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R.5-MAX, R2-MAX, R6-MAX
Installation and Operation Manual
MAINTAINING WEATHER RESISTANCE
GUIDELINES FOR R SERIES OUTDOOR USE
R SERIES is suitable for outdoor direct exposure installation
when used as recommended. For best results in outdoor
applications, follow these guidelines:
• Always orient the loudspeaker so the mouth of the
horn is, at a minimum, pointing at least 5 degrees
downward. Failure to do this could result in water
collecting inside the enclosure under extreme weather
conditions.
• When handling an R SERIES loudspeaker, be careful not
to scratch or scrape the finish on the grille, bracket, or
enclosure.
• All mounting holes must be sealed off with the plugs
or stainless steel bolts, washers, and rubber washers
supplied. If, for any reason, the hardware must be
removed, seal off the hole with silicone caulking or
some other suitable weather-tight sealant.
• The gland-nut securing the loudspeaker cable(s)
to the enclosure is sealed at the factory. Do not
attempt to remove this nut or the weather-tight
seal will be broken. If you need to replace the gland-
nut with a detachable electrical connector, such
connector must be of a weatherproof design and
sealed to the enclosure with silicone caulk or other
suitable weather-tight sealant. The Neutrik model
NL4MP is an excellent connector for this purpose.
NOTE:
The gland-nut (or NL4MP) should be at the
bottom when installing the loudspeaker. It is also
advisable to leave a “drip loop” so water will not
migrate toward the loudspeaker.
• The rubber washers supplied with the mounting bolts
must always seat against the enclosure (R2-MAX only).
• The grille assembly is designed to prevent normal and
wind-driven rain from directly entering the mouth of
the loudspeaker. The grille is not designed to withstand
such things as being directly sprayed from a hose;
therefore this should be avoided.
• If you use any hardware in place of hardware provided
with your R SERIES loudspeaker, it should also be made
of stainless steel.
CAUTION
: If the above instructions are not observed,
the weather-resistant integrity of the loudspeaker
can be compromised. This may result in damage or
failure of the hardware or internal components
which will void the warranty.
PERFORMANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION
Full product specifications and current documentation
(manuals, sales literature) is available at communitypro.com.
Additional technical information to assist you in operating
and optimizing your system or understanding more about
loudspeaker operation is also available on the website or
by contacting the Technical Applications Group (TAG).
