Installation and Operation Manual
WET X
Page 10
FInal aSSEMbly and TESTIng
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Attach a safety cable to the attachment point on the
rear of each loudspeaker. The safety cable and (1/2"-13)
attachment hardware are not included. Please consult a
structural engineer for the appropriate cable for the load and
application. 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 WET X mounting were to fail.
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Power and test the system.
MaInTaInIng WEaThER RESISTancE
guIdElInES FOR WET X OuTdOOR uSE
WET X is suitable for outdoor 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 a WET X loudspeaker, be careful not to
scratch or scrape the finish on the grille or enclosure.
• All mounting holes must be sealed off with the
stainless steel bolts, washers, and rubber washers
supplied. If, for any reason, these bolts must be
removed, seal off the hole with silicone caulking or
some other suitable weather-tight sealant.
• The rubber washers supplied with the mounting bolts
must be placed between the mounting bracket and the
enclosure.
• The gland-nut securing the loudspeaker cable 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 have to replace the gland-nut, it must be
a weatherproof design. It also must be suitably sealed
to the enclosure with silicone caulk or a comparable
weather-tight sealant.
• 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 or
pressure washer; therefore this should be avoided.
• If you use any hardware in place of hardware provided
with your WET X loudspeaker, it should also be made
of stainless steel.
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If it is necessary to remove the leg brackets from the
subwoofer, reserve the hardware and reattach the leg
brackets as shown in
Figure 6
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cauTIOn:
The subwoofer is heavy, adequately
support it or turn it on its side to detach or reattach
brackets and their hardware.
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Connect the Subwoofer as detailed earlier in the wiring
section (page 9).
SubWOOFER InSTallaTIOn
The leg brackets are attached to the subwoofer when
shipped. Remove and discard the hardware holding the
subwoofer to the shipping pallet.
Do not reuse this hardware to mount the subwoofer
to the floor or structure.
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Mount the subwoofer to the floor. The hole pattern
dimensions are on the technical drawing (page 13).
Anchoring hardware is not provided. Please use hardware
specified by your structural engineer rated for the load and
type of surfacing. Lift the subwoofer into position and secure
to surface.
Note: Additional mounting patterns are offered as a
Configure-to-Order (CTO) option. Consult your Community
representative and structural engineer for the recommended
bracket or mounting system.
Figure 6.
Bracket attachment to subwoofer
1/2"-13 x2"
SS Hex Bolt
2" OD Rubber Washer
1/2" SS Flat Washer
Bracket
1/2" SS Lock Washer
