COMMUNITY CLOUD SERIES CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 High Output Ceiling Speakers INSTALLATION GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Features 1 Packing List 1 Product Feature Identification 2 Installation and Wiring 3 Step 1 - Cut the Hole Step 2 - Install Split Ring Step 3 - Expose the Input -Terminal Step 4 - Attach Wiring to Removable Locking Connector Step 5 - Plug Connector into Connector Socket Step 6 - Connect a Secondary Support Line Step 7 - Mount the Speaker into the Ceiling Step 8 - Adjust Tap Selector Step 9 - Insert the Grille 3 3 5 6 8 9 9 10 11 Painting the Speaker 12 Troubleshooting
PRODUCT FEATURES CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing your new COMMUNITY CLOUD SERIES High Output Ceiling Speakers. The CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 ceiling speakers are high output devices, intended to meet the needs of the professional sound contractor. Operational in both 16 ohm and 70V formats, the 6.5” woofer and high output co-axially mounted ¾” tweeter will deliver high quality sound over a wide coverage area.
PRODUCT FEATURE IDENTIFICATION Steel Backcan Tap Selector Attachment Screws Strain Relief Fitting Secondary Support Attachment Tab Rear Cover Plate Removable Locking Connector Mounting Tabs Grille Figure 2 – CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 feature identification 2 CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 – Installation Guide
INSTALLATION AND WIRING The COMMUNITY speaker installation system for CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 has been designed so that the entire installation can be done from beneath the ceiling. In some cases, with a suspended grid ceiling, it may be easier to access from both the top and bottom of the ceiling tile during the installation process. Typical installation hardware needed for either suspended ceilings or sheetrock ceilings is included.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Figure 4- Secure rails to split ring Tile Rails: The tile rails are designed to fit either standard 24-inch wide tiles or 600mm wide tiles. The tile rail pieces do NOT physically attach to the T-grid struts. Instead, the inverted-V shape at the ends of the rails sit OVER the T-grid strut. Normally, the rails are supported by the edge of the ceiling tile.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Step 3 Expose the input-terminal on the rear of the speaker Remove the rear cover plate, complete with wire strain relief, by loosening the two screws holding it in place, and sliding the plate off. Once the cover is removed, open the strain relief fitting by loosening the horizontal screws. Loosen here Figure 5 – Removing the strain-relief fitting Keyhole opening Run the speaker wires through the strain relief opening.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING CAUTION: ALWAYS USE THE PROPER FITTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR AREA’S BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS Step 4 Using an Alternate Fitting – the existing strain relief fitting accommodates many common fitting requirements. Sometimes, alternate fittings are required, such as for larger diameter conduit or to meet specific code requirements. In these cases, the existing fitting can be easily replaced with a number of available off-the-shelf fittings.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Guide to the Pins for Connection The removable locking input connector contains 4 terminals. These are numbered on the connector. The label located on the terminal cover plate lists the pin functions. 1 2 3 4 - + LOOP THRU + - IN IN Figure 8 – Connector pins LOOP THRU Pins 2 & 3 are the “+” and “-” inputs to the speaker. Pins 2 & 3 are connected to pins 1 & 4 respectively (i.e. Pin 1 connects to Pin 2 and Pin 3 connects to Pin 4) inside the speaker.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Daisy-chain Wiring (Using Loop-Through Terminals - Pins 1 & 4): To daisy-chain the wiring, connect the wire pair of the follow-on speaker to pins 1 and 4. 1 2 DAISY CHAIN WIRING 3 4 _ From amplifier or previous speaker + To next speaker _ + Figure 10 – Daisy-chain wiring Step 5 By connecting the wire pair of the subsequent speaker to pins 1 & 4, then all subsequent speakers will be disconnected when this speaker’s connector is disconnected during troubleshooting.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Step 6 Connect a Secondary Support Line Four tabs are provided on the back of each speaker. These tabs allow for connection to an independent and secure anchor point. Some construction codes require using this secondary support point, so please consult the building code in your region. You may also use these tabs to suspend the speaker in an open ceiling setting. Secondary support line IMPORTANT: Community CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 ceiling speakers can generate substantial vibration.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Tighten here Figure 13 – Tightening the mounting tabs Step 8 Adjust Tap Selector The tap selector switch is located on the front baffle. Adjust the speaker to the appropriate tap setting before inserting the grille. In some installations it is advisable to leave all the grilles OFF until final adjustment of the taps have been made for the entire system.
INSTALLATION AND WIRING Step 9 Insert the Grille Consider which direction the logo is facing and press the grille into place until the front of the grille is flush with the rim. Make sure grille is securely seated to prevent it from vibrating loose and falling. The grille presents a tight fit in order to make sure that it won’t fall out, even with high vibrations that can be produced by these speakers.
PAINTING THE SPEAKER The CLOUD speaker’s textured white finish does not need further finishing. Where the interior design requires it, these speakers are easy to paint. The speaker backcan and front face are all metal, the white powdered coat paint can easily be painted over with almost any type of latex or oil based paint. The rim can be painted before installation or after it has been mounted to the ceiling. Painting Process Make sure the speaker is clean and free from any dirt or grease.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Action No Output Amplifier Make sure the amplifier channel is being fed an input signal (preferably via a “signal input” indicator on the amp). Check that the amplifier channel’s volume is turned up. Connect the speaker and cable, which had no output to another amplifier channel, making sure an input signal is fed to the new amp channel. If you then get output, the problem was the amplifier channel. If not, then the problem may be in the cable or speaker.
PAINTING THE SPEAKER Community Professional Loudspeakers - Transferable Limited Warranty Community CLOUD 4 and CLOUD 6 loudspeakers are warranted for five (5) years from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Who is protected? Your Community warranty protects the original owner and all subsequent owners. The original bill of sale must be presented whenever warranty service is required.
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