6. If the iW4 bezel frame and grille are to be painted in the wall, paint |
now before installing the baffle (see "Painting" on the last page). |
7. NHT offers iWF foam blocks to optimize the performance if your |
iW4. See the web site for more information: nhthifi.com Refer to the |
diagram (fig. 6) for orientation of the foam blocks. Insert one of the 4" |
x 4" x 8" foam blocks vertically through the speaker cutout. Push this |
block down below the edge of the cutout. Insert the second 4" x 4" x |
8" foam block and push up above the top edge of the speaker cutout. |
Bend one of the 4" x 4" x 16" foam blocks into a U shape and push |
down into the wall horizontally so that it is below the speaker cutout. |
Make sure that there is a good seal with the edge of the foam and |
both the left and right wall studs. Repeat for the upper 4" x 4" x 16" |
foam block. The foam should also make a good seal around the |
speaker wires. |
8. Add a 26" long piece of unbacked R19 fiberglass insulation to the |
enclosure. (Be sure to wear protective gloves and goggles when han- |
dling fiberglass to avoid contact with the fiber). You may need to cut |
a 11" wide by 7" high rectangular hole in the center of the piece of |
fiberglass to make room for the crossover on the back of the baffle. |
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| fig.6 |
| Foam |
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| Foam |
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| 4 - 5 inches |
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| Cutout |
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| Horizontal |
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Stud | Stud | Stud |
| Foam |
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| Foam |
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Foam
Foam
2 - 3 inches
Cutout
Vertical
Foam
Foam
Stud
9. Connect the speaker wire to the spring posts on the iW4 baffle, |
making sure to observe correct polarity (see "Connections"). |
10. Attach the baffle to the bezel with (12) 4 x 20mm recessed head |
screws that line up with the 12 holes in the bezel (fig.7). Exercise cau- |
tion not to damage the drivers. Tighten screws snugly, making sure |
not to |
use of power screwdrivers is not recommended. |
11. Attach the metal grille by inserting it into the bezel. |
| fig.7 |
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4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 |