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After determining the desired location and orientation of your KAW 1.1s, remove the bracket from

the loudspeaker and use it as a template to mark the location of the mounting holes. Use #10-12,

/2-3" long pan head screws to attach the bracket into a wall stud. Afﬁx the speaker to the bracket

with the supplied knobs. Be sure to leave enough clearance between the end of the bracket and any

adjacent wall or ceiling for installation of the knobs.

If a wall stud is not available, use the appropriate type of drywall or masonry anchor to support the

weight of the speaker, allowing for a generous safety margin. Please consult your dealer, custom

installer or building contractor in these situations.

Use of the Port Plug

A vinyl port plug is included for installations that may expose the KAW 1.1 to extremely wet weather

conditions. The internal components are water-resistant, however, it is best to avoid having standing

water inside the cabinet whenever possible. To insert the plug, gently pry off the metal grille taking

care not to bend it or chip the paint. Insert the closed end of the plug into the port until the ﬁt is snug.

DO NOT use excessive force! Use of the port plug will result in a slight loss in the deep bass frequen-

cies, but will make your speakers more weather resistant and ensure a long and trouble-free life.

HOW TO CONNECT THE KAW 1.1

Switch your electronics OFF when making all connections! Connect your KAW 1.1 All-Weather

speakers to the “Front” or “Main,” left and right channels of your system’s power ampliﬁer. Be sure

to observe proper polarity (+ to + and - to -) and avoid having excess bare wire at the connectors,

which could short together causing possible ampliﬁer damage. Refer to “About Speaker Wire

Connections.”

ABOUT SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS

When making any type of speaker wire connection, be sure to observe proper polarity. Most speaker

wire is color-coded or has some distinguishing feature differentiating the two conductors. Speaker

wire connectors on most loudspeakers and ampliﬁers are also color-coded. Typically, Red is positive

(+) and Black is negative (-), or ground. It does not matter which wire conductor is connected to the

positive or negative connection of your equipment as long as you are consistent. Be sure that the

connections from the amp to the speaker on all of the various channels of your system are connected

in a like manner. Be careful not to have excess bare wire or loose strands of wire that could short

from positive to negative as this could damage the speaker and ampliﬁer.

If one speaker in a stereo pair is out of phase relative to the other (one speaker has the positive and

negative terminals reversed), you will hear no center stereo image and a reduction in the amount of

bass. To remedy this, check all the connections to make sure both speakers are connected to the

ampliﬁer in the same fashion, with positive to positive and negative to negative. High quality speaker

cable can make an audible improvement in the sound of your speakers. Your Klipsch dealer can

assist you in selecting the proper cable to ensure optimal performance from your loudspeakers.

PAINTING YOUR KAW 1.1

The grille and cabinet of your KAW 1.1 may be painted to match the exterior decor of your house or

to blend in with the surrounding environment. For best results, properly prepare the surface before

painting. Lightly sand all surfaces to be painted (cabinet and grille) with 300-400 grit sand paper.

Wash these surfaces with a moistened cloth dipped into a mild detergent to remove any ﬁngerprints

or grease. Allow to dry before painting.

Care must be taken to mask off the front of the speaker to protect the tweeter, woofer and front

panel from over-spray. This will maintain the existing uniform dark color behind the grille and pro-

tect the woofer and tweeter from being damaged by the paint. Afﬁx masking tape to the inboard

wall of the grille groove and attach plastic or newspaper to the tape to cover the entire front panel of

the speaker. Also before painting, mask the speaker wire binding posts on the rear of the cabinet to

preserve their color coding and conductivity. Make sure that the black and red knobs are screwed

down to cover the threaded metal shafts and wrap them securely in masking tape.

Remove the grille before painting. For best results, use several light coats of paint instead of one

heavy coat. This will help prevent the perforations in the grille from becoming clogged with paint.

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