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Warranty information

Limited Warranty:

The Amina Evolution Series speakers are designed to operate reliably for many years. Correctly 
installed in accordance with these instructions, Amina warranties the Evolution Series speakers 
against defective materials and workmanship for a period of five years in commercial 
applications and ten years in residential applications.

At the end of the speakers useful life and in compliance with the European directive on waste 
electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this product is to be returned to your supplier, or 
directly to Amina for recycling. If you have any questions please contact Amina Technologies 
Ltd.

* Please refer to our full warranty statement for details, available 

on our website, or 

alternatively contact Amina Technologies via email.

Important Note: 

This product has not been certified to European Construction Products 

Directive  EN 54-24 and therefore must not be used in voice evacuation systems located within 
the European Union.

Copyright information

 

This document is Copyright of Amina Technologies Ltd, 2015
Easi-fill is a registered trademark of British Gypsum Ltd
Amina is a registered trademark of Amina Technologies Ltd

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WARNING:

No attempt should be made to install this product within existing building structures unless you 
are certain that no electric cables, water pipes, gas pipes or supporting joists will be cut through.

 

FIRE PROTECTION:

When making an intrusion into an internal wall or ceiling to install an Amina loudspeaker be sure 
to check the appropriate regulations pertaining to the required fire rating. Depending on the 
location of the intrusion and the applicable regulations it may be necessary to build in or install 
additional fire rated components or products to surround the speaker and back box. Amina 
Technologies take no responsibility for the correct specification and installation of any such fire 
protection system that is required behind their speakers.

Содержание AIW150i

Страница 1: ...Installation Guide V2 2 Aug 2015 Invisible Loudspeakers AIW150i 350i 450i 550i 150i S200 350i S200 Products may vary from items pictured ...

Страница 2: ...er force dry the environment after installing speakers Force drying should only be used to ensure the entire environment and structural work is fully dry before installation of invisible loudspeakers This product should not be used w ith single thick coat plaster solutions or w ith other finishing methods that take days rather than hours to dry out Only use low shrinkage plaster types to skim coat...

Страница 3: ...11 Solid Wall Installation with backbox steps 3 4 12 Solid Wall Installation with backbox step 5 Section Alignment and plastering preparation 13 Retrofit patch plastered 14 Retrofit feathered skim 15 Retrofit full wet skim 16 Drywall patch plastered 17 Drywall feathered skim Section Testing 18 Testing the speakers Section Finishing 19 Plastering and decorating steps 1 2 20 Plastering and decoratin...

Страница 4: ...uality high sound pressure levels from such a compact design Please take a moment to read this guide which will help you achieve the best possible performance from your product Thank you and enjoy listening Richard Newlove MD Amina Technologies Ltd About the Manufacturer Amina Technologies Ltd is the world s leading designer and manufacturer of truly invisible loudspeaker solutions Our invisible l...

Страница 5: ... has been carefully designed to protect the product during transit Please retain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or to Amina Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it The outer carton is made up of 80 recycled single wall board Fixing options ordered separately 01 Basic fixing block kit Used in cavity walls and ceilings when BackboxCV345 c...

Страница 6: ...t will position the speaker correctly and securely in the wall ceiling ready to be plastered over The details below and the flow chart on the opposite page will allow you to select the correct installation steps to follow for your particular type of installation Section Preparing the wall ceiling and fixing the product In this section select the type of installation you will be carrying out and be...

Страница 7: ...astered Page 14 Full wet skim For walls ceilings that have already been plaster finished Page 15 Drywall patch plastered For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and jointed Page 16 Drywall feathered skim For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and jointed Page 17 Solid structure installation with backbox New builds or full refurbs Start at page 10 Cavity installation with backb...

Страница 8: ...a 200mm 77 8 wide cavity Create 455mm x 350mm aperture 455mmx205mm for S 200 Variants Using a sharp knife or pad saw cut an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm 18 x 133 4 in your plasterboard wall or ceiling Ensure aperture is created between supporting joists or stud work We strongly advise that joists are not cut to make space for the product Any activity of this sort may well influence the s...

Страница 9: ...rest against the back of the speaker but not so much as to put pressure on the panel Ensure the speaker cable is laid behind the mineral wool and can not rest against the rear of the panel Attach mounting blocks x4 per speaker Position a fixing block under the plasterboard at each corner of the aperture Fasten the thicker section of the fixing blocks to the underside of the plasterboard using two ...

Страница 10: ... between the speaker and the plasterboard If necessary increase the aperture size before mounting the speaker Using drywall screws fix the four corner points of the speaker to the fixing blocks Pilot holes are not necessary as drywall screws will easily self tap into the fixing block Ensure the front face of the speaker rests in a position flush with the front of the plasterboard and that it is fi...

Страница 11: ...ainst the back side of the plasterboard Use the fold out tabs at either end of the backbox to help support it in a vertical position before securing it to the plasterboard A 75mm 3 cavity depth is required to fit a BackboxCV or Firehood Fix backbox Using a minimum of 8 drywall screws 4 at each end fix the backbox by screwing through the plasterboard and self tapping into the flat end cheek areas a...

Страница 12: ...ith the front of the plasterboard and that everything is firmly held in position Shims may be necessary See section B Amina backboxes Backbox CV and Firehood are designed for 12 5mm 1 2 plasterboard Shims can be supplied to adapt the backbox for different plasterboard thicknesses Contact your supplier when ordering Continue on to Section C page 18 testing Reference pages for correct retrofit align...

Страница 13: ...render that will be applied to the wall ceiling prior to the finish plaster skim Minus that thickness from 50mm 2 to calculate the minimum cavity depth you will need to create Create channel for cable Using an angle grinder or hammer and chisel create a channel that runs into this cavity this will allow the speaker cable to be pulled into a suitable position within the cavity We recommend the cabl...

Страница 14: ...mmended to add expanding foam around the sides and rear to prevent resonance and also to add mineral wool max 1 to the inside of the BackboxSW NB If there is a layer of render to be applied or already applied to the brickwork be sure to align the front edge of the backboxSW to the front edge of the render As shown in the lower section of the image Connect speaker Connect the speaker cable to the s...

Страница 15: ...ntinue on to Section C page 18 testing Reference page for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method 13 14 15 Top View 05 Solid wall installation with backbox continued 12 Securethespeaker Ensurethespeakercableislaidbehindthe mineralwoolandcannotrestagainstthe speaker itself Removethebackingpaperfromthe6 adhesivepadsonthebackboxmounting tabs carefullypositionthespeakerontothe supporttabsanda...

Страница 16: ... front face of the speaker should be flush with the paper face of the plasterboard To patch plaster Skim across the speaker front and blend with the existing finished plaster Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge 13 Retrofit pre skimmed surfaces Patch plastered finish Alignment and plastering preparation 13 Speakeralignm...

Страница 17: ...nted plastered wall ceiling T ofeatherfinish Allowamuchlargerareaaroundthespeaker approx 1m2 39 tobeskimmed This 1 2mm 5 64 thickskimisthenfeathered outwardattheedgesandblendedinto the existingwall ceilingfinish AminarecommendBritishGypsumEasi fill existing plaster shim existing render plasterboard speaker face flush with existing plaster existing plaster Forwalls ceilingsthathav ealreadybeen plas...

Страница 18: ...redforplastering Usinga2 3mmshimset contactyour Amina supplier appliedbetweentheback of the speakerand themountingsurfaceof the backbox orfixingblocks thefrontface of thespeakershouldbeflushwiththefront faceoftheexistingpainted plastered wall ceiling Cont inuetosect ion plasterboard stud wall or ceiling solid wall Continue to section C B3 Speaker alignment required for plastering Using a 2 3mm shi...

Страница 19: ...f required remove a section of drywall around the cutout 30 50mm 2 Fordrywallwalls ceilingsthatw illbetaped andjoined typicallyinNorthAmericabutbecoming commonelsewhere 4 T opatchplaster Applya2mmskimacrossthespeakerfront andblendwiththedrywall AminarecommendBritishGypsumEasi fill whichallowsasmoothaccuratefinish using finesandpaperorawetsponge Cont inuetosect ionC B4 Speaker alignmentrequiredforp...

Страница 20: ...ywall surface 17 Continue to section C B5 Speaker alignment required for plastering Using a 2 3mm shim set contact your Amina supplier applied between the back of the speaker and the mounting surface of the backbox or fixing blocks the front face of the speaker should be flush with the front face of the existing painted plastered wall ceiling T o feather finish Allow a much larger area around the ...

Страница 21: ...mineral wool or other wadding If metal studs are used ensure the crossover point of the studs are secured together This can be achieved by applying drywall screws through the wall surface and through the metal joists If they are not secure this may well lead to audible vibrations and rattles Play music to check for buzzes and rattles during transient peaks if these are apparent check the above poi...

Страница 22: ...ture size accordingly plasterboard installations only Apply joint tape Apply the self adhesive fibreglass joint tape supplied by Amina or your distributor to the speaker face Ensure it covers the entire speaker face and the plasterboard joints Plastering Use standard finishing plaster for large areas For patch plastering use a low shrinkage repair plaster such as British Gypsum Easi fill Please re...

Страница 23: ...coatings and other non permeable surfaces will trap moisture in the plaster surface for many days and even weeks This has the potential to work its way back to the Amina loudspeakers exposing them to an unacceptably damp environment for an extended period The use of impermeable coatings and materials should be considered carefully and with caution Bare plaster surfaces must be pre treated with a p...

Страница 24: ...less critical than with conventional speakers Additionally just like the acoustic musical instrument the Evolution Series has excellent room filling abilities The Evolution Series is a planar device and this feature is further enhanced when it is flush mounted into your wall or ceiling Being planar or flat means that the audio s arrival time to the listener is the same for all frequencies i e ther...

Страница 25: ...may permanently damage the loudspeaker Amina also recommend you connect the Evolution Series to your amplifier with at least 16AWG OFC oxygen free cable 14AWG for long runs to avoid any chance of reduced efficiency and audio bandwidth For 2 1 5 1 and 7 1 systems always use the amplifier s crossover settings to divert frequencies below 100Hz to your subwoofer This will improve the dynamic range and...

Страница 26: ... by tapping the wall or ceiling listening for a hollow sound compared to the rest of the wall ceiling Then with a sharp chisel or decorator s scraper carefully chip into the plaster along the edge of the speaker to expose a small area of the panel surface To ensure you do not damage the panel hold the tool at an acute angle to the wall or ceiling Now holding the scraper almost parallel to the pane...

Страница 27: ...edance at the speaker check your cables Cuts or nicks in the cable along its length can dramatically increase impedance or create a short circuit dramatically lowering the impedance Distortion buzzing or rattles at modest volumes Try to identify the location of the buzz or rattle It may be caused by a loose screw or other mechanical object Check the wall or ceiling and speaker assembly and ensure ...

Страница 28: ... 84dB 87dB 83dB 84dB Twin blue butt splice crimp terminal suitable for 1 5mm2 2 5mm 16 14AWG cable thickness APU150 APU350 APU550 APU150 APU350 Amina BackboxCV345 BackboxSW345 Basic fixing kit BackboxCV200 SW200 Basic fixing kit 15W 30W 30W 60W 2x30W 60W 50W 100W 15W 30W 30W 60W 10 years residential systems 5 years commercial systems APU150 APU350 APU550 190mm x 100mm x 42mm 71 2 x 4 x 15 8 0 25kg...

Страница 29: ...late 1 Ascertain joist position behind plasterboard drywall 2 Ensure cut out dimensions fit between the joists 3 Use a knife to cut around the outside of the template Invisible Loudspeaker Cutout Template Hole Size WxH 12 305mm X 15 15 16 405mm CUT HOLE THIS SIZE C M Y CM MY CY CMY K IQamina spacesaver pdf 1 29 10 2013 16 42 02 26 cut along edge ...

Страница 30: ... product to be installed within joinery behind kick boards or within ceilings or other voids Highly discrete high quality bass enhancement is achieved with only a small opening for the port required within the room ALF80 150W passive subwoofer with unique adjustable port design allowing the product to be installed within joinery behind kick boards or within ceilings or other voids Highly discrete ...

Страница 31: ... Directive EN 54 24 and therefore must not be used in voice evacuation systems located within the European Union Copyright information This document is Copyright of Amina Technologies Ltd 2015 Easi fill is a registered trademark of British Gypsum Ltd Amina is a registered trademark of Amina Technologies Ltd 28 WARNING No attempt should be made to install this product w ithin existing building stru...

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