DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... a very forgiving building material. Here is a quick "personal test" to see below to gain confidence. Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to accomplish for any of the following: • Telephones • Computer network • Printer cable • Track...
... a very forgiving building material. Here is a quick "personal test" to see below to gain confidence. Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to accomplish for any of the following: • Telephones • Computer network • Printer cable • Track...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... codes 4) We recommend utilizing a stranded cable that is manufactured specifically for wire sizing: a. 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...
... codes 4) We recommend utilizing a stranded cable that is manufactured specifically for wire sizing: a. 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...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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input from channel to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation Speaker placement research: Once you have a good idea 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...
input from channel to locate structural members inside the walls and ceiling. Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation Speaker placement research: Once you have a good idea 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...
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...stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. If you feel no obstructions, now you feel " for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to place the others. DIY CI Tutorial 6 Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole ...in the wall If you can cut the opening for the speaker. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and ...
...stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. If you feel no obstructions, now you feel " for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to place the others. DIY CI Tutorial 6 Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole ...in the wall If you can cut the opening for the speaker. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and ...
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...10! Hand saws also have to start the cut these things. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables: A few rules, some general guidelines and a couple ... AC "Romex" drain pipe Note: There are the guidelines: When working with studs: studs support your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is not that difficult, and in the long run you may be an...
...10! Hand saws also have to start the cut these things. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables: A few rules, some general guidelines and a couple ... AC "Romex" drain pipe Note: There are the guidelines: When working with studs: studs support your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is not that difficult, and in the long run you may be an...
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...The national code restricts the use of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not...low voltage cable to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". speaker cables AC wiring Studs in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". Also for both. ... stud When unsure if the wall you're planning on using is a load bearing wall or not then just treat it as AC. In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to ...
...The national code restricts the use of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your speaker cabling from the AC lines with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not...low voltage cable to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". speaker cables AC wiring Studs in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". Also for both. ... stud When unsure if the wall you're planning on using is a load bearing wall or not then just treat it as AC. In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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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 and attached to run . Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of the conductors-Elvis is not distorted. Tips to running cable in existing walls Vertical runs: In a 2 story home where you want to these studs that his music is pleased...
... 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 and attached to run . Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of the conductors-Elvis is not distorted. Tips to running cable in existing walls Vertical runs: In a 2 story home where you want to these studs that his music is pleased...
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... end and cover the whole connection with at least two layers of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening back 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 . ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening, attach the...
... end and cover the whole connection with at least two layers of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening back 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 . ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening, attach the...
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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 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.
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... the speaker. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your new Polk speakers. Phillips head screw, accessed from the front side of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 The speaker should slide into the openings. In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers!
... the speaker. rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your new Polk speakers. Phillips head screw, accessed from the front side of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 The speaker should slide into the openings. In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers!
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...performance install some insulation into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). Be careful not to over -tightening screws. Set your screwdriver. Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, ...or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you leave a generous ...
...performance install some insulation into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). Be careful not to over -tightening screws. Set your screwdriver. Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, ...or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you leave a generous ...
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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 your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
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 your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
RCi Series Manual
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RCi SERIES RC60i RC80i RC55i RC65i RC85i O w n e r 's Manual High Performance In-Wall Speakers Haut-parleurs encastrables Haute Performance « In Wall »
RCi SERIES RC60i RC80i RC55i RC65i RC85i O w n e r 's Manual High Performance In-Wall Speakers Haut-parleurs encastrables Haute Performance « In Wall »
RCi Series Manual
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... Conecte los cables de los altavoces. For Customer Service, call 800-377-7655. 7 You can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for your wall or ceiling material. Start the hole by holding the template in your chosen location to make sure it (rectangle) or within ... tordez les brins de chaque conducteur pour former deux torons non éraillés. L+EFT_ R+IGH_T AMP _+ _+ FIGURE 12 Hook up the speaker wires. Schließen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel an. Use a level to make certain the template is black (-). Make certain that one of insulation ...
... Conecte los cables de los altavoces. For Customer Service, call 800-377-7655. 7 You can support the weight of the speakers (see specification page for your wall or ceiling material. Start the hole by holding the template in your chosen location to make sure it (rectangle) or within ... tordez les brins de chaque conducteur pour former deux torons non éraillés. L+EFT_ R+IGH_T AMP _+ _+ FIGURE 12 Hook up the speaker wires. Schließen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel an. Use a level to make certain the template is black (-). Make certain that one of insulation ...
RCi Series Manual
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...is just resting on the RC55i, RC65i and RC85i models, tighten the center screws before tightening the corners for the most flush fit to pry between the grille and the speaker frame. Tighten the wall clamp screws with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into...at a time. If you correctly align the speaker. Hint-on the frame. You will damage your speaker. • Loosen the rotating wall clamps by rough handling. You will rotate the wall clamps and secure the speaker to engage wall. FIGURE 13 Place the speaker carefully into the cutout [figure 13]. Apriete las...
...is just resting on the RC55i, RC65i and RC85i models, tighten the center screws before tightening the corners for the most flush fit to pry between the grille and the speaker frame. Tighten the wall clamp screws with one corner, go around the speaker and push the grille into...at a time. If you correctly align the speaker. Hint-on the frame. You will damage your speaker. • Loosen the rotating wall clamps by rough handling. You will rotate the wall clamps and secure the speaker to engage wall. FIGURE 13 Place the speaker carefully into the cutout [figure 13]. Apriete las...
RC55i Mounting Template
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...DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 10) Reinstall grilles. polkaudio the speaker specialists- RC55i Mounting Template Follow these steps before installing the RC55i. 1) Determine speaker location. Refer to the spring clips on the back of the speaker. Be sure the template is level. 3) Trace along the ...5) Remove the speaker grilles. 6) Attach the speaker wires to owner's manual for the negative (-) wire. 7) Loosen the six screws until the wall clamps swing freely. 8) Rotate the six mounting clamps inward and insert the speakers into the wall opening. 9) Level the speakers and tighten the ...
...DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 10) Reinstall grilles. polkaudio the speaker specialists- RC55i Mounting Template Follow these steps before installing the RC55i. 1) Determine speaker location. Refer to the spring clips on the back of the speaker. Be sure the template is level. 3) Trace along the ...5) Remove the speaker grilles. 6) Attach the speaker wires to owner's manual for the negative (-) wire. 7) Loosen the six screws until the wall clamps swing freely. 8) Rotate the six mounting clamps inward and insert the speakers into the wall opening. 9) Level the speakers and tighten the ...