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- Page 1 R1 SERIES Weather-Resistant, High-Fidelity, Full-Range Loudspeaker Systems Owner's Manual...
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Page 2: Community Professional Loudspeakers
COMMUNITY PROFESSIONAL LOUDSPEAKERS A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE AND INNOVATION Since the founding of our company in 1968, Community has been a constant developer and innovator of loudspeaker technology. Many of our engineering achievements were undertaken to solve problems, when no prior solutions existed. -
Page 3: Ec Statement Of Conformity
EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meets all of the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements. Furthermore, the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 30-August-1995. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
R1YOKE Assembly ......................16 Fig 4: R1 Grille Detail ........................ 20 Fig 5: R1 Wiring ......................... 21 Fig 6: R1YOKE .......................... 26 Table 1: Wire Gauge Selection ...................... 12 Table 2: Replacement Parts ......................21 PAGE 4 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
The terms IMPORTANT, 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: IMPORTANT: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger. -
Page 6: Introduction To Weather-Resistant Loudspeakers
They can complement Community WET Series II products for projects needing a combination of both longer and shorter-throw applications. -
Page 7: 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 8: Quick Start-Up
QUICK START-UP PAGE 8 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Physical Features
HIGH FREQUENCY HORN ASSEMBLY Mounted inside bass horn to form a co-axial system. MOUNTING YOKE The R1 mounting yoke is included in the carton. Top of enclosure is up for specified horizontal and vertical coverage. PAGE 9 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 10: General Description
They can also complement Community R2 products for projects needing a combination of both longer and shorter sound projection. -
Page 11: Coverage Patterns
WEATHER-STOP GRILLE (Grille information does not apply to BNG models) Each R1 enclosure is fitted with Community’s proprietary three-layer Weather-Stop™ protective grille. The grille consists of a corrosion-resistant outer layer of perforated steel with a proprietary zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer powder coat finish in light grey, a center layer of UV-resistant reticulated foam, and an inner layer of fine-mesh screen made from a UV-resistant synthetic material that blocks rain and fights rusting. -
Page 12: Electrical Installation
These are recommended insulations: polyethylene, neoprene, Teflon™, Silicon™, and Hypalon™. These insulations are not recommended because of potentially shorter life expectancy in outdoor environments: rubber, PVC (polyvinylchloride), polypropylene, polyurethane, and nylon. PAGE 12 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 13: Physical Installation
This finish protects the steel from corrosion. If the finish is scratched or otherwise cut into in any way, the underlying steel will corrode at the point where the integrity of the finish has been violated. PAGE 13 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 14: Orienting An R1
Also, the manufacturer's label is on the top of the enclosure. Once the top is determined, you can properly orient the loudspeaker for your particular application according to the specified coverage pattern. PAGE 14 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... - Page 15 120 dBA near the track. It is impractical and unsafe to try to page above these levels. It’s better to train announcers to wait until the crowd (or motor noise) quiets down and to repeat the page. PAGE 15 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual...
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Page 16: Installing The R1Yoke
Aluminum Securing Strap 1/2-13 x 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) stainless steel bolts 1/2-13 stainless steel hex nut 1/2 in. stainless steel flat washer 1/2 in. stainless steel lock washers FIGURE 3: R1YOKE Assembly PAGE 16 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... - Page 17 CAUTION: Any of the mounting bolts supplied with the R1 that are not used for mounting must be left in place with their rubber washers and firmly tightened to maintain the integrity of the weatherproofing. PAGE 17 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual...
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Page 18: Weather Resistance And Maintaining Weather Resistance
The grille is designed to prevent rain intrusion into the mouth of the loudspeaker. The R1 grille and supplied yoke are treated with Community’s proprietary dual-layer powder coat process which includes a zinc- rich epoxy inner layer of extremely durable, corrosion fighting and abrasion resistant elements, plus a UV- resistant outer layer of polyester powder coat to inhibit fading, peeling and cracking. -
Page 19: Operating Precautions
A plastic extrusion holds the edges of the three sheets together and provides a bumper that sits in a recess in the enclosure face. The frame retains this assembly. PAGE 19 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Fig 4: R1 Grille Detail
Reattach the Molex plug into the side of the phase plug using hot melt glue or reattach the wires if they were cut or unsoldered. If cut, be sure to insulate any bare wire where you reconnect them. PAGE 20 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Fig 5: R1 Wiring
10.5 Replacement Parts List The following replacement parts may be ordered through authorized Community Service Stations Please contact Community for your nearest Service Station. REPLACEMENT PARTS 12 in. LF Driver HF Driver HF Driver Replacement Diaphragm Internal Crossover Wire Harness... -
Page 22: Technical Specifications
16 in. / 406 mm Weight: Standard 55.5 lb. / 25.2 kg 43.5 lb. / 19.7 kg BNG models Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. DDP = Dynamic Driver Protection See SECTION 5.1 PAGE 22 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: In Case Of Difficulty
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY Should you have a problem with your Community R1 loudspeaker, find the symptom and follow the associated “What To Do” instructions. Be aware that a particular symptom may have several possible causes. Please refer to the appropriate section in this manual if you need more detailed information. -
Page 24: Warranty Information
Any driver or crossover service required is done from the front of the enclosure by removing the screws around the edge of the grille. For warranty repair, contact Community directly or ask us for the location of your nearest Authorized Service Center. - Page 25 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.
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Page 26: Fig 6: R1Yoke
1 5/16" 2" 1" 17/32" DIA. HOLE R1YOKE (TYP 9 PLACES) 17/32" DIA. HOLE (TYP 9 PLACES) 5/8" 8 EQ SP @ 1 1/4" 5/8" 5/8" 15 7/8" R1YOKE Securing Strap FIGURE 6: R1YOKE PAGE 26 Community R1 Series Owner’s Manual... - Page 27 R-SERIES OPERATING DISTANCES...
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