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ELAN HOME SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURAL SPEAKERS
5. Once the speaker is mounted in the wall or ceiling, direct the tweeter towards the
primary listening position (for models with pivoting tweeters). See
Positioning
Speakers
for details.
7. Set the
EQ
,
TREBLE
and/or
BASS
switches, if applicable. See
Setting Switches
for details.
8. Replace the speaker grille.
Retro-Fit
Retro-fit installations are more difficult to complete than pre-construction because
walls and ceilings are intact. Typically wires must be fished into position through walls,
floors and ceilings. Holes must be cut and speakers mounted directly in the ceiling with
no rough-in brackets.
Before cutting holes in any existing wall or ceiling surface,
probe the cavity behind each speaker’s installation location for obstructions!
Cutting Openings in Walls or Ceilings - No Rough-in Brackets
1. Use a stud finder to locate the studs around the intended speaker location.
Note: A stud-finding device may not detect pipes, wiring, or other obstructions
located behind the drywall.
2. Use the inside portion of the speaker cutout template to confirm speaker
placement.
3. Remove templates and drill or carefully punch a pilot hole in the wall. A bent piece
of wire or a coat hanger may be use to probe the stud bay for obstructions. If you
experience resistance of any kind - STOP! If any obstructions are detected, patch
the pilot hole and try again in another location.
Ceiling/Wall
Pilot Hole
Wire or
Coat Hanger