Specifications

Community R-Series Installation/Operation Manual for Models R.5 and R.25 — Page 10
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND SAFETY
Electrical Safety
The output voltage and current capabilities of audio power amplifiers present a danger to installers especially in
70-volt and 100-volt distributed systems. To minimize the risk of electric shock from loudspeaker connecting
cables, confirm that the power amplifiers are turned “off” before connecting loudspeaker cable to the
loudspeaker or amplifier.
Electrical Connections and Cabling
R-Series input is via an attached 16-gauge SJOW cable rated for outdoor use. This cable is approximately 12
feet (4m) in length. The table below shows the input connections for each model. Note that selected 70V/100V
models have selector switches in place of the multi-wire cable.
Ensure the connection you make to this cable is suitably weather-sealed. The gland nut that attaches the cable
to the lower rear of the enclosure is sealed at the factory and should not be removed as this can compromise the
weather integrity of the enclosure.
If installed outdoors, the insulation of the installer-provided cabling should be resistant to water, the effects of
temperature, and the effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These are recommended insulations: UV-
stabilized polyethylene, neoprene, Teflon™, Silicon™, and Hypalon™. These insulations are not recommended
because of potentially shorter life expectancy in outdoor environments: rubber, PVC (polyvinylchloride),
polypropylene, polyurethane, and nylon. UV-stabilized polypropylene may be acceptable.
See the Specifications section for the recommended amplifier power and the recommended high pass filter for
each R.25 and R.5 model.
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Version Black White Brown Orange Yellow Red
R.25-94Z/TZ
Negative Positive TZ version has selector switch on bottom panel
R.5-xxZ/TZ
Negative Positive TZ version has selector switch near cable
R.5COAXxx (8Ω)
Negative Positive
R.5COAXxxT (70V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W 25W
R.5COAXxxT (100V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W
R.5HP (8Ω)
Negative Positive
R.5HPT (70V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W 25W
R.5HPT (100V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W
R.5SUB (8Ω)
Negative Positive
R.5SUB-T (70V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W 25W
R.5SUB-T (100V)
Negative 200W 100W 50W