OEM Systems SE893KE, SE-891E, PS-602, AP-802, AP-602 For 5-1/4, 6-1/2 & 8 In-Wall, Installation

For 5-1/4", 6-1/2" & 8" In-Wall

2-Piece Baffle & Frame

may help reduce hum and RF interference. When securing the wire, use care not to staple or nail the electrical conductors. Doing so could result in a short that might damage the electronics.

More than two pair of these speakers can be connected to one amplifier. However, we suggest that you consult a professional if you are installing more than two pair.

When connecting your speakers, make sure proper polarity (phasing) is maintained. Simply put, this means being sure the same wire which is hooked to the positive terminal of the amplifier has its other end hooked to the positive terminal of the speaker. It is important to check this on all speakers. If the connections on one of the speakers are reversed, (out of phase) the quality of your bass will be seriously impaired.

INSTALLATION

As the diagrams show, the speakers utilizes a metal mounting ring which, after tightening with the screws provided, acts as a clamp to hold the speakers in place.

To aid in speaker performance, a fibrous material, such as fiberglass or polyester fiber, may be placed behind the speaker. This may also help to reduce unwanted sound from being transmitted into adjoining rooms.

Once you determine where you wish the speakers to be placed, do the following:

Using the paper template provided, mark the speaker cut-out location making sure that where you wish the speakers to be placed will not be obstructed by a stud or other material hidden in the wall.

Proper use of an electronic stud- finder is invaluable for this operation. Using the proper equipment, cut the appropriate sized hole in the wall. On drywall, the cleanest cuts will be made with a drywall saw.

Install the frame and mounting ring assembly by passing the black mounting ring through the cut-out as illustrated. (see figures 1 and 2) For

the 8” speakers, observe that there is a top and bottom to the frame. The top and bottom are identifiable by the spacing between the six vacant screw holes in the black clamp ring. The more-closely spaced holes are toward the top. Next, verify that the speaker frame fits into the

cut-out. The white frame should fit snugly and smoothly in the cut-out hole. If the hole should have been cut a little too large, the flange on the frame should cover this.

Once the frame is in place, gently tighten all of the screws so that the mounting ring is up against the back side of the wall board. (see fig. 3) Avoid over-tightening the screws or it may later become difficult to install the grille.

If the wire has not yet been run, do so, now that you have access to the wall’s interior. Once the speaker wire has been run, pull the end of the wire out of the wall, strip back a section of the jacket as needed, and then expose ½" of each conductor. Connect the wire to the terminals on the back of the speaker assembly, observing polarity (+ & -).

Insert the speaker into the frame and install the six screws. Tighten the screws starting with the middle pair of screws followed by the top pair and then the bottom pair. (see fig. 4) Use care not to over-tighten the screws or it may later become difficult to install the grille. Install the grilles after testing the operation of the speakers. The grilles are installed by gently working the edge of the grille into the frame of the speaker, beginning at one corner and working one or both directions around to an adjacent or opposite corner.

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