Thor's Hammer Owner's Manual - Wilson Audio

Figure 8 – Spike AssemblyS e c t i o n 4 . 1 – S p i k i n g T h o r ’ s H a m m e rits side. This plinth features a special padded surfaceon its upper that provides a degree of protectionfor Thor’s Hammer’s painted surface. Determinethe final position of Thor’s Hammer. Makesure to position the Hammer such that the bindingposts are oriented to the side most convenient toconnection. Place the plinth in this location. Assemblespikes (see Figure 8 and follow the instructionsin the previous section) by first screwing thespike into the diode. Install the spikes into threadedholes in the bottom of the plinth.Note: Remove the casters when tipping Thor’s Hammer on its side. Thor’s Hammer isvery heavy—over four hundred pounds (182 Kg.)—and can bend or break the castershaft as the subwoofer rotates horizontally.Tip the Hammer onto its side near adjacent to the plinth. Reinstall the casters onthe top-side holes. Using the port holes and/or casters as hand grips, carefully tip theThor’s Hammer up enough that you are able to rotate the subwoofer onto its plinth. TheFigure 9 – Thor’s Hammer on plinth in the Horizontal PositionW i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s31