GAI-Tronics Speaker / Horn Installation for GAI-Tronics Communication System - Manual

Pub. 42004-135H
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Speaker/Horn Installation for
GAI-Tronics Communication Systems
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sensitive business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics.
GAI-Tronics retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein,
and such information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or
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third party.
General Information
Correct mounting and orientation of speakers are critical to the performance of GAI-Tronics
communication systems. Paging speakers used in these systems fall into one of three categories:
 Horns supplied with separate drivers and separate, optional mounting assemblies (for the most
accurate orientation)
 Horns with internal drivers and optional mounting assemblies
 Cone speaker assemblies for wall or ceiling mounting
Speaker Mounting and Wiring
Correct speaker location and orientation are crucial to ensure comprehensive sound distribution in
operating areas. The following are some guidelines:
1. Mount horn-type speakers approximately 8 to 10 feet (2.5 to 3 meters) above the floor and fasten to a
suitable support structure.
2. Do not position speakers so that they are facing each other unless they are more than 50 feet apart.
3. Orient the speaker so that a person standing in the center of the coverage area can sight directly along
its axis of projection. Adjust the orientation of horn-type speakers installed with GAI-Tronics
speaker mounting assemblies vertically and horizontally after the entire assembly is permanently
mounted and wired. Adjust the vertical orientation using the two locking nuts on the U-bracket of the
speaker. Adjust the horizontal orientation using the locknut on the pipe nipple assembly supporting
the mounting bracket adapter.
4. If two speakers are connected to GAI-Tronics SmartSeries and ICS SmartSeries stations, the speakers
should be located in areas with the same ambient noise level.