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TOTEM MASS LOADING INSTRUCTIONS
Recommended for Arro, Sky Tower, Hawk and Forest
Caution: Overloading tends to reduce overall image. Please experiment with small increments of
loading to achieve optimal results.
LOADING TOTEM SPEAKERS
1.Lay one speaker against a low piece of furniture (example: couch) with the speaker facing the ground.
Take care not to crush the dome tweeter or scratch the finish. The packaging foam may also be used to
secure the cabinet.
2. Fill only the lower opening, not the upper (Black plastic lined) cavity. The upper cavity is for bass reflex
and air control and will cause damage to the speaker if filled.
3. Use a funnel or any device which will facilitate loading.
4. Peel off one of the transparent plastic mass loading covers, from the plastic backing. Two (2) mass
loading covers are provided.
5. Apply it to the opening to seal the cavity. Repeat this procedure on the next speaker.
Note: Always remember to apply the plastic adhesive stopper to seal the cavity. To prevent damage,
the speakers, should never be transported with mass inside. The cavity must be emptied prior to
transport by using a shop vac and sealed thereafter using a sturdy tape to avoid any loose sand from
migrating. Totem recommends the use of clean dry sand, silica sand, dry particulate matter, or non-
odor kitty litter.