Russound In-Ceiling speaker owner manual WHEN - Pre-Constructionor Retrofit Installation

WHEN – Pre-Construction or Retrofit Installation

WHEN - PRE-CONSTRUCTION OR RETROFIT INSTALLATION

PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION Built-in speaker installation is more convenient during home construction than after construction is completed. Speaker wire can be routed to the destination before the wallboard is installed, and possible hindrances such as AC wiring, plumbing, or ductwork can be easily located and avoided.

Speaker rough-in brackets are used in the pre-construction phase of speaker installation during construction of new homes and additions. Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets for the full line of Advantage speakers. These brackets are designed to provide drywall installers the cor- rect cut-out pattern for the speakers. The brackets have “wings” that are nailed/screwed/stapled onto the ceiling studs. Once the wallboard is installed, the opening is cut out and the speaker frame is inserted into the bracket.

When installing the pre-construction bracket, note that there are holes molded into the bracket for speaker wire tie-off. This keeps the wire from getting lost later during the construction process. You can also tie the wire to the bezel/mounting assembly once it’s installed, using any of the rotating clamp towers.

DURING NEW INSTALLATION, KEEP THE FOLLOWING TIPS IN MIND:

•Use a small level to verify that the rough-in bracket is straight.

•If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire.

•If possible, run speaker wires after plumbing is in place; wire can bend, pipes cannot.

•Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs with insulated staples only, being careful not to pierce the wire insulation. Allow a bit of slack for expansion of building materials.

•Horizontal runs should be routed through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal heights.

•The actual speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is in place. In the meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back side of

Figure 2 New construction use of Rough-in Bracket

Not for use with Retrofit applications

the mounting frame. Excess length can be removed during final assembly.

•Any speaker installed in a ceiling should have a safety wire firmly tied between the back of the speaker assem- bly and the frame of the building. There is a marked location provided for this purpose on the back of all Advantage Twist & Tilt speakers. Use any strong insulat- ed wire and connect it to the speaker being careful not to let it interfere with the speaker’s operation. The other end should be firmly attached to the studs or flooring above using a hook, nail, or other reliable fastener.

•When installing the drywall, make sure the speaker cut-out hole doesn’t extend farther than 1/4” from the inside of the mounting frame. The flat rough-in brackets and wings are thin enough that they won’t interfere with wallboard installation.

•After the wallboard is secured, install the speakers as described in the installation instructions in this manual.

RETROFIT INSTALLATION

If you are installing Russound Advantage speakers in an existing home, you will need to be diligent in locating existing pipes, ductwork, and AC wiring before cutting any holes in the ceiling or walls. In many cases, these obstructions are indicated by wall outlets, switches, plumbing fixtures, radiators, etc.

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