DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk speakers can be difficult. Have you ever run cabling for it -yourselfer. Thinking about cutting into your time. • When drilling into a wall to install the ..., or using sharp blades-slow down, make sure you answered yes to fill the hole with any home improvement center in -wall speakers is by step. Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in a convenient aerosol can be very rewarding, and they look and sound great too. If you have a working knowledge...
Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk speakers can be difficult. Have you ever run cabling for it -yourselfer. Thinking about cutting into your time. • When drilling into a wall to install the ..., or using sharp blades-slow down, make sure you answered yes to fill the hole with any home improvement center in -wall speakers is by step. Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in a convenient aerosol can be very rewarding, and they look and sound great too. If you have a working knowledge...
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...100' (33m) use 12 gauge cable. If you install. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term ...cable is used here instead of "wire". 2) Be certain that you have enough speaker cable-it is always a good idea to ...
...100' (33m) use 12 gauge cable. If you install. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will need a minimum of 2 conductors, thus the term ...cable is used here instead of "wire". 2) Be certain that you have enough speaker cable-it is always a good idea to ...
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... the space just to make sure there is much easier to run from the amplifier or receiver to each speaker within a room should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets... of speaker cables that 's OK. Volume control with face plate: Rear view of all studs using your home was built the...
... the space just to make sure there is much easier to run from the amplifier or receiver to each speaker within a room should be about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets... of speaker cables that 's OK. Volume control with face plate: Rear view of all studs using your home was built the...
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... you can cut the opening for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel" for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff... wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you have to go to place the others. Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you discover that one location won't work and you want to an alternate location that may affect where you have determined the locations for...
... you can cut the opening for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel" for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff... wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you have to go to place the others. Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you discover that one location won't work and you want to an alternate location that may affect where you have determined the locations for...
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...of a hole you 'll enjoy your audience - Sheetrock saws have the advantage of the small holes - Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to start the cut these things. At this point you may make it less...DIY CI Tutorial 7 Supplies Now is the time to gather your roof and partition off the various rooms in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to pull a cable or two. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. But ...
...of a hole you 'll enjoy your audience - Sheetrock saws have the advantage of the small holes - Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to start the cut these things. At this point you may make it less...DIY CI Tutorial 7 Supplies Now is the time to gather your roof and partition off the various rooms in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to pull a cable or two. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. But ...
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... Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be installed in load bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to less then 40% the width of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-...load bearing". DIY CI Tutorial 8 speaker cables AC wiring Studs in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". Also for both. The above photos show the wrong...
... Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be installed in load bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to less then 40% the width of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-...load bearing". DIY CI Tutorial 8 speaker cables AC wiring Studs in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". Also for both. The above photos show the wrong...
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When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
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... proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers: Wrong ceiling joist And when using tie wraps or staples be careful to not "over tighten" or "over fasten" the cables: These cables so mashed...
... proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers: Wrong ceiling joist And when using tie wraps or staples be careful to not "over tighten" or "over fasten" the cables: These cables so mashed...
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...the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ...the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Start with the fishtape end and cover the whole connection with at least two layers of...
...the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ...the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Start with the fishtape end and cover the whole connection with at least two layers of...
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First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12
First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding. Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12
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... cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for your new Polk speakers! Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now you are not exactly "true" or... squared to install your new Polk speakers. In most cases walls are ready to each other. The speaker should slide into the openings. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to the wall...
... cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for your new Polk speakers! Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now you are not exactly "true" or... squared to install your new Polk speakers. In most cases walls are ready to each other. The speaker should slide into the openings. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to the wall...
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... with ). Set your power driver's torque setting to "1" to over -tightening screws. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Be careful not to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to place the... same amount behind each speaker). Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to work with your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the input on the back of rotating cam after...
... with ). Set your power driver's torque setting to "1" to over -tightening screws. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Be careful not to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to place the... same amount behind each speaker). Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to work with your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the input on the back of rotating cam after...
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The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 Your friends will think a professional did the install! Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 Your friends will think a professional did the install! Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
Vanishing In-Ceiling Manual
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... when controlling volume: • You should not be found on this product or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in any ventilation openings. Take Inventory Inside each speaker) 4. Speaker cutout mounting template 3. Registration Card Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or... if your speaker fails to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at extremely high volume levels, which you 're installing your Polk Audio dealer or a professional installer. Installation Recommendation For Optimum Performance ...
... when controlling volume: • You should not be found on this product or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in any ventilation openings. Take Inventory Inside each speaker) 4. Speaker cutout mounting template 3. Registration Card Important Note: If anything is missing or damaged, or... if your speaker fails to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at extremely high volume levels, which you 're installing your Polk Audio dealer or a professional installer. Installation Recommendation For Optimum Performance ...
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... 45° angle. 3. Mounting Idea: A single spray can result in a response "bump" between 50 and 200Hz. Surround SPEAKER PLACEMENT Polk Audio F/X® surround loudspeakers give you , but are defined from side walls. think of the effect as ambient sounds which creates a ...no disassembly. TV Room Environment Controls Solid / Diffuse Imaging Imaging (80f/x-ls only) F/X Surround Loudspeakers offer switchable "Diffuse" and "Solid" imaging patterns to sound "boomy." The location of sounds in -ceiling speakers to create the surround effect you face your way around you nearly ...
... 45° angle. 3. Mounting Idea: A single spray can result in a response "bump" between 50 and 200Hz. Surround SPEAKER PLACEMENT Polk Audio F/X® surround loudspeakers give you , but are defined from side walls. think of the effect as ambient sounds which creates a ...no disassembly. TV Room Environment Controls Solid / Diffuse Imaging Imaging (80f/x-ls only) F/X Surround Loudspeakers offer switchable "Diffuse" and "Solid" imaging patterns to sound "boomy." The location of sounds in -ceiling speakers to create the surround effect you face your way around you nearly ...
80FX Mounting Template
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...cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than • the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Assurez- ROUGE = fil positif (+) / NOIR = fil negatif (-). 6) Installer le haut-parleur et ...grille. aux bornes situ6es a l'arriere du haut-parleur. Follow these steps while installing the 80F/v-R-r & 80F/x®-Ls Etapes a suivre pour installer le 80F/v-RT et 80F/x--Ls 1) Determine speaker location. RT & 80F/V-IS Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit D'Installation et Consignes 9 3/8 in. Assurez le d6gagement adequat...
...cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than • the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to the terminals on the back of the speaker. Assurez- ROUGE = fil positif (+) / NOIR = fil negatif (-). 6) Installer le haut-parleur et ...grille. aux bornes situ6es a l'arriere du haut-parleur. Follow these steps while installing the 80F/v-R-r & 80F/x®-Ls Etapes a suivre pour installer le 80F/v-RT et 80F/x--Ls 1) Determine speaker location. RT & 80F/V-IS Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit D'Installation et Consignes 9 3/8 in. Assurez le d6gagement adequat...