Clarity S-525A User manual

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P-TEC VOICE PAGING
SPEAKER
S-525A
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INTRODUCTION
ClarityP-TECVoicePagingSpeakersare suitable for
voice paging as well as background
music. The S-525A
is a 25/ 70 Volt modelwith adjustable taps and volume
control. P-TEC speakers consist of a
3.6 inch cone speaker mounted in a unique surface-
mountbaffle. The baffle is designed for mounting on
acoustic tile, such as those normally found in
suspended-ceilings; and can be mounted without
cutting large holes in the tile. The mounting pins can
be removed for mountingin a hard ceiling. The speaker
housing has screw holes for securingspeakerwithout
mountingpins. Although the P-TEC speakers are
designed especially for standardsuspendedceilings,
they canbe used on many types of ceiling materials.
P-TEC
speake rs are not suitable for use in
plenum
ceili ng en vironment s .
DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
• 8.00”Dia. x 2.50”D (20.32cm x 6.35cm)
1.25 lbs. (.57
kg)
INST ALL A TION
Selecting the Power-Tap W i re
1. Remove the Quick-Connect connector from the
accessory pack.
2. Select the desired power-tap wire:
70V Watts 25V Watts Lead Wire
Common Common BLK
.312 -- VIO
.625 -- GRY
1.25 -- BLU
2.5 .312 WHT
5.0 .625 GRY
--Do 1.25 ORG
--Not 2.5 RED
--Use 5.0 BRN
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Note: Refer to spacing chart (Figure 6) for
recommended speaker spacing.
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Volume Control
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F i gure 1. 25/70 Volt P-TEC Paging Speaker
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3 . Install the Quick-Connectconnector on the wire.
Use pliers to close the connector over the wire.
The connector can be removed by prying it open
with a screwdriver,and can be reused several
times (See Figure 2).
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Reusable
Quick-Connect
Connector
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Tap Wire
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Figure 2. Attaching the Reuseable Quick-Connect
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4. Connect the power-tap wire to the silver post (+)
terminal (See Figure 3).
5. Arrange the unused power-tap wires neatly inside
the speaker housing and tape them to the inside
of the housing.
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4. If necessary, adjust paging volume after instal-
lation. The volume controlis located on the side of
the speaker. Use a small screwdriverto turn the
control.
5. Install the volume control cover found in the
accessory pack.
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Note: The music volume should be adjusted at the
paging amplifier or music source.
Adjust pagingbefore adjusting background
music.
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Maintain Speaker Ph asing
When using multiple speakers in a single run, keep
speakers in phase by connecting the speaker wires to
the same spike on each speaker (Either wire can
connect on either spike, as long as the pattern is
followed on each speaker). The silver
Figure 3. Connecting the Tap Wire
spike is the plus (+) terminal(See Figure 5).
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The negative (-) terminal is denoted by a black mark on
the spike.
Suspended Ceiling
Note: Wrap wires around strain relief posts so
speaker wires will not pull free.
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To
Paging
Amplifier
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To
Next
Speaker
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1 . Lift the adjacent ceiling tile and slide it out of the
way.
2. Install the speaker by inserting the mounting pins
through the ceiling tile, and hold the speaker in
place
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3 . Place the wire and washers,and speaker
mounting clips over mounting pins (so pins
slide through clips).
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To
Amplifier
Red Black
Silver (+)
Figure 5. Maintaining Speaker Phasing
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Handling Shielded Speaker Cable
If you are using shieldedspeaker cable, splice the
shield wire at the speaker location so a continuous
shield is maintained. When connecting a single
speaker, or the last speaker on the run,
clip the shield
wire where it emerges from the outer Insulation on the
speaker cable.
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silver
Spike
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Black
Marked
Spike
TECHNICAL ASSIS T ANCE
When calling, have a VOM and a telephone test set
available and call from the job site.
Call [phone] for Clarity Technical Support, or
visit our websites at
http://www.clarity-com.com and
www.valcom.com.
Use mounting holes and
screws
when spikes can not be
used.
Figure 4. Clarity P-TEC Installation
Note: Washers provide isolation from the pins if the
back of the tile is covered with metal foil.
Should repairs be necessary, attach a tag to the unit
clearly stating companyname, address, phone
number, contact person and the nature of the
problem. Send the unit to:
Clarity
Repair and Return
Dept.
5614 Hollins
Road
Roanoke, VA
24019-5056

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NOISE
P-TEC SPEAKER PROJECTION DIST ANCE
SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS AND WATTAGE SETTINGS FOR 70 VOLT SPK
LEVE L
IN dB
55 dB
56 dB
57 dB
58 dB
59 dB
60 dB
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62 dB
63 dB
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67 dB
68 dB
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70 dB
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76 dB
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SPL- 76
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W A TT
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24
22
20
16
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14
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10
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SPL- 78
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W A TT
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20
16
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10
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SPL -80
1.0
W A TT
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20
16
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SPL- 83
2.0
W A TT
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SPL- 86
4.0
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MI N I MUM
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HE IG HT
15
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P-TEC SPEAKERS ARE INTENDED FOR USE IN STANDARD 8 FOOT DROPPED CEILING TILE.
CEILING HEIGHTS OF MORE THAN 8 FEET OR HIGHER, NOISE LEVELS MAY REQUIRE LESS
THAN THE STANDARD 25 FOOT SPACING OR HIGHER TAP SETTINGS.
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CLARITY LIMITED WARRANTY
Clarity warrants its products only to the original purchaser, for its own use, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under conditions
of normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of shipment. This Limited Warranty obligation shall be limited to the replacement,
repair or refund of any such defective device within the warranty period, provided that:
1. inspection by Clarity indicates the validity of the claim;
2. the defect is not the result of damage, misuse or negligence after the original shipment;
3. the product has not been altered in any way or repaired by others and that factory sealed units are unopened (a service charge plus parts
and labor will be applied to units defaced or physically damaged);
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additional charges for parts and labor).
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5614 Hollins Road Roanoke, VA 24019-5056
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