EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Introduction Applicable products Parts included System features Accessories Installation Mounting the SAM bracket to the wall or ceiling Selecting the wattage tap Mounting the speaker to the SAM bracket Attaching the wiring to the terminal connector and wiring the speaker Installing a secondary safety cable to the safety point Testing the system operation...
Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of suspending objects overhead. Electro-Voice strongly recommends that loudspeakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance with all such requirements.
Applicable products This manual is applicable to these products: 8-ohm impedance – EVID 4.2 Surface mount speaker 4" 8 Ohm bk pair – EVID 4.2W Surface mount speaker 4" 8 Ohm wh pair – EVID 6.2 Surface mount speaker 6" 8 Ohm bk pair –...
EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Introduction | en A. Shielded dual woofers B. Coherent Coverage Waveguide horn (4.2 and 6.2 only) C. Dual low-frequency ports D. T reated woofer cones E. Durable zinc-plated steel grille (not shown) Cast aluminum Strong-Arm-Mount™ (SAM™ ) G.
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en | Introduction EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers SAM™ allows greater flexibility for aiming than ball-type mounts that limit range of motion when not on center. Typical ball designs have limited rotation when pointing straight ahead, and even that is reduced when the enclosure contacts the wall and is moved off axis. By contrast, SAM™...
EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Installation | en Installation Mounting the SAM bracket to the wall or ceiling Before you mount the SAM bracket to the wall or ceiling: Determine whether you want to mount the bracket on the left or right side of the speaker before you bolt the speaker to the bracket.
If available, use an Allen wrench with a longer handle to make it easier to apply the necessary force to achieve the recommended torque. Refer to Recommended torque settings for bolts A and B. Model Torque EVID 4.2 models 30-50 in-lbs (3.4-5.2 N-m) 2023-07 | 04 | F.01U.177.642 Bosch Security Systems, LCC Installation manual...
EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Installation | en Model Torque EVID 6.2 models 70-90 in-lbs (7.9-10.2 N-m) Table 3.1: Recommended torque settings for bolts A and B Attach both logo caps. EV logo cap EV logo cap (large) (small) Figure 3.4: Attach logo caps Attaching the wiring to the terminal connector and wiring the speaker The 4-pin phoenix-style plug-in connector provides for a pass-thru audio connection to daisy-...
en | Installation EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Figure 3.5: Tighten with screwdriver Installing a secondary safety cable to the safety point As an added safety measure, it is strongly recommended to utilize a properly rated secondary safety cable (provided by the installer) to securely fasten the speaker from the safety point on its back to a secondary mounting structure on the building.
EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Installation | en Testing the system operation After all connections are made, test the complete system operation. Refer to Troubleshooting, page 14 to locate many speaker-related problems. Figure 3.7: EVID system Refer to – Troubleshooting, page 14 Bosch Security Systems, LCC 2023-07 | 04 | F.01U.177.642 Installation manual...
en | Troubleshooting EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Action No sound Amplifier Connect a known working test speaker to the amplifier outputs. If there is no sound, check that all electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active, the volume is turned up, and so on.
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Poor system grounding or Check and correct the system ground loop grounding, as required. If none of these suggestions solves your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice service center or Electro-Voice distributor. Bosch Security Systems, LCC 2023-07 | 04 | F.01U.177.642...
– Never use solvents or harsh cleaning agents of any kind. ® Electro-Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in the individual product line statement(s), or in the individual product datasheet or Installation manual, beginning with the date of original purchase.
EVID Surface-mount loudspeakers Technical data | en Technical data 1) Half space (wall mounting) EVID 4.2 / 4.2T models EVID 6.2 / 6.2T models 2) Long term program rating, Frequency range (-10 dB) 65 Hz – 20,000 Hz 62 Hz – 20,000 Hz 3 dB greater than continuous...
Obtaining warranty service ® To obtain warranty service, a customer must deliver the product, prepaid, to Electro-Voice Service or to any of its authorized service representatives, together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice.