M&S Systems WG150W, WG100W, WG150C owner manual In-wallSpeakers, Tips For New Construction

In-wall Speakers

Step 1. Speaker mounting rings are used in the pre-construction phase of speaker installation during construction of new homes and additions. WG Series mounting rings are designed to provide drywall installers the correct cut-out pattern for the speakers. The rings have “flaps” that are nailed/screwed/stapled onto the studs.

See figure 8.

Once the wall board is installed, the opening is cut out and the speaker frame is inserted into the mounting ring.

When installing the mounting ring, note that there are holes molded into the mounting ring for speaker wire tie-off.

FIGURE 8

TIPS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION

•Use a small level to verify that the mounting ring is straight.

•If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid additional noise caused by close proximity of wiring.

•Secure the speaker wires against a stud with insulated staples, being careful not to pierce the wire insulation. Allow slack for building material expansion.

•Horizontal wire runs should be routed through holes drilled at equal heights in the studs.

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