Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing R SERIES loudspeakers and
accessories:
• Read these instructions prior to assembly.
• Keep these instructions for reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical
connections.
• Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Only use attachments and 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, 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 as:
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 installation instructions are for use by qualified 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.
RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be
mounted to diering building surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means and
methods. Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified
personnel. All electrical connections must conform to applicable city, county, state, and
national (NEC) electrical codes.
DANGER: R SERIES rigging fittings are rated at a Working Load Limit of 100 lbs (45.4 kg)
with a 10:1 safety margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a load that
is greater than 100 lbs. Failure to heed this warning could result in injury or death!
.
DANGER: It is possible to experience severe electrical shock from a power amplifier.
Always make sure that all power amplifiers are in the “OFF” position and unplugged from
an AC Mains supply before performing electrical work.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the sections on installation and connections later in this manual for
additional information on rigging and electrical safety.
UNPACKING / INSPECTION
R SERIES loudspeakers are engineered and
manufactured to be rugged and they are carefully
packed in sturdy cartons. Ensure that the number
of cartons shown on the freight documents have
actually been delivered. It is recommended to
thoroughly inspect each unit after it has been
removed from the packaging, as damage could
occur during shipping.
Please note that once the shipment has left
your dealer or the Community factory, the
responsibility for damage is always borne by
the freight company. If damage has occurred
during shipping, you must file a claim directly
with the freight company. It’s very important to
contact the freight company as soon as possible
after receiving your shipment, as most freight
companies have a short time limit within which
they will investigate claims. Be sure to save
the carton and the packing material, as most
claims will be denied if these materials are not
retained. Your Community dealer and the factory
will try to help in any way they can, but it is the
responsibility of the party receiving the shipment
to file the damage claim.
It is always a good idea to retain the carton and
packing materials, if possible, in the event that
the unit may need to be returned to your dealer
or distributor for repair in the future.
IN THE CARTON
Each shipping carton contains the following:
• One (1) R SERIES Loudspeaker
• One (1) Steel Mounting Yoke
• One (1) Weather Cover and Gasket
• Weather Cover Mounting Hardware:
Pan Head Screws: 3.5 x 19mm (x6)
• One (1) 13.5mm (.5") ID Gland Nut
• One (1) Operation and Installation Manual
• One (1) Warranty Card
• Yoke Mounting Hardware: 8x32 mm
threaded studs (x2), 8mm lock washers
(x2), 8mm flat washers (x2), 8mm hex
nuts (x2),and 2" OD rubber gaskets (x2),
All 8 mm hardware is stainless steel.
CAUTION: Installation of R SERIES 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.
DANGER: It is essential that a safety cable (not supplied) be utilized whenever
an R SERIES Loudspeaker is installed. The safety cable must be secured to a
suitable load-bearing point separate from the loudspeaker mounting point,
with as little slack as possible so as not to develop undue kinetic force if the mounting
bracket (yoke) were to fail. The safety cable should be attached to the integrated SS
loop on the rear of the cabinet. Refer to the Product Features images.
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PRODUCT REPRESENTATION
R.35-3896-EN FULL RANGE MODEL
8mm Rigging Points
(2 sides)
3-Layer
WeatherStop™
Grille
FRONT
Weather Cover
Gland Nut
13.5mm (.5") ID
Safety Attachment Point
(user must supply appropriate
fastener and safety cable)
Internal Transformer Mounting
Bolts (D o not adjust)
Bracket / Yoke
8mm Rigging Points
(2 sides)
3.5 x 19mm Pan
Head Screws (x6)
REAR
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RIGGING / SUSPENSION AND SAFETY
TERMINOLOGY: The terms “rigging", “flying" and “suspension" are often used
interchangeably to describe the installation of loudspeaker systems above ground level.
None of these terms pertain to, or attempt to describe, the actual method that is used
(cables, yokes, chains, etc.).
DANGER: The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended
to be suspended using a variety of rigging hardware, means, and methods. It is
essential that all installation work involving the suspension of these loudspeaker
products be performed by competent, knowledgeable persons who understand safe
rigging practices. Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if these products are
improperly suspended.
DANGER: All rigging fittings and inserts must remain sealed with the included
hardware or they must be fitted with properly rated optional mounting hardware.
Any missing fasteners will compromise the weather resistance of the enclosure.
COMMUNITY RIGGING HARDWARE WARRANTY:
Community warrants that its loudspeaker systems and its optional mounting and
rigging hardware have been carefully designed and tested. Community loudspeakers
may be safely suspended when each loudspeaker model is suspended with Communitymanufactured mounting and rigging brackets or yokes specifically designed for use
with that particular model of loudspeaker. This warranty applies only for use under
normal environmental conditions, and when all loudspeakers, component parts, yokes
and hardware are assembled and installed in strict accordance with Community’s
installation guidelines contained herein. Beyond this, Community assumes no further
or extended responsibility or liability, in any way or by any means whatsoever. It is the
responsibility of the installer to insure that safe installation practices are followed, and
that such practices are in accordance with any and all local, state, federal, or other, codes,
conditions, and regulations that may apply to, or govern the practice of, rigging, mounting,
and construction work in the relevant geographic territory. Any modifications made to
any parts or materials manufactured or supplied by Community shall immediately void
all pledges of warranty or surety, related in any way to the safe use of those parts and
materials.
WARNING
NON-COMMUNITY RIGGING HARDWARE:
Non-Community hardware used for rigging an R SERIES loudspeaker must be
certified by the supplier for such use and must be properly rated for safety.
Correct
Yoke tight against rubber
washer and enclosure
Yoke
Custom
Bracket
NOT Correct
Bracket spaced away
from enclosure
IMPORTANT NOTES ON
RIGGING LOUDSPEAKERS
There are three areas of responsibility
for rigging loudspeakers. The first is the
building structure. Always consult with the
building architect or structural engineer to
assure the ability of the structure to support
the loudspeaker system. The second
area of responsibility is the loudspeaker
itself. Community certifies its loudspeaker
systems and rigging accessories for
suspension when they are properly
installed according to our published
guidelines. The third area of responsibility
is everything between the loudspeaker
and the building structure and the actual
process of installation. The installing
contractor assumes this responsibility.
Loudspeaker rigging should be performed
only by certified rigging professionals using
certified rigging hardware chosen for the
specific application. Prior to installation,
the contractor should present a rigging
plan, with drawing and detailed parts list,
to a licensed structural engineer (P.E.) or
architect for written approval.
WARNING: R SERIES rigging fittings
are rated at a Working Load Limit of
100 lbs (45.4kg) with a 10:1 safety
margin. No single rigging fitting should
ever be subjected to a load that is greater
than 100 lbs. Failure to heed this warning
could result in injury or death!
ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING POINT
LOADING
The mounting points should always be
used so that either shear force is applied
perpendicular to the direction of and in
tight proximity to the mounting hole, or
tension force is applied perpendicular to
the enclosure surface. See Figure 1 at left.
DANGER: Use the mounting points
only as described above. Do not use
them in such a way as to apply
sideways leverage to them. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
immediate failure of the mounting points
resulting in damage to the loudspeaker and
serious injury or death to personnel.
Enclosure
Figure 1. Mounting point load
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU START
Read all instructions and gather tools necessary before starting the installation.
Please read all safety instructions and warnings regarding rigging and installation of the
loudspeaker. The latest version of this manual is available by contacting your sales dealer
or representative. The revision date is on the rear cover.
MOUNT THE LOUDSPEAKER YOKE
1. Attach the yoke to the support structure
prior to mounting the loudspeaker
enclosure. Use properly rated, corrosionresistant fasteners. Mounting hardware is
not included and should be specified by a
structural engineer.
The wider angled portion of the yoke must
be at the rear of the loudspeaker when
mounted vertically, and toward the bottom
of the enclosure in the horizontal position.
Always use the holes in line with the larger
center hole as the primary mounting
points. See Figure 2 for yoke orientation.
Additional yokes for pan/tilt and downfiring mounting options are available (see
Accessories section). Custom brackets
may be used, but must be approved by
a structural engineer and rated for the
expected load.
2. Attach the loudspeaker to the yoke.
See Figure 3. Screw an 8mm stud into
each side of the loudspeaker so that it
protrudes about 3/4" (19mm). Place the
rubber washers on the studs and then lift
the loudspeaker into place between the
yoke arms. Attach as shown. Support the
enclosure until both sides are secured.
Tighten bolts to finger tight (enough to hold
the loudspeaker in position).
3. Determine the approximate angle of
downward tilt. It must be angled at least
5° down from horizontal to maintain the
stated enclosure IP55 rating. Tighten the
hex nuts until suciently tight enough to
hold the angle.
IMPORTANT: The loudspeaker is not
designed to be rotated 90° or mounted
upside-down. Doing so may cause
water pooling in the safety cable recess,
compromising rigging safety and
performance, and may void the product
warranty. Pan-tilt and full rotation yokes
are available for multi-angled and downfire applications.
Enclosure
Figure 2. Orient the R.35 yoke correctly
Use holes aligned with large
center hole as primary mounting
points - these are aligned with the
center of gravity. Use other holes
as secondary reinforcement.
R.35 Yoke
Rubber Gasket
2" OD
8mm SS Flat Washer
8 x 32 mm SS Stud
(leave 3/4" sticking out)
Yoke
8mm SS
Hex Nut
8mm SS
Lock Washer
Orient angled
side to the
rear of the
loudspeaker
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Figure 3. Mount the loudspeaker to the yoke
INSTALLATION(CONTINUED)
ATTACH SAFETY CABLE
4. Attach a safety cable to the integrated
eyebolt on the rear of each loudspeaker (see
Figure 4). The safety cable and hardware
are not included. Please consult a structural
engineer for the appropriate cable for the
load and application. The safety cable must
be secured to a suitable load-bearing point
separate from the loudspeaker mounting
point, with as little slack as possible, so
as not to develop undue kinetic force if the
primary mounting were to fail.
Attach safety cable here
Figure 4. Attach the safety cable
WIRING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
All standard R.35 loudspeakers are provided with two methods of connecting the amplifier
to the loudspeaker: a standard NL4-type locking connector, and a pressure-screw
terminal strip. The loudspeaker is intended to be connected directly to the amplifier.
If installed outdoors, the insulation of the installer-provided cabling should be resistant
to water, the eects of temperature, and the eects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
We recommend the use of a SJOW or SJOOW rated cable for most applications. Using the
recommended cable with the included gland nut and the weather cover will form a good
weather-tight seal.
5. Wire the loudspeaker. Spade or
ring terminals with barrel-type crimp
connectors that are crimped with a forged
crimp tool are recommended. This method
results in a gas-tight connection that is
quick and easy to accomplish. The maximum
width of the ring or spade lug should
be 0.375" (9.5mm), or less. The terminal
screws are #8 (M4). The maximum wire
size that can be accommodated for bare
wire connections is 10 AWG (5.26 mm
2
).
Important Note: If the NL4 connection is
used then the weatherproof cover cannot
be attached. Direct connection to the
terminal strips is the preferred connection
method for all permanent or outdoor
applications.
Spade terminal
Standard Wiring
Wire Connectors
(–) ( Black)
(+) ( White)
Ring
terminal
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INSTALLATION(CONTINUED)
INPUT PANEL CONNECTIONS
6. Insert the cable through the gland nut and weather cover and wire the unit for your
system voltage. Refer to the label - see Figure 5. There is a preinstalled jumper that should
be left in the marked position for 70/100V use, or moved to the bottom terminals for 8Ω
operation. Failure to do so can result in damage to the loudspeaker and/or amplifier. Set
the Music/Voice switch to the desired position. The NL4 connection can only be used for
low impedance 8Ω operation.
NL4
Music /
Voice
Switch
Must remove jumper, or move it to the bottom
terminals, for 8Ω operation (see arrow below)
Figure 5. R.35 input panel
Amplifier
Terminal Strip
Follow label to
determine
correct (+)
terminal
connection
+
from
–
NL4-Type Connector
1+
1–
2–
2+
IMPORTANT: The gland nut, weather
cover and all of the attachment
screws must be used in outdoor and
indoor harsh environment applications.
Without these, the loudspeaker will not
have the stated weather-resistant rating
and may negate the warranty.
IMPORTANT:All electrical
installation connections for
loudspeaker lines are subject to all
applicable governmental building and fire
codes. The selection of appropriate
electrical hardware to interface with the
R SERIES loudspeaker lies solely with the
installation professional. Community
recommends that an appropriately licensed
engineer, electrician, or other qualified
professional identify and select the
appropriate conduit, fittings, wire, etc. for
the installation.
DANGER: The output power
capabilities of audio amplifiers
present a danger to installers
especially in 70-volt and 100-volt
distributed systems. To minimize the risk of
electric shock from loudspeaker connecting
cables, confirm that the power amplifiers
are turned “o" before connecting
loudspeaker cable(s) to the loudspeaker or
amplifier. Always follow local electrical
codes and proper electrical safety
procedures.
FINAL ASSEMBLY AND TESTING
7. Secure the gland nut to the weather
cover. Align the weather cover with the
holes and attach using the provided pan
head screws. See Figure 6.
8. All provided hardware (or other approved
replacement) must be installed in order to
maintain weather-resistance and preserve
the product warranty.
9. Power and test the system.
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Weather Cover
Gland Nut
(Barrel)
Wire
Gasket
Pan Head
Screws
Input panel
Figure 6. Weather cover attachment
MAINTENANCE
FIELD SERVICE
Remove the loudspeaker from service to ease repair and avoid any exposure of internal
components to the elements. Any driver or crossover service required is accessed from the
front of the enclosure by first removing the front grille and then unscrewing and removing
the horn assembly. Take note of wiring positions prior to removing any drivers from the
loudspeaker. In order to maintain the weather resistance, components and assemblies
must not remain removed from the loudspeaker any longer than needed for replacement.
Extended exposure could cause failures and void the warranty on the loudspeaker.
1. Remove the grille. Refer to illustrations in Figure 7. Remove the screws securing the
grille to the enclosure. The grille frame locks into the enclosure frame. Carefully insert
a thin flat bladed screwdriver between the grille frame and the enclosure frame while
gently pressing down on the grille. Starting at the top and moving down, twist the blade
to release the grille from the frame. Repeat as necessary to release the other side and
remove the grille.
2. Remove the screws holding the horn assembly to the enclosure and replace or service
the components as necessary.
3. Replace the driver assembly securing it with all of the
original hardware. Push the grille frame into place - one side
and then the other, ensuring that the frames are fully seated.
The grille should easily snap into place. Secure the grille with
screws (in the same corner locations).
Remove any screws
securing the grille
Remove grille
Insert thin blade of screwdriver
between frame and enclosure
and move down seam while
twisting to loosen grille
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Figure 7. Remove grille
ACCESSORIES
R-VTY35 VARY-TILT YOKE FOR R.35
Provides pan-tilt operation.
Zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer
powder-coated steel with
hardware, color-matched to
loudspeaker.
R-FRY35 FULL ROTATION YOKE FOR R.35
Provides full rotation mounting
capability for down-firing
application (i.e. top of press
box). Zinc-rich epoxy dual-layer
powder-coated steel with
hardware, color-matched to
loudspeaker.
MAINTAINING WEATHER RESISTANCE
GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR USE
The R.35-3896-EN is suitable for outdoor installation when used
as recommended.
• Always orient the loudspeaker so the mouth of the horn
is, at a minimum, pointing at least 5 degrees downward.
Failure to do this could result in water collecting inside the
enclosure under extreme weather conditions.
• Be careful not to scratch or scrape the finish on the grille,
yoke, or enclosure.
• All mounting holes must be sealed o with the stainless
steel bolts, washers, and rubber washers supplied. If, for
any reason, these bolts must be removed, seal o the hole
with silicone caulking or some other suitable weather-tight
sealant.
• The rubber washers supplied with the mounting bolts must
always seat against the enclosure.
• The grille assembly is designed to prevent normal and
wind-driven rain from directly entering the mouth of the
loudspeaker. The grille is not designed to withstand such
things as being directly sprayed from a hose; therefore this
should be avoided.
• If you use any hardware in place of hardware provided
with your R SERIES loudspeaker, it should also be made of
stainless steel.
EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meet all
the requirements laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal requirements, furthermore the products
comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility of devices from 16 April 2016.
The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following directives: Low Voltage
Directive 2014/35/EU and the Waste from Electrical Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC RoHS.
The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request.
The responsible manufacturer is the company:
Community Light & Sound
333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013 USA
Phone: 1+610-876-3400 • www.communitypro.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
Additional technical information and full specifications are available by contacting the
Technical Applications Group (TAG) or your sales representative.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Mode
Operating Environment
Operating Range
1,2
Nominal Beamwidth
Triaxial Transducers
Continuous Power Handling @
Nominal Impedance
Sensitivity
4
Nominal Maximum SPL
3
4
(Whole Space)
Autoformer Taps/Impedance
Declared values of SPL
1/3 Oct band CPB,
1W/4m, per EN54-24 (Hz:dB)
Coverage (-6dB)
Horiz/ Vert per EN54-24
Required Accessories
PHYSICAL
Input Connection
Mounting/Suspension Points
Input Panel Weather Cover
Environmental
Dimensions H x W xD
Weight
Finish
OPTIONS
Accessories
Footnotes
1. Operating Range: 10dB from rated sensitivity
2. Axes and Planes: See Diagram (page 11)
3. Continuous Power Handling: IEC, 2 hours
4. Measurement Environment: All measurements are made in outdoor free-field conditions
5. Sensitivity/Max SPL @ 4m (per EN54-24): "Music" mode must be used for applications necessitating EN54-24 compliance
6. Nominal Max SPL @ 1m: Calculated from continuous power handling and sensitivity @ 1m
7. Rated Noise Power (per EN54-24): The 100W/ 100V and 50W/100V taps are certified for EN54-24 use. Low impedance, all 70V inputs, and 200W/100V tap are not rated
for EN54-24 use.
Passive, Low impedance or 70V/100V
All Conditions, suitable for continuous outdoor direct exposure
95 Hz to 19 kHz
90° x 60°
LF 1 x 8" Carbon ring hydrophobically-treated cone, 3" VC
MF 2 x 2.35" MultiSource Waveguide™ compression
HF 1 x 1" exit compression
1. Reference Plane (red) is coincident with the center of the
2
loudspeaker grille
2. Reference Axis (black) perpendicular to the reference plane,
passing through the center of the grille
3. Vertical Plane (blue) intersects the reference plane at a right
angle including the reference axis and the center point of the
cabinet's front radius
4. Horizontal Plane (green) intersects the reference plane at a
right angle and includes the reference axis
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PERFORMANCE
USE A DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSOR
For best performance, loudspeaker protection and system longevity, a digital signal
processor (DSP ) should be used with all R SERIES loudspeakers. Community's dSPEC226
processor(s) and Resyn® software contain all of the information (high pass filters, limiters,
factory tunings) and DSP settings to fully optimize your system. For more information
on installing and operating your R SERIES loudspeaker, please contact our Technical
Applications Group (TAG) at tagteam@communitypro.com, or by phone at 610-876-3400
or toll-free (within the US and Canada) at 800-523-4934.
Note: Every eort has been made
to insure that the information
contained in this manual was
complete and accurate at the
time of printing. However, due
to ongoing technical advances,
changes or modifications may
have occurred that are not covered
in this manual. The latest version
is available at communitypro.com.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY “(LIMITED)" VALID IN THE USA ONLY
The R SERIES loudspeakers are designed and backed by Community Professional
Loudspeakers. For complete warranty information within the USA please refer to
www.communitypro.com/warranty-statement. Please call 610-876-3400 or visit the
website 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 and available service locations for
countries other than the United States of America, contact the authorized
Community Distributor for your specific country or region.