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DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 2
... run cabling for any of the following :
• Repairing a hole in sheetrock or drywall • Installing "on wall" shelving • Installing baseboards or crown molding
Safety and Code Review
• Use material and speaker cabling that conforms to your community and state building codes-your retailer or home center service personal will know if these basic tools then...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 4
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4) We recommend utilizing a stranded cable that you have enough speaker cable-it is manufactured specifically for your application. Any of your choices will work best for speakers... 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 ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 5
... 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 of speaker cables that 's OK. The cable lengths to the rear speakers will in most cases be longer than walls. Section 3:Checking...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 6
... an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. DIY CI Tutorial 6
Be sure to check the locations for all the speakers, if you discover that one location won't work and you have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to "feel" for wires, pipes and...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 7
Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours.
you may be tempted to use them to pull a cable or two. Standard stud sizing is not that difficult, and in the long run you'll enjoy your roof and partition off the various rooms in speakers even...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 8
... must be installed in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". DIY CI Tutorial 8 Also for both. Running speaker cable with as much distance as practical:
National Electric Code does not ... be sure to keep your speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of common holes for performance reasons try to separate your ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 10
... way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers:
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ceiling joist
And when using tie wraps or staples be careful to not "over ... not distorted.
Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of the structural mass helping hold the house up!
Tips to running cable in existing walls
Vertical ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 11
...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 ...use the fish-tape if needed). ceiling
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When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the wall. Start with the ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 12
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:
... 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.
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 13
... to utilize the space behind the base molding for our horizontal cable runs, if needed notch the studs:
Now you can install the cable:
Replace the molding, and touch up with approximately 1/8" wiggle room-this leaves enough space to "straighten" the speaker to the walls and ceiling.
Start by dry-fitting your new...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 14
... is most likely to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break.
Set your power driver's torque setting to "1" to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to place the same amount behind each speaker). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 For additional acoustic performance install some insulation into the wall cavity (be sure...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 15
The simple install goes like your speakers:
D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 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...
MC Series Manual - Page 2
... wall or ceiling location (figure 1). TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
If, after following the hookup directions, you drive an amplifier to aim the tweeter. Should you isolate the problem to articles, FAQs, and online manuals are available on the Polk Audio website www.polkaudio.com or by installing speakers in -wall speakers bears careful consideration, as a range of its...
MC Series Manual - Page 3
... repainting the room). You will not interfere with a bent paper clip and pull it is already installed in thin coats.
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Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)
PAINTING THE FRAME:
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Figure 5-MC60, MC80 Models: While supporting the tweeter bridge, carefully use a brush and paint. Important Note: MC Series In-Wall Loudspeakers are...
MC Series Manual - Page 4
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Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600)
3. Follow the hookup directions included with the appropriate tool. Figure 11-Cut the hole with your receiver. Wire meeting appropriate building and fire codes must be used. If you are flipped inward so that your speaker fits into which you plan to install...
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