Snell Acoustics 730 770 830 870 Installation Instructions, Painting The Speakers, You will Need

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: This manual assumes that the installer possesses skill in the proper use of hand and power tools, knowledge of local building and fire codes, and a familiarity with the environment behind the wall or ceiling in which the speakers will be installed.

Optional preconstruction brackets are available for each model.

PAINTING THE SPEAKERS

If you intend to paint the speakers, it is best to do so before installation.

1)Remove the speaker grille.

2)Mask the baffle.

3)After painting, carefully remove the paint mask.

Note: Custom paint and grilles are available for an extra charge.

PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

Map out the wiring paths from the speakers to the amplifier. We recommend 16-gauge wire for runs up to 25 feet, and 14-gauge wire for longer runs. Be sure the speaker wire does not rest or rub against any sharp or pointed objects.

The speakers should be mounted on a flat surface to form a good seal between the speaker flange and the mounting surface.

When connecting more than two speakers per amplifier channel, you should use series/parallel wiring. In all cases, make certain that the total impedance does not fall below the amplifier’s rating. If you are not sure, contact your Snell Acoustics dealer.

You will Need:

1)A utility knife, an electric jigsaw, or other means of cutting a hole in the mounting surface.

2)A #2 Phillips screwdriver.

3)A wire cutter or stripper for preparing the speaker wires.

With the supplied hardware, the speaker can be installed in existing walls or ceilings from 1/2” (12mm) to 11/2” (38mm). For thinner walls, you will need to use spacers for the mounting legs (contact your Snell dealer for this optional rubber part).

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