OSD AUDIO Forza-4 4 Inch Outdoor Pendant Speaker Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- OSD AUDIO
Table of Contents
OSD AUDIO Forza-4 4 Inch Outdoor Pendant Speaker
Preparation
Tools For Installation
- Pencil
- Drill
- Tape Measure
- Wire Cutter
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Utility Knife
- Safety Eye Wear
- Gloves
Considerations
- Where is the best place to install the speakers?
- Where do the speakers sound the best?
- Separate the speakers 6 – 10 feet apart.
Speaker Wire Guide
- 1 BAWG minimum – for distances up to …………………. 10 ft
- 16AWG – from ……………………………………….. 10 to 50 ft
- 14AWG – from ……………………………………… 50 to 100 ft
Introduction
The FORZA-4 was designed for high ceilings and open space environments. Featuring a .75-inch silk dome tweeter and an aluminum rust-resistant grille. The AUV-resistant enclosure makes it ideal for outdoor applications as well. The FORZA-4 also comes with a built-in 8 ohm/7ov/100V selector. This speaker can be hung from the ceiling, wall mounted, and installed outdoors (outdoor mounting accessories sold separately FORZA-4-ACCPK).
Features
- 4-inch PP Cone Woofer
- 75-lnch Silk Dome Tweeter
- 8ohm / 70V / 100V Selectable
- UV Resistant PP Enclosure
- Rust Resistant Aluminum Grille
- Wall (Indoor Mounting)
- Can be Painted to Match Decor
- Outdoor & Landscape Mounting (Outdoor Accessories Sold Separately FORZA-4-ACCPK).
Included
Mounting Information
When mounting the speaker to the wall, make sure the proper screws/bolts are used.
Hanging Information
- Buckle part to fix connection cable.
Make sure the speaker is properly secured to the ceiling/building’s structure. Please use the proper screws, bolts, or anchors (no included). Failure to do so may cause the speaker to become unsecured & cause potential damages/injuries.
Set Up & Operation
The FORZA-4 is designed to hang from the ceiling. A safety cable should be used when installing the speakers to avoid personal injury and damage to the speaker.
- Set the proper speaker setting for your application ( 8ohm-0-10W-5W-2.5W-1.25W )
- Install the top cover and fasten the provided eye hook, nut, and washer to the top cover and speaker as illustrated below.
- At each speaker location, route the speaker cable(s) hanging from the ceiling area through the top cover, and dress the cables to the wire rope using plastic cable ties. Slide the speaker cables through the supplied back cover. Strip the ends back to 1/8″ to 3/16″.
- Connect the wires from the amplifier to the supplied terminal block, Using the IN terminals: red to + and black to -. Please refer to the following pages for examples of various types of applications.
- Attach the safety cable to the speaker.
- If using the bracket to wall or ceiling mount, be sure to use the appropriate hardware to securely attach the speaker.
NOTE:
If the speaker is installed outdoors, you will need to purchase the
accessories sold separately. Order Part # -4-ACCPK.
Standard 8 Ohm Application
Amplifier
70V Application
We recommend no larger than 16 AWG wires when daisy-chaining multiple FORZA 4 speakers.
Specifications
- Woofer 4″ PP Cone
- Tweeter 0. 75″ Silk Dome
- RMS Power 4 W RMS and 80W Max
- Frequency Response (-3dB) 11OHz- 20kHz
- Nominal impedance 8ohm
- Sensitivity 83
- Transformer 70V: 80hm-0-10W-5W-2.5W-1.25W. 100V: 8 ohm-0-20W-10W-5W-2.5W
- IP Level IP 66
- Product Dimensions 5.4″ X 7.5″
Troubleshooting
WARRANTY
All Optimal Speaker Design speaker products have a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Proof of purchase must accompany all claims. During the warranty period, Optimal Speaker Design will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor Optimal Speaker Design may replace returned speakers with a product of equal value and performance. In such cases, some modification to the mounting may be necessary and are not Optimal Speaker Designs’ responsibility.
For this warranty to apply, the unit must be installed and used according to its written instructions. If necessary, repairs must be performed by Optimal Speaker Design. The unit must be returned to Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense and with prior written permission. Accidental damage and shipping damage are not considered defects, nor is damage resulting from abuse or from servicing performed by an agency or person not specifically authorized in writing by Optimal Speaker Design
Optimal Speaker Design sells products only through authorized dealers and distributors to ensure that customers obtain proper support and service. Any Optimal Speaker Design product purchased from an unauthorized dealer or another source, including retailers, mail-over dealers, and online sellers will not be honored or serviced under the existing Optimal Speaker Design warranty policy. Any sale of a product by an unauthorized source or in another manner not authorized by Optimal Speaker Design shall void the warranty on the applicable product.
Damage to or destruction of components due to the application of excessive power voids the warranty on those parts. In these cases, repairs will be made on the basis of the retail value of the parts and labor. To return for repairs, you must email customer service at RMA@audiogeargroup.com for a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number# then the unit must be shipped to Optimal Speaker Design at the owner’s expense, along with a note explaining the nature of service required. Be sure to pack the speaker(s) in a corrugated container with at least 3 inches of resilient material to protect the unit from damage in transit.
This Warranty Does Not Cover Damage caused by abuse, accident, misuse, negligence, or improper operation (installation) Any products that have been altered or modified • Any product whose identifying number of decals, serial #, etc. been altered, defaced, or removed Normal wear and maintenance.
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