Foldable Rain Hood - Meyer Sound UPQ-D Series Operating Instructions Manual

APPENDIX B: RAIN HOODS

FOLDABLE RAIN HOOD

The UPQ-D Series foldable rain hood is installed on the unit when shipped. Four screws secure its frame permanently into place
(Figure 32).When using the rainhood, the loudspeaker has only one possible vertical and one possible horizontal position, as all
cables must exit from the lower end of the loudspeaker.
Figure 32: UPQ-D Series with foldable rain hood in vertical (left) and horizontal (right) orientations
To use the UPQ-D Series foldable rain hood:
1. Detach the Velcro straps and extend the rain hood.
2. Lift the front flap.
3. Attach any required cables to the UPQ-D Series loudspeaker.
The clear windows allow easy location of the connectors on the user panel.
4. Secure the cable protector with the Velcro attachments.
5. Secure the front flap Velcro edges.
6. Secure the flap on the right/top side of the speaker over the front flap.
7. To stow the rain hood, reverse the steps.
CAUTION: The weather-protected UPQ-D Series loudspeaker must be mounted with a 0
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slight down-tilt. This angle shields the driver from the elements and does not allow water to accumulate.
CAUTION: The UPQ-D Series loudspeaker must be oriented so that the cord exits at the bottom of the rainhood.
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Use care when installing the loudspeaker to ensure the rainhood is positioned to work properly when unfolded.
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tilt, or preferably with a
°