User Manual
Commercial Audio
SSOUNDS
SS-CL6
SSOUNDS CL6
Installation, operation and maintenance
This manual covers safe installation, connection, operation and maintenance. Full published specifications are in the technical data sheet.
Contents
- 01Safety
- 02Unpacking and inspection
- 03Product overview
- 04Connections
- 05Ground stacking and placement
- 06Operating limits
- 07Care, maintenance and inspection
- 08Troubleshooting
01 Safety
- Read this manual completely before installing or operating the SSOUNDS CL6.
- This equipment is intended for use by trained professionals. It is not a consumer product.
- Sustained high sound pressure levels cause permanent hearing damage. Protect yourself and the audience, and observe local noise-at-work limits.
- Do not operate the unit if the enclosure, grille, connectors or rigging hardware are damaged. Withdraw it from service and have it inspected.
- Keep the unit dry unless it is rated otherwise. Do not restrict ventilation.
02 Unpacking and inspection
Inspect the shipping carton before opening. If there is visible damage, photograph it and notify the carrier and support@s-soundspro.com before proceeding. Retain the packaging: it is the only approved way to return the product under warranty.
- Check the enclosure, grille and finish for transit damage.
- Check every connector for bent or displaced contacts.
- Confirm the model and serial number against your delivery documentation.
03 Product overview
6.5″ two-way ceiling speaker, discreet, even distributed audio with 70/100 V tapping.
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | Ø 240 × 195 mm |
|---|---|
| Net weight | 2.4 kg / 5 lb |
| Enclosure | ABS back-can · steel grille |
| Drivers | 6.5″ coaxial woofer + 0.75″ balanced-dome tweeter |
04 Connections
Make all connections with the amplifier powered down and its outputs muted.
| Connectors | Screw terminal |
|---|
05 Ground stacking and placement
- Stack only on a level, load-rated surface capable of carrying the total mass.
- Account for 2.4 kg / 5 lb per element when calculating the total load on staging or a sub platform.
- Secure stacks against being pushed over: by wind outdoors, or by crowd contact.
- Keep ventilation paths and rear panels clear.
06 Operating limits
| Maximum SPL | 108 dB peak @ 1 m |
|---|
Published maxima are specified under the conditions stated on the data sheet and are not a continuous operating target. Sustained operation into limiting shortens driver life. If the system is limiting to reach the required level, the system is too small for the venue. Add elements rather than drive harder.
07 Care, maintenance and inspection
- Clean the enclosure with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not use solvents.
- Vacuum the grille from the outside; do not push debris through it.
- Keep connectors clean and dry; cap unused multipin connectors in transit.
- Store in transit protection, off the floor, in a dry space.
| Before every deployment | Visual check of enclosure, grille, connectors |
|---|---|
| Every 12 months | Detailed inspection by a competent person |
| After any impact or fall | Withdraw from service and inspect before reuse |
08 Troubleshooting
| No output from one section | Check amplifier channel, preset assignment and the multipin pin map; swap the loom to isolate. |
|---|---|
| Distortion at moderate level | Check for a driven-into-limit amplifier channel, a wrong preset, or a damaged driver. Stop and investigate. |
| Level lower than expected | Confirm the correct preset, check for a polarity error between cabinets, and verify the load per amplifier channel. |
| Intermittent output | Suspect the loom or connector before the cabinet. Re-terminate or replace and re-test. |
| Rattle or buzz | Check grille fixings, handles and hardware before assuming driver damage. |
If a fault persists, stop using the unit and contact support@s-soundspro.com with the model, serial number and a description of the fault.
Limited warranty: two (2) years
SSOUNDS products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase by the end user. Within that period SSOUNDS will, at its option, repair or replace the defective item with no charge for parts or labour. The item must be adequately packaged and dispatched, carriage pre-paid, to SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised service centre, accompanied by proof of purchase and a returns reference issued in advance by SSOUNDS. Unauthorised repair, modification or removal of serial-number labelling voids this warranty.
This warranty does not cover
- Cosmetic wear, finish, grille cloth, paintwork and consumable parts.
- Damage caused by misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, or operation outside the published ratings on this sheet.
- Damage caused by transport or handling after delivery, or by inadequate packaging on return.
- Damage caused by mains or generator supply faults (over-voltage, under-voltage, phase imbalance, surge or incorrect earthing) or by lightning.
- Water, dust or corrosion ingress on products not carrying a published IP rating for the conditions of use.
- Damage resulting from amplification or processing outside the recommended configuration on this sheet, or from third-party presets.
- Products not purchased from SSOUNDS or an SSOUNDS-authorised distributor.
This warranty is in addition to, and does not affect, any statutory rights the purchaser may have under applicable consumer law. It is the sole warranty offered; no other warranty, express or implied, is given.