Atlas IED FA97-8NK, FA730-8, FA720-8, FA51-8, FA170-8 User Manual

Strategy Series

™

8" 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,
contractors and consultants. The 8" Strategy Series loudspeakers
offer good performance and extended sound pressure levels making
the system ideal for prestigious venues or high/vaulted ceiling
applications. The series offers two performance levels: commercial
and high-performance. Respective levels are determined by selected
loudspeaker/enclosure combination.

The 8" 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.

Strategy Series

FA95-8

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

Strategy Series 8" loudspeaker enclosures are acoustically-treated,
front-load ing units, equipped for installation in ceilings up to 23⁄8" thick.
Models FA97-8 and FA95-8 feature depths of 75⁄8" and 61⁄8", respectively.
The deeper, FA97-8 allows for extended low-frequency response and
is also lined with sound-deadening, 5⁄16" thick acoustic batting (2 lb./ft.3
density) and features an acoustic fiber board bottom to prevent “oil
canning”. The two back boxes 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) and include four threaded inserts
for loudspeaker installation and three stud receptacles for accepting
Strategy Series grilles. Both models are electro galvanized.

Model FA97-8 and FA95-8 install quickly and easily in plas ter, drywall,
or suspended tile ceilings up to 23⁄8" thick utilizing three, easy-to-adjust
rotating clamps that rotate and secure into position with a screwdriver.
The enclosures front-load Atlas Sound's Strategy Series 8" diameter
loudspeaker Model FA138. 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.

FA97-8 - Enclosures allow the high-performance coaxial FA138
loudspeaker 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.

FA95-8 - Models are an economical alternative with reduced depth
which may be used for 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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Specifications

Trim Ring - Model FA-TR8

FA97-8(NK)*

A 81⁄2" (216mm)

B 75⁄8" (194mm)

C 107⁄8" (276mm)

Cutout Diameter 93⁄4" (248mm)

Rec. Speaker* FA138

Weight 3.38 lbs. /1.5 kg.

Int. Volume 22ft

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FA95-8

A 81⁄2" (216mm)

B 61⁄8" (156mm)

C 107⁄8" (276mm)

Cutout Diameter 93⁄4" (248mm)

Weight 2.25 lbs. /1.25 kg.

Int. Volume .17ft

*(NK)= Models Without Knockouts

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Mounting Accessories

Plaster Ring - Model FAPR-8

Model FAPR-8 plaster ring is used to mount Strategy Series 8"
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 FA97-8 and FA95-8 en clo sures. It may
be used to mount non-transformer equipped loudspeaker models into
walls having a minimum depth of 4" (FA138). The FAPR-8 will facilitate
installation of transformer-equipped loudspeaker models into walls
with a minimum depth of 61⁄2" (FA138 measured from the front of the
mounting surface to the rear of the inside mounting area). Plaster ring
is constructed of 20-gauge CRS and electro galvanized. It is equipped
with four threaded inserts for loudspeaker installation and three
stud re ceptacles for mounting Strategy Series grilles. The mounting
mechanism is comprised of three rotating clamps(included). Cutout
dimension 95⁄8".

The Strategy Series FA-TR8 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 FA97-8 or FA95-8 enclosure and FARPR-8 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-TR8 is finished in black epoxy.

NOTE: Trim ring alone will not allow installation of Strategy Series Grilles
– Enclosures or FAPR Plaster Ring is required for grille installation.

FA-TR8

A 255⁄8" (651mm)

B 913⁄16" (249mm)

C 111⁄4" (285mm)

Weight 1.1 lbs. /.50kg.

TILE BRIDGE - Model FA81-8

The Strategy Series tile bridge for 8" loudspeakers is designed to prevent
ceiling tile sag by distributing the loudspeaker assembly weight to the
ceiling’s support mem bers. Model FA81-8 is con struct ed of 24-gauge
electro-galvanized steel and accepts enclosure Model Series
FA97-8 and FA95-8 and Plaster Ring Model FAPR-8.

FA81-8

A 141⁄8" (359mm)

B 2311⁄16" (600mm)

C 93⁄4" (206mm)

Weight 2.1 lbs. /1.0kg.

FAPR-8

A 81⁄2" (216mm)

B 107⁄8" (276mm)

C

Cutout 95⁄8" (248mm)

Weight .63 lbs. /286 kg.

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