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Caution: Read before installing this product
This manual contains detailed instructions required to install your Amina ALF100SM into
a cavity wall or ceiling.
WARNING:
No attempt should be made to install
an ALF100SM within existing building
structures unless you are certain that no
electric cables, water pipes, gas pipes or
load-bearing joists will be cut through.
FIRE PROTECTION:
When making an intrusion into an internal
wall or ceiling to install an ALF100SM be
sure to check the appropriate regulations
pertaining to the required fire rating.
Depending on the location of the intrusion
and the applicable regulations it may be
necessary to build in or install additional
fire rated components or products
to surround the subwoofer. Amina
Technologies take no responsibility for
the correct specification and installation
of any such fire protection system that is
required behind their loudspeakers.
METAL FRAME CEILINGS:
When installing in metal frame (MF)
ceilings (& walls), please ensure the
assembled metal frame is fully solid and
secure and that all metal mating joints are
mechanically fixed or bonded together.
Metal joints that are not tightly fixed have
the potential to generate spurious buzzing
noises as the two free edges rub against
each other when activated by the acoustic
energy generated by the ALF100SM
subwoofer. All debris, loose screws, excess
materials etc, should be removed from
above the ceiling to avoid unwanted rattles.
CLEANLINESS DURING
INSTALLATION:
Always install the ALF100SM when the
general environment is clean and dust
free. Keep the ALF100SM protected in
its shipping carton until cutting work is
complete and the installation room has
been cleaned down thoroughly.
WALL OR CEILING CONSTRUCTION
QUALITY
• Check the construction quality of the
wall or ceiling
before
installing the
ALF100SM.
Surrounding wall-board should be
securely fixed at regular intervals to a
supporting framework of studs.
If the wall-board is not securely fixed
and there is any clearance between the
wall-board and studs, the ALF100SM
may excite vibration and buzzing
between the wall-board and supporting
framework.
If tests show that the wall-board is
not securely fixed then it is essential
to remedy this problem before
commencing installation.