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[INSTALLATION GUIDELINES]
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall or ceiling area where you
intend to mount the CI in-wall speaker. An inspection of the room or rooms that back-up to the wall you have selected for mounting the CI in-wall speaker,
can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to mount into happens to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there
is a good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall that will not be detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a useful tool to
assist you in selecting the speaker placement, however be cautious as they often give false readings.
Choose the appropriate mounting location for each speaker.
NOTE:
When deciding upon a location, consider the following:
• Be certain your speaker wires can be run to or are accessible from these locations.
• Make certain the wall or ceiling material is sturdy enough to support the weight and vibration of the speakers.
• It is recommended that our pre-construction rough-in brackets be used whenever possible in new construction.
• Be certain the area behind the speaker is free of obstacles such as wall studs, electrical wiring, pipes, etc.
• Each speaker should be positioned properly, relative to the listening area for good coverage.
• Audio performance and room-to-room isolation will be improved if there is some fiberglass insulation placed loosely above and below the speaker.
[SPEAKER INSTALLATION]
STEP 1:
The cutout opening for the CI120 is 18.125” H x 13.25” W; CI130 is 22.375” H x 13” W. Place the cutout template against the wall surface and
align it using your bubble level and tape measure. Hold, tape or staple the template in place and trace around the perimeter of the template with a pencil.
Remove the template and begin cutting on the pencil line.
STEP 2:
When the cutout is complete, carefully remove the drywall piece from the opening. You now have a large opening to facilitate pulling your speaker
wire. We recommend 16 gauge or heavier wire be used with the CI speaker. Contact your Phase Technology
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Dealer for a recommendation.
STEP 3:
Carefully remove the speaker baffle from the aluminum frame assembly and set aside. Remove the flange assembly from the packing carton.
The flange assembly must make a good seal to insure maximum performance. You will find two L-shaped foam gasket pieces in the bottom of the carton.
Peel the removable tape from the gasket and stick the adhesive side to the backside of the frame flange. Upon installation of the flange assembly gasket
will contact the front wall surface to form an airtight seal.
STEP 4:
When you remove the flange assembly from the packing carton, you will notice the screws used to retain the clamp assembly are fully extended.
To place the flange assembly into the wall push the clamp assemblies toward the center of the flange opening; the holes in the flange will allow the
mounting screws to tilt toward the center opening enough to insert the flange assembly into the wall. Insert the right side into the wall cutout and slide
the complete assembly to the right. This will enable you to then fit the left side clamp assembly into the cutout. Center the entire assembly in the opening.
STEP 5:
Pinch the self-aligning clamp assembly inside the wall until it contacts the backside of the drywall surface. This will force the three retaining
screws to protrude from the front of the flange. Continue to hold the clamp with one hand and use the electric screwdriver to tighten the center screw of
the flange. Once snug, repeat the procedure on the other clamp assembly. Using your level, verify the mounting frame is correctly aligned in the opening.
Make any necessary adjustments then tighten the remaining screws until the frame is snug and securely clamping the wallboard. Avoid over-tightening
the screws.
STEP 6:
You are now ready to install the speaker baffle into the mounting flange.
CI120: The CI120 has a nylon terminal block on the top end of the enclosure. Connect your speaker lead wire to the terminal block and secure the stripped
ends of your speaker wire by tightening down the screw terminals, the red wire to the positive and the black to the negative.
CI130: The CI130 comes with a metal rear enclosure that needs to be installed into the frame before the speaker baffle assembly. Thread the speaker
wire through the plastic wire grommet assembly on the end of the metal can, allowing enough wire length to connect to the speaker crossover and snug
the retaining nut down on the feed through assembly. This compresses a rubber gland inside the assembly that will seal up against the lead wire. Now
insert the metal back can into the mounting frame. There are 2 gold PUSH terminals on the crossover. Insert the positive and negative conductors of your
speaker wire into the PUSH terminals using care to properly connect the + & - leads correctly.
STEP 7:
You are now ready to install the speaker baffle in the flange. Carefully insert the speaker baffle into the wall flange until it bottoms out against the
flange. Six screws are supplied to secure the baffle to the flange. Hold the baffle in position and start 1 screw each at the opposite corners of the baffle
but leave loose. Start the other 4 screws through the baffle into the frame. Now snug down all 6 screws being careful not to over tighten them.
STEP 8:
Place the magnetic grille over the flange assembly. This speaker grille may be painted as desired to match the wall color. Most
standard paints can be used and it is recommended that the paint be sprayed on using several light coats so the perforated holes in the
grille are not obstructed.
[CARING FOR YOUR PHASE TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER]
All Phase Technology speakers are finished with a high degree of craftsmanship in either hand polished paint or vinyl laminates. We
recommend using a lint-free rag with a small amount of glass cleaner to maintain the long-lasting beauty of the finish. Avoid products
containing silicones, oils, oil derivatives, or solvents. Use a damp cloth on enclosures finished in vinyl laminates.
