
SYSTEM16
70V, Extended Frequency Response
Tile Replacement Loudspeaker Assembly
SYSTEM16/8
8-Ohm, Extended Frequency Response
Tile Replacement Loudspeaker Assembly
SYSTEM16/25R S
25V, Rotary Select, Extended Frequency Response
Tile Replacement Loudspeaker Assembly
0104.5 - TILE REPLACEMENT LOUDSPEAKER
Perf Sample
SYSTEM16 Shown
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The SYSTEM16 Series are versions of a complete, extended
frequency response loudspeaker assembly, with 8” O.D.
loudspeaker, “micro-perf” steel baffle and integrated back
box. A white “T” trim rail is supplied to finish the 23-3/4”
side.
Finish: White baked epoxy hybrid.
INTENDED USE
Mounted parallel to floor plane in a 24” wide suspended
ceiling tile grid; indoor environment.
Program Material: Music, voice and signal tones
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
Loudspeaker 8C10FEPAX
(Urethane foam surround, hard
fiber HF cone)
Transformer 10W*, pig-tail, Low-loss,
Extended LF response,
( SYSTEM16 Only ) 5-taps, -3dB each
Transformer 4W**, Rotary select,
( SYSTEM16/25RS Only ) 5-taps, -3dB each
*10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.25W, 0.63W
** 4W, 2W, 1W, 0.5W, 0.25W
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS:
Average 95 dB-SPL, 1W/1M
Sensitivity
Loudspeaker Power 20W-RMS, EIA 426A Standard
Rating
Calculated Maximum 105 dB-SPL, 10W /1M
System Output 101 dB-SBL, 4W/1M (SYSTEM16/25RS)
Magnet Type, Weight BeFe Ceramic, 10 oz. Nominal
Frequency 50—18kHz (SYSTEM16)
Response 65—18kHz (SYSTEM16/25RS)
EIA 426A Standard
Nominal 100° Included angle, -6dB
Coverage Angle 2 kHz, half space
Audio Connection 7” pre-cut, labeled wires
Recommended construction sequences, installation instructions,
wiring diagrams and A&E Guide Specifications are available in
various formats on the web at:
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LOUDSPEAKER ASSEMBLIES
www.QuamSpeakers.com >RESOURCES
Quam-Nichols Company
234 East Marquette Road, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (800) NEED NOW Fax: (888) NEED NOW
(800) 633 - 3669 (888) 633 - 3669
E-Mail: neednow@qnc.com www.quamspeakers.com
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QUAM /25RS and /70RS Rotary Select
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
12– 2.20 8088
(1’ x 2’) SYSTEM 5/VC, SYSTEM 14, SYSTEM 16 – includes 8-Ohm, /25RS and /70RS versions
(2’ x 2’) SYSTEM 12/VC, SYSTEM 15, SYSTEM 17 – includes 8-Ohm, /25RS and /70RS versions
INTENDED USE:
All versions: Indoor environment, mounted parallel to floor
plane in a 24” wide, suspended ceiling tile grid; mount height
18’ or less above floor plane.
Program material: Signal tones, voice and music.
1. Cut ceiling tile as required:
1’ x 2’ FORMAT LOUDSPEAKER
2’ x 2’ tile – Cut tile in half along one axis.
2’ x 4’ tile – Cut 12” from edge along 2’ axis and
discard smaller piece.
2’ x 2’ FORMAT LOUDSPEAKER
2’ x 2’ tile – No cutting required.
2’ x 4’ tile – Cut tile in half along 2’ axis.
! Steps 2-3 – Required only if using conduit clamp
fitting
2. Loosen, but do not remove screws on cover plate;
push up and remove plate from assembly.
3. Remove cable /conduit clamp fitting from plate;
Install UL Listed metallic enclosure entry fitting for
plenum cable or flex whip.
other than what is provided
4W
2W
8Ω
QUAM /25RS and /70RS Rotary Select
1W
0.5W
0.25W
BLACK ( Common )
with product.
RED
OFF
4. Feed supply cable through whip to connector.
Make connections per wiring diagrams below;
Insulate all unused taps from each other, the enclosure
and electrical ground.
When cover plate is secured, all connections / splices and
unused leads must be inside of the enclosure.
5. Place assembly onto ceiling grid, install 24” T-bar
trim piece where required (furnished only with specific
1’x2’ formats).
NOTE! AHJ/ local codes may require tie-off to structure.
Bend up tie-off tabs as shown in illustration and install as
directed.
NOTE! AHJ/ local codes may require tie-down to grid.
Recommended fasteners;
not supplied
: Erico/Caddy part
ATA4i and 1/4”-20 x 2” bolt, or equivalent. Install as
directed.
6. Place remaining ceiling tile into opening as required.
Tie-off
tab 4x
Tie-off
tab 2x
RED
Brown 5W @ 25V only
Red 2.5W @ 25V only
Orange 1.25W @ 25V only
Green 0.63W @ 25V or 5W @ 70.7V
8Ω
White 0.32W @ 25V or 2.5W @ 70.7V
Blue only 1.25W @ 70.7V
Gray only 0.63W @ 70.7V
Violet only 0.32W @ 70.7V
BLACK ( Common )
QUAM Model TBLU
Blue 10W
White 5W
8Ω
QUAM Model TCH70
QUAM 8-Ohm Operation
© 2012 Quam-Nichols Company Quam-Nichols reserves the right to make changes and/or improvements to its products at any time and without notice.
Green 2.5W
Red 1.25W
Yellow 0.63W
8Ω
BLACK ( Common )
BLACK ( Common )
234 East Marquette Road, Chicago, IL 60637
Phone: (800) NEED NOW Fax: (888) NEED NOW
(800) 633 - 3669 (888) 633 - 3669
E-Mail: neednow@qnc.com www.quamspeakers.com