INSTALLATION
If you intend to do the installation yourself, we recommend that you possess some skill in the proper use of hand and power tools. You should have a thorough understanding of local building and fire codes and a famil- iarity with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which you plan to install your speakers. Install speaker wires before installing speakers. Wire meeting appropriate building and fire codes must be used. Use at least 18 gauge wire or heavier for the utmost in sound quality. Wiring is best performed by an experienced professional. If you are in doubt that you possess the necessary skills or tools, consult your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer.
You Will Need:
•Pencil for marking the location of installation.
•Keyhole saw, utility knife or material- appropriate cutting tool for drywall or other wall material.
•Level.
•Screwdriver, preferably powered, with Phillips head bit.
Follow These Easy Steps:
1.Prior to installation, hold the speaker in your chosen location to make sure it safely clears obstacles such as studs, corners, beams, lighting fixtures and door/window frames. Your cutout must be at least 1" (25mm) from adjoining walls or ceiling, internal studs or plumbing.
2.Using the template, trace the installation location with a pencil. Use a level to make certain the template is straight and plumb. This is the exact cutout size (figures 10a & 10b).
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Trace within the
3. Carefully cut a hole with the appropriate |
cutting tool for your wall or ceiling |
material. Start the hole by drilling on |
the inside of the tracing (with the drill |
bit touching the line). Use this hole to |
insert the saw or knife and begin cutting |
(figure 11). |
4. Once you have cut the hole, fish your |
previously positioned wiring out of the |
hole and connect the speaker. Follow |
the hookup directions included with your |
receiver. Strip 3/8" (9.5 mm) of insulation |
from each of the two conductors of the |
wire to expose the bare metal and twist |
each of the conductors into a single |
unfrayed strand (so you have two |
unfrayed strands). Connect the wire from |
the red terminal (+) of your amplifier or |
receiver to the red terminal (+) on your |
speaker and the wire from the black |
terminal |
to the black terminal |
Most wire has some indicator (such as |
of the two conductors to help you |
maintain consistency (figure 12). |
5. To install the speaker, first carefully |
remove the grille using a straightened |
paperclip or other pointed metal tool. |
Insert the point into one of the grille |
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• Power drill with appropriate bit (optional, for starting wall cut).
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Trace around the template.
perforations near a corner and lift |
the grille free. Never use a knife or |
screwdriver to pry between the grille |
and the speaker frame. This will |
damage your speaker. |
6. Loosen the rotating wall clamps by |
unscrewing them. Make sure that the |
rotating wall clamps are flipped inward |
so that your speaker fits into your cutout |
without nicking your wall. Then place |
the speaker carefully into the cutout |
(figure 13). |
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