LEOPARD Rain Hoods
LEOPARD Quick-clip Rigid Rain Hood
Weather-protected LEOPARDs include a quick-clip removable rain hood for indoor/outdoor touring and sheltered outdoor installations.
The LEOPARD quick-clip removable rain hood (Figure 24) is easily attached and removed with its two winghead studs.
Connect any required cables to the LEOPARD loudspeaker
Attach the rain hood to the user panel, slipping it under the rain hood retainer flange at the top of the user panel and securing it to the center of the panel with its two winghead studs.
LEOPARD with Quick-Clip Rain Hood
Make sure to tighten the winghead studs one quarter turn so they fully lock
LEOPARD Collapsible Rain Hood
Another option for weather-protected LEOPARDs is the collapsible rain hood.
The LEOPARD collapsible rain hood (Figure 24) is easily attached and removed with its two screws
Slip the rain hood under the rain hood retainer flange at the top of the user panel.
Secure the rain hood at the bottom of the panel with the two provided 6-32 x 0.75-inch stainless steel screws.
Make sure to tighten the screws to create a good seal against the user panel. The recommended torque value for rain hood screws is
LEOPARD with Collapsible Rain Hood
Detach the Velcro straps and extend the rain hood.
Extend the lower flap for splash protection.
Attach any required cables to the LEOPARD
The clear windows let you easily locate the connectors on the user panel.
To stow the rain hood, reverse the steps.
Caution
There is only one proper loudspeaker orientation once the rainhood is installed. The loudspeaker must be oriented so that all cabling exits from the bottom of the rain hood.
The weather-protected LEOPARD must be mounted with a 0° tilt, or preferably with a slight down-tilt. This angle shields the driver from the elements and does not allow water to accumulate. Do not tilt the cabinet up, as the drivers and cabinet will accumulate water.
Note
Weather Protected units using either of the LEOPARD/900-LFC Rain Hoods are rated IP44 for water intrusion.