Evido C10.1, Installation And Operation Manual

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If the speaker is installed in an area where the
interior design requires a color match, these
speakers are simple to paint. The speakers can
accommodate almost any type of latex or oil-based
paint. The bezel/rim can be painted before
installation or after mounting into the ceiling.
Painting Process
Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other
light solvent. Do not use harsh solvents such as
gasoline, kerosene, acetone, or other chemicals. If
you use these cleaners you may permanently damage
the enclosure. Also, don’t use abrasives products
such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Either by rolling or spraying, apply two or more
thin coats of paint. If you are spraying, hold the
spray can at the angles shown in Figure 21.
If you are painting the grille also, you must first
remove the internal grille cloth. Spray painting is
strongly recommended. If the grille is rolled or
brush painted, the grille may become clogged with
paint and the sound quality will suffer. After the
paint has dried, replace the internal grille cloth.
If you wish to paint the speaker along with the
ceiling after installation, insert a plastic or cardboard
paint shield into the front of the speaker to mask
the drivers and internal baffle, paint the speaker,
then remove the shield.
11 EVID Ceiling Series Installation and Operation Manual
Appendix A — Painting the Speaker
45˚ 45˚
180˚
180˚
Baffle
Can
(do not
paint)
Figure 21: Spray-painting angles