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- Page 1 W SERIES Premium Quality All-Weather/All-Purpose Installation Loudspeakers Weather Environmental Technology = WET Operation and Installation Manual...
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Page 2: Unpacking And Inspection
Make sure to save the carton and the packing material, as most claims will be denied if these materials are not retained. Your Community dealer and the factory will try to help in any way they can, but it is the responsibility of the party receiving the shipment to file the damage claim. - Page 3 W2 Loudspeaker Systems from Community The W2 models from Community combines all of WET’s original weather-defying characteristics with improved styling and technology. W2 models are entirely constructed of corrosion-resistant materials like fiberglass, stainless steel, polyimide and carbon fiber, using sophisticated technologies to ensure they will withstand exposure to harsh environmental conditions.
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Page 4: Important Safety Information
The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning of these terms, do not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Community directly for assistance. These terms are defined below: CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger. -
Page 5: Important Note - Mounting/Rigging Provisions
Optional internal 70V/100V autoformer available for the W2-218, W2-228, W2-2W8 and W2-312 for constant voltage distributed systems. • All models are available in black or white finish at no additional charge. Custom colors are available at a nominal fee. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 5... -
Page 6: Getting Acquainted
Model number, coverage pattern and serial number. MOUNTING YOKE The yoke shown is supplied with W2-218, W2-228 and W2-2W8. NAMEPLATE Community logo. 150 lbs (68 kg) Working Load Limit / 15:1 Safety Factor W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 6... - Page 7 W2-312 and W2-112 that utilizes two metal plates in addition to a yoke bracket for added safety. NAMEPLATE Community logo. 150 lbs (68 kg) Working Load Limit / 15:1 Safety Factor W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 7...
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Page 8: High-Pass Filters
DSP ‘tools’ that can help solve acoustic anomalies. Such devices can also be used as protective peak limiters to protect the system from damage, as further described below. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 8... -
Page 9: Connecting The Amplifier To The Loudspeaker
Note: Keeping the loads at 4 ohms or higher will lengthen the life of your amplifier(s), while improving the reliability and overall sound quality of your sound system. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 9... -
Page 10: Using Power Taps
CAUTION: Be sure to carefully observe polarity when wiring your loudspeakers. If one loudspeaker is wired with the opposite polarity from another loudspeaker, acoustic cancellation will occur. The result will be less power output than if only one loudspeaker were used by itself. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 10... -
Page 11: Wiring Diagrams For 70V/100V Operation
Wiring Diagrams for 70V/100V Operation Figure 2 - Wiring Diagrams for W2-218T Figure 3 - Wiring Diagrams for W2-228T, W2-2W8T and W2-312-HT W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 11... -
Page 12: Selecting Amplifiers
Resistors would in fact reduce the operating level, but would also consume valuable power from the amplifier, as well as produce unnecessary heat as a byproduct. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 12... -
Page 13: Installation Considerations
IMPORTANT! Make sure that all rigging and mounting fittings have bolts, lock washers, flat washers and rubber washers installed before completing the installation. No rigging or mounting fitting should be left open to the elements. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 13... -
Page 14: Safety First
Community’s installation guidelines contained herein. Beyond this, Community assumes no further or extended responsibility or liability, in any way or by any means whatsoever. It is the responsibility of the installer to insure that safe installation practices are followed,... - Page 15 The fasteners that come with each Community rigging kit are load rated to a sufficient strength to be safe when used within their specified parameters. If replacement bolts are needed, or if additional bolts are required for mounting a bracket to a...
- Page 16 If the bolt looks too flimsy to hold the load, it probably is too flimsy. Always use your best judgment, just as you do when driving at high speeds in traffic. The life you save may be your own, or that of your friend or colleague. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 16...
- Page 17 The compact W2-218, W2-228 and W2-2W8 loudspeakers include a yoke mounting bracket, constructed of 304 stainless steel finished in black or white with Community’s proprietary dual-layer powder coating process. The yoke bracket is fitted with a series of mounting holes that allow the installer to vary the distance from the enclosure to the mounting surface in order to suit the requirements of the installation.
- Page 18 Figure 4 - W2-218 Yoke Dimensions Figure 5 - W2-218 Yoke Assembly W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 18...
- Page 19 Figure 6 - W2-228 and W2-2W8 Yoke Dimensions Figure 7 - W2-228 and W2-2W8 Yoke Assembly W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 19...
- Page 20 ‘flown’ or suspended overhead. Additionally, if the rigging fittings are not sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that will compromise t Figure 8 - SSY25KIT Dimensions SSY25KIT Yoke Bracket W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 20...
- Page 21 SSY25KIT Adapter Plate Figure 9 - SSY25KIT Assembly W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 21...
- Page 22 CAUTION: Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified personnel. It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified professional structural engineer approve the mounting design. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 22...
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Page 23: Maintaining Weather Resistance
There are no other user- serviceable parts. REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts may be ordered through your local authorized dealer or directly from Community. Outside the United States, please contact your authorized Community distributor. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 23... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Bad connection. Check all connections and cabling for shorts or loose connections. Even one small wire strand shorting the +/– signal terminals anywhere in the system can cause this problem. W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 24... -
Page 25: Summing Things Up
Community Field Service Stations. This warranty is void if the serial number has been defaced, altered or removed. Products covered by this warranty will be repaired or replaced at the option of Community, without charge for materials or labor, provided all the terms of this warranty have been met. -
Page 26: Obtaining Warranty Service
This Community warranty is not extended by the length of time which an owner is deprived of the use of the product. Repairs and replacement parts provided under the terms of this warranty shall carry only the remaining portion of the warranty. - Page 27 Notes W SERIES W2 - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 27...
- Page 28 Community Professional Loudspeakers 333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA Phone: (610) 876-3400 | Fax: (610) 874-0190 www.communitypro.com © 2017 All Rights Reserved #110089 24OCT2017...
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