For RETROFIT INSTALLATION follow steps 1-16
Note:
For ½” drywall applications, a NEAT! Bracket Spacer is required (sold separately). Attach the Spacer to the
Bracket before proceeding (
Figure 2
).
Note:
Please see the NEAT! speaker manual for further details on speaker placement and avoiding obstructions.
This installation manual is specific to the Bracket installation process.
1.
Determine the appropriate location for installing the NEAT! speaker.
2.
Cut the hole using the included Cut Out Template as a guide.
CAUTION:
This is the most important part of
the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exists behind the desired mounting
area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw.
Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole (
See Figure 1
). Cutting the small hole at this angle will make
drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have
determined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a
90˚ angle to the ceiling surface
.
3.
Apply construction adhesive to the Bracket’s flat surface near the lip to help attach and seal the bracket to
the drywall.
4.
Feed each half of the Bracket through the hole, one at a time (
Figure 3
).
Note:
On the LCR Bracket, break off
the four mounting tabs before installing horizontally to avoid interference with the wall studs.
5.
Connect the two halves together at both ends, then pull the assembled Bracket into position within the cut
out (
Figure 4
).
6.
Insert the plastic Screw Template into the opening, aligning the Bracket’s two wire tabs with the recesses in
the Screw Template. Drive drywall screws through the template openings to secure the Bracket to the dry-
wall (
Figure 5
).
Note:
Use 1 screw per opening in the template.
7.
Remove plastic Screw Template.
(SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use of a qualified mud/texture contractor for Steps 8-16)
8.
Use acrylic caulk to fill in the gap between the Bracket lip and drywall.
9.
After the caulk has set, sand lightly.
10.
Apply drywall mud over caulk and screw holes.
11.
After the mud has set, sand it smooth.
12.
Apply additional coat of drywall mud, if needed.
13.
Apply acrylic caulk over the edge, if needed.
14.
After mud and caulk are ready, do final smooth sanding.
15.
Apply primer.
16.
Apply paint (2 coats recommended) allowing enough dry time after the primer and after the first coat.
1
SIDE OF CEILING
First Cut
Second Cut
Figure 1:
Checking for obstructions