prewiring
•Check local building and electrical codes for compliance of the speaker wire.
•Use stranded wire of at least 16 gauge; for runs over 100 feet, it is preferable to use 14 gauge wire.
•Use only insulated staples or nylon tie straps to secure wiring within the wall to avoid shorts.
•Do not stretch the wire as it is being routed. This could create future (and costly) problems.
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•Always "home run" wires: run a continuous wire from each speaker directly to the source location. Do not connect speakers together any other way for easier diagnosis of faulty wire or speaker problems.
•Wire speakers in phase with the same polarity. Attach positive (+/red) and negative
•Combined impedance for speakers connected to each channel should be at least 4 ohms. This is the minimum impedance tolerated by most amplifiers. Check with your dealer before wiring.
preparing the wall or ceiling cutout
Confirm there is at least 1" between the final cutout and nearby studs or joints for positioning mounting hardware. Temporarily fasten the stiff paper template (supplied) to the wall with thumbtacks. Carefully trace around the perimeter with a pencil. Before making the final cutout of the entire hole, first make a small
To cut the actual hole, first score wallboard with a sharp knife; then use a keyhole saw to complete the cut. Remove remaining debris from the edges. Hold the speaker up to the cutout to make sure it inserts easily without forcing.
At this point, it is a good idea to secure the speaker wire to a stud near the cutout so its own weight will not tug on the terminals of the speaker after it is connected. This will also prevent you from "losing" the wire in the ceiling. Before attaching the wire, make sure the speaker wire runs through, not around, the metal mounting bracket.
installation preparation
Use the supplied template to outline the mounting hole. Cut the mounting hole and remove any debris from the area. Take the necessary steps to keep debris from falling into the back of the speaker.
Route the wires from the amplifier to the speaker installation location. Strip about 1/2" of the insulation from the wire conductors. Twist the wire strands of the conductors into neat bundles. Insert the wires into the provided
final installation
The speaker is held in place with six mounting clamps that are part of the assembly. When shipped from the factory the clamps are pivoted so they will fit into the mounting hole. When the mounting hole clamp screws are turned, the clamps pivot outward and are then drawn downward until they press against the back of the mounting surface.
Insert the speaker/mounting bezel assembly into the mounting hole. Hold the speaker in place in the mounting hole and evenly tighten the four mounting screws to draw the mounting brackets against the backside of the mounting surface. Gradually tighten the screws, moving from one to another, until the speaker is firmly clamped in place.
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