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AW4-LS-BR & AW6-LS-BR Product Manual
INSTALLING THE SPEAKER
Weep Hole
A weep hole is located at the bottom edge of the front of the speaker for water
drainage. This allows the speaker to be installed at a steeper angle than most
competitive landscape loudspeaker models. An angle of up to 60° above the
ground surface can safely be achieved while still allowing any water to drain
from the speaker housing properly. The speaker is fully weatherproof, so
water will not cause any damage. However, should a large amount of water
accumulate and then freeze and expand, this might cause damage to the
speaker that would not be covered by the warranty. For this reason, never
install the speaker directly upwards towards the sky as water would collect and
pool at the top of the speaker.
Wiring Connections
Note: Before connecting any wires, make certain that the tap setting switch
(located by unscrewing the rear cover cap from the speaker) is set to either a
70v/100v position for 70v/100v systems or to the 8Ω position when used with
a standard low impedance amplifier or receiver.
When you are ready to connect the loudspeaker wiring, make certain that you
Remove
weatherproof
rear cap by turning it
counterclockwise
The above illustration shows a setting of 8W
for a 70V system and 16W for a 100V system
You can now access the
tap settings knob
AW6 Tap Settings:
70V - 7.5W, 15W, 30W, 60W
100V - 15W, 30W, 60W
8Ω Bypass
AW4 Tap Settings:
70V - 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W
100V - 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W
8Ω Bypass
leave enough slack in the wiring to completely protect the wire when buried
at least 6” underground or whatever minimum depth your local building code
requires, or by protecting the wire in conduit. Leaving a wire exposed can lead
to inadvertent damage during lawn mowing or trimming. Keeping the wire
properly protected is essential for safety and for preventing unwanted service
calls in the future.
While maintaining the proper polarity of the wires, twist the wire leads
together and insert them into the enclosed waterproof wire nuts. Tighten the
nuts securely and then test all speakers in the system before burying the wire,
closing any junction boxes, or filling any wire trenchwork.
Adjusting the tap setting (volume level)
When used as a 70v/100v speaker, the tap setting should be adjusted for each
speaker in the system. Keep in mind that the total wattage number of all
speakers connected to the same amplifier should not exceed the amplifier’s
power rating, always leaving 20% of power unused as headroom.
When you have finished adjusting the tap settings, make sure to securely
re-attach the rear cap of the speaker and hand-tighten it. All of the interior
components are weatherproof, but a loose cap may become dislodged in
storms or windy environments over time.
Security Wire Attachment
The base of the speaker
includes a 5mm hole for
mounting a security wire
(not included). This is for
installations where extra
security for your valuable
loudspeakers may be needed,
such as in a commercial setting
like an outdoor seating area at a
restaurant, or by a pool or patio
area at a hotel.
