Installation Guidelines
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the
wall or ceiling area where you intend to mount the CI in-wall speaker. An inspection of the room or rooms that back-up to the
wall you have selected for mounting the CI in-wall speaker, can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall
you want to mount into happens to be in the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there is a good chance you will encounter
water or sewer pipes in the wall that will not be detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a useful tool to assist you
in selecting the speaker placement, however be cautious as they often give false readings.
Choose the appropriate mounting location for each speaker.
NOTE:
When deciding upon a location, consider the following:
• Be certain your speaker wires can be run to or are accessible from these locations.
• Make certain the wall or ceiling material is sturdy enough to support the weight and vibration of the speakers.
• It is recommended that our pre-construction rough-in brackets be used whenever possible in new construction.
• Be certain the area behind the speaker is free of obstacles such as wall studs, electrical wiring, pipes, etc.
• Each speaker should be positioned properly, relative to the listening area for good coverage.
• Audio performance and room-to-room isolation will be improved if there is some fiberglass insulation placed loosely
above and below the speaker.
Speaker Installation
STEP 1:
The cutout opening for the CI140 is 13.4” H x 13.25” W. Place the cutout template against the wall surface and align
it using your bubble level and tape measure. Hold, tape, or staple the template in place and trace around the perimeter of the
template with a pencil. Remove the template and begin cutting on the pencil line.
STEP 2:
When the cutout is complete, carefully remove the drywall piece from the opening. You now have a large opening to
facilitate pulling your speaker wire. We recommend 16 gauge or heavier wire be used with the CI speaker. Contact your Phase
Technology
®
Dealer for a recommendation.
STEP 3:
Carefully remove the speaker baffle from the aluminum frame assembly and set aside. Remove the flange assembly
from the packing carton. The flange assembly must make a good seal to ensure maximum performance. You will find two
L-shaped foam gasket pieces in the bottom of the carton. Peel the removable tape from the gasket and stick the adhesive side
to the backside of the frame flange. Upon installation of the flange assembly the gasket will contact the front wall surface to
form an airtight seal.
STEP 4:
When you remove the flange assembly from the packing carton, you will notice the screws used to retain the clamp
assembly are fully extended. To place the flange assembly into the wall, push the clamp assemblies toward the center of the
flange opening; the holes in the flange will allow the mounting screws to tilt toward the center opening enough to insert the
flange assembly into the wall. Insert the right side into the wall cutout and slide the complete assembly to the right. This will
enable you to then fit the left side clamp assembly into the cutout. Center the entire assembly in the opening.
STEP 5:
Pinch the self-aligning clamp assembly inside the wall until it contacts the backside of the drywall surface. This will
force the three retaining screws to produce from the front of the flange. Continue to hold the clamp with one hand and use the
electric screwdriver to tighten the center screw of the flange. Once snug, repeat the procedure on the other clamp assembly.
Using your level, verify the mounting frame is correctly aligned in the opening. Make any necessary adjustments, then tighten
the remaining screws until the frame is snug and securely clamping the wallboard. Avoid over-tightening the screws.
STEP 6:
You are now ready to install the speaker baffle into the mounting flange.
