Existing Construction

HTI88

Level

Template

Notes:

• Use the cardboard template

when cutting the drywall.

Although the HTI88 may be

oriented either horizontally

or vertically, the installation

procedure is the same.

• Please be aware the tem-

plate is slightly oversized to

The grille is packed separately from the speaker. If at some later date you wish to remove the grille from the speaker, to avoid scratching the grille or baffle you may unfold a paper clip, insert the straight end through one of the holes in the grille, and gently pull up.

Determine the correct speaker location.

allow for some margin of

error when cutting with the

drywall saw – there should

be no need to allow for fur-

ther margin of error as this

may risk the integrity of the

installation.

1/2"

Note: Always allow at least		Cut the drywall.
one-half inch between a wall
stud and the speaker cutout, or
the locking tabs will not be able
to swivel into place.

Connect the speaker wires to the speaker as described on pages 4–7.

Place the frame assembly in the wall until the frame surface is flush with the wallboard.

Screw down each of the ten Phillips-head screws. It is best to use a low-speed cordless driver or a hand-held screw- driver to tighten the screws to prevent over-tightening. The locking tabs will swivel into place and secure the unit to the rear surface of the drywall.

Replace the metal grille. Attach the JBL logo to the grille to cor- respond to vertical or horizontal installation.

JBL HTI88 manual Existing Construction

Models: HTI88