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©2012 Atlas Sound L.P. All rights reserved. Atlas Sound is a trademark of Atlas Sound L.P. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All specs are subject to change without notice. ATS004343 RevA 5/12
APX40TN
Constant-Directivity Paging Loudspeakers
1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD.
ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
1. Remove bracket, end cap and horn from container.
2. Determine Mounting Requirements:
NOTE! It is the installer's responsibility to mount the product in a safe
manner. When selecting a mounting location, make sure that the location
and mounting method will support the weight of the loudspeaker.
Additionally, take into con-sideration other factors such as wind, vibration,
snow/ice accumulation, etc. to eliminate the possibility of injury or
property damage.
Wall Mount
Attach base directly to wall via (4) holes provided
in base using screws provided or suitable
strength fasteners.
Strap or Clamp Mount to a Pole or Beam
Attach base directly to pole or beam via a
1
⁄2" hose
clamp or suitable banding strap. A beam clamp
may also be utilized with the APX base. Make sure
that the strap, banding or clamp is correct for the
application environment.
Single Gang, Two Gang or 4" Sq. E.O.
Box Mount
Using a box screw (#6) or a nail, align center 2
knock out holes (4 on 2 gang) in base and knock
out holes with hammer. Pull speaker wire through
rubber grommet in base. Attach base through 2
center knocked out holes (4 outer holes on 2
gang box).
Exterior Box with Flexible Conduit
Using a hammer and a box screw (#6) or a nail,
knock out holes in base. Knock out
1
⁄2" K.O. in base
plus the back cap with hammer and screwdriver or
pliers. Attach BX adapters and flex conduit to base
and backcap. Place gasket on box (not provided).
Pull speaker wire through box gasket, base and
flex conduit.
Flush/Bulkhead Style Mounting
Cutout size of the loudspeaker is 13
1
⁄8" x 8
5
⁄8" K.O.'s
are
1
⁄4" holes.
NOTE! In retrofit applications, if you are replacing
Atlas Sound AP Series speakers, you may use the
existing AP bracket for the APX Series. Simply
unscrew wing nut on the APX to remove base and
mount to AP bracket. (if color match AP base is
desired, order XS8200601)
3. To set power taps, rotate switch with flat blade
screwdriver to desired power or impedance.
4. Slide loudspeaker onto base
sleeve until it snap-locks. Insert
and tighten base sleeve screw
to double lock speaker to base.
5. Feed hook up wires
to unit and wraparound
cap screwposts
and/or the wire barrier
bracket for strain-relief.
6. Attach wire to screw
terminals and secure cap
with two partially captive
screws. This step "Triple
Locks" the loudspeaker to
the base.
7. Aim horn in the appropriate direction and lock
into place by tightening wingnut on base assembly.
8. Rotate Bell (if needed)
Loosen the tip assembly in
horn bell by turning
1
⁄2" turn
counter clockwise, rotate
bell to position (in 15˚
increments) and lock back
in place by turning tip back
1
⁄2" turn clockwise.
wire slot
NOTE: that slot may
be enlarged using
needle-nosed pliers.
60˚
40˚
NOTE! To remove speaker from
snap-lockbase sleeve, first remove base
sleeve screw. Then insert screwdriver
in opening under sleeve and gently pry
snap lock up to remove base sleeve.
NOTE! For wiring adjustments, back-out
the right screw on the security cap
more than the left screw to provide
swing-open access!