AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8" - AH99-8ST, AH94-8ST, and AH66-8ST 12" - AH99-12ST, AH94-12ST, and AH66-12ST 15" - AH5040S, AH9040S, and AH6565S AH Series Stadium Loudspeakers 8", 12", 15" HIGH-PERFORMANCE, CONSTANT DIRECTIVITY, 8", 12", and 15", TWO-WAY, INDOOR/OUTDOOR LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS Specifications are subject to change without notice AtlasSound.com 1601 JACK MCKAY BOULEVARD ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A. • ©2006 ATLAS SOUND LP Printed in U.S.A.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions…………………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Suspension and Mounting………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Introduction, Features, Applications……………………………………………………………………………….4 Installation Via Mounting Bracket………………………………………………………………………………….5 Suspended Installation Via Eyebolts………………………………………………………………………………8 Speaker Cable Recommendations and Connection…………………………………………………………….
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please Read Carefully Before Installing or Operating • Read all instructions carefully • Heed all warnings • Assure that the speaker is securely mounted Hearing Damage CAUTION: All professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEMS Thank you for your purchase of an Atlas Sound AH Series loudspeaker system. We have designed this product to be a reliable and versatile solution to your needs for years to come. All models in the AH Series feature high output, outstanding pattern control and amazing low frequency response for indoor and outdoor applications including football stadiums, sports arenas, baseball fields, and large auditoriums.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION VIA MOUNTING BRACKET (INCLUDED) General considerations and hardware recommendations CAUTION: AH series models weigh as much as 81 pounds (36.7kg) – model AH5040CD. A fall from almost any height could result in serious injury or death. Assure that the speaker is firmly mounted to an object that can handle the weight of the AH speaker. Remember that wind will add considerable torque to the point of attachment.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Assure that the AH speaker can be mounted in a manner that the sound pattern will be directed in the desired direction without any physical interference. Note that the AH speaker mounting bracket allows the speaker to be tilted in excess of 50 degrees in either direction. See illustration below. 50˚ 50˚ Weep-holes (for drainage) (AH5040S, AH9040S, and AH6565S 15" models only) are located on the same side as the input connectors.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting CAUTION: Mounting the AH loudspeaker requires two people, unless it is possible to safely clamp the speaker in position for alignment before mounting. The bracket may be removed from the speaker for installation convenience. When re-attaching speaker to bracket be sure to tightly secure speaker mounting bolts. Thread locking compound should also be used in this operation. 1.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SUSPENDED INSTALLATION VIA EYEBOLTS (INCLUDED) Using 1⁄4" Diameter Wire Rope Note: Use of 1⁄4" load rated wire rope is suggested to provide a static working load limit of 1400lbs (635kg) and moving load limit of 875lbs (397kg) per point. 1⁄8" cable is not recommended as load limits are reduced to 400lbs (181kg) static, and 250lbs (113kg) moving. Considerations for overhead suspension using AH Series eyebolts and wire rope: 1.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPEAKER CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS Wire Gauges (8 Ohm operation) For very short distance speaker cable runs (less than 25') #16-gauge, stranded, twisted pair speaker cable may be used. For speaker cable runs between 25' and 75', #14-gauge, stranded, twisted pair speaker cable is recommended. For speaker cable runs greater than 75', #12-gauge, stranded, twisted pair speaker cable is necessary.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AMPLIFIER CONSIDERATIONS Consult your amplifier owner’s manual to confirm power output at the rated impedance. 15" models: AH5040S, AH9040S, and AH6565S and other models used in 8 Ohm configuration Each model exhibits an 8 Ohm (nominal) impedance. (x2) AH models paralleled will present a 4 Ohm load to the amplifier. (x3) AH models paralleled will present a 2.66 Ohm load to the amplifier.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICATIONS 8" MODELS POWER RATING FREQUENCY RES. ±5dB SOUND LEVEL RP/1M 1W/1M DISPERSION IMPEDANCE XFMR TAPS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT AH99-8ST 100 Watts 90Hz to 10kHz 121dB 101dB 90˚ H 90˚ V 8Ω Nominal 3.8, 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 Watts 23.86" (606mm) D 21.41" (544mm) W 21.25" (540mm) H 65 lbs (24.5 kg) AH94-8ST 100 Watts 90Hz to 10kHz 121dB 101dB 90˚ H 40˚ V 8Ω Nominal 3.8, 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 Watts 21.
AH SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS 8", 12", AND 15" INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Limited Five Year Warranty All products manufactured by Atlas Sound are warranted to the original dealer/installer, industrial, or commercial purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to be in compliance with our published specifications, if any.