Acclaim™ 5 Series OutBack
Outdoor Loudspeaker
Installation Manual
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Page 2: ...et mount The base attaches to one end of the speaker and provides a stable vertical placement option for shelf or table The bracket mount accommodates flat surface and corner locations plus the bracket accepts U bolts for attaching the speaker to a pole Once the bracket is installed the speaker slips into slots on the bracket so you don t have to hold the speaker in place while securing it The bra...
Page 3: ...racket enclosure end caps and grille can be painted If you paint the speaker do not get paint on the speaker drivers Also be sure to minimize paint buildup so as not to clog the grille holes Gently pull off the speaker grille making sure not to distort it 1 Mask the speaker terminals and baffle the area on the front of the 2 enclosure that houses the drivers Paint the bracket enclosure end caps an...
Page 4: ...m from the amplifier to each speaker Be sure to use cable with the appropriate fire resistance rating for the application When running a speaker cable parallel to an AC power cable keep them at least 12 inches 30 cm apart to minimize electromagnetic interference If the speaker cables must cross AC wiring cross them at right angles Leave about 2 feet 0 6 m of cable at each end for connecting to the...
Page 5: ...f the 1 mounting screws Drill pilot holes for the screws 2 For an exterior wall apply a ring of caulk or sealant around each hole 3 Screw the bracket to the wall or other surface 4 Installation on a hollow wall 1 Once you have determined roughly where to mount the speakers use a stud finder to locate the wall studs and mark their location 2 Using the bracket as a template mark the mounting screw l...
Page 6: ...nds 1 Attach bracket with lock washers and bolts and tighten 2 Installation on in ground pole The speaker can be mounted on an in ground pole with buried cable First consult your local utility companies to learn of existing buried cables pipes or lines Be aware of any local building code requirements that may be applicable 1 Drive a 1 2 54 cm pipe into the ground at the prequalified location Deter...
Page 7: ...d of the speaker holding the unit in a vertical position 1 Align the foot over the end screw on the bottom of the speaker 2 Snug the foot up to the speaker and secure with the mounting knob 3 For a clean look place the other mounting knob over the other end screw installing the bookshelf foot Bookshelf foot on bottom of speaker Mounting knob holds foot in place ...
Page 8: ...egative terminal Note Some speaker cables may have other ways of designating polarity Cable with a clear jacket may has a copper colored wire for positive and a silver colored wire for negative In a cable with white and black wires the white is positive and the black is negative Cable with both wires the same color may have grooves ribs or stripes on the positive wire 4 Check to make sure there ar...
Page 9: ... speakers and do not spray water or other liquids into the grilles Troubleshooting Guide Before returning your Russound speakers for service try these simple remedies first No sound from either speaker Incorrect source selected on receiver or preamplifier Mute button pressed on receiver Wrong speaker output selected many receivers have an A and B speaker switch Make sure it is in the correct posit...
Page 10: ... Power 10 125 watts RMS Sensitivity 90 dB SPL 2 83V 1m Frequency Response 72 Hz 20 kHz 3 dB Nominal Impedance 8 ohm Unit Weight 5 4 lbs 2 4 kg Model 5B65 Description 2 way Outdoor Loudspeaker Pair Woofer 6 5 165 mm IMPP cone Tweeter 1 25 mm Teteron Mounting Options Bookshelf foot pole flat or corner surface Dimensions 13 x 8 75 x 8 25 33 02 x 22 22 x 20 95 cm Terminals 12 gauge spring terminal Gri...
Page 11: ...s the right to limit the warranty of products purchased from an unauthorized dealer or other source including retailers mail order sellers and online sellers to ninety 90 days from the date of purchase Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts In these cases repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and l...
Page 12: ... 28 1349 10 14 09 2009 Russound All rights reserved All trademarks are the property of their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Russound is not responsible for typographical errors or omissions Acclaim 5 Series OutBack Outdoor Loudspeaker Installation Manual Models 5B45 5B55 5B65 5B65S ...
