EAW Weather-Protected Loudspeaker System warranty Installation and Maintenance, Mounting hardware

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

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:

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

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,

ENCLOSURE CONSTRUCTED OF

EXTERIOR-GRADE PLYWOOD.

INTERIOR AND BAFFLE COATED

WITH STYRENE RESIN

ACCESS HATCH

TO CABINET

SEALED WITH NON-

HARDENING SEALANT

FIBERGLASS SHELL

STAINLESS-STEEL MOUNTING HARDWARE

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.

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