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Page 2: ...s Wilkins When John Bowers first established our company he did so in the belief that imaginative design innovative engineering and advanced technology were keys that could unlock the enjoyment of audio in the home His belief is one that we continue to share and it inspires every product we design ...

Page 3: ... In addition you should also have a Quick Start Guide and warranty leaflet This manual provides more detail than the Quick Start Guide Consult your dealer if any parts are missing or appear damaged 2 Applications There are four possible applications each covered by a separate section In ceiling new construction only Figure 2 Go to Section 3 In wall new construction only Figure 3 Go to Section 4 Un...

Page 4: ...ch the support bar j to the cowl using the three No 6 x 25mm screws m and pre drilled holes Figure 8 Remove the backing paper and apply the two self adhesive gasket strips f one to the support bar and one to the cabinet at the other side of the louvre frame These will bear on the drywall panel to avoid rattles Figure 9 Lift the speaker to rest as shown on the four L brackets If the joist spacing i...

Page 5: ...ling panel Fit the frywall panels to the ceiling joists Figure 13 and apply the final skim coat Paint the ceiling at this stage and if desired paint the louvre fascia moulding b to match The part will take all normal wall paints Attach the louvre c to the front of the opening and secure it to the louvre frame using the two M3 machine screws i through the two bars Do not over tighten There should b...

Page 6: ...th the final tie point close to the marked louvre centre line Leave approximately 30cm 50cm 12in 20in free at the end Figure 16 Screw the four L brackets g to the sides of the subwoofer cabinet as shown using two No 8 x 12mm 0 5in screws h per bracket Figure 17 The vertical position of the brackets is not critical but make sure they are flush with the front of the cabinet It is not essential but i...

Page 7: ...to avoid rattles Figure 22 Bring the subwoofer close to its intended position Strip the ends of the cable and connect it to the spring terminals observing the correct polarity Then secure the cable to the cowl using the cable tie to prevent rattles Figure 23 Using the support block if required offer the subwoofer into position with the support brackets sitting in the rebates in the studs Screw the...

Page 8: ...es against the drywall panel Fit the frywall panels to the studs Figure 26 and apply the final skim coat Paint the wall at this stage and if desired paint the louvre fascia moulding b to match The part will take all normal wall paints Attach the louvre c to the front of the opening and secure it to the louvre frame using the two M3 machine screws i through the two bars Do not over tighten There sh...

Page 9: ... the four support brackets to the sides of the cabinet as shown using two No 8 x 12mm screws h per bracket The lateral position of the brackets is not critical but ensure they are set flush with the top surface of the cabinet when the cowl opening faces upwards Lay the speaker between the joists supported by the brackets overlapping the joists Figure 31 If the joist spacing is too great to allow s...

Page 10: ...es Figure 34 Bring the subwoofer close to its intended position Strip the ends of the cable and connect it to the spring terminals observing the correct polarity Then secure the cable to the cowl using the cable tie to prevent rattles Figure 35 Place the subwoofer in position with the brackets resting in the rebates and secure it to the joists by screwing through the support brackets screws not su...

Page 11: ...ing boards fit the board with the louvre cut out in place For strip planking floors fit the planks around the protruding louvre frame Where appropriate see the comment at the start of this section lay the carpet and cut a hole through to match the hole on the floorboards If desired paint the louvre fascia moulding Attach the louvre c to the front of the opening and secure it to the louvre frame us...

Page 12: ...compressed Ensure the locknuts are fully screwed down on the threaded stems of the rubber feet k and screw all three feet fully into the threaded inserts in the subwoofer cabinet Figure 41 Make a mark on the toekick panel 30mm 1 2in down from the surface of the bottom shelf The top of the cut out in the panel must not come below this line Figure 42 Using the supplied template mark the cut out on t...

Page 13: ...bserving the correct polarity Then secure the cable to the cowl using the cable tie to prevent rattles Figure 45 If desired paint the louvre fascia moulding Attach the louvre to the front of the opening and secure it to the louvre frame using the two M3 machine screws item 11 through the two bars Do not over tighten There should be slight bending tension in the two louvre bars but the surround sho...

Page 14: ...d how it is used As a guide allow up to a week for the temperature effects to stabilise and 15 hours of average use for the mechanical parts to attain their intended design characteristics However longer run in periods as long as a month have been reported and there is evidence to suggest that this has little to do with the speaker changing and more to do with the listener getting used to the new ...

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