/HF-­PIN 4...MF/HF+
PIN 5...NC
PIN 6...NC

D

PIN 1--...NC
PIN 1+...NC
PIN 2--...LF-­PIN 2+...LF+
PIN 3--...MF/HF-­PIN 3+...MF/HF+
PIN 4--...NC
PIN 4+...NC

3. Carefully lift and turn over the access panel, not damaging
the internal wiring, and rest it on the back of the enclosure.

5. With it tight against
the stiffener and input backer,
screw the bi-amp crossover board
in this position with the 5 supplied
wood screws.

4. Orient the
bi-amp crossover
board so its large
inductor is toward the
input and the smaller

inductor away from the

wooden stiffener.

Position the bi-amp

crossover board tight

against the stiffener

and the wooden

input backer.

NOTE: The illustrations for Steps 3 through 8 are as viewed from the bottom of the enclosure.