Installation Guide
V2 December 2013
AIW150E/350E/550E
AIW150E-S200/350E-S200
Invisible Loudspeakers
Products may vary from items pictured
Page 1: ...Installation Guide V2 December 2013 AIW150E 350E 550E AIW150E S200 350E S200 Invisible Loudspeakers Products may vary from items pictured...
Page 2: ...utions or w ith other finishing methods that take days rather than hours to dry out Please be aware that when this product is directly fitted into a solid wall structure e g when using the solid wall...
Page 3: ...Solid Wall Installation with backbox steps 3 4 12 Solid Wall Installation with backbox step 5 Section Alignment and plastering preparation 13 Retrofit patch plastered 14 Retrofit feathered skim 15 Re...
Page 4: ...ality high sound pressure levels from such a compact design Please take a moment to read this guide which will help you achieve the best possible performance from your product Thank you and enjoy list...
Page 5: ...tain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or to Amina Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it The outer carton is made up of 80 recycled single...
Page 6: ...sition the speaker correctly and securely in the wall ceiling ready to be plastered over The details below and the flow chart on the opposite page will allow you to select the correct installation ste...
Page 7: ...stered Page 14 Full wet skim For walls ceilings that have already been plaster finished Page 15 Drywall patch plastered For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and jointed Page 16 Drywall fe...
Page 8: ...0mm 77 8 wide cavity Create 455mm x 350mm aperture 455mmx205mm for S 200 Variants Using a sharp knife or pad saw cut an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm 18 x 133 4 in your plasterboard wall or c...
Page 9: ...est against the back of the speaker but not so much as to put pressure on the panel Ensure the speaker cable is laid behind the mineral wool and can not rest against the rear of the panel Attach mount...
Page 10: ...between the speaker and the plasterboard If necessary increase the aperture size before mounting the speaker Using drywall screws fix the four corner points of the speaker to the fixing blocks Pilot h...
Page 11: ...nst the back side of the plasterboard Use the fold out tabs at either end of the backbox to help support it in a vertical position before securing it to the plasterboard A 75mm 3 cavity depth is requi...
Page 12: ...with the front of the plasterboard and that everything is firmly held in position Shims may be necessary See section B Amina backboxes Backbox CV and FR are designed for 12 5mm 1 2 plasterboard Shims...
Page 13: ...ender that will be applied to the wall ceiling prior to the finish plaster skim Minus that thickness from 50mm 2 to calculate the minimum cavity depth you will need to create Create channel for cable...
Page 14: ...ended to add expanding foam around the sides and rear to prevent resonance and also to add mineral wool max 1 to the inside of the BackboxSW NB If there is a layer of render to be applied or already a...
Page 15: ...tinue on to Section C page 18 testing Reference page for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 13 14 15 Top View 05 Solid wall installation with backbox continued 12 Securethespeaker Ensure...
Page 16: ...out the front face of the speaker should be flush with the paper face of the plasterboard To patch plaster Skim across the speaker front and blend with the existing finished plaster Amina recommend Br...
Page 17: ...The method positions the speaker for a large area approx 1m2 39 to be skimmed over it This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish...
Page 18: ...method positions the speaker for a large area approx 1m2 39 to be skimmed over it This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish For...
Page 19: ...llbeusedduring plastering SectionD Itpositionsthespeaker tobepatch plasteredwitha2mm 5 64 skimacross thespeakerfront blendedwith theexistingplasteronthe plasterboard AminarecommendBritishGypsumEasi fi...
Page 20: ...s ceilings that w ill be taped and joined North American construct ion Retrofit drywall Feathered skim finish For new drywall walls ceilings that w ill be taped and jointed typically in North American...
Page 21: ...d to lay the cable behind the mineral wool or other wadding If metal studs are used ensure the crossover point of the studs are secured together This can be achieved by applying drywall screws through...
Page 22: ...n speaker and surrounding area It is important to ensure that plaster is pushed into the 2mm 5 64 gap that surrounds the speaker This will create a strong bond between the edge of the speaker and the...
Page 23: ...type Pages 13 17 Important To ensure proper operation and sonic performance no more than 2mm 5 64 of plaster must be applied to the surface of the panel Decorating Allow your plasterwork to dry compl...
Page 24: ...ss critical than with conventional speakers Additionally just like the acoustic musical instrument the Evolution Series has excellent room filling abilities The Evolution Series is a planar device and...
Page 25: ...amage the loudspeaker Amina also recommend you connect the Evolution Series to your amplifier with at least 16AWG OFC oxygen free cable 14AWG for long runs to avoid any chance of reduced efficiency an...
Page 26: ...the speaker by tapping the wall or ceiling listening for a hollow sound compared to the rest of the wall ceiling Then with a sharp chisel or decorator s scraper carefully chip into the plaster along...
Page 27: ...dance at the speaker check your cables Cuts or nicks in the cable along its length can dramatically increase impedance or create a short circuit dramatically lowering the impedance Distortion buzzing...
Page 28: ...2 83Vrms 84dB 1m 2 83Vrms 87dB 1m 2 83Vrms 83dB 1m 2 83Vrms 84dB 1m 2 83Vrms Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 1 5mm2 2 5mm 16 14AWG cable thickness APU150 APU350 APU550 APU150 APU350...
Page 29: ...ate 1 Ascertain joist position behind plasterboard drywall 2 Ensure cut out dimensions fit between the joists 3 Use a knife to cut around the outside of the template Invisible Loudspeaker Cutout Templ...
Page 30: ...lectronic equipment WEEE this product is to be returned to your supplier or directly to Amina for recycling If you have any questions please contact Amina Technologies Ltd Please refer to our full war...
Page 31: ...onditions ALF40 40W compact passive bass enhancer with unique adjustable port design allowing the product to be installed within joinery behind kick boards or within ceilings or other voids Highly dis...
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