Painting the Speaker Grill
IMPORTANT! Before painting remove grill from speakers. Also remove the cloth scrim attached inside the grill.
1.Remove the grill from the speaker. A protec- tive cloth scrim is attached to the back of the grill with
2.Paint the grill, being careful not to plug the holes. Allow the paint to completely dry before proceeding. IMPORTANT! For best results use a spray rather than a brush or roller.
3.Gently press the scrim back into place before reinstalling the speaker grill.
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Installation
NOTE: These instructions assume the mounting sur- face is of standard wood frame and standard sheet rock construction. If you wish to mount the speakers to another type of material you should contact a bonded contractor.
NOTE: See your local dealer for new construction
WARNING! Before installing check local building codes to verify compli- ance with local regulations WARN- ING! Before installing check for obstructions behind drywall. To do this make a small hole, cutting at a 45° angle (this will make the hole easier to patch if obstructions are found. Only cut out the mounting hole after you have verified there are no obstructions behind the dry wall. WARNING! Use only speaker cable that is rated for
Turn your amplifier off before making or breaking any signal connections.
Recommended tools:
•Stud finder
•Sharp pencil or pen
•Pushpin
•Dry wall knife/saw
•Wire strippers
•Phillips screwdriver or electric drill and bit
•Tape measure
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1.Using a stud finder, position the template completely between ceiling joists.
2.Hold or pin the template in place and mark cutout with a pencil.
3.Remove the template and cut out the opening with a drywall knife/saw.
4. Place fiberglass insulation 12” (30cm) or thicker between the joists directly above the speaker.
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