Installation, con’t

How to Mount the XCS350 Loudspeaker On the Wall The supplied On Wall Mounting Brackets allow for four different mounting positions of the XCS350 Loudspeaker relative to the wall, both vertical and horizontial. Two posi- tions are flush mount, with the Loudspeaker close to and parallel with the wall. The other positions are angle mount, which places the Loudspeaker further away from the wall and allows for rotation of ± 30 Degrees. Refer to figure 25.

Angled Wall Mounting

Flush Wall Mounting

Hardware

Hardware

Wall

Loudspeaker

Bracket

Bracket

 

Locking

Wall

Screw

Bracket

 

Loudspeaker

Wall Mounting Screws

 

Bracket

 

 

Figure 25

1. Using the supplied Allen Wrench, remove the three

screws securing the Stabilizer Bar to the back of the

XCS350. Refer to figure 26. Replace the just removed

center screw with a supplied one of the same type, but

shorter length. Refer to figure 28.

Note: Retain the three removed screws and Stabilizer Bar

Location of

Mounting

Screws

Replace with

supplied

shorter screw

Location of

Mounting

Screws

Figure 28

bumpers to the tom.

Screws - A

Screws - B

Figure 29

3.Determine the Loudspeaker Mounting Location on the wall, making sure the Mounting Bracket will be anchored to a stud located inside the wall.

Note: Use extreme caution to avoid any existing electrical wiring, plumbing, etc., located inside the wall.

4.Refer to figures 31 thru 34 to in-

stall the appropriate Wall Bracket on the wall (orient the bracket as

illustrated) using the supplied Mounting Screws. If the Flush Mount Bracket is used, attach the two cone shaped rubber

rear of the Loudspeaker, near the bot-

for possible future use.

Stabilizer Bar

Stabilizer Bar Screws

Figure 26

2.Attach either the flush mount or angle mount brackets to the rear of the Loudspeaker using the supplied screws. Refer to figures 27, 28 and 29 for the screw location. Also, be sure to orient the bracket as illus- trated in figure 30.

Note: If the wall covering material and/or thickness is different from the illustration, the two supplied Mounting Screws need to be replaced with screws of the appropriate type and length.

5.Orient the Loudspeaker to line up with the Wall Brack- ets and attach them together. If the angle mount is used, install the Lock-

ing Screw to secure the Loudspeaker at the desired angle.

Figure 30

XCS350 Screw Removal for Mounting

Mounting Type

Screw s - A

Screws - B

Vertical Flush Mount

----

Remove

Vertical Angle Mount

----

Remove

Horizontal Flush Mount

Remove

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Horizontal Angle Mount

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Remove

 

Figure 27

 

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McIntosh XLS320, XLS360, XLS340 owner manual XCS350 Screw Removal for Mounting

XCS350, XLS340, XLS360, XLS320 specifications

McIntosh has long been synonymous with high-quality audio equipment, and its XLS line of loudspeakers upholds this reputation. The XLS320, XLS340, XLS360, and XCS350 are all testament to McIntosh's commitment to delivering exceptional sound performance combined with innovative technology.

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