1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this new AMS Series product. Designed for both speech and music program material, the Tannoy AMS range
provides exceptional sonic quality and long-term reliability in all surface mount applications. The AMS range offers five models: three
featuring a new generation of Dual Concentric drivers and two with an improved version of Tannoy’s ICT technology. All new drivers have
16 ohm nominal impedance for optimized use with Lab.gruppen amplifiers. Other features include IP65 rating for outdoor use, high-
temperature molded cabinets and custom color options. All AMS loudspeakers include a built-in line transformer.
Because all AMS models are true point-source loudspeakers, they may be mounted horizontally or vertically without affecting
performance. All models include a standard mounting yoke; a multi-angle VariBall accessory bracket is available as an option.
2. Safety Notices
Installation Safety Notice
1. The user is responsible for fixing the hardware to the surface to ensure safe operation. The fixings must support the weight of the
product. Please consult the manual’s specification page for the appropriate weights. Please consult the relevant construction codes
in your region for further information on suitable hardware fixing methods.
2. Some regional construction codes require the use of a secondary method of securing loudspeakers to surfaces to provide security of a
back-up support. A secondary support line should be attached from the safety loop on the rear of the product to a source point on the
wall. Please consult the relevant construction codes in your region.
3. Tannoy will not be held accountable for any damage caused by incorrect installation.
Electrical Safety Notice:
To comply with the standard UL1480, metal-clad flexible conduit (BX) is required for connection to the
terminal block for proper earth grounding.
Safety Note:
In order to comply with the relevant fire safety regulations (i.e. BS 5839:1998), it is required that in the event of
fire, that failure of the circuit to which the loudspeaker is connected does not occur before evacuation of the building is complete.
Suitable measures include:
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Use of terminal blocks (for connection to primary) with a melting point of not less than 650°C, for example constructed from ceramic materials;
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Use of terminal blocks of a lower melting point but protected with thermal insulation;
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Use of terminal blocks such that, on melting, an open-circuit or a short-circuit does not occur.
3. Unpacking
Every Tannoy product is carefully inspected before shipment. After unpacking, please inspect your product to ensure no damage has
occurred in transit. In the unlikely event of damage, please notify your dealer and retain all shipping materials as your dealer may require
return shipment.
4. Installation
Installation using included yoke bracket
1. Fix the yoke bracket to an appropriate structural surface using a suitable fixing method.
2. Remove the yoke trims from the product to access the bracket fixing points.
3. Set the transformer tap as detailed in Chapter 5.
4.
For indoor installation
(proceed to step 5 for outdoor installation): Connect the euro-style plug to the wires, observing correct
polarity. Use pins 1(+) and 2 (–) for connection of the loudspeaker. Use pins 3 (–) and 4 (+) for connection of additional loudspeakers in a
distributed line. NOTE: Tighten pins 3 and 4 even if not used to prevent vibration of the screws.
5.
For outdoor installation:
Feed the loudspeaker wire(s) through the opening in the neck of the cable entry cover included with the
product.
Connect the euro-style plug to the wires, observing correct polarity. Use pins 1(+) and 2 (–) for connection of the loudspeaker. Use
pins 3 (–) and 4 (+) for connection of additional loudspeakers in a distributed line. NOTE: Tighten pins 3 and 4 even if not used to
prevent vibration of the screws..
6. Place the loudspeaker inside the yoke bracket. Position buffers between bracket and loudspeaker as shown. Attach with supplied fixings
using a 5 mm Allen key. Use the longer hex screws supplied when mounting the yoke bracket.
7. Connect the euro plug to the loudspeaker. For outdoor installation, attach the cable entry cover using a 3 mm Allen key and the included
screws. Orient the cover plate so that the neck opening is facing downward to minimise entry of moisture or particulates.
8. Connect a secondary support line to the safety tab at the rear of the cabinet.
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