Figure 10
Screw one side of the assembled bracket with wings to the stud using one of the sup- plied screws. Level the bracket. Screw the other side of the bracket to the stud. Two or three screws (depending upon the size of the model) on each side makes for a very secure installation. Attach the wire to the bracket at the indicated wire tie points
(See Figure 9).
Stage Two: Before Painting
Screw the frame to the installed bracket using the supplied screws. Do not over- tighten the screws. This will distort the frame and the grilles will not fit (this is not permanent, just loosen the screws and the grille will pop in) (See Figure 10).
Painting the Aluminum Grilles
The grille is important to the sound of the AT loudspeakers. Do not fill the holes of the grille with paint. The grille is construct- ed of aluminum with a perfectly even powder coat overall. This powder coat is an ideal primer.
Remove the grilles before painting. If you are using spray paint, use two thin coats without any primer. If you are using a com- pressor and a spray gun, use the finest, most diffuse setting. Practice first on some paper if you have no experience painting with spray paint.
If you are using an applicator or brush, and a can of paint, thin the paint first. You do not want to have to poke hundreds of holes in your beautifully painted grilles.
Installation of Brackets, Frames and Grilles in New Construction
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