SpeakerCraft CRS7 Installation Considerations, Installation Preparation - New Construction

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location. See your Authorized SpeakerCraft dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable has been installed, you are ready to mount the speakers.

Preparation for and mounting of the speakers can happen at two different stages. If you are building a new ceiling, follow the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION. If you are placing the speakers into an existing ceiling, follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are different considerations for each application. Please care- fully follow the recommendations for your application.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION

When installing the speakers into a newly built ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Determine Placement

Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.

2. Mount InstaLLock Bracket

For best results, mount the SpeakerCraft InstaLLock New Construction Brackets for the AccuFit CRS7 Series (Part No. BKT90611) following the instructions included with the bracket.

3. The Location is Ready for Drywall

The bracket provides a stable opening around which the drywall installer can cut out an opening, providing a perfect location for installation of the AccuFit CRS7 Series speaker.

INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING

When the speakers will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:

1. Determine Placement

Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.

2. Locate Obstructions

Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. The use of a good stud-finder tool is highly recommended for this procedure. Make sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you plan to install the speaker. Read “Checking for Obstructions” under the section SPEAKER PLACEMENT.

3. Trace Template

Place the cut-out template at the location you have decided to place the speaker. Use a few pieces of tape or small tacks to hold the template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.

4. Cut the Hole

CAUTION: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exists behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw. Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole (See Figure 3). Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have determined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90˚ angle to the ceiling surface.

SIDE VIEW OF CEILING

First Cut

Figure 3

Second Cut

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