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INSTALLATION
Run the Speaker Wire
Prior to the actual installation of the Totem Tribe Solution Bars, it will be necessary to run cables to the
speaker locations. See your authorized Totem dealer for more information on cable installation. After
the cable has been properly installed, you are ready to mount the speakers. Following the simple steps
listed below will result in a professional looking installation.
Determine the location and use the template to mark the pilot holes for the hardware.
1-Place the template in the desired location. Confirm it is level.
2-Mark screw holes onto the wall as indicated on the template.
• Wooden Stud: Drill eight (8) 1/8” (0.32 cm) pilot holes 2½” (6.35 cm) deep.
• Drywall: Drill eight ¼” (0.635 cm) holes 1½” (3.81 cm) deep. Insert the plastic wall anchors.
3-Ensure that the bracket is right-side up, with the hooks facing upwards. Attach the bracket to the wall
wit the provided hardware.
Installing speaker onto bracket
1-Connect the cable to the terminals (See CONNECTIONS below)
2-Align the vertical groove on the speaker back panel with wall bracket.
3-Slowly lower the speaker and apply pressure until it slides snugly into place.
CONNECTIONS
All connections should be made with the equipment turned off.
Totem delivers all speakers with jumpers installed.
For a standard single wire connection simply leave
the jumpers in place. Be certain to connect the
positive red (+) terminal of the speaker to the
positive red (+) output terminal on the amplifier. Be
certain to connect the negative black (-) terminal of
the speaker to the negative black (-) output
terminal on the amplifier. The speakers will sound
out of phase (bass loss and image distortion) if
there is an error in your connection. Totem
speakers can be bi-amped and bi-wired, please
consult your amplifier manual for detailed
instructions or contact your Totem Authorized
Dealer.
