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[INSTALLATION GUIDELINES]
For proper connection and therefore full enjoyment of your new Phase Technology
®
speakers,
we encourage you to read this owners’ manual thoroughly, even if you are very familiar with
installing speakers. Speaker placement is very subjective. Placement follows the guidelines
for the developers of in-ceiling speakers, yet is also guided by personal preferences. The
proper spacing, location and adjustment of in-ceiling speakers are critical for complete
enjoyment of your new speakers. This manual covers these topics thoroughly.
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.
• 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 behind the speaker.
[FLANGE INSTALLATION]
STEP 1:
Using the supplied cutout template, carefully mark the area to be cut out. Using a
drywall knife or saw, cut a hole in the drywall and prepare the speaker wires for connection
to the speaker terminals. Remove the grille from the mounting flange by pressing it from
behind. Insert the mounting flange into the hole.
STEP 2:
Remove the grille from the mounting flange by pressing it from behind. Attach the
provided white gasket material to the outside, rear edge of the flange. Insert the mounting
flange into the hole with the end marked “TOP” facing up. Loosen the flange clamping
screws one turn (counter clockwise) to release the clamp
(Fig. 1)
. Use a level to insure that
the flange is square. Next tighten all 4 flange clamp screws evenly to secure the flange to
the wall. It is best to tighten each screw with the same amount of force (torque). CAUTION:
Do not over tighten.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN
.
[SPEAKER INSTALLATION]
STEP 3:
Use the provided tool to fully open the four Quick Mount
™
(QM) clamps. If the tool
is not available a small screw driver can be used
(Fig. 2)
.
STEP 4:
Connect the speaker wires to the spring-loaded input terminals on the rear of the
speaker, making sure no loose strands are exposed
(Fig. 3)
.
STEP 5:
Insert the baffle into the mounting flange, aligning QM clamps with the four QM
posts
(Fig. 4)
. Also make sure that the tweeter is placed at the end of the flange marked
“TOP”.
STEP 6:
Tighten down the four QM clamps by pressing them down flush with the baffle’s
surface
(Fig. 5)
.
STEP 6:
Using some familiar source material, listen to the tweeter’s balance with the level
control in each of its three positions to find your favorite.
STEP 7:
Carefully install grille by pressing it into the gap between the flange and the baffle
(Fig. 6)
and enjoy!
[FIG. 2]
[FIG. 1]
[FIG. 3]
[FIG. 5]
[FIG. 6]
FLANGE
SCREW
[FIG. 4]
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