Wiring Connections - Russound AW4-LS-BR Installation Manual

INSTALLING THE SPEAKER
Weep Hole
The AW4-LS-BR includes a weep hole at the bottom edge of the front of the
speaker for water drainage. This allows the speaker to be installed at a steeper
angle than most competitive landscape loudspeaker models. An angle of up
to 60° above the ground surface can safely be achieved with the Russound
AW4-LS-BR speaker while still allowing any water to drain from the speaker
housing properly. The AW4-LS-BR is fully weatherproof, so water will not cause
any damage. However, should a large amount of water accumulate and then
freeze and expand, this might cause damage to the speaker that would not
be covered by the warranty. For this reason, never install the speakers directly
upwards towards the sky as water would collect and pool at the top of the
speaker.

Wiring Connections

Note: Before connecting any wires, make certain that the tap setting switch
(located by unscrewing the rear cover cap from the speaker) is set to either a
70v/100v position for 70v/100v systems or to the 8Ω position when used with
a standard low impedance amplifier or receiver.
Remove
You can now access
weatherproof rear
the tap settings
cap by turning it
counterclockwise
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knob
Available Tap Settings:
70V - 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W
100V - 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W
8Ω Bypass
AW4-LS-BR Installation Manual
When you are ready to connect the loudspeaker wiring, make certain that you
leave enough slack in the wiring to completely protect the wire when buried
at least 6" underground or whatever minimum depth your local building code
requires, or by protecting the wire in conduit. Leaving a wire exposed can
lead to inadvertent damage during lawn mowing or trimming. Keeping the
wire properly protected is essential to preventing unwanted service calls in the
future.
While maintaining the proper polarity of the wires, twist the wire leads
together and insert them into the enclosed waterproof wire nuts. Tighten the
nuts securely and then test all speakers in the system before burying the wire,
closing any junction boxes, or filling any wire trenchwork.
Adjusting the tap setting (volume level)
When used as a 70v/100v speaker, the tap setting should be adjusted for each
speaker in the system. Keep in mind that the total wattage number of all
speakers connected to the same amplifier should not exceed the amplifier's
power rating, always leaving 20% of power as headroom.
When you have finished adjusting the tap settings, make sure to securely
re-attach the rear cap of the speaker and hand-tighten it. All of the interior
components are weatherproof, but a loose cap may become dislodged in
storms or windy environments over time.
Security Wire Attachment
The base of the AW4-LS-BR
speaker includes a 5mm
hole for mounting a security
wire (not included). This is
for installations where extra
security for your valuable
loudspeakers may be needed,
such as in a commercial setting
like an outdoor seating area at a
restaurant, or by a pool or patio
area at a hotel.
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