5. Aftercare
The cabinet surfaces will usually only require dusting.
We recommend you use the cloth supplied with the
product. If you wish to use an aerosol or other cleaner,
apply the cleaner onto the cloth, not directly onto the
product and test a small area first, as some cleaning
products may damage some of the surfaces. Avoid
products that are abrasive, or contain acid, alkali or
anti-bacterial agents. Do not use cleaning agents
on the drive units. Avoid touching the drive units as
damage may result.
Whenever Bowers & Wilkins speakers are finished
in real wood, the finest veneers are selected and
treated with an ultra-violet resistant lacquer to
minimise changes in colour over time. Nevertheless,
like all natural materials, the veneer will respond to
its environment and a degree of colour change is to
be expected. Colour differences may be rectified by
exposing all the veneer surfaces equally and evenly
to sunlight until the colour is uniform. This process
can take several days or even weeks, but may be
accelerated by careful use of an ultra-violet lamp.
Wood veneered surfaces should also be kept away
from direct sources of heat such as radiators and warm
air vents in order to minimise the possibility of the wood
veneer cracking.
8
The tweeter housing has a textured surface finish that
may collect superficial marks when handled and should
be cleaned by wiping the supplied cleaning cloth
around the housing, in-line with the surface texture.
The leather covered surfaces of your 800 Series
Diamond loudspeaker can be dusted using a soft,
dry cloth. Stains can be removed from the leather by
moistening a microfibre cloth with warm water and
using it to dab the leather until clean. Do not rub the
cloth on the leather or use cleaning detergents or
leather polish as doing so may cause damage to the
product.
6. Serial Number and Compliance Information
In the event that you need to speak with the customer
service team about your 800 Series Diamond
loudspeakers, you may need to quote the Finished
Product (FP) and Serial Numbers that describe your
unique loudspeakers. These numbers can be found on
both the outer packaging the product was supplied in
and under the midrange end cap.
The midrange end cap can be removed by placing
one hand on the midrange head to stabilise it, then
using the other hand to carefully insert the wedge
end of the removal tool in between the end cap and
the heatsink. Carefully twist the wedge tool to release
the end cap, the end cap can then be slid upwards
by hand to reveal the identification numbers and
compliance information.
Note: care should be taken not to damage the finish
of the end cap, head, heatsink and surrounding parts
when removing and refitting the end cap.
The end cap can be replaced by sliding it back onto
the mount on the back of the head and pushing gently
downward to its resting position.