O w n e r ’s Manual ATRIUM 50 Multi-Application Weatherproof Indoor/Outdoor Loudspeakers
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PLACEMENT OPTIONS The Atrium has a wide dispersion pattern, and is very efficient. Your Atrium Series speakers will deliver good sound quality throughout a large listening area, but if you really want high sound levels in an outdoor setting, which has acoustic characteristics that differ from those of indoor conditions, we recommend multiple-pair setups. You will maximize the useful life of your Atrium speakers by placing them where they will receive less exposure to the elements.
PREPARING TO PAINT: PAINTING YOUR ATRIUM AW LOUDSPEAKERS You will need: • A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318) • A spray can of the paint of your choice. Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to use the speakers outdoors • A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing the paintable grille) • Masking tape • Paint mask (to cover unpaintable parts— not included. To make an easy paint mask, use the grille as a template and cut a mask from heavy, nonporous Kraft paper.) 1.
PAINTING THE CABINET, BRACKET KNOBS AND BRACKET: 1. Apply two thin coats of primer to the cabinet and knobs. The bracket does not require a primer. 2. When the primer is completely dry, apply the finish color [figure 7]. 3. When the paint is completely dry, remove the masking material. 4. Do not reattach the speaker to the bracket until the bracket is mounted. Try to keep all handling of freshly painted parts to a minimum. PAINTING THE GRILLE: 1.
MOUNTING 4) Using the keyhole slots in the bracket as a template, mark the installation location of the two keyhole slots with a pencil. You can do this by removing the bracket knobs on the top and bottom of the speaker and removing the bracket, or by leaving the bracket connected to the speaker [figure 9]. Orient the bracket so that the small ends of the keyhole slots are facing “up” according to the direction of installation.
8) If speaker wire is being fed from a hole in the wall behind the bracket, pull this speaker wire through the hole in the bracket before mounting the bracket [figure 11]. 9) Line up the bracket, attached to the speaker, so that the screw heads pass through the large center hole of the bracket’s keyhole slots. 10) Let the speaker and bracket slide straight down, allowing the screw head to slip behind the smaller end of the keyhole slot [figure 12].
ALTERNATE SECURE MOUNTING SAFETY FIRST For more solid mounting, screw the bracket directly into a weight-bearing stud on the mounting surface. When installing Atrium speakers be aware of the weight of your particular model (Atrium50=approx 5lbs/2.3kg ea,) and the weight bearing tolerance of the material to which you are mounting the speaker. If you are not sure of a safe way of mounting your speakers please consult a professional installer, your authorized Polk Audio dealer, or a building contractor.
FIGURE 15 USING 5-WAY BINDING POSTS EL USO DE POSTES DE CONEXIÓN DE CINCO POSICIONES UTILISATION DES BORNIERS “CINQ FAÇONS” GEBRAUCH VON FUNFER-VERBINDUNGSBOLZEN Loosen hex nut Desenrosque parcialmente la tuerca hexagonal Desserrer l’écrou Sechskantmutter lösen Insert speaker wire through hole Inserte el alambre para la bocina en el orificio Insérer le fil du haut-parleur dans le trou Lautsprecher-Draht durch das Loch schieben Tighten hex nut Enrosque la tuerca de nuevo Serrer l’écrou Sechskantmutter
SPECIFICATIONS ATRIUM50 Frequency Response 75Hz-20Khz Recommended Power 10-80W Continuous Impedance Compatible with 8 Ohm outputs Efficiency (dB 1w/1m) 89db Available Finishes Black & White Environmental Standards ASTM D5894-UV Salt Fog, Mil Standard 810 Immersion, Mil-Std 883 Method 1009.
POLK AUDIO LIMITED WARRANTY Polk Audio, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser only that this Polk Audio Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase from a Polk Audio Authorized Dealer. However, this Warranty will automatically terminate prior to the expiration of the two (2) years if the original retail purchaser sells or otherwise transfers the Product to any other party.
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