Coaxial Ceiling
Loudspeakers
Installation and
Operation Manual
MODELS
C4: 4.5" Full-Range
C6: 6.5" Full-Range
C8: 8" Full-Range
C SERIES
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Safety Agency Compliance
Conforms to UL1480 Standard
Conforms to UL2043 Standard
Certified to CSA C22.2 No. 60065 Standard
Additional Compliance Information
Suitable for use in air handling spaces per NFPA70 National Electrical Code 2008
Article 300.22(c)(2) and NFPA 90 Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation
Systems 2009 Article 4.3.11.2.6.5.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN AIR HANDLING SPACES
4001450
EC Statement of Conformity
Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label meet all
the requirements in the EMC directive 2014/30/EU 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 Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU and the Waste from Electrical
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC RoHS.
The Declaration of Conformity statement is available upon request.
Technical specifications for products can be found at www.communitypro.com.
The responsible manufacturer s the company:
Community Light & Sound, Inc.
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013 USA
Ph: 1+610-876-3400 Fax: 1+610-874-0190
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Community C SERIES of ceiling
loudspeakers. Whether you chose them because they deliver
exceptionally high quality sound, because they have predictable,
uniform coverage so spaces are easy to lay out, because they are
easy to install and save time, or because they are very competitively
priced for such a high-performance loudspeaker, you can have
confidence you made the right choice.
The C SERIES is built to satisfy safety agency standards, with quality
assured by Community’s long history of building high-performance,
durable loudspeakers for sound reinforcement and contracting
applications. Each model is delivered as a pair of loudspeakers,
fully assembled, and including everything needed for standard
installations.
These are true coaxial loudspeakers. This means they have a real
compression driver concentrically arranged so that the upper
frequencies emerge through the center of the low-frequency driver’s
magnetic structure and cone via a precisely tapered Tru-Phase™
high-frequency waveguide. This special construction provides
consistent, wide dispersion right up to 16 kHz, all but eliminating
high-frequency narrowing. You don’t have the reflection and
diraction problems at multiple frequencies found with “straight
tube” coaxial loudspeakers, simple “whizzer-cone” loudspeakers, or
front-mounted soft dome high frequency loudspeakers (typically
found in ceiling speakers at this price point) that attempt to emulate
a true coaxial design.
Community does not use OEM or o-the-shelf utility loudspeakers in the C
SERIES. We designed these units from the coil formers to the back cans. We
expended great eort to achieve a uniform voicing across all models in this series
so that you can mix sizes to optimize the layout without having disconcerting
changes in sound quality. If you require deeper low frequency response, you
can add D10SUB subwoofer from Community's C SERIES loudspeakers.
Their high power handling, high sensitivity, and therefore higher overall output
capacity allows this series of loudspeakers to deliver cleaner sound since they
avoid drive-level related distortion.
The C SERIES saves you money in several ways. (a) Their powerful magnetic
structures and ecient coils ensure high output, which gives you more
headroom per power amplifier so you can use a smaller amp that will save you
money. (b) These loudspeakers are very competitively priced and (c) Community
designed this series with place-through-the-cutout Tile Support Bridge Rails
and their snap-on spacers, and Drop-Stop™ installation assistant tabs.
Since the loudspeaker is pre-assembled in the back-can with its crossover
network, and pre-wired to an external Euro connector, the installer simply
inserts the units into the ceiling in one smooth push of the hand and they snap
in place. They cannot then fall out, thus leaving both hands free to tighten the
two clamp actuator screws, adjust the front-face power setting dial, and snap
on the grille. The wiring cover plate also serves to clamp non-conduit carried
wires, and the cover does not need to be removed for access... it just swings
clear. Because one person on a ladder is easily able to install the loudspeaker
in the ceiling, redundant labor is eliminated. Overall, this saves a tremendous
amount of time and labor during the installation.
All models in this series accommodate 8-ohm as well as 70V/100V applications.
We urge you to read these instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with
the features and installation methods before you begin the job. If you have any
questions or concerns, please contact Community.
Table of Contents
Safety Agency Compliance .....................................2
Introduction .................................................................3
Important Safety Instructions ...............................4
L’information de Sûreté Importante ...................4
Packing List and Product Identification ............. 5
Component Identification .......................................6
Installation and Wiring ............................................ 7
Installation in the Ceiling ........................................9
Attach Grille Safety Cable ..................................... 12
Loudspeaker Tap Setting ....................................... 12
Painting the Loudspeaker ..................................... 13
Optional Accessories .............................................. 13
Drawings / Dimensions .........................................14
Warranty Information and Service .................... 15
Notes ............................................................................ 15
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Important Safety Instructions
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing C SERIES Ceiling Loudspeakers and accessories:
• Read and keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical connections.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments/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, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 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 below:
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service 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.
L’information de Sûreté Importante
Respectez toujours ces précautions de sécurité de base lors de l’utilisation ou lors de l’installation des haut-parleurs C SERIES Ceiling et de ces
accessoires :
• Lisez et gardez les instructions.
• Observez tous les avertissements.
• Suivez toutes les instructions, particulièrement ceux concernant le calage, support, montage et raccordements électriques.
• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau.
• Nettoyez seulement avec un tissu sec.
• Ne pas bloquer les ouvertures de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
• Ne pas installer près des sources de chaleur comme les radiateurs, les cuisinières, foyers ou autres appareils (y compris les amplificateurs) qui
peuvent produire de la chaleur.
• Utilisez seulement les accessoires qui sont spécifiés et approuvés par le fabricant.
• Référez tout entretient au personnel qualifié de service. Ceci est exigé quand l’appareil a été endommagé de quelque façon, incluant le fil
d’alimentation et ou l’embout du fil a été endommagé, des liquides ont été renversés ou des objets sont tombé à l’intérieur de l’appareil, l’appareil a
été exposé à la pluie ou l’humidité, l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement ou a été échappé.
Les termes attention, avertissement, et danger peut être utilises dans ce manuel pour alerter le lecteur aux considérations importantes de sûreté. Si
vous avez des questions ou ne comprenez pas la signification de ces termes, ne procédez pas à l’installation. Contactez votre détaillant, distributeur, ou
Community directement pour assistance. Les termes sont définies ci-dessous:
ATTENTION: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui peuvent exposer l’équipement ou l’utilisateur aux dommages
potentiels ou au danger.
AVERTISSEMENT: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui peuvent causer des dommages probable à l’équipement
et/ou à l’utilisateur et à ceux se trouvant à proximité.
DANGER: décrit une condition de fonctionnement ou une action d’utilisateur qui endommageront immédiatement l’équipement et/ou seront
extrêmement dangereuses et qui peut représenter un danger pour la vie à l’utilisateur et à ceux se trouvant à proximité.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de décharge électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité.
Ces instructions d’entretient sont pour l’usage d’un personnel de service qualifié seulement. Pour réduire le risque de feu ou de décharge électrique
n’exécutez aucun entretient autrement que ce qui est contenu dans les instructions d’opérations à moins que vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.
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Box Contents
Models: C4, C6, C8
• Loudspeakers secured
in their back cans (2)
• Grilles (2)
• Tile bridge support rails (4)
• Bridge Rail Spacers (4)
• Cutout template (1)
• Paint Masks (2)
• Small Flat screwdriver (1)
Packing List and Product Identification
Community C SERIES Ceiling Loudspeakers are engineered and manufactured
to be rugged and they are carefully packed in sturdy cartons. However, 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 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. Make sure to save
the carton and the packing material, as most claims will be denied if these
materials are not retained.
All C SERIES ceiling loudspeakers are shipped in pairs. Below is a representation
of what is included.
Loudspeakers
Grilles
Support Bridge Rail Spacers
24" (610mm) Tile Bridge Support Rails
Paint Masks
Cutout Template
Flat Screwdriver
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Component Identification
Figure 1. Component part identification
Low impedance / 70V & 100V
transformer tap switch
Under the grille on the loudspeaker face
Metal safety clip and high-impact mono filament
nylon loops that secure grille to loudspeaker face
3/4" knockout strain relief
on terminal block cover
(with conduit installed)
Drop-Stop™ Installation
Assistant Tabs (x2)
Can-Locking Clamp (x2)
(shown deployed)
U-Channel Tile
Support Bridge Rails
Seismic
Safety Tabs
Locking Clamps (x2)
shown retracted
Bridge Rail
Spacer Bars (x2)
Combination terminal block cover
and cable strain relief clamp
Input terminal block
Grille (shown snapped
onto loudspeaker face)
Mounting screw holes on
optional can adapter/trim ring
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Installation and Wiring
This manual will serve to assist in wiring and physically mounting C SERIES
loudspeakers. The directions include assistance to those installers using a
complete Community package of loudspeakers and accessories, including
the integral back cans, grilles, tile rails and so forth. We include instructions
for use of optional Community C SERIES retrofit adapters so that Community
C SERIES loudspeakers can be mounted in other manufacturer’s cutouts. If
accessory products from a dierent manufacturer are used, please refer to the
installation manuals supplied with those products.
Power Determination
As detailed subsequently, there is no need to specially select dierent wire
terminals for 8-ohms or for various 70V and 100V power taps. Instead, a face-
mounted tap switch allows you to make this selection. Once the loudspeaker
is mounted correctly in the ceiling, set the tap switch to the appropriate tap
setting before any audio is passed through the loudspeaker. Do not change the
setting on the tap switch while the loudspeaker is in use.
Installation in back cans without conduit
The only tool required is a screwdriver, which is provided in the loudspeaker
package. Commercial Design integral back cans include a swivel-out terminal
access cover that also serves as a cable clamp when tightened in place. The
terminal block in the can’s outer recess has two (+) connections and two (-)
connections. If you are only connecting one (dual conductor) cable, you can use
either (+) and (-) terminal. If you’re daisy-chaining a cable to the next loudspeaker,
you may connect the next cable to the remaining (+) and (-) terminals. There is
no need to connect jumpers or try to stu two wires into one terminal block
port because each pair of (+) and each pair of (-) terminals is directly jumpered
together on the input connector.
Figure 2. Non-conduit guided wiring to can and wire restraint
(Only use this method when permitted by applicable building and electrical codes!)
Terminal Block
Terminal Block showing wire
connections to the block for a
single cable (not daisy-chained)
Built-in cable strain relief
Cover/strain relief plate swiveled
closed and secured to clamp the cable
3/4 inch (19 mm) knockout in the
cover can be used for conduit
Wiring: daisy-chained
to next unit
Wiring: single
cable (example)
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Installation and Wiring (continued)
Installation of conduit to the loudspeaker
Required tools:
• (1) Hammer and knockout punch tool
• (1) Step-bit for adjusting knockout diameter (optional)
• Safety glasses, gloves and other personal safety gear are recommended as
this process involves striking metal parts and chipping away debris around the
knockouts.
1. All C SERIES loudspeaker back cans have a dual-diameter knockout strain
relief fitting on the top cover.
2. The knockout strain relief port is opened with a hammer and punch using
the same techniques for removing knockouts in standard electrical boxes.
3. Insert appropriate fittings and tighten suciently for wire path concealment
and strain relief, in accordance with applicable codes.
You can use flexible or rigid conduit (as required by local electrical codes).
Note: All electrical and mechanical installation connections for
loudspeaker lines are subject to all applicable governmental building
and fire codes. The selection of appropriate electrical and mounting
hardware to interface with C SERIES Ceiling Loudspeakers lies solely with the
installation professional. Community recommends that an appropriately
licensed engineer, electrician, or other professional identify and select the
appropriate conduit, fittings, wire, etc. for the installation.
Figure 3. Conduit for protected wiring to back can
Conduit fitted to the top cover plate
of the can, which has a knockout
strain relief for this purpose.
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Installation in the Ceiling
General
Lay out the loudspeaker locations according to the requirements of the specific
installation and in compliance with applicable safety and building codes. It is
beyond the scope of this manual to provide guidance in this area. Community
oers our Forecaster HD ceiling system software to assist you in distributed
loudspeaker system design. Please visit the Products/Software page of the
Community website for this software.
We also suggest that you use the provided seismic safety tabs to secure the
back cans to the building structure. Again, please be guided by applicable
building codes here; we cannot provide detailed rigging instructions due to the
wide global variations in such codes and practices.
Procedure (for suspended ceiling)
Note: The optimum situation for installation is into a ceiling where the
suspension grid is installed and the tiles have not yet been placed. We
designed this series to facilitate installation into an already-placed ceiling,
and these instructions conform to this more restrictive condition. So when
we say something like, "insert the tile bridge support rails through the can
cutout," and the adjacent space is unobstructed, you should use the more
sensible alternative and just drop the rails into place.
1. Mark the hole location on the ceiling tiles and, using the cutout
template provided with your C SERIES loudspeakers, cut a hole
to the precise size (Figure 4).
2. Insert the Tile Bridge Support Rails through the can cutout
and position them across the rails on either side of the cutout,
approximately as far apart as the Bridge Rail Spacer Bars. Then
insert the pair of spacer bars and clip them over the tile bridge
support rails as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 4. Cutout template dimensions
Figure 5. Tile bridge and spacer rail layout
Ø 10.35" (Ø 263)
Ø 8.86" (Ø 225)
Ø 7.36" (Ø 187)
C8
C6
C4
Ø 0.12" (Ø 3)
Center Hole
Tile Bridge
Support Rails
Bridge Rail
Spacer Bars
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Installation in the Ceiling (continued)
Figure 6. Position of loudspeaker relative to bridge
support rails during installation
Align the flat sides of the can with the tile support rails
Figure 7. Drop-stop tabs (highlighted) snap out over
bridge support rails
(Temporarily holds unit in place even before you secure
it with the mounting clamps)
Figure 8. Turning the two loudspeaker clamp actuators
clockwise securely locks the unit into the ceiling.
Figure 9. Mounting clamps shown gripping tile support
bridge rails after the clamp actuators have been tightened.
3. Make sure mounting clamps are tight against sides of back can before
sliding the loudspeaker into the hole, aligning it so that the mounting clamps
are nearest to the two bridge support rails, labels on the loudspeaker face
indicate the position of the mount clamps and the required alignment.
Before sliding the back can into the ceiling hole, slightly bend each Drop-
Stop™ tab outward from the back can 0.5" (12 mm). When you press the
can fully into place, the two spring-loaded Drop-Stop™ tabs will spread
atop the bridge support rails, and you may hear them “snap” into position;
you can now continue without having to hold the loudspeaker in place.
The Drop-Stop™ tabs are designed to drop into the Tile Bridge support
rails channels, they will not work properly if misaligned. See the note and
Figures 6 and 7 below.
Note: If you’re using loose wires, rather than conduit, first connect the wires to the
terminal block atop the loudspeaker assembly, and secure them with the top cover/
strain relief, before installing the can.
4. Locate the two Phillips-head actuators around the perimeter of the
loudspeaker’s front flange (see Figure 8). Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver
twist each actuator clockwise until you feel resistance as the clamps
press against the support rails (Figure 9).
5. Repeat for as many loudspeakers as you need to install.
Important: Always
attach a safety cable to
one or both seismic
safety tabs (at the top of the
Drop-Stop™ tabs) in all
installations. Failure to do so
could result in injury or even
death in the event of a failure of
the primary mounting support
system.
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Installation in the Ceiling (continued)
Dry-Wall Ceiling Installation
There are three basic ways to install a Community C SERIES loudspeaker
assembly into a drywall ceiling (a.k.a. sheet rock or gypsum board).
Some are for
new construction, others for retrofit to existing construction. We recommend
some methods over others and of course the choice is yours.
1. The preferred method for new installations is to use the optional New
Construction Bracket, pre-installing it directly to the supporting beams
before the sheet rock is applied. Multiple small holes on wings to either side
of the main cutout hole allow the installer to use screws or nails to secure
the ring to the straddling beams. See the following subsection for step-by-
step details and variations.
2. An alternative method for new installations – where the ceiling has already
been completed – is to use the Tile Bridge Support Rails. While there are no
truss members across which the rails fit, nonetheless they will distribute
the weight of the loudspeaker assembly across a greater area and will thus
avoid sagging or having the mounting clamps cut into the ceiling that might
otherwise occur over time. You can cut the hole using the provided template
or using a New Construction Bracket as a cutting guide, even though this
bracket won’t be used for the actual installation. It’s then easy to pass the
Tile Bridge Support Rails through the cutout, then the Spacers, and align the
loudspeaker mounting clamps so they rest top of the rails. Refer to Figures
9 and 10.
3. Retrofit an entire Community C SERIES Loudspeaker Assembly into an
existing oversized ceiling cutout using a corresponding C SERIES CATR Can
Adapter Trim Ring.
Figure 10. New installation in an existing
drywall ceiling Use the tile bridge
support rails & spacers
Important: Do not mount the
loudspeaker into any material
without using either the
New Construction Bracket or the Bridge
Support Rails
Pre-Installation in a New Drywall Ceiling
Optional New Construction Brackets are available for installing loudspeakers
in new construction before drywall or plaster is put in place. Refer to the chart
on page 13 for sizes and model numbers.
The New Construction Brackets support the loudspeakers in plaster/dry
wall ceilings. Multiple holes in the bracket’s two “ears” permit convenient
attachment to nearby ceiling beams. The drywall typically is cut with a router-
type tool, in which case the bracket central hole will serve as a cutout guide for
the router bit.
Inserting the Loudspeaker Assembly into the Drywall Ceiling
1. Bring the wiring from the ceiling to the top of the can and attach it to the
terminal block (see the Wiring Section and Figure 2). Secure the wiring with the
top plate/strain relief clamp.
2. Before sliding the back can into the ceiling hole, slightly bend each
Drop-Stop™ installation assistant tab outward from the back can 1/2 inch
(12mm). Slide the loudspeaker into the hole. When pressing the unit fully into
place, the two Drop-Stop™ tabs will spread atop the tile support bridge rails,
and you may hear them “snap” into position; you can now continue without
having to hold the back can in place. The illustration in Figure 7 shows how
the Drop-Stop™ tabs work, and is equally applicable with New Construction
Bracket installations in drywall ceiling
Figure 11. New construction bracket for
drywall or lath-and-plaster installations
3. Locate the two Phillips-head can clamp actuators around the perimeter of the front flange, and using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver twist each actuator clockwise until you feel tension as the clamps securely lock the loudspeaker into
the ceiling (Figures 8 and 9 on page 10). These clamps open fully to 2.35” (59.6 mm), but we allow at least 0.60”
(15.2mm) to grab the Tile Bridge Support Rail atop the ceiling. Loudspeakers leave the Community factory with these
clamps fully open so that approximately 1.75” (44.4 mm) thick ceilings can be accommodated.
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Note: Some codes now require that the grille have a safety cable. Your local
codes may vary. Community makes it easy to comply with an included security
cable system, as detailed below.
1. Once the loudspeaker is secured in the back can, you can attach the safety
cable between the grille and loudspeaker. There is a nylon mono filament
loop attached to the grille and looped through a metal clip. Another
mono filament line is located inside the bass reflex port of the face of the
loudspeaker. Use the metal clip to link these two mono filament loops
(Figure 12).
2. Carefully lower the grille until the cable holds it, and let go. It should hang
harmlessly from the mono filament line.
3. If you’re proceeding with setup, you can leave the grille hanging so you can
adjust the power setting as noted below. Otherwise, snap the grille into
position on the face of the loudspeaker bae.
Figure 12. Grille safety clip and line
(left) should look like this (right) when
attached.
Attach Grille Safety Cable
Figure 13. Setting loudspeaker tap
Loudspeaker Tap Setting
Use a standard #2 or #3 Phillips or a medium slot-blade screwdriver (not the
one provided with the loudspeaker kit), or just press thumb firmly, and twist
to adjust the power control dial on the front face of the loudspeaker bae. As
shown below, you can make any of five dierent settings, although the dial has
dual calibrations so at first glance it appears to have ten settings. The 8-ohm
position is the same on both sides and is for a low impedance connection. On
the lower-left side of the power tap control shown in the close-up in Figure 13
are the power values for 100V connections, and on the upper right side are the
power values for 70V connections.
Caution: Set the tap control initially prior to applying audio, and only change the dial
setting while the audio amplifier is shut o.
This control makes it very easy and fast to balance an installation since there
is no need to drop the loudspeakers out of their back cans and move wires to
dierent terminals.
Note: The letters NC mean
"no-connect" but they do not
actually break a connection.
DO NOT USE this setting if you’re using
a 100V distribution scheme as the
loudspeaker may draw excessive
power; it corresponds to the highest
power that can be drawn with a 70V
source.
Power / voltage
tap control (dial)
Enlarged detail of tap control
(Available settings vary with model.)
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The loudspeakers’ textured white
finish complements most decors and
does not require further painting.
However, if the interior design
requires a custom loudspeaker finish,
these loudspeakers are easy to paint.
It is best to paint the bae before
installation. In cases where it needs
to be finished along with the ceiling,
the loudspeaker bae can be painted
after mounting in the ceiling.
Note: The paint masks provided by
Community are intended to PREVENT the
loudspeakers from receiving any paint.
Painting the Loudspeaker
Caution: NEVER use abrasives,
gasoline, kerosene, acetone,
methyl ethyl ketone (MEK),
paint thinner, harsh detergents or other
chemicals. These chemicals and agents
may permanently damage the finish.
Some are also toxic and highly
flammable.
Type of Paint
The loudspeaker’s ABS plastic bae accepts almost any type of latex or oil
based paint. We recommend application of two coats.
Painting Process (to obtain the best results):
1. Clean the bae with a light solvent such as mineral spirits, rubbing the bae
with a lightly dampened cloth. Do not use abrasives such as sandpaper or
steel wool.
2. Mask the loudspeaker so that the surround, cone and center area will not
receive any paint. If the loudspeaker is already in the ceiling, you may wish
to mask the ceiling as well. Use a low-tack painter’s tape. We advise against
using conventional masking tape and NEVER use duct tape in this application;
these kinds of tape generally leave adhesive residue that can be dicult to
remove and that may actually cause damage.
3. After cleaning, apply two or more two thin coats of either latex or oil-based
paints. Latex paint will adhere better if an oil-based primer is used first.
Apply the paint with a roller or brush, or spray it on.
4. The grille should be painted separately, and not in place on the loudspeaker.
We further recommend that you remove the grille’s internal cloth mesh,
then spray paint the grille assembly. Avoid using a roller or brush to paint
the grille as its metal perforated holes may become clogged with paint,
which degrades sound quality and also may attenuate the sound. Reinstall
the internal cloth mesh (or if damaged install a new cloth mesh).
Optional Accessories
Figure 14. Optional accessories
Can Adapter/Trim Ring
(shown with rubber hole plugs)
New Construction Bracket
Model Size
Can Adapter/
Trim Ring
New
Construction
C4 4.5" C4-CATR C4-NCB
C6 6.5" C6-CATR C6-NCB
C8 8" C8-CATR C8-NCB
Community oers helpful optional accessories that are not included with the
basic packages. Please be sure to order these parts separately if you need
them.
Can Adapter Trim Rings allow you to mount an entire C SERIES loudspeaker
assembly into an existing industry back can that is already in the ceiling from a
previous installation. If you’re performing a retrofit, you will want to order the
type of adapter you need in the size suitable for the loudspeaker.
The Can Adapter Ring can be used as a Trim Ring, allowing you to mount a
C SERIES loudspeaker assembly into an existing but over-size ceiling cutout
hole. When used as a trim ring, white rubber hole plugs (included) fill the four
countersink indents.
A New Construction Bracket is available for installing loudspeakers in new
construction before drywall or plaster is put in place. The drywall typically is
cut with a router-type tool or laser guided cutter in which case the bracket hole
will serve as a cutout guide.
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Figure 15. C4 loudspeaker dimensions
Figure 16. C6 loudspeaker dimensions
Drawings / Dimensions
Figure 17. C8 loudspeaker dimensions
Ø10.12" (257)
Ø11.30" (287)
7.55"
(192)
0.39" (10)
7.44"
(189)
0.33" (8)
Ø7.13" (181)
Ø8.31" (211)
5.50"
(140)
5.39"
(137)
Ø8.62" (219)
0.36" (9)
Ø9.80" (249)
6.49"
(165)
6.38"
(162)
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Warranty Information and Service
Notes
Transferable warranty “(Limited)” valid in the USA only
The C SERIES Loudspeaker Systems are designed and backed by Community Professional Loudspeakers. For complete
warranty information within the USA please refer to Community website. Please call 610-876-3400 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, visit the website at communitypro.com/warranty. To obtain available service
locations for countries other than the United States of America, contact the authorized Community Distributor for your
specific country or region.
Shipping damage
If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight company. Be sure to save
the carton and packing materials, as damage claims can be denied if these materials are not retained. If evidence of
physical damage exists upon arrival, be cautious before signing a delivery acceptance receipt. Often, the fine print will
waive your right to file a claim for damage or loss after you sign it. Make sure that the number of cartons shown on the
freight documents have actually been delivered.
Find the latest online
The latest version of this manual and the most recent product information is always available at Community’s website:
www.communitypro.com
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dans d''autres langues
- English: Community C6 Owner's manual
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