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Installation
The XRT29/XRT30 Column Loudspeaker System requires
two or more persons to safely handle the Column during
assembly and placement. If the CK29 In-Wall Mounting
Kit with Grille is for installing an unboxed XRT29/XRT30
Column, proceed to “Unpacking the Column” step number
13. When the XRT29/XRT30 Column location is changing
from an On-wall to an In-wall Mounted Installation pro-
ceed to “Removing the Column from the Wall” step num-
ber 1. If the XRT29/XRT30 Column is currently attached
to the ST29 Column Base, proceed to “Removing the Col-
umn from the Base” step number 8.
It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIn-
tosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation
and operation, install the XRT29/XRT30 Loudspeaker
System and any associated audio equipment.
Removing the Column from the Wall
1. Carefully remove the XRT29/XRT30 Loudspeaker
Grille from the Column and place it in a safe loca-
tion.
2. Remove the long Locking Screw
from the Wall Mounting Bracket
located at the top of the XRT29/
XRT30 Column. Refer to figures
1 and 3 .
3. Remove the XRT29/XRT30 Col-
umn from the wall by grasping
both sides of the Column and lift-
ing first straight up about six
inches, then away from the wall.
4. Temporarily set the Bottom of the
Column on the floor and discon-
nect the hookup cables.
5. Place the XRT29/XRT30 Column on the shipping
carton, if still available, or on another suitable object
so the Column is about a foot off the floor.
6. Using the supplied Allen Wrench remove the Mount-
ing Bracket from the top of the Column by removing
the screw. Install one screw (1/4 x 20 inch Flat
Head) into the opening at each end of the Column.
Important Information
Caution: The XRT29 /XRT30 High Frequency Column weight
is 82 pounds (37.20kg) net. It requires two or more
persons to safely handle.
Figure 3
Add Two
Screws
Add Two
Screws
Figure 4
Figure 5
Glass Panel
Remove
Bolts
Figure 2
Remove Loudspeaker Grille
Packing material
Packing material
Note: This is very
important to
prevent air leaks
from the Column
Enclosure. Remove
the two remaining
brackets from the
wall and save the
three brackets and
mounting screws
for possible future
use.
7. Proceed to “Installing the Loudspeaker Column”
step number 20.
Removing the Column from the Base
8. If the XRT29/XRT30 Column’s original shipping
carton is available, place the Loudspeaker Column
on top of the packing material located on top of the
shipping carton aligning the Column Bottom End
(the Glass Name Plate end) to the end of the ship-
ping carton. If the carton is not available choose a
suitable object that will place the Loudspeaker Col-
umn at least one foot (30.48cm) off the floor. Refer
to figure 2.
9. Carefully remove the
Grille from the Col-
umn and store it in a
safe location for
possible future use.
Refer to figure 2.
10. Remove the four ma-
chine bolts and wash-
ers from the bottom
of the Column Base.
Refer to figure 5.
Note: Retain the Column Base and hardware for possible
future use.
11. Using the supplied Allen Wrench and Screws, install
two screws (1/4 x 20 inch Flat Head) into each side of
the Column Bottom. Refer to figure 4.
Note: This is very important to prevent air leaks from the
Column Enclosure.
12. Proceed to “Installing the Loudspeaker Column”
step number 20.
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Locking
Screw
Wall
Column Top
Wall Bracket
Figure 1
