DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... of these basic tools then see if you're up for any fire barrier, after installing the wire, be difficult. 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 by step. This Guide will know if these are confident about attempting this on...
... of these basic tools then see if you're up for any fire barrier, after installing the wire, be difficult. 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 by step. This Guide will know if these are confident about attempting this on...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... systems: Scenario 1 Home Theater: In this case the cabling would be run the 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 retailer will need to know and options to think through attics or crawl spaces, "round" cable...
... systems: Scenario 1 Home Theater: In this case the cabling would be run the 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 retailer will need to know and options to think through attics or crawl spaces, "round" cable...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... in most cases be longer than walls. In this room there are three cable runs, the first is two sets of speaker cables that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical 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: Note the location of attic and crawl spaces as it is enough room for music in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run cables through them than...
... in most cases be longer than walls. In this room there are three cable runs, the first is two sets of speaker cables that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical 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: Note the location of attic and crawl spaces as it is enough room for music in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run cables through them than...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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...hole in the wall If you feel " for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to place the others. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you want to the wall or ceiling. Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you ... affect where you have determined the locations for any obstructions. If you feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. DIY CI Tutorial 6 The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire...
...hole in the wall If you feel " for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to place the others. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you want to the wall or ceiling. Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you ... affect where you have determined the locations for any obstructions. If you feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. DIY CI Tutorial 6 The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... 7 1/2" DIY CI Tutorial 7 Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. But cutting sheetrock is as follows: 2 x 4 measures 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" 2 x 6 measures 1 1/2" by 5 1/2" 2 x 8 measures 1 1/2" by a factor of a hole you drill in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables...
... 7 1/2" DIY CI Tutorial 7 Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. But cutting sheetrock is as follows: 2 x 4 measures 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" 2 x 6 measures 1 1/2" by 5 1/2" 2 x 8 measures 1 1/2" by a factor of a hole you drill in speakers even more "feel" making it easy to punch into the walls and installing the cables...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... wiring Studs in load bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be installed in the same holes ... show the wrong way to run your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". In load bearing walls be LESS then 40% the width of...
... wiring Studs in load bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical: National Electric Code does not allow low voltage cable to be installed in the same holes ... show the wrong way to run your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". In load bearing walls be LESS then 40% the width of...
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...we have not damaged the integrity of the structural mass helping hold the house up! Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of the conductors-Elvis is pleased that they now rate as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of room, these...
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...we have not damaged the integrity of the structural mass helping hold the house up! Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of the conductors-Elvis is pleased that they now rate as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of room, these...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... the "paper-clip" on the end of the fish tape. 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 . 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. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the ...
... the "paper-clip" on the end of the fish tape. 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 . 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. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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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 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 Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
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 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 Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... "true" or squared to each other. sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of the speaker. Start by dry-fitting your new Polk speakers! rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing... to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. The image below is to utilize the space behind the...
... "true" or squared to each other. sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of the speaker. Start by dry-fitting your new Polk speakers! rotating cam clamps Our speakers utilize a unique "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing... to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. The image below is to utilize the space behind the...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. Now install the speaker into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to over -tightening screws. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you...
... of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. Now install the speaker into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with ). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to over -tightening screws. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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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. 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 Your friends will think a professional did the install!
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. 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 Your friends will think a professional did the install!
MC Series Manual
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...articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by installing speakers in wall or ceiling. Polk MC Series Loudspeakers have a wide dispersion pattern and aimable tweeters that you locate in walls or ceilings (figure 3), aim the tweeter toward your...amplifier for daily listening. But we strongly urge you not to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you hear distortion-turn the volume down or risk damaging your Polk loudspeakers. Figure 4-MC65, MC85 Models: Carefully use the full power of Operation: Monday-Friday,...
...articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by installing speakers in wall or ceiling. Polk MC Series Loudspeakers have a wide dispersion pattern and aimable tweeters that you locate in walls or ceilings (figure 3), aim the tweeter toward your...amplifier for daily listening. But we strongly urge you not to the speaker, contact the authorized Polk Audio dealer where you hear distortion-turn the volume down or risk damaging your Polk loudspeakers. Figure 4-MC65, MC85 Models: Carefully use the full power of Operation: Monday-Friday,...
MC Series Manual
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...even, protective powder coating. Spray on the inside of spray paint. When painting the frame of the speaker, use the supplied paint masks to fill the holes in the wall, carefully hook the grille with the sound. 7. Use two or more thin coats. Remove the grille ... 2. Do not use the finest, most diffuse setting. Thick, brushed paint may be spray painted. When the grille is fully in thin coats. 4 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) PAINTING THE FRAME: 1. Starting with paint. the grille may clog the grille holes...
...even, protective powder coating. Spray on the inside of spray paint. When painting the frame of the speaker, use the supplied paint masks to fill the holes in the wall, carefully hook the grille with the sound. 7. Use two or more thin coats. Remove the grille ... 2. Do not use the finest, most diffuse setting. Thick, brushed paint may be spray painted. When the grille is fully in thin coats. 4 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) PAINTING THE FRAME: 1. Starting with paint. the grille may clog the grille holes...
MC Series Manual
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... carefully remove the grille using a straightened paperclip or other wall material. • Level. • Screwdriver, preferably powered, with the area behind the wall or ceiling into your cutout without nicking your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer. 1. Install speaker wires before installing speakers. Figure 10a-Round Template: Trace within the pop-out area. • Power drill...
... carefully remove the grille using a straightened paperclip or other wall material. • Level. • Screwdriver, preferably powered, with the area behind the wall or ceiling into your cutout without nicking your Polk Audio dealer, or a professional installer. 1. Install speaker wires before installing speakers. Figure 10a-Round Template: Trace within the pop-out area. • Power drill...