Polk Audio RC60i owner manual Amp

INSTALLATION

Out of the box and into the wall, that’s how easy it is to install Polk RCi Series In-Wall Loudspeakers.

If you intend to do the installation yourself we recommend that you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools.

You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a familiarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers. Install speaker wires before installing speak- ers. Wire meeting appropriate building and fire codes must be used. Use at least 18 gauge wire or heavier for the utmost in sound quality. Wiring is best performed by an expe- rienced professional. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a profes- sional installer.

YOU WILL NEED:

•Pencil for marking the location of installation

•Keyhole saw, utility knife or material- appropriate incising implement for cutting drywall or other wall material

•Level

•Screwdriver, preferably powered, with Phillips head bit

•Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut)

FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS:

•Make sure the material into which you plan to mount the speakers (plaster, drywall, paneling, stone, etc.) can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for the weight of your model).

•Make sure the locations you select do not conceal studs, electrical wiring or plumb- ing. Prior to installation, hold the speaker in your chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs, cor- ners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/win- dow frames. Your cutout must be at least 1" (25mm) from adjoining walls or ceiling, internal studs or plumbing.

•Using the template, trace the installation location with a pencil. You can do this by holding the template in your preferred location and tracing around it (rectangle) or within the template pop-out area (round). Use a level to make certain the template is straight and plumb. This is the exact cutout size [figures 10a & 10b].

•Carefully cut the hole with the appropriate cutting tool for your wall or ceiling material. Start the hole by drilling a hole on the inside of the tracing (with the drill bit touching the line). Use this hole to insert the saw or knife and begin cutting [figure 11].

•Once you have cut the hole, fish your previ- ously positioned wiring out of the hole and connect the speaker. Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver. Strip

2 inch (12 mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the con- ductors into a single unfrayed strand (so you have two unfrayed strands). Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each speaker is red (+) and the other is black (-). Make certain that you connect the wire from the red terminal (+) of your amplifier or receiver to the red terminal (+) on your speaker and the wire from the black termi- nal (-) of your amplifier or receiver to the black terminal (-) on your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such as color-cod- ing, ribbing or writing) on one of the two conductors to help you maintain consisten- cy [figure 12].

POP-OUT AREA

TEMPLATE

FIGURE 10a

Round Template: Trace within the pop-out area.

Plantilla redonda: Marque dentro del área que se va a desechar.

Gabarit rond: Tracez à l'intérieur du gabarit.

Runde Vorlage: Umranden Sie den inneren, gestanzten Teil der Vorlage.

TEMPLATE

FIGURE 10b

Rectangular Template: Trace around the template.

Plantilla rectangular: Marque alrededor de la plantilla.

Gabarit rectangulaire: Tracez autour du gabarit.

Rechteckige Vorlage: Umranden Sie den äußeren Rand der Vorlage mit einem

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FIGURE 11	FIGURE 12
Cut the hole with the appropriate tool.	Hook up the speaker wires.
Haga el corte con la herramienta apropiada.	Conecte los cables de los altavoces.
Taillez l'ouverture avec l'outil approprié	Branchez les fils de haut-parleur.
Schneiden Sie die Öffnung mit dem	Schließen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel an.
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