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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The

life

of

sound.

Safety Instructions

1.

General information

• Please read and follow these safety instructions.
for

• Keep them safe

• ObseNe all warnings on the speaker and

before use. The speaker must be
personal injury.

future reference.

in

the manual. Please check the speaker for damage

in

perfect working condition. Damaged parts may lead to

2. Use

3.

Location

only

as

directed

• Connect the speaker(s) according

• Many

• Install the speakers on a level surface only

• When choosing the location

ELAC

speakers are equipped with spikes and/or anti-slip feet. They are explicitly provided for
levelling the speaker. For levelling on
turns

of

thread . The speaker should always be in perfect vertical alignment: the stability

speaker must not be compromised by using spikes or anti-slip feet

• In direct sunlight

• Very humid

• Prone to vibrations

• Exceptionally hot or cold

• Near

• Close

CRT

Televisions (the speakers are not magnetically shielded and may cause color

CRT

issues with a

to

magnetic cards (Since the speakers are

magnetic cards such

based TV)

to

the instructions

an

of

these speakers

as

credit cards

in

the manual.

uneven floor, unscrew the spikes

do

not place them

or

commuter cards may cause them

or

anti-slip feet

as

the

speaker may tip-over.

in

locations that are:

not

magnetically shielded placing

to

fail).

by

of

2-3
the

WARNING! Please ensure

Please note, that stability can be increased

of

mounting
The stability on slippery floors can be increased
adhesive tape. Do not install the speaker near any heat sources such
stoves,
explosion.

• Do

• Do

• Do

• Do
noise on woofers.

• In combination with certain materials
may cause colored imprints on the surfaces.

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spikes must be carried

or

other apparatus (including amplifier

not

block any ventilation openings. Install

not

install

not

put burning candles on or near the speaker.

not install the speaker near transformers because electromagnetic stray fields can cause hum

the

speaker in a closed rack or in a closed cupboard.

the

product

out

carefully due

is

perfectly

by

using spikes on carpeted surfaces. However, the

to

by

s)

that produce heat,

in

accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

stab

le

to

avoid

their very sharp ends which may cause injuries.

using Velcro fastening tape

as

or

in

areas where there is a risk

injury

radiators, heating valves,

from

or

double-sided

I lacquers I material surfaces, anti-slip feet or spike washers

tip-over.

of

4. Overload

Extreme
Because
conditions unattended.

5. Service
DANGER!

Servicing to be carried
Servicing

power supply
loudspeaker,
been dropped. To reduce the risk

carried out

6.

Cleaning

NOTE:

alcohol,
multiple
contain substances which degrade
anti-slip mat underneath the loudspeaker(s).

7. Volume

CAUTION!

responsibly.

overload

of

Do

is

of

the

device due

the

possible

not

open

danger, you should never leave loudspeakers under extreme overload

the

cabinet

out

by

qualified

required when the

cord

or

the

plug,

loudspeaker

the speaker has been exposed

by

qualified

Clean

only

benzene, furniture

varnishes and

Continuous

service

with

soft, smooth

polish

plastics

high

personnel only.

which can be treated with

volume

to

very high

because

service

volume may cause damage

the

components

personnel only.

has been damaged in any way, such

or

when

of

electric

or

other agents for

liquid

shock,

cloth

has been

to

rain

or

with

spilled

or

moisture, does not operate

do

not open the

dust brush.

cleaning!

chemical

or

soften the rubber feet. Therefore

may cause severe

damage

to

and

conductors

or

objects have fallen onto the

loudspeaker.

Do

individual

may carry current!

Servicing

not

use scouring agents,

components.

as

damage

normally,

to

or

should

the

has

be

Modern furniture is often coated with

agents. Some

we

advise that you

to

your

hearing.

of

these agents

place

Please listen

an

8. Disposal

The packaging is made from
manner.
must be
information on
disposal.

At

end

recycled

of

life

do

not dispose

in accordance with

recycling

as

the

recyclable materials.

of

the speaker(s) with standard

local legislation.

dev

ice contains

valuable raw

Dispose

Ask your

of

this

in

an environmentally

household

local

government for further

materials. Disable

friendly

waste. The speaker

the speaker(s) before

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Philosophy

Thank you for purchasing this
Since

the time we started (1926),

Your

new

ELAC

speakers are built to the highest standards using high-quality components that
to deliver the best­is

to bring a new dimension of sound quality into your

in-class

ELAC

product.

ELAC

has

always striven to achieve the very best.

sound quality. They

are

developed

home.

by a pass

Enjoy!

are

carefully constructed

ionate group of individuals whose

Before Use

Avoid

• Carefully

• Use appropriate gauge wires (minimum

• Make sure wire polarity is connected correctly. Most speaker cables are coded for ease

damage

positive (red) connection
Follow
ends

to

the speakers and

unbox

the

same instructions

of

the

speaker cable, twist

the speakers carefully

on

the

for

other

components:

to

avoid physically damaging

of

14

gauge wire

amplifi

the
the

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terminal is connected
negative side. Strip
bare strands and insert into

for

runs

up

to

off

approximately

the

your

speakers.

to

25

feet).

the

positive (red) on

1/2"ofthe

binding post.

your

insulation from the

soul

purpose

of

use. Make sure

speakers.

• Ensure

• Check
speaker terminals.

your

to

ensure positive and negative wires are not touching each

equipment is turned

off

before connecting speakers.

other

once they're connected

to

the

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Installing and
The mesh grills

bottom edges
cabinet and

IMPORTANT!
ELAC UF5
The

ELAC

for

securing
appropriate size cord (not included) around
hooks and cord will prevent tipping

Removing

of

your Uni-Fi speakers are designed

of

the grill and pull gently. To replace

the

magnets will hold the grill in place.

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U5 Floorstanding Speakers Safety Clip

UF5 and

to

a wall

FS

the

Magnetically

U5

Floorstanding speakers include a safety clip pre-installed on

to

prevent tip-over. Use support hooks (not included) screwed into a wall and pass

of

the

speaker.

Attached

the

hook

Grills

to

be removable

the

grill, place the grill

and through

if

desired. To remove it, hold

in

the normal position on

the

back

the

safety clip. Test

to

the

top

or

the

of

the

cabinet

ensure mounted

CAUTION:

UFS

Support

& Cords (not included)

Floorstanding Speaker

Safety Clip (pre-installed)

Hooks

Wall

The safety clip is
does not claim responsibility
the

installation materials, misuse, or natural disasters.

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the

speaker should not be hung on the wall using the clip. ELAC

of

Outrigger

Feet

&

Spike

Installation

(UF5/FS

us

Only)

Using the included

on uneven surfaces and

IMPORTANT:

discs

to

protect your

IMPORTANT:

1

2

upside down
recommend a second person

Attach

with

screws.

outrigger feet provide a

When

using
floor

the

outri

the

provided machine

thickly

onto

carpeted

these

spikes

from damage.

In

order

to

a soft surface

gger

plates

wider

support base for

floors. Please

on

hard surfaces such as

prevent

scratching

while you attach

help

with this process.

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speaker cabinet. The

wood

to

the

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dealing

feet and spikes.

with the spikes

or

tile

floors

cabinet,

turn

included spikes improve

as

they

are sharp.

be

sure

to

use

the

the

speaker

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highly

provided

stability

floor

3

4

5

Screw in the spikes
picture
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careful
with
hard
the provided

Using
just
speaker sits
are touching

Once
supplied covers
into

to

the right. The speaker can

be

turn back over.

when

handling

the

spikes installed.

wood

or

tile floors please

floor

the

supplied allen wrench ad-

the

height

the

place.

of

the spikes

level

the

floor.

speaker is

to

as

shown in the

Please

the

discs.

and

all

level, use

lock

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speaker

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SPECIFICATIONS

UB51-K
Enclosure Type 3-Way Bass Reflex
Frequency Response
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
Crossover Frequency

46Hz-25000Hz

40hms

85db@

270

2.83v/1m

I

2700Hz
Max Power Input 140 Watts
Tweeter

Midrange

1"

Cloth Dome

4"

Aluminum
Woofer 5.25 Inch Aluminum
Cabinet CARB2 Rated MDF

UF51-K

3-Way Bass Reflex 3 - Way Bass Reflex

42Hz-25000Hz

40hms

85db

@ 2.83v/1m

270 I 2700Hz 270 I 2700Hz

140 Watts 140 Watts

1"

Cloth Dome

4" Aluminum

25

3 x 5.

Aluminum 2 x 5.25 Inch Aluminum

CARB2 Rated MDF
Cabinet Finish Black Brushed Vinyl Black Brushed Vinyl
Port

Dual Flared

3 x Dual Flared 2 x Dual Flared

UC51-K

48Hz -

25000hz

40hms

85db

@ 2.83v/1m

1"

Cloth Dome

4"

Aluminum

CARB2 Rated MDF

Black Brushed Vinyl

Binding Posts 5-Way Metal 5-Way Metal
Dimensions (WxHxD) 7.87"

Enclosure Type
Frequency Response
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
Crossover Frequency
Max Power Input
Tweeter

Midrange
Woofer 5.25 Inch Aluminum
Cabinet CARB2 Rated MDF

X 12.75" X 10.75" 7.87" X 38" X

FS

BS U5-SW/SB

U5-SW/SB

10

3-Way Bass Reflex 3-Way Bass Reflex 3 - Way Bass Reflex

46Hz-25000Hz

42Hz-25000Hz

40hms 40hms

85db

@ 2.83v/1m

270

I 2700Hz

140

Watts 140 Watts 140 Watts

1"

Cloth Dome

4"

Aluminum

85db

@ 2.83v/1m

I 2700Hz

270

1"

Cloth Dome

4" Aluminum

3 x 5.25 Aluminum

CARB2 Rated MDF CARB2 Rated MDF

.75"

5-Way Metal

18

.75" X 7.87" X 10.75"

CC U5-SW/SB

48Hz -

25000hz

40hms

85db

@ 2.83v/1m

270

I 2700Hz

1"

Cloth Dome

4" Aluminum

2 x 5.25 Inch Aluminum

Cabinet Finish

Port
Binding Posts
Dimensions (WxHxD)

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ELAC

Americas

LLC.

North

Passive

ELAC Americas

LLC.

warrants

to

and or workmanship for a period

replacement

this time period, repair

below

original

limitations).

purchaser.

Warranty begins on the date

•

or

Shipping

and return from the repair center

to

dealer.

• Product
specified in this

• Product

• Product

• Products

warranted

is

that has been modified
that has been abused

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manual. Commercial

or

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original

the

charge to the

of

will

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date

be the

purchase. During

original

owner

responsib ility

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free

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America

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Speakers

original purchaser that this product be free from defects

the

3 (Three) years from

of

parts

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Limitations

original

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used in home

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purchase from an authorized ELAC Americas

power

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