User manual RUSSOUND OUTBACK ROCK SPEAKER

[. . . ] The enclosure is silicone sealed and equipped with a water drain for the speaker opening. For added convenience an attached security eyelet is provided to prevent the speaker from getting `carried away. ' Also included are silicone-impregnated wire nuts for weathertight electrical terminations. Each speaker has a 6. 5" coaxial two-way driver with a polypropylene cone and fully painted aluminum grille. With 10 ­ 100 watt power handling, Russound Rock Speakers fit any outdoor speaker necessities, for monaural or stereo applications. Speaker Placement An important factor for speaker placement is the location elevation. [. . . ] In most outdoor environments, there is no ideal listening area to give stereo image or separation. Be aware of any local building code requirements that may be applicable. Trenching and Burying Cable To ensure proper installation of direct burial speaker cable, consult the manufacturer of the cable you are using, and adhere to all applicable electrical codes. After positioning the speakers and determining where any buried obstructions exist, you can dig the trench. Lay the cable out on top of the ground from the speaker to the outdoor volume control to determine length. Make connections at the amplifier, and test the system to see if everything is working properly. Trench below the frost line for the cable. The frost line will vary depending on geography, and is typically no deeper than three feet. If using conduit, size and cut it to length. Connect the conduit lengths and elbows with PVC cement. Ensure all electrical connections are watertight; seal with additional silicone if necessary. Bury the cable or conduit in the trench, and leave an extra 3 feet of cable under the speaker to allow for future adjustments in position. Seal the cable paths through structure walls with silicone. Tools Needed for Installation · · · · Wire strippers Hacksaw or pipe cutter Spade or trench tool Direct burial rated speaker cable (Polarity indication should be on the cable) 16AWG minimum - for distances up to 75ft. 14AWG - from 75 to 125 feet 12AWG - from 125 to 175 feet · PVC conduit, cleaner and cement (optional) · Silicone caulking Planning Path for Cable Burial First, consult your local phone and/or electric company to learn of existing buried cables or pipes. Watch for buried water lines or gas lines. If necessary, use a metal detector to 3 Rock Speaker Placement The Rock Speakers have been optimized to provide the best response when placed on the same elevation as the listening area and sitting flat on the ground. Tilting the speaker up can potentially create a problem with proper rainwater drainage also. Poor placement Optimum sound field Ideal placement Security Eyelet Use The Rock Speakers have a security eyelet on the bottom through which a security cable can be looped. Attach a vinyl coated cable at a low position to a not-so-easily removable object like a park bench, fence post, tree trunk, etc. Run the cable to the speaker, and bury or cover the cable to hide visibility and prevent a trip hazard. Secure the cable to the eyelet on the bottom of the speaker. Use compression fittings or a crimp to form a loop. Security eyelet Compression fitting 4 Rock Speaker Stereo Imaging The best stereo imaging can be achieved by placing rock speakers no closer than 20 feet next to one another. The sound propagation outward from the face of the speaker is ideal within a 20 to 30 foot range. The rock speakers can certainly cover larger areas but as the distance between adjacent speakers increases, the stereo imaging starts to deteriorate. [. . . ] Damage to or destruction of components due to application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, the unit must be shipped to Russound at the owner's expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit. [. . . ]