STEP 4
INSTALLING SUBWOOFER
Remove protective cover. To prevent air leaks, before installing subwoofer, apply gasket tape
(included with subwoofer) along
all 4 outer edges of box,
overlapping
tape at corners. Remove port covers by pressing them out
(as shown).
Holding subwoofer firmly, push it into backbox being careful to align top holes in subwoofer with top holes in backbox.
Screw in until firm but not fully tightened. Continue holding subwoofer firmly and line up all bottom holes. Again, screw
in until firm but not fully tightened. Insert remaining screws. Tighten all screws.
RED (+)
BLACK (–)
INSTALLING GRILLE
STEP 3
STEP 7
STEP 8
8 – #8-32 Machine Screws (to attach subwoofer
to backbox) and g
asket tape strips are included
with subwoofer.
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Snake wire through wire loop then along wall to amplifier location before drywalling.
WIRING
STEP 5
When cutting opening in drywall use the
dimensions provided below as a guide.
IMPORTANT! When laying drywall over
backbox, center hole cutout over MDF
cover, allowing an even gap on all sides.
DRYWALLING
Apply a strip of gasket tape along all 4 sides,
overlapping
tape at corners.
APPLYING GASKET TAPE
For subwoofer to
function correctly
and avoid damage
to amplifier or subwoofer, the
Impedance Matching Switch
must be correctly positioned.
Move the switch position to
reflect designated amplifier.
Refer to the Owners Manual
included with the amplifier
for more information.
NOTE:
Dimensions
shown are for the
inside cutout.
12-5/8 in / 32.0 cm
16-7/16 in / 41.7 cm
IMPORTANT! To prevent dust and dirt
from entering backbox, do not remove
cover until ready to install subwoofer.
IMPORTANT!
Port gaskets have
been factory-installed on your
Paradigm
®
RVC-12SQ backbox. If
you find additional gaskets packaged
with your subwoofer, please note
they are no longer required.
