Installation guide
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Underwater Speaker
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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
DO NOT DROP SPEAKER- 1. The speaker can be damaged both internally and externally if dropped. Damage
caused by dropping the speaker is not covered under the warranty.
DO NOT EXPOSE SPEAKER TO HIGH DISTORTION LEVELS- 2. Exposing the speaker to high levels of
distortion may damage the speaker. This type of damage is not covered under the warranty. If the speaker stops
playing, it is likely that the built-in protection circuit has activated. In the event this happens, turn the amplier off for
approximately 60 seconds to allow the circuit to reset. Turn down the volume on the stereo system and amplier.
Operate the system at lower volume levels to avoid overloading the speaker.
USE A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER (GFI)- 3. A GFI outlet or extension cable on the stereo system will
help prevent electrical shock in the event of a malfunction. GFI outlets are available at most hardware or home
improvement stores. GFI outlets are easy to install, provide a safer operating environment for your pool users, and
help protect your electronic equipment.
PLACE SPEAKER AWAY FROM HIGH TRAFFIC AREAS- 4. If using this speaker as a drop-in speaker, insure
the speaker is located away from diving or high-activity areas. Severe personal injury may result if a swimmer/diver
makes contact with the speaker when diving/jumping into the water. Also, in order to avoid the possibility of injuring
someone in the pool while lowering/raising the speaker, do not place the speaker in the pool while it is in use.
CABLE PLACEMENT- 5. Use caution when running the cable from the speaker to the amplier. Do not lay the cable
in high-trafc areas where tripping or entaglement may occur. When used as a drop-in speaker, remove as much
slack as possible from the speaker wire that runs through the water to avoid entanglement. Avoid laying the cable in
areas where pets may possibly become tangled in, or damage, the cable. If pulling the cable through conduit, do not
attempt to pull splices through the conduit. Utilize junction boxes if splices are required.
DO NOT HANG SPEAKER BY SPEAKER CABLE- 6. If using the speaker as a drop-in speaker, do not raise and
lower the speaker into the water using the yellow speaker wire. Instead, tie a rope (not included) to the designated
eyelet on the speaker’s rubber ring and use the rope to raise and lower the speaker. Also, never carry or lift the
speaker by the yellow cable. If utilizing the in-wall installation method, use caution when pulling the speaker cable
through the conduit to avoid pinching the cable, removing wanted excess cable from the niche, or damaging the
strain relief on the speaker. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the speaker which will not be
covered under the warranty.
DO NOT DRAG SPEAKER ON POOL DECK, BOTTOM OR SIDE OF POOL- 7. Dragging the speaker along
any surface can cause internal and external damage. This type of damage will not be covered under the warranty.
DO NOT REMOVE STRAIN RELIEF- 8. Removing or altering the strain relief tting connecting the cable to the
speaker will permanently damage the speaker. This tting is carefully installed at the factory and is designed to
provide a watertight seal. Any alteration or adjustment of this tting will void the warranty.
AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT- 9. Do not leave the speaker in an area that is directly exposed to sunlight (unless
submerged in a pool). Being exposed to direct sunlight will accelerate weathering, as well as increase the internal
temperature of the speaker. Excessive internal temperatures can cause damage to the components. Damage caused
by neglect will not be covered under the warranty.
WINTER STORAGE- 10. Do not allow the speaker(s) to become encased in ice to avoid damage to the unit.
DO NOT USE IN HOT TUBS- 11. The higher water temperature in hot tubs can cause internal component damage.
VOLUME CONTROLS- 12. Do not use with external volume controls rated at less than 150 watts.