GAI-Tronics 13351 User Manual

Pub. 42004-164B

GAI-TRONICS®

A HUBBE LL COM P ANY

Model 13350 and 13351

Integral Loudspeakers

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only be used in connection with t he op erat ion of your G AI-Tronics p roduct or s ystem. This manu al may not
be disclos ed in any form, in whole or in pa rt, direct ly or indirectly, t o any thir d party.

Installation

Mounting

1. Remove the rear enclos ure from the ca rton.

2. There are four 0.280-inch mounting holes located in the four corners of the enclosure. Refer to Figure
2 or 3 for mounting details.

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Wiring

Model 13350

The r ear enclosure contains a t wo- position terminal block. Field connections are made direct ly on this
block. The rear enc l o sure of the loudspeaker a llows v ersat i le placement because it i s fu l ly “reversible”
with the front horn enclosure. T he u nit is ship ped assembled for bot tom cable entry. I f top cable entr y is
desired, rotate the rear enclosure 180 degrees to move the terminal block to the opposite mounting position.
The screws should be installed and tightened to 10 to 14 in-lbs. torque.

The two 3 /4-inch c onduit entries (female) allow speakers to be easily “daisy-chained” without junction
boxes. The installer c an terminate to the speaker with rigid conduit, flexib le conduit, or ca ble bushing. A
3/4 - inc h ma le hex socket-type conduit plug is p rovided when only one conduit ent ry is used. When conduit
entries ar e clos ed , th e speaker is co mpletel y weath erp roof .

After c onnecting the condu it to t he enclosure, connect the spea ker wire t o the approp riate termina l blocks.
Refer to Figu re 2. Then plug the “quic k c onnec t” ter minals from the front sect ion of the spea ker into t he
approp riate termina l blocks. Close the spea ker and t i ghten front panel s crews to 16 to 20 in-l bs. torqu e.

Figure 2. Model 13350 Loudspeaker Wiring

OTE: If the conduit entries are positioned a t the top of the enclosure, a nd hollow 3/4- inc h c onduit is used,

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entries to the enclosu re should b e internally plugged using a su itable s ealant to avoid condens ation
collecting within the enclosur e.

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Model 13351

The r ear enclosur e contains a s ix-position t erminal bloc k. Field c onnections and wat tage tap changes a re
made direct ly on this bl oc k; the block is equipp ed with a wir i ng harnes s tha t connects to the loudspeaker.
The rear enclos ure o f the l o udspeak er a llows v ers atile placement bec ause it i s fully “rev ersible” . The uni t
is shipped assembled for bottom cable entry. If top cable entry is desired, rotate the rear enclosure
180 degrees to move the terminal blocks to the opposite mounting position. Tighten the screws on the
terminal blocks to 10 to 14 in-lbs. torque.

The 3/4-inch conduit entries (female) allow speakers to be easily “dais y- c hained” withou t junct ion boxes.
This is particular ly des irable in 70-volt distr ibuted sys tems. T he ins taller ma y terminat e t o the speaker
with ri gid c ondu it, flex ible conduit, or cable bushing. A 3/4- inc h ma le hex socket typ e conduit plu g is
provided when only one conduit entry is used. O nc e conduit entries are closed the speaker is completely
weatherproof.

After c onnecting the condu it to t he enclosure, connect the spea ker wire t o the approp riate termina l blocks.
Refer to Figu re 3. Then plu g the connector on the rear enclosur e to the mat ing connector on the front
section. Clos e the speaker and tighten the front p anel captive screws to 16 to 20 in-lb s. torque.

Figure 3. Model 13351 Loudspeaker Wiring

The rear enclos ure is c omplet ely reversible wit h the front ass embly, allowing the conduit entries to be
positioned at the top or bottom of the sp eaker. Mounting holes are int egral to the rear enclosure, and will
not affect t he water tight int egrity of the enclosure.

OTE: If conduit entries a re positioned at the top of the enclosure, a nd hollow 3/4- inc h c onduit is u sed,

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entries to the enclosu re should be internally plugged using a suita ble sealant to avoid condensa tion within
the enclos ure.

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Alternate Mounting Options

For unique mounting a pplications, please conta c t your G AI - Tronic s sa les c onsultant.

Specifications

Mechanical

Enclosure...................................................................................Glass-reinforced polyester, 0.20 inch thick

Hardware....................................................................................Urethane gaskets, stainless steel hardware

Electrical

RMS power rating....................................................................................................................... 16 watts

Sensitivity.......................................................................................................... 107 dB, 1 watt at 1 meter

Nominal coverage when surface-mounted to wall (ref. –6 dB)

Vertical...........................................................................................................Upward: 40 de grees

Downwa rd: 6 0 degrees

Horizontal..................................................................................................................... 90 degrees

Replacement Parts

Part Number Description

12533-001 Speaker Replacement Kit
12532-001 Transformer Replacement Kit
12531-001 Wire Harness Replacement Kit

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Warranty

Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any

GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall
comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit
for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document. If (a) Seller’s goods prove
to be defective in workmanship and/or material under normal and proper usage, or unfit for the purpose
specified and agreed upon, and (b) Buyer’s claim is made within the warranty period set forth above,
Buyer may return such goods to GAI-Tronics’ nearest depot repair facility, freight prepaid, at which time
they will be repaired or replaced, at Seller’s option, without charge to Buyer. Repair or replacement shall
be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. The warranty period on any repaired or replacement equipment
shall be the greater of the ninety (90) day repair warranty or one (1) year from the date the original
equipment was shipped. In no event shall GAI-Tronics warranty obligations with respect to equipment
exceed 100% of the total cost of the equipment supplied hereunder. Buyer may also be entitled to the
manufacturer’s warranty on any third-party goods supplied by GAI-Tronics hereunder. The applicability
of any such third-party warranty will be determined by GAI-Tronics.

Services. Any services GAI-Tronics provides hereunder, whether directly or through subcontractors,

shall be performed in accordance with the standard of care with which such services are normally
provided in the industry. If the services fail to meet the applicable industry standard, GAI-Tronics will
re-perform such services at no cost to buyer to correct said deficiency to Company's satisfaction provided
any and all issues are identified prior to the demobilization of the Contractor’s personnel from the work
site. Re-performance of services shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and in no event shall GAI­Tronics warranty obligations with respect to services exceed 100% of the total cost of the services
provided hereunder.

Warranty Periods. Every claim by Buyer alleging a defect in the goods and/or services provided

hereunder shall be deemed waived unless such claim is made in writing within the applicable warranty
periods as set forth above. Provided, however, that if the defect complained of is latent and not
discoverable within the above warranty periods, every claim arising on account of such latent defect shall
be deemed waived unless it is made in writing within a reasonable time after such latent defect is or
should have been discovered by Buyer.

Limitations / Exclusions. The warranties herein shall not apply to, and GAI-Tronics shall not be

responsible for, any damage to the goods or failure of the services supplied hereunder, to the extent
caused by Buyer’s neglect, failure to follow operational and maintenance procedures provided with the
equipment, or the use of technicians not specifically authorized by GAI-Tronics to maintain or service the
equipment. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Return Policy

If the equipment requires service, contact your Regional Service Center for a return authorization number
(RA#). Equipment should be shipped prepaid to GAI-Tronics with a return authorization number and a
purchase order number. If the equipment is under warranty, repairs or a replacement will be made in
accordance with the warranty policy set forth above. Please include a written explanation of all defects to
assist our technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.

Call 800-492-1212 (inside the USA) or 610-777-1374 (outside the USA) for help identifying the
Regional Service Center closest to you.

(Rev. 10/06)