CNXQ
™
Flat-Panel
Ceiling Speaker
Speaker Installation Instructions
Step 1: Selecting Speaker Location
One CNXQ
™
Flat Panel Ceiling Speaker is designed for rooms smaller
than 1200 sq. ft. and with a ceiling height of 9–12 feet.
Before starting the system installation, speaker placement needs to be
determined. This speaker is designed to be mounted in the ceiling in or
near the middle of the classroom (See figure 1.). The speaker lays directly
into the acoustic ceiling grid, so locate the tile that is approximately in
the center of the classroom.
Step 2: Installing and Connecting the Speaker Wire
A.
Identify a suitable location for the receiver/amplifier where it is
easily assessable, close to a power outlet, and at least 6 feet away
from any computers.
B.
Remove the ceiling tile from the ceiling that was identified in
Step 1.
C. Set the ceiling tile on a flat work surface with patterned side facing
down. The dimensions of the CNXQ Speaker are 2 ft. x 2 ft. Using a
straight edge, cut 24” off the end of a standard 2’ x 4’ ceiling tile as
shown in Figure 2. (If the ceiling tile grid is 2’ x 2’, simply remove
the tile and replace with the CNXQ speaker).
D. Locate the coil of speaker wire. To connect the wire to the speaker,
press down on the colored terminals on the back of the speaker,
insert the wire and release the tab to clamp it in place. Insert the
black wire into the black-tabbed terminal and the red wire into the
red-tabbed terminal.
E.
Place the other end of the wire up through the opening in the
ceiling and route over the ceiling tiles and back down the wall to
the receiver/amplifier. (NOTE: when routing wire overhead, it is
important to always follow local building and electrical codes,
securing wire as required). Do not connect the wires to the receiver
amplifier yet.
F.
If installing the speaker into a 2’ x 4’ suspended ceiling, snap the
included cross tee into the suspended ceiling grid. Locate the slots
in the grid at the center of the 2’ x 4’ area. Insert one end of the tee,
then the other so it locks into place.
G. The speaker has an earthquake strap connected to the back so it
can be tied off to the ceiling structure for safety purposes. Unscrew
one end of the wire from the back of the speaker to be tied off to
the ceiling supports. If local building codes do not require the use
of an earthquake strap and it is not being used, you should
completely remove the strap from the speaker so that does not
create unwanted vibration.
H. Lay the CNXQ directly onto the ceiling tile grid as shown in Figure
3. Secure the speaker to the ceiling with the earthquake strap as
required by local building codes. Speaker wire should also be
secured to the ceiling. DO NOT lay the speaker wire across the back
of the speaker to avoid unwanted vibration.
I.
Insert the cut tile back into the ceiling.
Start your system installation with the
“System Installation” section of the User Manual
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All LightSPEED speakers should be installed in
accordance with Uniform Building Code, state
and local building department requirements.
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Room Installation: Top View
figure 1:
Throw
Away
Remaining
Ceiling Tile
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Cutting a 2’ x 4’ Ceiling Tile
figure 2:
CNXQ
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Installing the Speaker
figure 3:
24”
Cut with Straight Edge
Ceiling Tile Grid
CNXQ Speaker
Cross Tee
Ceiling Tile
