Cambridge SoundWorks P500 Subwoofer - Manual (Page 8)

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INSTALLING CARPET SPIKES
Improving Stability With Carpet Spikes
The powered subwoofer has four soft feet for level,
stable orientation on any flat surface and tightly woven
carpets. Installing and adjusting the four carpet spikes
can level the speaker and improve its stability on thick
carpeting. The spikes penetrate a carpet and carpet
pad and transfer the weight of the speaker directly to
the floor surface.
Note: These carpet spikes will leave four small but
distinct puncture holes in wooden floors and could
damage other surfaces, especially if the subwoofer is
dragged after they are installed. Do not use these
spikes if you are concerned about the appearance of
the floor beneath the carpet.
Carpet spike installation consists of installing, adjust-
ing, and locking the spikes. Determine the final posi-
tion of the subwoofer before installing the carpet
spikes, since repositioning a subwoofer is very difficult
once the spikes are installed.
1) Screw one locknut about half-way down the shank
of each carpet spike.
2) Prepare a soft surface on the floor in front of the
subwoofer’s final position. Carefully upend the sub-
woofer so that its front panel (the one with the logo)
rests on the soft surface.
3) Screw each carpet spike into one of the four thread-
ed fittings. Leave a small gap between the locknut
and the fitting.
4) Replace the subwoofer at its proper listening posi-
tion. Adjust the spikes by lifting the subwoofer on
the appropriate side and rotating the spikes until
the speaker is level and stable.
5) Hand tighten each locknut (or use a wrench)
against the base to secure the carpet spike, taking
care not to rotate the spike.
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