M&S Systems S150W instruction manual Speaker Installation for NEW Construction

SPEAKER INSTALLATION FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

Step 1. After you have determined the speaker locations using the guidelines above, secure a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable, such as the M&S Systems MS16X, (DO NOT USE STAPLES) for attachment to the speakers after the dry wall has been installed. Leave at least 18 inches additional cable for the connection during fi nal speaker installation.

Run the other end of the speaker cables to the speaker volume control location and secure in a single gang box along with a 4 conductor 16 gauge cable, such as the M&S Systems MS164X, that will connect to the amplifier. NOTE: Make a drawing of each speaker location. This will assist you in locating the wires that have been covered by the sheet rock.

Step 2. To begin installation of the speakers, fi rst locate the area where the wires are installed. At each location, cut a hole to the dimensions shown in the tables (Mounting Dimensions) found on pages 2-3 for the model being installed. The cutout should be centered in the stud space opening. Prepare the speaker wiring by striping off approximately 3 inches of the outer jacket (care should be taken so the insulation on the wires inside the jacket are not damaged) also strip approximately 3/8 inch off the ends of the two inside conductors. Twist the ends of the stranded cable until the wires are tight.

Step 3. You are now ready to install the speaker. Remove the front grille from the speaker. (Be careful not to touch the speaker cones in order to prevent any damage). Attach the speaker cable to the speaker by pressing down on the red (+) or black (-) tabs and inserting the red wire in the red terminal and the black wire in the black terminal. Make sure that none of the strands from the black and red wires are touching each other. This can create a short circuit that can damage your electronics. Index the mounting tabs to make sure that all tabs will clear the opening. Insert the speaker in the wall with the large speaker at the bottom and tighten the tabs with the screws on the front of the grille. (Make sure that the grille is straight on the wall). DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS, the screws should only be tight enough to secure the speaker.

Step 4. After the speaker is mounted, adjustments to the swivel tweeter (small speaker) can be made by either directing the sound

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