For NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION follow steps 1-16
Note:
For ½” drywall applications, a NEAT! Bracket Spacer is required (sold separately). Attach the Spacer to the
Bracket before proceeding
(
Figure 2
).
Note:
Please see the NEAT! speaker manual for further details on speaker placement and avoiding obstructions.
This installation manual is specific to the Bracket installation process.
1.
Connect the two halves of the Bracket together at both ends.
2.
Mount the wings to the Bracket frame by aligning the tabs on the wing with the notches in the Bracket and
applying pressure until they snap into place.
3.
Screw, nail, or staple the assembled Bracket to the joist (
Figure 7
).
Note:
Place the Bracket frame so that the
lip protrudes into the room for the drywall installer to cut around.
4.
Attach the installed speaker cable to the cable tie tab.
5.
Allow drywall installer to cut an appropriate hole around the Bracket's lip. (
Figure 7
).
6.
Insert the plastic Screw Template into the opening, aligning the Bracket’s two wire tabs with the recesses in
the Screw Template and hold or tape in place. Drive drywall screws through the template openings to se-
cure the Bracket to the drywall (
Figure 5
).
Note:
Use 1 screw per opening in the template.
7.
Remove plastic Screw Template.
(SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use of a qualified mud/texture contractor for Steps 8-16)
8.
Use acrylic caulk to fill in the gap between the Bracket lip and drywall.
9.
After the caulk has set, sand lightly.
10.
Apply drywall mud over caulk and screw holes.
11.
After the mud has set, sand it smooth.
12.
Apply additional coat of drywall mud, if needed.
13.
Apply acrylic caulk over the edge, if needed.
14.
After mud and caulk are ready, do final smooth sanding.
15.
Apply primer.
16.
Apply paint (2 coats recommended) allowing enough dry time after the primer and after the first coat.
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