Community WX-1226, WX-1266, WX-1294, WX-1526 Users Manual
WET X
Premium Quality All-Weather/All-Purpose Loudspeakers
Installation and Operation Manual
MODELS
12" FULL-RANGE TWO-WAY: WX-1226 • WX-1264 • WX-1266 • WX-1294 • WX-1296 • WX-1299
15" FULL-RANGE TWO-WAY: WX-1526 • WX-1564 • WX-1566 • WX-1594 • WX-1596 • WX-1599
DUAL 18" SUBWOOFER: WX-218SDF
WET SERIES • WET X
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or
installing WET X 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.
• Only use attachments and accessories that are
specied and approved by the manufacturer.
• Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
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 dened 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 servicing instructions are for use by qualied service
personnel only. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock
do not perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so.
RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY
DANGER: The loudspeakers described in this
manual are designed and intended to be ‘own’ or
suspended using a variety of rigging hardware,
means, and methods. Installation of loudspeakers should
only be performed by trained and qualied personnel. It is
strongly recommended that a licensed and certied
professional structural engineer approve the mounting
design. Severe injury and/or loss of life may occur if these
products are improperly installed! All electrical connections
must conform to applicable electrical codes.
DANGER: WET X rigging ttings are rated at a
Working Load Limit of 200 lbs (90.7 kg) with a 10:1
safety margin. No single rigging tting should ever
be subjected to a load that is greater than 200 lbs. Failure to
heed this warning could result in injury or death!
IMPORTANT: Refer to the sections on installation
and connections later in this manual for additional
information on rigging and electrical safety.
DANGER: It is possible to experience severe
electrical shock from a power amplier. Always
make sure that all power ampliers are in the
“OFF" position and unplugged from an AC Mains supply
before performing electrical work.
CAUTION: Installation of WET X loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualied personnel. It is strongly
recommended that a licensed and certied 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Product Features Identication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rigging / Suspension and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Wiring and Electrical Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Subwoofer Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Final Assembly and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Maintaining Weather Resistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Technical Drawings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
EC Statement of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your selection of Community’s WET X Series Loudspeakers.
This manual is intended to help you install and use WET X loudspeakers safely and effectively. It provides useful information
to help you obtain the best performance, sound quality, and reliability from your WET X system. We recommend that you
read the entire manual before beginning your installation.
WET X FEATURES / TECHNOLOGY
WET X Series loudspeakers offer numerous features and technologies that provide unprecedented sonic quality and
installation exibility. Some of these include:
• Unique two-way, full-range loudspeakers with advanced passive crossover technology
• All models are weather-resistant, suitable for outdoor direct exposure
• All-weather, multi-layer glass composite shell over 18mm (7-layer) marine grade plywood interior
• Protective 304 stainless steel grilles and mounting brackets are covered with a rugged, zinc-rich dual-layer powder-coat
nish for superior resistance to corrosion and appearance changes
• Zinc-rich dual-layer powder-coated 304 stainless steel mounting bracket(s) included
• Stainless steel hardware
• All models are available in black or white; custom colors are also available
• Rotatable horn pattern (in applicable models)
• Large format waveguide delivers excellent pattern control
• 1.4" (36 mm) exit / 2.87" (72.2 mm) VC HF compression driver (12-and 15-inch models)
• Available with built-in 400W autoformer for 70.7V / 100V applications
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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
SYSTEM INFORMATION
Community WET X loudspeakers are engineered and
manufactured to be rugged and they are carefully packed
in sturdy cartons. Make sure that the number of cartons
shown on the freight documents have actually been
delivered. It is wise 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
location or the Community factory, the responsibility for
damage is always borne by the freight company. If damage
has occurred during shipping, you must le 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 le the damage claim.
It is always a good idea to retain the carton and packing
materials indenitely, 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
12-INCH AND 15-INCH MODELS: Each shipping carton
contains the following items:
• One (1) WET X loudspeaker
• One (1) 304 stainless steel zinc-rich dual-layer
powder-coated horizontal mounting bracket
• One (1) operation and installation manual
• One (1) warranty card
• Mounting hardware: 1/2"-13 x 2" hex bolts (x3), 1/2"
lock washers (x3), 1/2" at washers (x3), 1/4" hex
bolts (x2), 1/4" lock washers (x2), 1/4" at washers
(x2), 2" OD rubber gaskets (x3), and 1/4" rubber
gaskets (x2). Hardware is SS unless otherwise noted.
PHYSICAL FEATURES / GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The WET X family is comprised of two (2) standard models
(12" and 15" two-way models) with six (6) horn pattern
options. There is a standard subwoofer model (dual-18" LF
drivers) available in a down-re conguration. All models
are available in a standard black or white gel-coat nish
with options for custom colors that can be specially ordered.
The 304SS mounting bracket and grille are color matched
to the cabinet for all models. The hardware and mounts
for the down-re subwoofer are also color matched to the
enclosure. Hardware required to mount the bracket to the
installation surface must be supplied by the customer.
The 12-inch and 15-inch cabinets are a modied trapezoidal
shape to emulate a traditional wooden enclosure, and have
a rounded rear panel. They are comprised of a berglass
outer shell and face that are internally lined and reinforced
with 18mm (7-layer) marine grade plywood. This lining
and reinforcement allows for improved low frequency
performance as well as a stronger, less resonant enclosure.
DANGER: It is essential that a safety cable
(not supplied) be utilized whenever a WET X
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 WET X bracket were to fail. The WET X
full-range loudspeakers include a 1/2"-13 mounting
point on the rear of the cabinet for this purpose.
SUBWOOFER: Each shipping carton contains the
following items:
• One (1) WET X subwoofer
• One set of four (4) zinc-rich dual-layer powder-coated
steel mounting brackets
• One (1) operation and installation manual
• One (1) warranty card
• Mounting hardware: 1/2"-13 x 2" hex bolts (x8), 1/2"
lock washers (x8), 1/2" at washers (x8), and 2" OD
rubber at washers (x8). Hardware is SS unless
otherwise noted.
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PRODUCT FEATURES IDENTIFICATION
TYPICAL WET X 12-INCH OR 15-INCH FULL-RANGE MODEL
Bracket
Rigging Points
(sides)
Bracket Angle
Securing Bolt
Grille Retention Screws (16)
FRONT REAR
Grille
Bracket slot
1/2"-13 Safety Attachment Point
(user must supply appropriate
fastener and safety cable)
SJOW Input Cable
Gland Nut
Rigging Points
(sides)
TYPICAL WET X SUBWOOFER (WX 218SDF SHOWN)
Grille Retention Screws
Grille
Subwoofer Enclosure
Rigging Points
(1/2"-13 hex bolts
and washers)
Mounting Brackets
Mounting Brackets
Gland Nut and Cable
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