EAW Weather-Protected Loudspeaker System - Manual

Thank you for purchasing an Eastern Acoustic Works Weather-Protected Loudspeaker System. Eastern Acoustic
Works designs and manufacturers features into Weather-Protected Loudspeaker Systems to maximize their
durability for outdoor use. Some of these features include:
Installation and Maintenance
o f W e a t h e r - P r o t e c t e d
L o u d s p e a k e r S y s t e m s
FIBERGLASS SHELL
ACCESS HATCH
TO CABINET
SEALED WITH NON-
HARDENING SEALANT
MULTI-LAYER GRILLE ASSEMBLY COMPRISED
OF ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
•
STAINLESS STEEL
PERFORATED EXTERIOR GRILLE
• SYNTHETIC FOAM
• 100 X 100 STAINLESS
STEEL MESH
STAINLESS-STEEL MOUNTING HARDWARE
ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTED OF
EXTERIOR-GRADE PLYWOOD.
INTERIOR AND BAFFLE COATED
WITH STYRENE RESIN
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Installation and Maintenance
EAW Weather-Protected Loudspeaker Systems
are intended to withstand direct exposure to
the weather. However, any steps which can be
taken to minimize this exposure will maximize
the life of the loudspeaker system. These include:
• Select mounting locations that provide some level of
shielding from the weather. Examples include balcony
overhangs, etc.
• If a dedicated loudspeaker system support structure is
to be provided, a simple roof construction can help
reduce exposure of the loudspeakers to direct moisture.
• Aim loudspeaker systems in a manner consistent with
EAW’s recommended use. This will assure that weather-
protection features are properly oriented.
NOTE: The warranty on Weather-Protected loudspeakers will
be voided if reasonable care is not taken in selecting mount-
ing locations. Locations which channel or direct water onto
installed loudspeaker systems will void the warranty.
Maintaining Weather-Protection Features
Care must be taken during installation or maintenance
to avoid any measures that could compromise weather-
protection features. Of particular concern are:
Mounting hardware
Each product is shipped with a bolt in each available mounting
point. Each bolt is sealed with a non-hardening, waterproof,
non-locking thread sealant. Any bolts removed during the
installation process must be replaced, as an exposed bolt
hole provides an opening into the interior of the loud-
speaker enclosure. Any bolts removed and replaced during
installation must be re-sealed.
In no case should any type of hardware be used to mount
the loudspeaker system except for structurally approved
stainless-steel hardware which mates into factory-installed
mounting points integral to the loudspeaker system.
Fiberglass shell
Each loudspeaker system must be handled carefully during
installation to avoid cracking or perforating the exterior
fiberglass shell.
In no case should anything be attached to the loudspeaker
shell, except using structurally approved stainless-steel
hardware which mates into the factory-installed mounting
points integral to the loudspeaker system.
Grilles
Grilles may be factory attached using screws of varying
lengths. Use care when re-attaching grille to ensure that all
hardware is returned to the correct locations.