DAYTON AUDIO WP8BT IP55 Indoor-Outdoor Pendant Speaker User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- DAYTON AUDIO
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DAYTON AUDIO WP8BT IP55 Indoor-Outdoor Pendant Speaker
Thank you for purchasing the Dayton Audio ® 8” pendant speaker.This rugged, all-purpose speaker is designed to deliver reliable, high-quality audio in commercial and residential applications, while withstanding outdoor environments. The WP8 features an IP55 weath-er-resistant ABS construction, 2-way coaxial speaker design.
- 8″ woofer with coaxial 1″ tweeter
- Integral 70V/100V transformer with selectable taps and 8 ohm bypass
- Suitable for indoor or outdoor installation
- Available in black or white finish
Please read these instructions completely before you begin your installation.
Speaker Connection
Remove about 8″ of the cable jacket to expose the inner conductors. Strip 1/4″
of in-sulation from each conductor and connect to the speaker terminals. When
connect-ing the wires to the speakers, be sure to observe proper polarity for
the best sound. Most CL2 rated speaker cable will have red and black colored
wires inside the jacket. Connect the red wire to the (+) terminal and the
black wire to the (-) terminal. The red (+) and black (-) speakers wires
should correspond to the same terminals on the
amplifier.
NOTE: If this speaker will be used with a 70V/100V distributed audio system, do not set the 70V/100V tap to the 8 ohm setting. Doing so may damage your speaker when playing. To use this speaker with a conventional (non- 70V/100V) audio sys-tem, change tap to the 8 ohm setting. If you are unsure what type of audio system you have, consult a professional installer before continuing.
Step 1:
Remove the speaker end cap
Using a screwdriver or other flat-blade tool, turn the tap selector knob to
the desired setting. Selecting the 8 ohm setting will remove the transformer
from the signal path and allow a conventional amplifier to drive the speaker.
If using a 70V/100V system choose the appropriate output setting for the
application.
Step 2:
Reinstall speaker end cap
Once you have selected the correct setting and mounting bracket you can feed
the speaker wire through the end cap and reinstall.
Choose Speaker Location
If you will be installing your speaker outdoors, select a location that is
protected from rain, snow, and out of direct sunlight for extended product
life.
CAUTION:
Be certain that there are no electrical wires, water pipes, or heating ducts
in the planned installation area before you begin drilling. If there is an
electri-cal outlet nearby, turn off the circuit breaker to avoid possible
injury.
NOTE:
Your Dayton Audio WP8 speaker is compact, but substantial in weight. Speaker
should be mounted to a solid structure, not drywall. If drywall mounting is
required, use high-strength anchors designed for heavy loads such as light
fixtures. To avoid personal injury, please make sure the location you choose
for mounting your speakers can safely support their
weight.
Troubleshooting
Should your speakers not work properly, check the following:No sound from speaker or quiet/strange sound:
- Make certain you observed proper polarity for speaker inputs. Check the con-nections at the back of the receiver, and then at the speaker.
- Verify that the amplifier is powered on and the volume is turned up.
- Check that the correct transformer tap is selected for your application. If you are using a stereo amplifier or a receiver, use the 8 ohm tap.
- Mute feature or protection mode is activated. Check for short circuits in speak-er wiring.
Amplifier/Receiver cuts out:
- This could be caused by a short circuit between the positive and negative leads. Check the connections at the back of the receiver, and then at the speaker; make sure that no strands of wire from one connector are touching the other connector.
Specifications
- Model number:…………………….. WP8BT/WP8WT
- Description:…………………………. Commercial indoor/outdoor speaker
- Woofer:……………………………….. 8″ mineral-filled polypropylene
- Tweeter:………………………………. 1″ fabric
- Frequency response:…………….. 50-20,000 Hz
- Impedance:………………………….. 8 ohms/70V/100V
- 70V/100V taps:…………………….. 8 ohms/3.75W, 7.5W, 15W, 30W, 60W
- Power handling (RMS/Peak):…. 75W/150W
- SPL:……………………………………. 89.5 dB @ 8 ohm setting, 2.83V/1m
- Dimensions:…………………………. 12-1/4″ height, 9-1/8″ diameter
- Color:………………………………….. Black or white available
- Weight:……………………………….. 9.2 lbs
- Ingress protection rating:……….. IP55
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