Triad Garden Array GA4 SAT User manual

TRIAD QUICK START GUIDE - GARDEN ARRAY GA4 SAT
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OVERVIEW
The Triad Garden Array is a family of premium, all-weather landscape
speakers that are the perfect combination of elegance, sound, and durabil-
ity. This family includes the unique GA4 Satellite and the powerful GA10
Subwoofer speakers, and are designed to be placed throughout flower-
beds or around the yard blanketing outdoor spaces with rich, beautiful
audio. The GA4 Satellite speaker is built around a unique, Ultra-Broad
Dispersion (UBD) driver that provides superior sound coverage using
fewer speakers. GA4 Sats deliver a 150-degree listening area that is over
50% wider than traditional landscape speakers, allowing for broader
speaker placement without compromising sound quality.
GA4 Sats can be driven in stereo pairs by standard amplifiers or receivers.
To cover large areas, multiple Sats can be tapped at 3.75 to 30 watt for
70-volt amplifiers or 7.5 to 30 watt for 100-volt amplifiers.
IN THE BOX
A - Enclosure (x2)
B - Pipe (x2)
C - Collet nut (x2)
D - Stake (x2)
E - Silicone wire nuts (x4)
A
D
EC
B
1
Attach pipe to stake. Use a
rubber mallet if needed.
Once pipe is attached to
stake, do not attempt to
separate.
2
Determine desired
height of sat and cut
pipe if necessary.
Set pipe on solid
surface and use
rubber mallet to fully
attach stake.
Be careful not to
damage pipe or stake.
Pipe can be cut
anywhere beyond
4" (10.2cm) from
top of stake.
3
Slide collet nut onto pipe
keeping THREAD SIDE UP.
WARRANTY
NOTE ON PARTS
Pipe is 3/4" nominal size that will mate with standard 3/4" (21mm)
nominal conduit components.
DIMENSIONS - GA4 SAT
SPECIFICATIONS - GA4 SAT
7
7
/
8
"
[19.9 cm]
1
1
/
16
"
[2.7 cm]
1
3
/
4
"
7
7
/
8
"
[19.9 cm]
26
3
/
4
"
[67.9 cm]
34
1
/
2
"
[87.8 cm]
21
1
/
4
"
[53.9 cm]
5
1
/
4
"
[13.4cm]
18"
[45.7cm]
TOOLS NEEDED
In addition to typical installation tools, Triad recommends the
following items:
- Rubber mallet
- Plastic pipe cutting tool
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
Before proceeding, ensure collet nut is on
correctly and pipe is cut to correct height.
Once stake is installed (next step) it
cannot be removed.
Enclosure size - in.
(H x W x D)
Enclosure size - cm
(H x W x D)
Product weight (ea.)
Shipping weight (ea.)
Woofer size (in.)
Woofer material
24 1/2x 5 1/4x 7 7/8
87.8 x 13.4 x 19.9
3.37 lbs 1.53 kg
8.29 lbs 3.76 kg
4.5" nominal
Coated pulp
Recommended
amplifier power (W)
Nominal Impedance
(ohms)
Minimum Impedance
(ohms)
Sensitivity
(dB @ 2.83V, 1 m)
Frequency Response
4 π+/- 3dB
15-60 direct
3.75 - 35 per Sat
@ 70/100V
8 ohm
5.5 ohm
87
100 Hz - 20 KHz
Triad Speakers warranty information
Limited Hardware Warranty—Triad Speakers warrants its hardware product
to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty
period. If the hardware proves to be defective in material or workmanship
during the warranty period, Triad Speakers will, at its sole option, repair or
replace the product with a like product. The warranty extends only to
products purchased directly from Control4 Corporation or an Authorized
Control4 Dealer. For complete limited warranty information, including
details on purchaser legal rights as well as limited warranty exclusions, visit
www.Triad.com/legal/warranty.
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) information
For Sales RMAs contact your Inside Sales Associate. Your ISA information
can be found in the My Account section of the Dealer Portal under
Control4 Contacts.
Technical Support information
Phone: [phone]
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. PST (Monday – Friday)
Email: [e-mail]
[4.5 cm]
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min. 4"
(10.2cm)
threaded side
of collet nut

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ASSEMBLY, cont. ASSEMBLY, cont. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
6Feed wire from enclosure
into hole in stake top,
through pipe, and out the
opening in the stake.
5Twist ends of wire tightly to
facilitate threading them
through the pipe assembly.
Diagram for wiring speaker to 70/100V amp line in parallel.
In 70V and 100V applications we recommend a "run constant" for 16
gauge wire of 90 kW•foot. When following the suggested
configuration of 8 sats set to 30W, the maximum recommended run
distance for 16 gauge wire would be 375 feet (114m). Beyond 375 feet,
14 gauge wire is recommended. For alternate configurations, please
use the formula to determine if 16 AWG is appropriate:
WIRE GAUGE FORMULA
4Hammer assembly into ground.
Dig a small hole if necessary.
Note: Recommended distance
between sats is 10-15 feet
(3-4.5m).
7
Attach enclosure to
stake top, slide collet
nut up, and tighten
until enclosure is
loosely held in place.
8Adjust enclosure to desired direction and
tilt. Tighten collet nut to secure in place
when finished.
IMPEDENCE / 70V TAP SELECTION
Triad GA4Sat speakers come ready to work with either direct standard stereo
amplifiers or 70/100V systems. Comfirm that the dial underneath the
enclosure is set to the appropriate value for your amplifier and number of
connected speakers. The total wattage of all speakers should equal 80% of
the amp's maximum output. For the Crown CDi 600 amp, the total watts
should be 480 per channel. Appropriate combinations would be 16 GA4 Sats
set to 30 watts (16x30=480), 32 GA4 Sats set to 15 watts (32x15=480), etc.
ALTERNATE WIRING
Use below diagram for wiring
in low impedance.
Wire nuts
-
Negative
+
Positive
To AmpFrom Sat
SWITCH POSITION CHART
1
3.7 watts
7.5 watts
70V Amp
100V Amp
Low
Impedance
Amp
Remove
screw and put
in 8 Ohm
position
2
7.5 watts
15 watts
3
15 watts
30 watts
4
30 watts
n/a watts
n/a n/a n/a
A locking screw prevents the dial
from inadvertently switching to
low impedance. If desired,
remove the locking screw, adjust
the dial, and reassemble screw.
Caution: Do not drive speaker
with direct stereo amplifier when
switched to 70/100V taps.
Damage to amplifier or speaker
may occur.
If (z) is over 90, 14 gauge wire is recommended.
x x
=
number of
speakers (a)
wattage of
speakers (b)
length of
wire in feet (c)
kW•foot (z)
1,000
locking screw
-
Negative
+
Positive
To next speaker
(if applicable)
Wire from
speaker
From amp or
previous speaker