Dayton Audio RS621CMK Speaker Kit Pair Curved Maple - Manual (Page 3)

Loudspeaker Kit Assembly Instructions
By following these instructions and assembling the speaker in a conscientious manner, you will be able to enjoy your
speaker for many years to come. If there are any questions during the assembly process, please contact your place
of purchase.
Gather the Necessary Tools
The assembly of your speaker kit requires several basic tools and supplies, though more advanced tools can be
used if desired. The following list represents the basic tools that are required:
Hammer #2
Phillips head screwdriver or power driver
Small wrench or pliers Soldering gun & solder
Silicone adhesive or hot-melt glue gun Wire cutters
Scissors or utility knife (for cutting foam)
Workspace Considerations
As with doing any type of kit assembly, it is best to have a large, clean work area with adequate lighting. Taking a
few minutes to establish a good work area will save time by eliminating lost parts and prevent assembly errors. A
heat-resistant work surface is recommended for the crossover assembly portion. When working with the cabinets, it
is important to cover the work surface with a cloth or foam layer to protect the speaker finish. The foam wrap that is
around the speaker cabinets will work well for this, making sure it is free from dust or other debris.
Getting Organized
To prepare for the kit assembly, you need to do some basic unpacking and organizing first. Open the large speaker
cabinet box and remove the speaker from the packaging. You will need to unwrap the cabinet itself, saving the wrap
to protect your work surface. Remove the baffle from the cabinet, and place the baffle screws someplace safe.
Proceed to unpack binding posts and other packaged items.
Assembly
1. Install Binding Posts
The posts will need to be “knocked” into place with a hammer and secured from the inside of the cabinet. Start by
placing the cabinet face-down onto the work surface, being sure that the cabinet is firmly supported.
Remove the binding posts from their package, and unscrew all washers and nuts from the shaft. Next, remove the
main nut that is used to hold the speaker wire onto the terminals- this will prevent them from getting damaged while
the posts are being inserted.
Insert one of the post shafts into the hole and align it making sure the wire through-hole is running vertically. Gently
tap into place until the shoulder is snug with the rear of the cabinet. Note: Excessive hammering is not necessary
and may cause damage to the finish of the cabinet around posts. Repeat the same process with the second post.
Once the posts have been knocked into place you will need to secure them from the inside of the cabinet. A lock
washer followed by a nut should be installed to secure the posts to the cabinet. Next, install the solder tab, the
second lock nut, the second nut, and then tighten into place.