Electro-Voice Ceiling Speaker User Manual
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Painting the Speaker
Painting the Speaker
If the speaker is installed in an area where the interior design requires a
color match, these speakers are simple to paint. The speakers can accom-
modate almost any type of latex or oil-based paint. The bezel/rim can be
painted before installation or after mounting into the ceiling.
Painting Process
Clean the rim and grille with mineral spirits or other light solvent. Do not use
harsh solvents such as gasoline, kerosene, acetone, or other chemicals. If
you use these cleaners you may permanently damage the enclosure. Also,
don’t use abrasive products such as sandpaper or steel wool.
Either by rolling or spraying, apply two or more thin coats of paint. If you are
spraying, hold the spray can at the angles shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12:
Spray-Painting Angles
If you are also painting the grille, you must first remove the internal grille
cloth. Spray painting is strongly recommended. If the grille is rolled or brush
painted, the grille may become clogged with paint and the sound quality will
suffer. After the paint has dried, replace the internal grille cloth.
If you wish to paint the speaker along with the ceiling after installation, insert
a plastic or cardboard paint shield into the front of the speaker to mask the
drivers and internal baffle, paint the speaker, then remove the shield.
