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CEILING TYPE
Before beginning the installation, it is important to evaluate the construction
of the ceiling. The type of ceiling will affect the installation procedure and
method of connection. It will also determine whether optional support rails
(see Section 3.1) are required. A qualified person such as a building
professional, architect or qualified engineer should make these
determinations.
3.1
Optional support rails
Some ceilings or ceiling tiles may not be strong enough to support the
weight of the speaker without support rails. Whether a ceiling alone is
strong enough to support the weight of the loudspeaker should be
determined by a qualified person such as a building professional or
architect. Optional support rails for the C516 are available from your
dealer.
3.2
Rigid ceiling tiles
Rigid ceiling tiles will normally not require additional support rails, though
these may be deemed necessary if the tiles are likely to be degraded by
moisture.
3.3
Soft ceiling tiles
Soft ceiling tiles will usually require the use of additional support rails since
they may not always support the weight of the loudspeaker.
3.4
Fixed ceilings
Installation of the C516 can be performed without access to the rear of the
ceiling, making it also suitable for use in fixed ceilings.
3.5
Cutting the mounting hole
Cut the mounting hole in the ceiling or tile. The hole required for the C516
is 212mm(8.3”) diameter. The back-can requires a clearance height of at
least 160mm(6.3”) from the rear surface of the ceiling.
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