R.5-MAX, R2-MAX, R6-MAX
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Installation and Operation Manual
STANDARD WIRING
Connect as shown in
Figure 7
.
Figure 7.
Standard wiring
(–) ( Black)
(+) ( White)
R2-MAX WIRING
All R2-MAX are biamp models and have color coded gland
nuts (and a label on the enclosure - see
Figure 8
below)
that will indicate what input the cable is designated for.
The cables are 2-conductor standard weather-resistant
cables 12' (3.6m) in length.
WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
All standard R-MAX loudspeakers come with attached
SJOW rated input cables, 12' (3.6m) in length. The cable
enters the enclosure through a waterproof gland nut. The
other end of the cable is un-terminated. The designer must
account and compensate for cable losses between the
amplifier and the speaker system. Do not remove the gland
nut attaching the cable to the rear of the loudspeaker, as
this will compromise the weather integrity of the enclosure.
Please contact Community’s TAG Team (Technical
Applications Group) for additional assistance (email:
[email protected], phone: (610) 876-3400, or
toll-free (800) 523-4934 in the US and Canada).
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Wire the loudspeaker. A typical installation method is
to bring the cable into a waterproof junction box (J-box)
equipped with a waterproof gland nut. Connections within
the J-box may be made with barrel-type crimp connectors,
wire nuts, solder and heat-shrink, or terminal strips.
Terminate per your local electrical code.
We recommend
using barrel-type crimp connectors that are crimped with
a forged crimp or a ratcheting tool, as this method, when
properly executed, results in a gas-tight connection that is
easy to accomplish.
IMPORTANT:
All electrical installation connections
for loudspeaker lines are subject to all applicable
governmental building and fire codes. The selection
of appropriate electrical hardware to interface with the
R SERIES loudspeaker lies solely with the installation
professional. Community recommends that an
appropriately licensed engineer, electrician, or other
qualified professional identify and select the appropriate
conduit, fittings, wire, etc. for the installation.
DANGER:
The output power capabilities of audio
amplifiers present a danger to installers. To minimize
the risk of electric shock from loudspeaker
connecting cables, confirm that the power amplifiers are
turned “off" before connecting loudspeaker cable(s) to the
loudspeaker or amplifier. Always follow local electrical
codes and proper electrical safety procedures.
WARNING:
After wiring the amplifier(s) to the
loudspeaker(s), first power-up all devices that are
upstream of the amplifier, such as mixers, equalizers,
compressor/limiters, etc., before powering-up the amplifier.
This is to avoid passing any clicks or pops that may originate
in the upstream devices to the loudspeakers. The amplifier
should initially be powered-up with its gain controls turned
all the way down. After making sure that a continuous signal
is present, such as a CD playing, slowly raise the level of the
gain controls to establish that the wiring has been installed
correctly. Only then should the loudspeaker be operated at
normal output levels.
R6-61MAX WIRING
The R6-51MAX is a triamp loudspeaker and the cables are
labeled to indicate the type of output (LF/MF/HF).
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND TESTING
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All holes should be filled with the provided hardware or
other suitable replacement in order to maintain weather-
resistance.
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Attach a safety cable to an attachment point on each
loudspeaker. The safety cable and hardware are not
included. Please consult a structural engineer for the
appropriate cable for the load and application. The safety
cable attachment points should not be located on opposite
sides of the cabinet in such a manner that they present a
significant force that pulls the insert points away from each
other. The safety cable must be secured to a suitable load-
bearing point separate from the loudspeaker mounting
point, with as little slack as possible, so as not to develop
undue kinetic force if the R SERIES mounting were to fail.
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Power and test the system.
Figure 8.
Labeled cables - R2-MAX
MF/HF connection
(white gland nut)
LF connection
(black gland nut)
