Installing the ATCLCR6 | Figure 4 |
It is now time to connect the speaker wire to the ATCLCR6. Your speaker wire is usually coded to maintain proper system phasing. This can be by color coding, or one conductor may have a printed marking or a rib along one edge that will not be found on the other. Identify which type of polarity coding that your wire is using. You must carefully observe that the positive terminal of the speaker output on your amplifi er is connected to the positive terminal of the ATCLCR6 speaker. Likewise, the negative terminal of the amplifi er’s speaker output should be connected to the negative terminal of the ATCLCR6 speaker (Fig. 4).
Installation Tip! To further enhance the performance of your ATCLCR6 speakers, the ceiling joist cavity where you plan to place your speakers can be stuffed with a generous quantity of
fiberglass insulation. If
approximately 2 feet beginning 1 foot in from either side of the speaker opening. If the insulation is foil or paper backed, face the backing away from the ATCLCR6 speaker. The addition of this
insulation will help prevent the unwanted transfer of sound into the large and resonant cavity of the
Next, make sure that the doglegs are positioned inside the frame of the speaker (Fig. 5).
Figure 5
Grill removal
The grill uses a pressure fi t relying on the contact of both surfaces to hold it in place. If the grill becomes distorted it becomes diffi cult to remove or reinstall. Proper care should be taken to not distort its shape while removing it.
If the speaker is not yet installed
While looking at the motor structure (rear) of the speaker assembly, rotate two of the opposing mounting legs outward (Fig. 6a) and then evenly press them towards the grill. This should push the grill out so that you can remove it (Fig. 6b).
Figure 6a
If the speaker is installed
Locate a small hook tool available at most auto parts stores or
home improvement shops resembling a dentists pick (a bent
paper clip or stiff wire will work as well). Hook your
chosen device into the metal mesh of the grill near theFigure 6b edge and gently pull it towards you, once it moves a slight bit
make certain you change positioning of the hook to another location to pull from so you do not distort the grill (Fig. 7). DO NOT PRY ON THE GRILL!
With the grill removed, place the speaker in the ceiling opening. Make sure that the speaker wire is not hanging against the speaker where it can vibrate and rattle as the speaker reproduces your music.
Installation Tip! Note that the speaker is set in the frame at an angle so that the cone can be directed toward the listening position. Ensure the cone of the speaker is angled toward the listening position before proceeding to the next step. This is
Figure 7
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Dogleg
Frame
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