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VLF Owner's Guide
V SERIES models
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing V SERIES loudspeakers and
accessories:
• Read these instructions prior to assembly.
• Keep these instructions for reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical
connections.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments and accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER may be used in this manual to alert the reader to
important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of
these terms, do not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Community
directly for assistance. These terms are defined as:
CAUTION:
describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment
or user to potential damage or danger.
WARNING:
describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage
to the equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.
DANGER:
describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage
the equipment and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others
in the vicinity.
These installation instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.
RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT:
The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be
mounted to differing building surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means and
methods. Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified
personnel. All electrical connections must conform to applicable city, county, state, and
national (NEC) electrical codes.
DANGER:
All rigging fittings must be fully tightened and secured. Any missing fasteners or
parts will compromise the structural integrity of the enclosure and constitute a safety
hazard. Do not suspend this loudspeaker unless all fasteners are securely in place!
.
DANGER:
It is possible to experience severe electrical shock from a power amplifier.
Always make sure that all power amplifiers are in the “OFF” position and unplugged from
an AC Mains supply before performing electrical work.
IMPORTANT:
Re
fer to the sections on installation and connections later in this manual for
additional information on rigging and electrical safety.
IMPORTANT:
The flat-head hex-drive rigging screws that come installed in each enclosure
must either be replaced with rigging brackets and threaded fasteners, or they must be
kept in place to seal the enclosure from air leaks. If the rigging fittings do not remain
sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that will compromise the low-frequency
performance with distortion, reduced output, and premature driver failure.
CAUTION:
Installation of
VLF loudspeakers should only
be performed by trained and
qualified personnel. It is strongly
recommended that a licensed and
certified professional structural
engineer approve the mounting.
Severe injury and/or loss of life may
occur if this product is improperly
installed.
UNPACKING / INSPECTION
Community
V SERIES VLF
subwoofers are
engineered and manufactured to be rugged
and they are carefully packed in sturdy cartons.
However, it is recommended to thoroughly
inspect each unit after it has been removed from
the packaging, as damage could occur during
shipping.
Please note that once the shipment has left
your dealer or the Community factory, the
responsibility for damage is always borne by
the freight company. If damage has occurred
during shipping, you must file a claim directly
with the freight company. It’s very important to
contact the freight company as soon as possible
after receiving your shipment, as most freight
companies have a short time limit within which
they will investigate claims. Make sure to save
the carton and the packing material, as most
claims will be denied if these materials are not
retained. Your Community dealer and the factory
will try to help in any way they can, but it is the
responsibility of the party receiving the shipment
to file the damage claim.
It is always a good idea to retain the carton and
packing materials, if possible, in the event that
the unit may need to be returned to your dealer
or distributor for repair in the future.
IN THE CARTON
Each shipping carton contains the following:
• VLF subwoofer (fully assembled)
• Rubber feet and attachment hardware
(VLF208 only)
• Information packet
DANGER:
VLF model rigging fittings
are rated at a Working Load Limit
(WLL) of 100 lbs (45.4 kg) with a 10:1
safety margin. No single rigging fitting should
ever be subjected to a load that is greater than
this stated limit. Failure to heed this warning
could result in injury or death!
