CLEANING Plant A Speaker
Do Not use chemical or solvents to clean, it will void the warranty. Basic or caustic
solutions like drain cleaner, concrete cleaner, rust remover and bleach will corrode
grills. Diluted bleach may be used to occasionally disinfect the plant compartment.
Solvents including alcohol and petroleum products will hurt the finish, degrade the
glue joints of the drivers and damage other suspension materials.
Do clean with water and soap. Use a rag or sponge to clean grills.
Do Not use a brush on the aluminum speaker grille.
Do Not use a pressure spray to clean Plant ASpeaker.
LOW TEMPERATURES and Plant A Speaker
Plant A Speaker will survive freezing and snow with no damage, however the overall
life expectancy will be 25-50% less. THEREFORE WE RECOMMEND TAKING
THEM IN FOR THE WINTER. If you use your Plant A Speaker below 40F (5C),
there will be less bass and volume, use below freezing while trying to make up
the bass/volume difference will stress the drivers and eventually result in
failure.
HIGH TEMPERATURES and Plant A Speaker
Plant A Speaker operated or stored above rated temperature range will melt.
Note: Remember to “Phase” the speakers by connecting the red & black wires to the
same colors at the speaker and amplifier (red is +, black is -). If you experience a lack
of bass, more than likely, the wires are out of phase!
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
About half of the pot depth is used to develop the full, rich bass sound, therefore only
select plants with shallow roots. The advanced drain system provides both an
extended moisture reservoir and excellent drainage, so it is tolerant of over and under-
watering for a wide range of species. Annuals, bulbs, ground cover, ferns and grasses
all yield good results.
Start filling the plant a speaker with a couple of inches of high-quality potting soil mix.
Wet evenly using a sprinkle watering can or hand sprayer. Arrange your plants, and
then fill with soil or mix to the top of the root-ball. Water slowly and evenly, about ½
gallon. Stop if water comes out of the drain tube. There is a normal one to two minute
delay for water to filter through the reservoir drain system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS:
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Storage temperature ranges: -30 to 60 C; -20 to 140 F
Operating temperature range:5
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to 45 C; 40 to 110 F
Humidity: 0 -100%.
HIGH HUMIDITY and Plant A Speaker
With temperature cycles under high humidity, there may be condensation in the voice
coil gap of the drivers. We recommend that the Plant ASpeaker be warmed up.Always
play moderate level music for 15 minutes before playing at normal volume.
SPRINKLERS and Plant A Speaker
Do Not install over a sprinkler, or where the speaker grille is hit by direct pressure
watering. Water pressure will not cause immediate damage, but it will degrade the
sound quality until the grille area evaporates.
PLANT A SPEAKER WARRANTY
PLANT A SPEAKER WARRANTY
Plant A Speaker are warrantied to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1
(one) year from original purchase.
This warranty specifically excludes abuse of the following types:
1. Over-powering: Use of amplifiers rated over 150 WPC into 8 ohms is hazardous and abusive.
2. Clipping: excessive volume causing amplifiers to distort damages tweeters using even modest
power (25W).
3. Dropping: impact will damage Plant A Speaker both cosmetically and functionally.
4. Pressure washing: pressure sprays can damage drivers.
5. Removal of grills: will cause insect nesting, dirt accumulation and other foreign matter on cones
& domes.
6. Penetration of the speaker compartment: any hole created in speaker compartment by impact,
drilling, sawing or cutting, screwing or unscrewing, or by any other means, is abuse.
7. Submersion: internal corrosion, deposits and/or encrustation of salt is evidence.
8. Harsh chemicals: basic or caustic solutions like lawn chemicals, drain cleaner, rust remover,
concrete cleaner and bleach will corrode grills. Solvents will degrade the glue joints of the drivers.
9. Overheating: operation or storage above recommend temperatures will result in melting of plastic
components. Do not leave Plant A Speaker in full sun under glass or inside metal (cars, trucks,
quonset huts, etc.) Without ventilation.
10. Excessive cold: operation below recommended temperature range will result in driver damage,
particularly full power startup.
11. Bent stands.
12.This warranty is not transferable.
Contact us at Plant A SpeakerP.O. BOX 111, Port Chester, NY 10573. With no signs of abuse we’ll
provide parts and labor free of charge for 1 year. We will not cover: accidental or consequential
damages, including but not limited to loss of plants. We will not cover: packing materials or shipping
charges if required.
CARE OF STANDS
The wrought iron Plant A Speaker stands are finished with an epoxy powder-coat to
resist corrosion; but it is normal for this coating to develop cracks at welds and where it
touches other materials. This may result in small areas of rust staining on the stands &
materials contacting them. To restore the original cosmetics, clean rusted areas with a
metal brush. Then spray or brush on a sealing finish, preferable a rust inhibiting paint
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like Rustoleum . Steel corrosion is more rapid in a salt-spray environment close
to the seashore. The stands last 3 years under these conditions and should be
inspected at least once a year for structural integrity.
RAIN and Plant A Speaker
Plant A Speaker will operate safely and drain properly during rainfall, but may exhibit
some temporary loss of treble. If they are installed in an area prone to thunderstorms,
we recommend installing lightning protection on the wires between the Plant A
Speakers and the amplifier.
SPECIFICATIONS
Woofer: 6” weatherized cone speaker
Tweeter: 13mm aluminum
Impedance: 8 ohms, DC 6 ohms
Power Rating: 40 w RMS - 80 w Peak
Freq. Resp.: 80 Hz to 15 Khz +/- 3db
SPL: 90 dB 1w@1m
Weight: 13 lbs (each).
Plant A Speaker P.O. BOX 111, Port Chester, NY 10573
