MCINTOSH HT30-IW, HT30-OW 51920517 (1).pdf

Loudspeaker Systems
In-wall
On-wall
HT30-IW/HT30-OW
Installation Guide
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549
WARNING - TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS!
Thank You
Your decision to own this McIntosh HT30 Loudspeaker System ranks you at the very top among discriminating music listeners. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedication to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of musical enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short time to read the information in this manual. We want you to be as familiar as possible with all the features and functions of your new McIntosh.
PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.
General:
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Warning: To reduce risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture. This unit is capable of producing high sound pressure levels. Continued exposure to high sound pressure levels can cause permanent hearing impairment or loss. User caution is advised and ear protection is recommended when playing at high volumes.
6. Only use a tta chm ent s/a cce ssories spe cif ied by the manufacturer.
Installation:
7. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.When mounting the Wall Loudspeaker System to a building structure it is important to follow all of the local building/ construction codes. Make sure the Wall structural members can support a total weight of five times the weight of the Wall Loudspeaker System.
9. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Do not use this equipment near water.
11. Do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the equipment.
Care of Equipment:
12. Clean only with a dry cloth.
13. Do not permit objects or liquids of any kind to be pushed, spilled and/or fall into the equipment through enclosure openings.
Repair of Equipment:
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the equipment has been damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the equipment, the equipment has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Do not attempt to service beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other service should be referred to qualified service personnel.
16. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service te chnic ian has us ed rep lacement parts specifie d by McIntosh or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
17. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Please Take A Moment
The serial number, purchase date and McIntosh Dealer name are important to you for possible insurance claim or future service. The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information:
Serial Number: __________________________________
Purchase Date: __________________________________
Dealer Name: ___________________________________
Technical Assistance
If at any time you have questions about your McIntosh product, contact your McIntosh Dealer who is familiar with your McIntosh equipment and any other brands that may be part of your system. If you or your Dealer wish additional help concerning a suspected problem, you can receive technical assistance for all McIntosh products at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3512 Fax: 607-724-0549
Customer Service
If it is determined that your McIntosh product is in need of repair, you can return it to your Dealer. You can also return it to the McIntosh Laboratory Service Department. For assistance on factory repair return procedure, contact the McIntosh Service Department at:
McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903 Phone: 607-723-3515 Fax: 607-723-1917
Copyright 2011 © by McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................2
Thank You and Please Take a Moment ............................. 2
Technical Assistance and Customer Service .................... 2
Table of Contents .............................................................. 3
Important Information ......................................................3
Performance Features ....................................................... 3
Dimensions .......................................................................4
Installation .....................................................................5-7
How to Connect the Loudspeaker.....................................8
Warrant y ...........................................................................9
Specifications .................................................................. 10
Packing Instructions ....................................................... 11
Performance Features
• High Performance Drivers
Each HT30 enclosure contains one 5-5/8 inch Low Fre­quency Driver and two 2-3/4 inch Midrange/Tweeter Drivers arranged in an Antiphase Dipole, Mirror Image configuration.
• Special Crossover
At frequencies below 1000Hz the Low Frequency Driver operates in-phase; above 1000Hz the Midrange/Tweeters operate out-of-phase thus providing the desired diffused surround effect. The Low Frequency Driver crosses over at a 12dB per octave rate and the Midrange/Tweeter Drivers cross over at a 12dB per octave rate.
Important Information
1. For additional connection information, refer to the owner’s manual(s) for any component(s) connected to the HT30 Loudspeaker System.
2. The HT30’s built-in speaker protection incorporates
an automatic resetting solid-state device in the cross­over network. If there is a reduction in output volume the Protection Device may have activated. This device will automatically reset when the volume level of the amplifier is reduced significantly and kept low until the output of the Loudspeaker returns to normal.
3. When discarding the unit, comply with local rules or regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accor­dance with the local regulations concerning battery disposal.
4. For additional information on the HT30 and other McIntosh Products please visit the McIn­tosh Web Site at www.mcintoshlabs.com.
• High Efficiency
The Loudspeaker Elements used in the HT30 Loudspeaker System have also been designed for high efficiency. As a result any McIntosh Power Amplifier, even our smallest, will provide satisfying room filling sound, yet they can be used with amplifiers up to 200 watts.
• Minimum Visual Impact
The HT30s offer a unique solution to the problem of inte­grating superb surround sound into a room without draw­ing attention to the Loudspeakers. The removable metal grilles can be custom painted or wallpapered to perfectly match your decor.
• High Power Handling
The Loudspeaker Elements and Crossover Components of the HT30 are all chosen for use with amplifiers up to 200 watts. The automatic resetting solid-state device protects the Loudspeaker from possible damage.
• Sealed Enclosure
A sealed solidly braced enclosure is used for superior sound and freedom from bleeding into adjacent rooms.
• Gold Plated Input Connectors
The HT30 input connectors are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high electrical conductivity.
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Dimensions
13-1/2"
34.30cm
13-1/2"
34.30cm
HT30-OW On Wall Loudspeaker Front View without grille
14
-1/4"
36.19cm
13-1/2"
34.30cm
HT30-IW In Wall Loudspeaker Front View without grille
4-1/16"
10.31cm
14-1/4"
36.12cm
14-1/4"
36.12cm
14-15/16"
37.94cm
14-3/16"
36.04cm
HT30-OW On Wall Loudspeaker Front View with grille
HT30-IW In Wall Loudspeaker Front View with grille
4"
10.16cm
3-9/16"
9.04cm
HT30-OW On Wall Loudspeaker Top View without grille
3-15/16"
10.00cm
HT30-IW In Wall Loudspeaker Top View without grille
HT30-OW On Wall Loudspeaker Top View with grille
HT30-IW In Wall Loudspeaker Top View with grille
The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for the HT30 Loudspeaker System.
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Installing the Loudspeaker
HT30 (Left)
HT30 (Left)
HT30 (Right)
HT30 (Right)
HT30 (Right)
HT30 (Left)
HT30 (Right)
HT30 (Left)
HT30 (Left)
HT30 (Right)
Installation
Location in the Room
The McIntosh HT30 Loudspeaker is specifically optimized for Surround Sound Applications. The Loudspeakers are intentionally designed to create a very diffused sound field. The HT30 uses a dipolar radiation pattern to achieve this performance. A dipole Loudspeaker radiates sound both forward and backward, with an acoustic null located at the horizontal center of the enclosure. If a dipole Loud­speaker is placed such that the listeners are seated within the null, they will hear surround sound only after it has been randomly reflected off the walls of the room. The listener will perceive no specific direction for Surround Sound. Refer to figure 1.
This is perfectly acceptable and can be achieved by mount­ing the HT30 Loudspeakers so that the listener is not in the null of the system but 30 degrees forward or backward of the null. The selected volume level of the surround speak­ers will also play a major role in determining whether the surround effects are obvious or subtle.
In very large installations, more than one pair of HT30 Loudspeakers can be used. This would apply in home installations with two, three or more rows of theater style seating. For such installations install a pair of HT30 sys­tems in the normal way adjacent to the first seating row. For every third or fourth row behind, install an additional pair. Refer to figure 2.
The HT30 achieves this dipolar radiation via indepen-
Figure 1
dent forward and rearward firing Loudspeaker Drivers connected in antiphase to assure a cancellation null at right angles. Complete mirror symmetry of forward and rearward firing faces of the HT30 assure a deep broadband null of all directional frequencies for any position on the dividing plane of the system. This includes upward and downward elevation angles and allows the HT30 to be mounted in a variety of heights on the side wall (or even on the ceiling), as long as the listener is on the dividing plane between left and right halves of the HT30.
Varying the Sound Field
Some listeners will want a less diffused and more direc­tional effect from their surround Loudspeakers. To them, sound panning off screen, such as jets flying overhead, are more important than the creation of a diffused sound field.
Figure 2
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Installing the Loudspeaker, con’t
Installation
The HT30 Loudspeaker System may be installed by one person, however two people will add to the safe han­dling during installation. Follow the instructions below for unpacking and assembly. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the HT30 Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment. The HT30 Loudspeaker System is a mirror-image, dipole design with the system connected out of phase with each other and identified as HT30 Left and HT30 Right Lou­speakers. The pair facing forward toward the viewing screen must be in phase with the front Loudspeakers. Refer to page 5 for additional information as to which HT30 (Left Loudspeaker or Right Loudspeaker) to use at a given location in the room. Also refer to page 7 for connection information.
HT30-OW On Wall Mount
1. Remove the front grille from the HT30-OW by gently
pulling it forward. Refer to figure 3.
2. Position the HT30-OW on the wall where you wish to
Figure 3
mount it. Using the supplied template, mark on the wall the locations for the four mounting screws.
3. Install using four suitable wall mounting fasteners and
insert the screws partially so they extend out far enough to clear the thickness of the HT30-OW back panel.
Note: Each fastener must have a total of 20 pounds or more
of load capacity.
4. Position the HT30-OW over the screws and slide it
down so the screws fit in the mounting slots. Tighten the screws.
5. Replace the HT30-OW grille.
Note: If the HT30-OW is ceiling mounted, additional
fasteners may be required to secure the grille to the Loudspeaker.
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HT30-IW In Wall Mount
1. Determine the location where you wish the HT30-IW Loudspeakers to be installed in the wall using the sup­plied template. Refer to figure 4.
Installation, con’t
7. Place the trim frame in position over the HT30-IW and secure it to the Loudspeaker system using the supplied flat head screws. Use the mounting holes at the top and bottom edges of the frame.
Notes: 1. The holes on the sides of the frame are not used.
2. If the wall thickness is greater than 1/2 inch (1.27 cm), longer screws might be required to secure the trim frame.
8. Carefully press the grille into the trim frame, so the foam gasket holds the grille in position.
Note: If the HT30-IW is ceiling mounted, additional
fasteners may be required to secure the grille to the Loudspeaker.
Figure 4
2. Cut a 13-5/8 inch (34.61 cm) square hole centered in the desired position. The location should be centered be­tween the wall studs since the HT30-IW will take most of the space, with just a small clearance on each side.
Note: There must be no obstructions within 1 inch (2.54cm)
of the cutout on the top and bottom. This is to provide clearance for the slide fasteners to fit behind the wall
panel. The area behind the HT30-IW must be free of any wires, cables or other obstructions since the speaker depth is 3-15/16 inches (10.0cm), and may fill the entire space between the walls.
3. Remove the front trim frame and grille.
Note: If the wall studs are 2 x 6, it may be desirable to have
the trim frame installed loosely on the HT30-IW at this time to prevent the HT30-IW from falling down inside the wall.
4. Proceed to page 7 for connection information and then perform step 5 below.
5. Carefully slide the HT30-IW into the wall cutout.
6. Loosen the round head screws on the four slide wall fasteners. Slide the fasteners up and down so they fit behind the wall to hold the HT30-IW in place and then tighten the screws.
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Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10
How to Connect the Loudspeaker
Caution: The AC Power Cord should not be connected to the
Power Amplifier until after the Loudspeaker Con­nections have been made. Failure to observe this could result in Electric Shock.
When connecting HT30 Loudspeakers to an amplifier it is very important to use cables of adequate size, so there is little to no power loss in the cables. The size is specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the wire size:
Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker
Impedance
2 Ohms
4 Ohms
8 Ohms
25 feet
(7.62 meters)
or less
12AWG 10AWG 8AWG
14AWG 12AWG 10AWG
16AWG 14AWG 12AWG
1. Prepare Loudspeaker cables by choosing one of the methods below:
Bare wire cable ends: Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends, refer to figures 5, 6 & 7. If the cable is strand­ed, carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible.
50 feet
(15.24 meters)
or less
100 feet
(30.48 meters)
or less
How to Connect the Loudspeaker
3. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the HT30 (-) Bind-
ing Post to the (-) (4Ω) Binding Post of the Power
Amplifier.
Note: It is important to maintain the correct polarity at
both ends of the Loudspeaker cables.
4. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the HT30 (+) Bind-
ing Post to the (+) (4Ω) Binding Post of the Power
Amplifier.
5. Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding Posts.
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+
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with
solder to keep the strands together or attach spade lugs.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection: Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and tighten the terminal cap until the cable is firmly clamped into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out. Refer to figures 8, 9 & 10.
2. Based on the information contained in “Installing the Loudspeaker” on page 5 and the Identification Label located on the HT30 Loudspeaker (Left or Right), determine the correct Loudspeaker to use for the given location in the room.
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Power Ampifier
LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
elcome to the family of McIntosh owners. This is the Warranty for your
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new McIntosh Loudspeaker Product (the “Speaker”). Your Speaker has been designed to give many years of trouble-free performance. Nonetheless, failures do sometimes occur even with equipment as well-built as McIntosh’s. Therefore, please read this Warranty carefully, because it contains rights, as well as limitations, exclusions, and obligations, which in the event of such a failure may be very important to you. If after reading it thoroughly, you have any questions about
Scope and Duration of Warranty
Subject to the terms and cond itions stated below, McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. (“McIntosh”) warrants to the origin al owner that this Speaker shall be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a ter m of five (5) years f rom the date when it was purchased from an Authorized McIntosh Dealer.
Limit ations on Per sons and Speakers Covered by this Warrant y
This War ranty and all rig hts provided here under are limited to t he original owner. In the event that the original ow ner tra nsfers ownership of the Speaker prior to expiration of the five -(5) year ter m, this Warrant y shall terminate in its entiret y upon the d ate of such transfer. In addition, McI ntosh does not warrant in any way Speakers which are purchased f rom anyone who is not an Author ized McIntosh Dealer, or which have had their Serial Numbers altered or defaced. T herefore this Warranty is void and inappl icable if this Speaker has been pu rchased from someone other than an Authorized McIntosh Dealer, or has h ad its original Serial Numbers altered or defaced.
Important Note Regarding Ma il, Telephone, and Onli ne Purchases
In order to insure the highest possible level of customer satisfaction, Authorized McIntosh Dealers are expressly prohibite d from selling new McIntosh Speakers by mail, telephone, or t he inter net. Therefore, if you pu rchased the Speaker which is accompanied by t his Warra nty by mail, by telephone, or over the internet, your seller was not an Author ized McIntosh Dealer, and/or the Speaker you pu rchased is used and you are not its or iginal owner. In any s uch event, this Warranty is void, as provided in the preceding paragraph, and any warra nties, service agreements, or othe r representations of any kind which you may have received from your seller are binding solely upon you r seller and not upon McIntosh. If you have been misled in any way on this subject, you should make im mediate inquiry of your seller.
Geographical Limitations
This War ranty has been included wit h a McIntosh Speaker that is designed, intended to be sold and used only wit hin the United States and Canada. Accordingly, this Warranty only applies to Speakers which a re purchased in the United States or Canada, and only applies while such Speaker s are used in the United States or Canada. Speakers purchased outside the United States or Canada, and failu res occu rri ng outside the United St ates or Canada, a re not covered by this Warranty.
What McIntosh wil l do under the Warranty
In the event of any defect covered by this Warranty, McIntosh shall without charge provide all part s, mater ials, and labor necessary to restore the Speaker to its original specifications. After repair, McIntosh shall retu rn the Speaker to its owner at the owner’s expense. In the alternative, McIntosh may at its sole option either replace the Speaker without charge, or if replacement is not comme rcially pr acticable or repair or replacement can not be accomplished within a reasonable time, McIntosh may refu nd the purchase price of the Spea ker, subject where appropriate to reasonable depreciation for actual use in a ccorda nce with applicable laws, in full s atisfaction of its war ranty obligations. McIntosh or its Author ized Service Agency will u ndert ake to complete the repai r and return of the Speaker as soon as circumstances permit, u nless prevented by causes beyond their reasonable control.
Limit ations on McIntosh’s Obligations under the Warranty
McIntosh’s sole Obligat ion under this Warranty shall be to repair or replace the Speaker, or at its opt ion refund the purchase price, as provided for hereinabove. McIntosh
the Warranty, please do not hesitate to write or telephone McIntosh at the address or phone number shown on the back of this warranty. Please note that this is the only Warranty which McIntosh provides for your Speaker, and that no one, including your dealer, has any authority to either modify or expand upon this Warranty. If your dealer has offered or made any warranties or representations concerning the Speaker which differ from those contained in this Warranty, they are strictly between you and the dealer, and will neither be binding upon McIntosh nor change any of the provisions in this Warranty.
does not wa rrant against, nor shall it b e liable for, any of the following: removal or installation charges; shipping expenses either to or from McIntosh or its Authorized Serv ice Agency; loss of use; prope rty damage of any kind; or other incidental or consequential d amages or losses of any kind.
Note: Some states do not allow exclu sion or limitation of consequential damages, so
the foregoing exclusions may n ot apply to you.
Parts and Occurrences that are not Covered by the Warranty
This War ranty does not cover any of the following: (a) glass panels, cabinetry, trim , or other appeara nce items (except where they are defect ive at the time of origin al sale and the Speaker is delivered for repair within the f irst t hirty (30) days thereafter); (b) batte ries, or d amage to the Speaker caused by failure of bat teries; (c) failu res arising from accident, catastrophe, misu se, neglect, or failure to properly connect and oper ate the Spea ker in accordance with the accompany ing instructions; (d) failures arising from improper installation or removal of the Spea ker; or (e) failures arising from any tampering, alteration, or attempted servicing of the Speaker by anyone other than McIntosh or an Authorized McIntosh Serv ice Agency; a nd McIntosh shall have no liability or obligation of any kind with respect to any of the foregoing t ypes of failures.
What the Owner must do to obtain ser vice under this Warranty
To obtain ser vice under this War ranty, the owner must at the owner’s expense arrange for any necessary de-installation of the Speaker, and deliver or ship the Speaker to McIntosh at the address below, or to an Aut horized McIntosh Se rvice Agency, properly packaged, prepaid, and insured at the owner’s expense. In addition, the owner must provide ev idence th at the Spea ker is at the t ime of deliver y within the scop e of his Warranty, by either hav ing complet ed and submitted to McIntosh on a t imely basis the accompanying War ranty Registration Card, or by includ ing the or iginal sales receipt (photocopies are not accept able) with the Speaker when it is delivered for repair.
What the Owner must Pay For
As noted above, the owne r must pay any expense of removing the Speaker f rom its installation , and must pay any expenses for deliver y of the Spea ker to McIntosh or the Authorized McI ntosh Ser vice Agency. Upon return of the Speaker to the ow ner following repair, it shall be the owner’s responsibility to pay for the shipping charges incurred in retur n of the Spea ker, as well as to arrange and pay for any re-inst allation which may be required. In add ition, it shall be the owner’s obligation to pay for any repai rs made to any Speaker for which the ow ner has neither completed and submitted the Warranty Registration Card at the time of purchase nor included the original sales receipt w ith the Speaker when delivered for se rvice, at McIntosh’s or its Authorized Serv ice Agency’s then-current repair rates.
How to learn where the nearest Authori zed McIntosh Serv ice Agency i s, or obtai n answers to other questions concer ning this Warranty
In order to learn the name and address of the nearest Author ized McIntosh Service Agency, obtain inst ructions for shipment of a covered Speaker to McIntosh, or obt ain the answers to any other questions you may have concerning this Warrant y, you may telephone McIntosh’s Customer Service Depar tment between the hours of 9:00 a .m. and 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Fr iday, at 888-979-3737 (607-723-3512) or write to McIntosh at 2 Chambers Street, Binghamton, New York 13903-2699, Attent ion: Customer Serv ice Department.
Note: This Warranty g ives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
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Specifications
Specifications
System Driver Complement
One 5-5/8 inch Cone Woofer Two 2-3/4 inch Midrange/Tweeter
Impedance
4 ohms Nominal
Frequency Response
80Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity
83dB (2.8V/1m equivalent measured in the null)
Crossover Frequency
1,000Hz
Power Handling
200 Watts Maximum
General Specifications
Finish
Grilles and Trim are painted White
HT30-OW On Wall Overall Dimensions
Width is 14-3/16 inches (36.0cm) Height is 14-15/16 inches (37.78cm) Depth is 4-1/16 inches (10.3cm)
HT30-IW In Wall Overall Dimensions
Width is 14- 1/4 inches (36.12cm) Height is 14- 1/4 inches (36.12cm) Depth is 4 inches (10.16cm)
HT30-OW On Wall Weight
13 pounds (5.9 kg) net, 30 pounds (13.65 kg) in shipping carton (carton contains one pair of Loudspeakers)
HT30-IW In Wall Weight
12 pounds (5.44 kg) net, 32 pounds (14.51 kg) in shipping carton (carton contains one pair of Loudspeakers)
HT30-OW On Wall Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 22- 1/2 inches (57.15cm) Depth is 18 inches (45.72cm) Height is 19- 1/4 inches (48.90cm)
HT30-IW In Wall Shipping Carton Dimensions
Width is 17-3/4 inches (45.08cm) Depth is 14-1/8 inches (35.88cm) Height is 19-3/8 inches (49.21cm)
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Packing Instructions
Packing Instructions
In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown below.
Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition. If a shipping carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call or write Customer Service Department of McIntosh Laboratory.
HT30 OW On Wall Packing HT30 IW In Wall Packing
Quantity Part Number Description 1 03451300 HT30-OW On Wall shipping carton 1 03451200 HT30-IW In Wall shipping carton
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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc.
2 Chambers Street
Binghamton, NY 13903
The continuous improvement of its products is the policy of McIntosh Laboratory Incorporated who reserve the right to improve design without notice. Printed in the U.S.A.
McIntosh Part No. 04129300
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