Community C SERIES CP6 Installation Manual

C SERIES

Pendant
Loudspeaker

Installation Guide

MODELS

CP6 6.5" Full-Range

Important Safety Instructions

Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing C SERIES Loudspeakers and accessories:

• Read and keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical connections.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Only use attachments/accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The terms caution, warning, and danger may be used in this manual to alert the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions
or do not understand the meaning of these terms, do not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call Community directly for
assistance. These terms are defined below:

CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or user to potential damage or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage to the equipment or injury to the user or to others in the

vicinity.

DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the equipment and/or be extremely dangerous or life
threatening to the user or to others in the vicinity.

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not perform any servicing other
than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

L’information de Sûreté Importante

Respectez toujours ces précautions de sécurité de base lors de l’utilisation ou lors de l’installation des haut-parleurs C SERIES et de ces accessoires :

• Lisez et gardez les instructions.

• Observez tous les avertissements.

• Suivez toutes les instructions, particulièrement ceux concernant le calage, support, montage et raccordements électriques.

• Nettoyez seulement avec un tissu sec.

• Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

• Ne pas installer près des sources de chaleur comme les radiateurs, les cuisinières, foyers ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) qui
peuvent produire de la chaleur.

• Utilisez seulement les accessoires qui sont spécifiés et approuvés par le fabricant.

• Référez tout entretient au personnel qualifié de service. Ceci est exigé quand l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon, incluant le fil
d’alimentation et ou l’embout du fil a été endommagé, des liquides ont été renversés ou des objets sont tombé à l’intérieur de l’appareil, l’appareil a
été exposé à la pluie ou l’humidité, l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement ou a été échappé.

Les termes attention, avertissement, et danger peut être utilises dans ce manuel pour alerter le lecteur aux considérations importantes de sûreté. Si
vous avez des questions ou ne comprenez pas la signification de ces termes, ne procédez pas à l’installation. Contactez votre détaillant, distributeur, ou
Community directement pour assistance. Les termes sont définies ci-dessous:

ATTENTION: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui peuvent exposer l’équipement ou l’utilisateur aux dommages
potentiels ou au danger.

AVERTISSEMENT: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui peuvent causer des dommages probable à l’équipement
et/ou à l’utilisateur et à ceux se trouvant à proximité.

DANGER: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui endommageront immédiatement l’équipement et/ou seront
extrêmement dangereuses et qui peut représenter un danger pour la vie à l’utilisateur et à ceux se trouvant à proximité.

Ces instructions d’entretient sont pour l’usage d’un personnel de service qualifié seulement. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de décharge électrique
n’exécutez aucun entretient autrement que ce qui est contenu dans les instructions d’opérations à moins que vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................2

Gripple® Recommendations and Important Notes ................................................... 3

Installation and Wiring ................................................................................................... 4-6

Loudspeaker Tap Setting ..................................................................................................... 6

Painting the Loudspeaker ................................................................................................... 7

Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................ 7

Safety Agency Compliance ................................................................................................. 7

Transferable Warranty "(Limited)" ..................................................................................8

Gripple® Manufacturer’s Recommendations and Important Notes

Gripple manufactures the speed clamps provided with this product. To
ensure maximum safety, it is essential to follow their recommendations
as listed below.

• For indoor use in a dry environment.

• Do not apply lubricant to any part of the assembly as this will alter the surface of the

cable, attracting dirt and debris to adhere and possibly reducing the load capacity due to
lubricant-induced slippage.

• Do not use on lifting applications; for static loads only.

• Do not use for loads outside the stated range of the product. The Gripple wedges work

by using the weight of the load to draw the wedge into the cable, creating a secure grip. If
used with too light a load, the wedge may not be able to securely grip the cable.

• Do not exceed the Safe Working Load (SWL) of the product. Each product is load rated

and incorporates a minimum safety factor of 5:1. The SWL takes into account the
specification criteria of the Gripple, the cable and the pressed ferule.

• The #2 Gripple products supplied have the suitable minimum load and the maximum

SWL specifications to be used with Community’s pendant loudspeakers.

• Do not use on coated wire rope. Prior to assembly, it is essential to strip o any coating

on the length of cable to be inserted into the Gripple. It is important to maintain the
metal-to-metal contact between the locking wedges in the Gripple and the cable.

• When applying p aint or other coa ting, ensure tha t a dedicated Gr ipple decor cov er is used

to cover the Gripple. This will ensure that the movement of the locking wedges inside the
assembly is not impaired. After painting, the Gripple should not be repositioned on the
cable.

• Do not use standard zinc galvanized Gripple products in chlorinated environments. Use

only Stainless Steel Gripple products in these environments.

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Suspension bracket and input jack detail

CAUTION: Installation of CP6
loudspeakers should only be

performed by trained and
qualified personnel.It is strongly
recommended that a licensed and
certified professional structural engineer
approve the mounting. Severe injury
and/or loss of life may occur if this
product is improperly installed.

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Installation and Wiring

Before inserting cables into the Gripples, attach both snap hooks to the
suspension bracket atop the loudspeaker as shown in Figure 1. Attach the main
cable to the center hole, and the safety cable to either of the two outer holes
depending on the desired orientation. Make sure the spring-loaded safety hook
is positioned as shown so it closes the loop to prevent accidental detachment.

Note: Two 15-foot cable kits with Gripple Speed Clamps are included; longer kits are
available in the Optional Accessories section.

Thread the plain ends of the main cable and safety cable up through the
loudspeaker top cover as shown in Figure 2.

For clarity in Figure 3 the loudspeaker and its cover are not shown, but these
should actually be in place per Figures 1 and 2. Refer to Figure 3 for the following
steps:

1. Beginning with the main support cable, insert its plain end through the
Gripple Speed Clamp. Loop the cable over (or through) the ceiling anchor
point, thread the plain end back through the Gripple and pull that cable end
so that the hook is hanging a little lower than where you think you’ll want the
loudspeaker’s attachment point to be located.

2. Repeat this with the safety cable and Gripple, looping the cable over or
through an independent attachment point.

3. Support the loudspeaker with your hand at the desired height.

4. Pull the end of the main cable to take up any slack.

5. Pull the end of the safety cable to take up any slack. See Figure 6 for further

height adjustments.

Safety Cable

Main Cable
(center)

Figure 1. Support and safety cable

placement

B

A

CAUTION: Do NOT pull the cables to raise the loudspeaker.

Plain Cable Ends

Snap-Hook Ends

Figure 2. Thread cables through the

loudspeaker cover

E

C

Figure 3. Hang the loudspeaker using

Gripples

D

C

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Installation and Wiring (continued)

Two 2-pole Euroblock connectors are
supplied and connect to a jack on the
top of the loudspeaker as shown in
Figure 4. Thread the audio cable down
through the loudspeaker top cover,
and then strip approximately 1/4-inch
(4mm) of insulation from the cable’s
inner wire conductors. Insert the wire
ends into the Euroblock connector
terminals using the proper polarity
(marked on connectors and jack). If
you daisy chain an audio cable to the
next loudspeaker, bring it through the
top cover as well and connect that
second cable’s wire pair to the other
Euroblock connector. Secure all wires
by tightening the screws in the end of
the Euroblock connectors.

Insert the Euroblock connector(s) into
the jack on top of the loudspeaker
as shown in Figure 5. No jumper
is necessary because the pairs of
conductors in the Euroblock jack are
internally connected to pass the signal
through.

Euroblock connector

Figure 4. Insert and secure wires and

plug connector into socket

Figure 5. Wire and insert second

connector for daisy-chain connection to

another loudspeaker

Adjust the loudspeaker height as necessary (Figure 6).

1. Lift and support the loudspeaker with one hand (6-A).

2. Pull the main support cable end to take up the slack (6-B). (The split cover

plug is not yet pressed into position in this illustration).

The Gripple Speed Clamp automatically tightens from the cable tension when
you allow the loudspeaker to hang. Test by gradually lowering your hand. Don’t
just “drop” the loudspeaker. When you have the proper height set, then take up
the slack on the safety cable by pulling its free end. Since the loudspeaker is
already held by the main cable it isn’t necessary to support it while doing this.

Note: It is best to begin with the loudspeaker lower than the anticipated final height, and
lift it into position. It can be lowered later if needed by using the Gripple Setting Key, as
shown in Figure 7, but best practice is to set the height primarily by raising the unit.

B

Split Cover Plug

A A

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Figure 6. Adjust height of the

loudspeaker

Installation and Wiring (continued)

See Figure 7 To lower a loudspeaker which is already clamped by the Gripple.

1. Insert the setting key into the small hole in the bottom of the Gripple, which
forces the internal locking wedges open, and then,

2. Slide the cables to lower the loudspeaker.

Use this method first to create some extra slack in the safety cable, then
support the loudspeaker with your hand as you pull the main support cable,
lowering the loudspeaker to the desired height. Finally remove the setting key
to lock the loudspeaker in place, and re-tension the safety cable by pulling the
loose end until it is snug.

Installation in Outside or Moisture-rich Environments

For extra weatherproofing, apply a small bead of silicon sealant
around the ridge on the loudspeaker body where the top will join it
(Figure 8, arrow A). Slide the loudspeaker cover into position so its four recessed
holes align with the four threaded fittings on the top of the loudspeaker
(arrow B). Then insert the four provided machine screws and fasten the cover.
Finally, press the split cover plug into place (arrow C). Also apply some silicon
sealant on the inside and outside surfaces of the split cover plug before
installing.

If you have purchased the optional PST-14 Decorative Plastic Tubing, this is an
appropriate time to install it.

A

B

Figure 7. To lower loudspeaker

C

B

A

Loudspeaker Tap Setting

To gain access to the tap switch (inset below), remove the loudspeaker grille by
lifting the strapping tape attached on either side of the grille. Once the grille is
o, remove the tape and set the tap switch to the appropriate tap setting.

CAUTION: Do NOT change the setting on the tap switch while the loudspeaker is
in use. Turn o the power amplifier before adjusting this switch.

The tap switch is located on the front bae adjacent to the loudspeaker cone
(arrow and inset in Figure 9, arrow in Figure 10).

You can use a standard #2 or #3 Phillips or a medium slot-blade screwdriver
(not the one provided with the loudspeaker kit), or just press with your thumb
firmly, and twist to adjust the power control dial on the front face of the
loudspeaker bae. As shown in Figure 9, you can make any of five dierent
settings, although the dial has dual calibrations, so at first glance it appears to
have ten settings. The 8-ohm position is the same on both sides and is for a low
impedance connection. On the left side of the power tap control shown in the
close-up on Figure 9 are the power values for 100-volt connections, and on the
right side are the power values for 70-volt connections.

IMPORTANT: The letters NC mean “no-connect” but they do not actually break a
connection. DO NOT USE this setting if you’re using a 100-volt distribution scheme
as the loudspeaker may draw excessive power; it corresponds to the highest
power that can be drawn with a 70-volt source.

This control makes it very easy and fast to balance an installation since there
is no need to open the loudspeakers and move wires to dierent terminals. Just
be sure there is no applied signal when you are actually changing the tap switch
setting. When the desired setting is confirmed, replace the grille.

Figure 8. Extra silicone adds more

weather resistance (A,C); secure cover (B)

Figure 9. Detail of tap switch on the

loudspeaker bae

Figure 10. Location of tap switch

shown through a “transparent” grille

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Painting the Loudspeaker

These loudspeakers are easy to paint. It’s best to paint the bae and enclosure
before installation.

Type of Paint

The loudspeaker’s ABS plastic bae and enclosure accept almost any type of
latex or oil-based paint. A two-coat application is recommended.

Caution: When applying paint or other coating, ensure that a dedicated Gripple
decor cover is used to cover the Gripple. This will ensure that the movement of
the locking wedges inside the assembly is not impaired. After painting, the
Gripple should not be repositioned on the cable.

Caution: Use only light mineral spirits thinner as a cleaner. NEVER use gasoline,
kerosene, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), paint thinner, harsh detergents or
other chemicals as they may permanently damage the loudspeaker. Some of
these chemicals are also toxic and highly flammable.

Painting Process

To obtain the best results follow this procedure:

1. Clean the bae and enclosure with a light solvent such as mineral
spirits, rubbing with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not use abrasives such as
sandpaper or steel wool.

2. Mask the loudspeaker so that the surround, cone and center area will not
receive any paint. Use a low-tack painter’s tape (typically blue in color) to
avoid damaging the loudspeaker surround when the tape is removed. We
advise against using conventional masking tape and NEVER use duct tape in
this application; these kinds of tape generally leave adhesive residue that can
be dicult to remove and that may actually cause damage.

3. After cleaning, apply two or more
two thin coats of either latex or oil­based paints. Latex paint will adhere
better if an oil-based primer is used
first. Apply the paint with a roller or
brush, or spray it on.

4. The grille should be painted
separately, and when it is not
in place on the loudspeaker. We
further recommend that you remove
the grille’s internal cloth mesh, then
spray paint the grille assembly.
Avoid using a roller or brush to paint
the grille as its metal perforated
holes may become clogged with
paint, which degrades sound quality
and also may attenuate the sound.
Reinstall the internal cloth mesh
(or if damaged install a new cloth
mesh).

Optional Accessories

Various “Cable Hang Kits” are available. Each includes a zinc galvanized steel
rigging cable with locking end loop and a stainless steel Gripple Speed Clamp.
Included with your pendant loudspeaker are two model PHK-15 kits that have
15-foot (4.6 meter) cables.

Optional accessories include:

• PHK-30: 30-foot (9.1 meter) cable

• PHK-50: 50-foot (15.2 meter) cable

• PSC: Replacement Gripple Speed Clamp

• PST-14: Decorative (split plastic) tubing to dress the hanger cables and electrical
wiring. PST-14 tubing is 14 feet (4.3 meters) long and may be trimmed.

Safety Agency Compliance

Conforms to UL1480 Standard

Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 60065 Standard

Cable kits with Gripple ® speed clamps meet the following standards:
UL 1598 Luminaire Fittings and
UL 2239 Conduit and Cable Support Hardware.

CSA listing for Class 3426-01 (Canada) and

4001450

Class 3426-81 (U.S.A.) Luminair Fittings.

DIN 4102-2

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Warranty Information and Service

Transferable warranty “(Limited)” valid in the USA only

C SERIES Loudspeaker Systems are designed and backed by Community Professional Loudspeakers. For complete
warranty information within the USA please refer to the Community website. Please call 610-876-3400 to locate your
nearest Authorized Field Service Station.

For Factory Service call 610-876-3400. You must obtain a Return Authorization (R/A) number prior to the return of your
product for factory service.

Warranty information and service for countries other than the USA

To obtain specific warranty information, visit the website at communitypro.com/warranty. To obtain available service
locations for countries other than the United States of America, contact the authorized Community Distributor for your
specific country or region.

Shipping damage

If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight company. Be sure to save
the carton and packing materials, as damage claims can be denied if these materials are not retained. If evidence of
physical damage exists upon arrival, be cautious before signing a delivery acceptance receipt. Often, the fine print will
waive your right to file a claim for damage or loss after you sign it. Make sure that the number of cartons shown on the
freight documents have actually been delivered.

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