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Nortek Security & Control LLC
Wiring
1.
Install the speaker wires following all local codes for low voltage electrical wiring
installation. Use class 2 wiring, and 12 gauge is recommended, 16 gauge is the
minimum.
2.
Follow common low voltage practices like avoiding high voltage electrical wiring,
or if this is not possible, try crossing them perpendicularly. This will reduce the
chance of picking up hum or other interference.
3.
If required, pass the wiring through the speaker wiring channels in the back of the
subwoofer.
4.
Do an electrical continuity test to make sure the connections are good from the
amplifier end of the speaker wire to the ends of the wires at the subwoofer.
5.
Secure the wiring to the loudspeaker’s spring-loaded binding posts, observing
the correct polarity. Gently pull on them to make sure they are secure.
6.
It is a good idea to secure the wiring from vibration as much as possible. Do not
have the weight of the cables hanging on the terminals. Try using heavy duty
electrical staples to hold the speaker cable securely to the studs.
