Sample Speaker Installations
Open top Tender
Make a cardstock cutout with an opening for the speaker. Mount the cardboard cutout with "Hot
Melt" or glue. After the cutout sets, mount the speaker Be sure to cover all sides of the cutout
to the tender and speaker so no air can escape.
If you have other openings, be sure to close them.
top view of completed speaker
installation.
Closed top Tender
It is best to have the sound projected up instead of down. To do so, locate the highest part of
the existing coal pile. Use a small, sharp, drill bit (#60) to open a series of holes within the
speaker cone diameter. Always drill slowly so the plastic does not melt.
Mount the speaker with "Hot Melt" or glue. Be sure to cover all sides of the speaker so no air
can escape.
In larger tenders with a lot of air passage between the
tender top and frame, it may becomes necessary to
make your own enclosure as shown here. Especially if
you don't want to drill the top open (or it's an oil burner).
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