Installation Manual

Tactile Sound Transducers
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Measure the overall dimensions of the deck. For best results, it is recommended that one (1) AW339 be installed
for every 10 . by 10 . (3 m by 3 m) section of deck. For example, if you have a deck that is 10 . by 20 . (3 m
by 6 m), you would need to install two (2) AW339 transducers on that deck.
e transducer should be mounted in a location that is equally spaced from the sides of the deck and other
transducers. As general examples, the diagrams below provide top views of 10 . by 10 . (3 m by 3 m) and 10
. by 20 . (3 m by 6 m) deck surfaces with the transducers mounted equal distances from each other and from
the edges of the deck.
If the deck is a custom shape, approximate the placement of the transducers using the general recommendation
of one transducer for every 100 .
2
(9 m
2
).
1
When determining the actual mounting location(s), it is important to decide which type of mounting style
you want to use. ere are two commonly used mounting styles: the joist mount or the bridge mount. See the
diagrams of each style below.
2
3
If you are using the joist mount, determine the general mounting location and then nd the closest joist support
for that location. Drill a 5/16” (.79 cm) pilot hole that is approximately 2 inches (5 cm) deep into the joist. Place
two (2) Jam Nuts on the Hanger Bolt and tighten the nuts together (see the joist style diagram on the previous
page). Turn the Hanger Bolt into the joist up to the place on the bolt where the threads change from wood
threads to machine threads. Loosen and remove one of the Jam Nuts.
Liing the transducer up to the Hanger Bolt, place the transducer’s brass mounting nut onto the machine
thread side of the Hanger Bolt. Insuring not to cross-thread the Hanger Bolt into the brass nut, gently turn the
transducer 5 to 6 complete revolutions. If you feel resistance, stop immediately.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Spin the Jam Nut that is still on the Hanger Bolt down to the brass nut and, using two wrenches (one on the Jam
Nut and one on the brass nut), tighten the Jam Nut against the brass nut.
CAUTION: DO NOT TIGHTEN THE JAM NUT TO THE BRASS NUT BY TURNING THE TRANSDUCER.
THIS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TRANSDUCER AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
4
If you are using the bridge mount, determine which type of bridge you want to use (straight or arched). If you
are using the arched bridge style, cut the arch using the dimensions shown on the previous page.
Cut the length of the bridge board to t snugly between the two support joists. e bridge board must be at
least 3/4” (1.9 cm) thick. Screw the bridge board securely between the support joists. Follow the directions for
installing the Hanger Bolt and the transducer under Step 3, above.
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Once the transducer is mounted to the Hanger Bolt, run exterior grade speaker wire from your audio equipment
(receiver and/or amplier) to the wire lead on the transducer. Connect the wires, insuring the splice is as
waterproof as possible. Your AW339 All-Weather transducer is now ready to enjoy.
Transducers
6.7 .
(2.05 m)
6.7 .
(2.05 m)
6.7 .
(2.05 m)
10 . (3 m)
20 . (6 m)
5 .
(1.5 m)
5 .
(1.5 m)
10 . (3 m)
10 . (3 m)
Transducer
5 .
(1.5 m)
5 .
(1.5 m)
5 .
(1.5 m)
5 .
(1.5 m)
Bridge Mount
Straight Bridge
Jam Nut
Jam Nut
Arched Bridge
5-1/2” (14 cm)
3” (7.6 cm)
Installation: Wood Decks Installation: Wood Decks
Tip: Tighten two Jam Nuts
against each other to screw
in the Hanger Bolt with a
wrench.
Joist
Jam Nut
Drill 5/16” (.79 cm) Hole
Minumum 3/4” (1.9 cm) ick
3/8”- 16 Hanger Bolt
Joist Mount