OWI INC. ICM6-730SET (All-N-One) CEILING SPEAKERS – INSTALLATION GUIDE
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PAINTING THE SPEAKER
The ICM6-730SET speaker's textured white finish does not need further finishing. Where
the interior design requires it, these speakers are easy to paint. The speaker backcan and
front face are all metal, and the white powdered coat paint can easily be painted over with
almost any type of latex or oil based paint. The rim can be painted before installation or
after it has been mounted to the ceiling.
Painting Process
Make sure the speaker is clean and free from any dirt or grease. Do not use abrasives
such as sandpaper or steel wool, or harsh solvents such as gasoline, kerosene, acetone,
MEK, paint thinner, harsh detergents or other chemicals. Use of these cleaners may result
in permanent damage to the enclosure.
Apply two or more thin coats of either latex or oil-based paint. Latex paint will adhere
better if an oilbased primer is used first. Application can be made by rolling, brushing or
spraying.
Painting the Grille
- Painting the grille requires removal of the OWI logo and the
internal grille cloth, then spray painting. If the grille is rolled or brush painted, the mesh
may become clogged with paint and poor sound quality may result. After the paint has
dried, replace the internal grille cloth and OWI logo.
Painting the Speaker Along with the Ceiling
- 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 and then remove
the shield once the paint is dry.
