Niles Audio PAINTING THE OS-20, Safety First, Painting, Tools Required, Preparing to Paint

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

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1.If the speaker is never going to be exposed to sudden accidental impacts, wind, waves or earthquakes you can simply hang it on a nail using the nail hole(s) of the bracket (See Figure 7).

Nail Mounting Screw Mounting OmniMount or Custom Bracket Mounting

Figure 7 The OS-20can be mounted three ways.

2.The safest and most secure way to mount the speaker is by screwing it to the mounting surface using your own hardware (suitable for the surface you are mounting to) and the bracket supplied with the speaker (See Figure 7).

3.There are threaded brass inserts on the back of the OS-20for attaching an OmniMount or a custom bracket (See Figure 7). This allows you to position the speaker at unusual angles or distances from the mounting surface.

Safety First!

Be careful to use hardware that is designed for the surface you are mounting to. The OS-20with the bracket weighs 8-1/2 pounds. If you are not sure ofa safe way to mount the speakers, consult a professional installer or a building contractor.

You will maximize the useful life of the speaker, by placing the speaker so that it receives less exposure to the elements. Look for the best overall compromise between sound quality, convenience, and exposure. Do not compromise safety.

PAINTING THE OS-20	PAINTING
The enclosure, the brackets, and the grills of the OS-20can all be painted to
match the surroundings. Because we want you to preserve the acoustic quali-	THE
ties of the grill, please paint the grill according to the grill painting instructions.
Make sure you pick a paint that is appropriate for the mounting location. There	OS-20

are interior and exterior varieties, and even paint for marine uses. If you are not sure what paint to use, consult a paint store professional or a painter.

Tools Required

•A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318)

•The correct paint for the surroundings (oil or water based paint is fine)

•A paint brush or applicator if the paint is not in a spray can.

•A paper clip or a corkscrew (for removing the grill)

•Masking tape

•2 paint masks (supplied)

•A damp cloth and a dry cloth

Preparing to Paint

1.Separate the parts of the speaker. You should remove the brackets and the bracket knobs. Remove the grill by hooking it with a bent paper clip or the tip of a corkscrew and pulling it away from the cabinet (See Figure 8).

Figure 8

Removing the grill using a paper clip

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