OSD AUSIO PLS4 FORZA-4 70V Pendant Speaker Installation Guide

FORZA-4 70V PENDANT SPEAKER INSTALL GUIDE
FORZA-4 INSTALL GUIDE

Preparation:

Tools For Installation

– Pencil
– Drill
– Tape Measure
– Wire Cutter| – Phillips Screwdriver
– Utility Knife
– Safety Eye Wear
– Gloves
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Speaker Wire Guide
18AWG minimum – for distances up to …………………. 10 ft
16AWG – from …………………………………..…… 10 to 50 ft
14AWG – from ……………………………………… 50 to 100 ft

Considerations
– Where is the best place to install the speakers?
– Where do the speakers sound the best?
– Separate the speakers 6 – 10 feet apart.

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. A UV-resistant enclosure makes it ideal for outdoor applications as well. The FORZA-4 also comes with a built-in 8 ohm-0-20W-10W-5W-2.5W 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-Inch Silk Dome Tweeter
• 8 ohm-0-20W-10W-5W-2.5W 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

**** Make sure the speaker is properly secured to the ceiling/building’s structure. Please use the proper screws, bolts, or anchors (not included). Failure to do so may cause the speaker to become unsecured & cause potential damages/injuries.

Set-Up & Operation

The
-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.

1. Set the proper speaker setting for your application ( 8 ohm-0-20W-10W-5W-2.5W )
2. Install the top cover and fasten the provided eye hook, nut, and washer to the top cover and speaker as illustrated below.
3. 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″.
4. 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.
5. Attach the safety cable to the speaker.
6. 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 outdoor, you will need to purchase the accessories sold separately.
Order Part # FORZA -4-ACCPK

Standard 8 Ohm Application

70V Application

We recommend no larger than 16 AWG wires when daisy-chaining multiple FORZA 4 speakers.

**** When installing multiple rows of speakers, we strongly recommend doing multiple wire runs, one run narrow. We do not recommend doing a single wire run.

Specifications

Troubleshooting

system. Check that routing in/output controls are set correctly.
Low sound level| Setting/Volume is set too low.
Connection is shorted or bad.| Check volume controls or amplifiers are equalizers. Check that connection aren’t partially shortened.
Sound cuts in and out| System overload/oscillation intermittent connection| Check for overload conditions or bad connection
Distortion at an increased level| Amplifier/speaker overdriven| Check that power to the speaker isn’t over limits, and the amplifier isn’t overdriven. Reduce power to amplifier slightly.
Speaker makes a “buzzing” noise| Hardware loss or speaker damaged| Make sure the speaker is tight. Check speakers for loose parts or speaker damage.

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 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. has been altered, defaced or removed
• Normal wear and maintenance.

Optimal Speaker Design | Brea, CA | osdblack.com

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