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Installation
The XR27 Loudspeaker System requires two or more per-
sons to safely handle during assembly and placement. If
the CK27 In-Wall Mounting Kit with Grille is for install-
ing an unboxed XR27, proceed to “Unpacking the Loud-
speaker” step number 17. When the XR27 location is
changing from an On-wall to an In-wall Mounted Installa-
tion proceed to “Removing the Loudspeaker from the On -
Wall Vertical MountingWall” step number 1 or “Removing
the Loudspeaker from the On-Wall Horizontal
MountingWall” step number 8. It is recommended that the
Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in
all aspects of installation and operation, install the XR27
Loudspeaker System and any associated audio equipment.
Removing the Loudspeaker from the On-Wall Vertical
Mount
1. Carefully remove the XR27 Loudspeaker Grille from
the Loudspeaker and place it in a
safe location.
2. Remove the long Locking Screw
from the Wall Mounting Bracket
located at the top of the XR27.
Refer to figures 1 and 2.
3. Remove the XR27 from the wall
by grasping both sides of the
Loudspeaker and lifting first
straight up about six inches, then
away from the wall.
4. Temporarily set the Bottom of the
Loudspeaker on the floor and dis-
connect the hookup cables.
5. Place the XR27 on the
shipping carton, if still
available, or on another
suitable object so the
Loudspeaker is about a
foot off the floor. Refer
to figure 9 on page 3.
6. Using the supplied Allen
Wrench remove the
Mounting Bracket from
the top of the Loud-
speaker by removing the screw. Install one screw
(1/4
″
x 20 Flat Head) into the opening at each end of
the Loudspeaker. Refer to figure 3.
Important Information
Caution: The XR27 Loudspeaker System weight is 84 pounds
(38kg) net. It requires two or more persons to safely
handle.
Figure 2
Note: This is very important to
prevent air leaks from the
Loudspeaker Enclosure.
7. Remove the Wall Bracket from
the wall.
Note: Save the just removed
screws and Wall Bracket for
possible future use.
8. Proceed to “Installing the
Loudspeaker System” step number 27.
Removing the Loudspeaker from the On-Wall
Horizontal Mount
9. Carefully remove the XR27 Loudspeaker Grille from
the Loudspeaker and place it in a safe location.
10. With two persons supporting
the XR27 Loudspeaker,
slowly raise the Loudspeaker
together with the attached
Wall Hanger Bracket straight
up until the bottom of the
loudspeaker has cleared the
Wall Bracket. Refer to figure
4.
11. Disconnect the hookup cables.
12. Place the XR27 on the shipping carton, if still avail-
able, or on another suitable object so the Loud-
speaker is about a foot off the floor. Refer to figure 9
on page 3.
13. Using the supplied Allen
Wrench and remove the Wall
Hanger Bracket from the
XR27 Loudspeaker. Refer to
figure 5
Note: Save the just removed
screws and Wall Hanger
Bracket for possible
future use.
14. Install four screws (1/4
″
x 20
Flat Head) into the openings
vacated by removal of the Wall
Hanger Bracket. Refer to figure
6.
Note: This is very important to
prevent air leaks from the
Column Enclosure.
15. Remove the Wall Bracket from
the wall.
Note: Save the just removed screws and Wall Bracket for
possible future use.
Install Screw
Install Screw
Figure 6
Install Screw
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
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Locking
Screw
Wall
Column Top
Wall Bracket
Figure 1
