TCQ Multimedia Ceiling Speaker Installation Instructions for
CAT 800 Series
• Select the amplifier location
• Gather the proper tools and equipment
• Layout all speaker components
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Figure 1: Identify the Center of the Listening Area
Figure 2: Cut the 2’ x 4’ Tile in Half
Before installation begins...
Tools and Equipment
• Straight edge
• Utility knife or drywall saw
• Screwdriver (small flathead)
• Drill
• Marker or pencil
Included Components
• (1) TCQ speaker assembly
• (1) Ceiling grid t-bar attachment
• (1) 50ft plenum rated speaker wire
• (1) 15ft safety wire
• (1) Eye screw (1/4” x 3 ¾”)
• (4) Sheet metal screws (self-drilling)
Step 1: Selecting Speaker Mounting Locations
One TCQ speaker will distribute sound throughout a classroom of up to
1200 square feet. The location of the speaker is critical to ensure this
even sound distribution.
a. Identify the center of the listening area of the classroom for optimum
location (see figure 1).
b. Select a ceiling tile that is free from fixtures (lighting, HVAC, etc.)
nearest to the center point.
c. Remove the selected ceiling tile for speaker installation.
Step 2: Installing the Speaker into the Ceiling Grid
The dimensions of the TCQ speaker are 2’ x 2’ and is designed to lie
onto any standard suspended ceiling tile grid.
a. If the ceiling tile that was removed is 2’ x 4’, it needs to be cut in half to
accommodate the TCQ speaker. If the ceiling tile that was removed is
2’ x 2’, no cutting of the tile is necessary, skip to Step e.
b. Set the ceiling tile on a flat work surface with the patterned side facing
down.
c. Using a straight edge, cut the 2’ x 4’ ceiling in half (see figure 2)
leaving two 2’ x 2’ sections.
d. Locate the 2’ ceiling grid t-bar attachment. Locate the attachment slots
in the existing ceiling grid and snap the new t-bar into place to crate
two 2’ x 2’ openings (see figure 3).
e. Lift the TCQ speaker up and lay it into the desired 2’ x 2’ opening in
the ceiling.
Step 3: Securing the TCQ Speaker
To comply with Building Codes, the TCQ speaker MUST be fastened to
the ceiling grid and secured with a safety wire.
a. Locate the four (4) self-drilling sheet metal screws.
b. Utilizing existing center holes on the vertical section of the ceiling grid,
drill one screw per side on the sides of the TCQ (see figure 4).
c. Locate the 15ft length of safety wire and the eye screw. The safety wire
needs to be permanently attached to the solid structural ceiling above.
Throw Away
Remaining Ceiling Tile
Cut with straight edge
24”
Figure 3: Create Two 2’ x 2’ Openings
New T-Bar
Existing
Tile Grid
TCQ Speaker
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