Atlas IED FA170-4, FA97-4, FA97-4NK, FA95-4, FA730-4 User Manual

Strategy Series

™

4" Mounting System Accessories

Enclosures, Grilles, Tile Bridge, Plaster and Trim Rings

Applications

The patented Strategy Series (U.S. Patent #5206464) loudspeaker
system was carefully engineered to provide excellent audio per for mance
as well as optimum aesthetic and in stal la tion advantages in new or
existing construction. The in no va tive system, which uses matched audio
components, includes loudspeakers, acoustic enclosures, hardware-free
grilles, trim rings, plaster rings, and tile bridges.

Strategy Series components may be mixed and matched to provide an
at trac tive, high-quality and eco nom i cal so lu tion for meeting the music and
voice-com mu ni ca tion needs of owners, ar chi tects, con trac tors and con sult­ants. The wide dispersion of the 4" series loudspeakers makes the system
ideal for low-ceiling applications since fewer loudspeakers are required to
achieve proper coverage with desired sound levels. The series offers two
performance levels: standard and high-performance. Respective levels are
determined by selected loudspeaker/enclosure combination.

The 4" system is perfect for commercial, institutional and retail venues
where high-fidelity music and/or clear voice communication are required.
Easier, faster installation and a superior overall appearance are the three
most distinguishable characteristics of the Strategy Series.

Acoustic Enclosures - FA97-4 Series and FA95-4 Series

Strategy Series

FA95-4

Strategy Series 4" loudspeaker enclosures are acoustically-treated, front­load ing units, equipped for installation in ceilings up to 23⁄8" thick. Models
FA97-4 and FA95-4 feature depths of 75⁄8" and 61⁄8", respectively. The
deeper, FA97-4 allows for extended low-frequency response and is also
lined with sound-deadening, 5⁄16" thick acoustic batting (2 lb./ft3 density)
and features an acoustic fiber board bottom to prevent "oil canning".
Both styles are equipped with conduit knockouts and are available
without knockouts (NK) to meet respective building code requirements.
Enclosures are constructed of CRS (22-gauge top ring & 20-gauge
bottom/sides), painted and include four threaded inserts for loudspeaker
installation and three stud receptacles for accepting Strategy Series
grilles. Both models are electro galvanized.

Model FA97-4 and FA95-4 install quickly and easily in plas ter, drywall,
or suspended tile ceilings up to 2
rotating clamps that rotate and secure into position with a screwdriver.
The enclosures front-load Atlas Sound's 4" diameter Strategy Series
loudspeaker Model FA134T87. This direct loud speak er-to-enclosure
mount ing meth od re moves all load-bearing re quire ments from the
grille, allowing the use of welded studs for convenient, push-on
grille installation — a time-saving feature which presents a clean and
hardware-free ap pear ance. It also facilitates fast and easy grille re mov al
for painting or other maintenance.

FA97-4 Enclosures allow the high-performance coaxial FA134T87 to
achieve max i mum potential. This high-quality loudspeaker/enclosure
combination is perfect for applications where high-fidelity music and
intelligible speech are im per a tive.

FA95-4 Models are economical system enclosures with less depth than
FA97-4 models. They are suited for installations requiring quality voice
trans mis sion, music and signal reproduction in com mer cial, industrial
and in sti tu tion al ap pli ca tions.

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⁄8" thick utilizing three, easy-to-adjust

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Specifications

Trim Ring - Model FA-TR4

FA97-4(NK)*

A 57⁄16" (138mm)

B 75⁄8" (194mm)

C 711⁄16" (17.5mm)

Cutout Diameter 61⁄2" (165mm)

Rec. Speaker* FA134T87

Weight 2.0 lbs. /.9 kg.

Int. Volume .10ft

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FA95-4

A 57⁄16" (138mm)

B 61⁄8" (155.6mm)

C 711⁄16" (17.5mm)

Cutout Diameter 61⁄2" (165mm)

Rec. Speaker* FA134T87

Weight 1.75 lbs. /.8 kg.

Int. Volume .8ft

*(NK)= Models Without Knockouts

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Mounting Accessories

Plaster Ring - Model FAPR-4

Model FAPR-4 plaster ring is used to mount Strategy Series 4"
loudspeakers into ceilings and walls for applications where an enclosure
cannot be used, or where it is not desired. Unit is con struct ed with the
same internal mounting flange as FA97-4 and FA95-4 en clo sures. It may
be used to mount non-transformer equipped loudspeaker models into
walls having a min. depth of 27⁄16". The FAPR-4 will facilitate installation
of transformer-equipped loudspeaker models into walls with a minimum
depth of 43⁄8" *. Plaster ring is con struct ed of 20-gauge CRS and finished
in textured black epoxy. It is equipped with four threaded inserts
for loudspeaker installation and three stud re cep ta cles for mounting
Strategy Series grilles. The mounting mechanism is comprised of three
rotating clamps (included).

The Strategy Series FA-TR4 trim ring/rough-in bracket, for wall or ceiling­mount applications, installs prior to the drywall and serves as a pattern
cut-out for the drywall contractor to finish-out the wall leaving the proper
opening for a FA97-4 or FA95-4 enclosure and also a FAPR-4 Plaster
Ring. This step identifies pre-wire location, expediting sound system
installation. Trim ring measures 255⁄8"L and will accommodate 3⁄8" to 11⁄4"
drywall. Mounting holes are pro vid ed to match both 16" and 24" center
studs. FA-TR4 is finished in black epoxy.

FA-TR4

A 255⁄8" (651mm)

B 65⁄8" (168mm)

C 111⁄4" (285mm)

Weight 1.5 lbs. /.7kg.

Tile Bridge - Model FA81-4

The Strategy Series™ tile bridge for 4" loudspeakers is designed to
prevent ceiling tile sag by distributing the loudspeaker assembly weight
to the ceiling’s support mem bers. Model FA81-4 accepts enclosure
Model Series FA95-4 and FA97-4, Plaster Ring Model FAPR-4 and is
con struct ed of 24-gauge electro-galvanized steel.

FA81-4

A 141⁄8" (359mm)

B 235⁄8" (600mm)

C 61⁄2" (165mm)

Weight 2.38 lbs. /1.1 kg.

FAPR-4

A 53⁄8" (137mm)

B 79⁄16" (192mm)

C

Cutout Diameter 61⁄2 (165mm)

Weight 5 lbs. /227kg.

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