Atlas Sound APX40TN, APX20TN Installation Made Easy, Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION MADE EASY

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1.REMOVE BRACKET, END CAP AND HORN FROM CONTAINER.

2.DETERMINE MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE! It is the installer's responsibility to mount the product in a safe manner. When selecting a mounting location, make sure that the location and mounting method will support the weight of the loudspeaker. Additionally, take into con- sideration other factors such as wind, vibration, snow/ice accumulation, etc. to eliminate the possibility of injury or property damage.

WALL MOUNT

Attach base directly to wall via (4) holes provided in base using screws provided or suitable strength fasteners.

STRAP OR CLAMP MOUNT TO A POLE OR BEAM

Attach base directly to pole or beam via a 1⁄2" hose clamp or suitable banding strap. A beam clamp may also be utilized with the APX base. Make sure that the strap, banding or clamp is correct for the application environment.

SINGLE GANG, TWO GANG OR 4" SQ. E.O. BOX MOUNT

Using a box screw (#6) or a nail, align center 2 knock out holes (4 on 2 gang) in base and knock out holes with hammer. Pull speaker wire through rubber grommet in base. Attach base through 2 center knocked out holes

(4 outer holes on 2 gang box).

EXTERIOR BOX WITH FLEXIBLE CONDUIT

Using a hammer and a box screw (#6) or a nail, knock out holes in base. Knock out 1⁄2" K.O. in base plus the back cap with hammer and screwdriver or pliers. Attach BX adapters and flex conduit to base and backcap. Place gasket on box (not provided). Pull speaker wire through box gasket, base and flex conduit.

FLUSH/BULKHEAD STYLE MOUNTING

Cutout size of the loudspeaker is 131⁄8" x 85⁄8"

K.O.'s are 1⁄4" holes.

4.SLIDE LOUDSPEAKER ONTO BASE SLEEVE UNTIL IT SNAP-LOCKS. INSERT AND TIGHTEN BASE SLEEVE SCREW TO DOUBLE LOCK SPEAKER TO BASE.

NOTE! To remove speaker from snap-lock- base sleeve, first remove base sleeve screw. Then insert screwdriver in opening under sleeve and gently pry snap lock up to remove base sleeve.

5.FEED HOOK UP WIRES

TO UNIT AND WRAPAROUND

CAP SCREWPOSTS AND/OR THE WIRE BARRIER

BRACKET FOR STRAIN-RELIEF.

6.ATTACH WIRE TO SCREW TERMI- NALS AND SECURE CAP WITH TWO PARTIALLY CAPTIVE SCREWS.

THIS STEP "TRIPLE LOCKS" THE	WIRE SLOT
LOUDSPEAKER TO THE BASE.
	NOTE: that slot may
	be enlarged using
	needle-nosed pliers.

NOTE! For wiring adjustments, back-out the right screw on the security cap more than the left screw to provide swing-open access!

7.AIM HORN IN THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTION AND LOCK INTO PLACE BY TIGHTENING WINGNUT ON BASE ASSEMBLY.

NOTE! In retrofit applications, if you are replacing Atlas Sound AP Series speakers, you may use the existing AP bracket for the APX Series. Simply unscrew wing nut on the APX to remove base and mount to AP bracket.

(if color match AP base is desired, order XS8200601)

3.TO SET POWER TAPS, ROTATE SWITCH WITH FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER TO DESIRED POWER OR IMPEDANCE.

8.ROTATE BELL (if needed) Loosen the tip assembly in horn bell by turning 1⁄2 turn counter clockwise, rotate bell to position (in 15˚ increments) and lock back in place

by turning tip back 1⁄2 turn clockwise.

60˚

40˚

Specifications are subject to change without notice

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