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... drywall • Installing "on wall" shelving • Installing baseboards or crown molding Safety and Code Review • Use material and speaker cabling that hole will take you have a faux finish. At first, many are unique and which material to use. • Use caution when standing on a ladder. • Always use eye protection. • When in small quantities at least have a working knowledge of...
... drywall • Installing "on wall" shelving • Installing baseboards or crown molding Safety and Code Review • Use material and speaker cabling that hole will take you have a faux finish. At first, many are unique and which material to use. • Use caution when standing on a ladder. • Always use eye protection. • When in small quantities at least have a working knowledge of...
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Photos and description of the Tools Sheet rock saw Stiff Putty blade Fish tape to help install wire into existing walls Tape measure, utility knife and wire stripper Battery powered hand held drill and driver (shown with magnetic driver extension) DIY CI Tutorial 3
Photos and description of the Tools Sheet rock saw Stiff Putty blade Fish tape to help install wire into existing walls Tape measure, utility knife and wire stripper Battery powered hand held drill and driver (shown with magnetic driver extension) DIY CI Tutorial 3
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... music in your home theater or for wire sizing: a. Any of systems: Scenario 1 Home Theater: In this for your bathroom?) c. The following is this example the three front speakers (front left, front center, and front right) are traditional free-standing speakers while the rear surround speakers are three basic types of 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...
... music in your home theater or for wire sizing: a. Any of systems: Scenario 1 Home Theater: In this for your bathroom?) c. The following is this example the three front speakers (front left, front center, and front right) are traditional free-standing speakers while the rear surround speakers are three basic types of 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...
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... plate: Rear view of the speakers will be symmetrical once you have a good idea about the same. input from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control on the wall to adjust the volume to install your home was built the contractors ran gas piping, air ducts, drain and water pipes, electrical, phone and data cables. In home theater installations the cable lengths for Front Left, Center and Right channels should...
... plate: Rear view of the speakers will be symmetrical once you have a good idea about the same. input from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control on the wall to adjust the volume to install your home was built the contractors ran gas piping, air ducts, drain and water pipes, electrical, phone and data cables. In home theater installations the cable lengths for Front Left, Center and Right channels should...
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... then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Once you have to go to an alternate location that one location won't work and you want to the wall or ceiling. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you can cut the opening for the speaker. Be...
... then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel an obstruction, wire or pipe with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Once you have to go to an alternate location that one location won't work and you want to the wall or ceiling. Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you can cut the opening for the speaker. Be...
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... supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is the time to impress your audience - 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 them. but they are the guidelines: When working with studs: studs support your built-in the home. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables...
... supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is the time to impress your audience - 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 them. but they are the guidelines: When working with studs: studs support your built-in the home. Hot and cold water pipe Installing the speaker cables...
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... the stud speaker cables WRONG! DIY CI Tutorial 8 The above photos show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to the right show the correct way. In load bearing walls be installed in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". Standard cross section of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in the same holes or boxes as if...
... the stud speaker cables WRONG! DIY CI Tutorial 8 The above photos show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to the right show the correct way. In load bearing walls be installed in two categories: "load bearing" and "non-load bearing". Standard cross section of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in the same holes or boxes as if...
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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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ceiling joist View from inside the ceiling space D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 10 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...studs that his music is pleased that they now rate 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 cables are not ...
ceiling joist View from inside the ceiling space D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 10 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...studs that his music is pleased that they now rate 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 cables are not ...
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... create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the fish...
... create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the fish...
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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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... 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 In most cases walls are ready to install your new Polk speakers! sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you are not exactly "true" or...
... 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 In most cases walls are ready to install your new Polk speakers! sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you are not exactly "true" or...
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... speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. Now install the speaker into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. Set your power driver's torque setting to "1" to over -tightening screws. This is most likely to place the same amount behind each speaker). 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...
... speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. Now install the speaker into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. Set your power driver's torque setting to "1" to over -tightening screws. This is most likely to place the same amount behind each speaker). 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...
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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.
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... match the finish. 6. Fill all depressions and joints. Sand area lightly to overlap the remaining wall and ceiling by at least 2 1/4" in each direction. 3. Now just connect to hear your good buddy Jack Daniels over patch. Remove the backing of the patch and tape. 4. Congratulations, you go. 7. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 16 We suggest using a wall repair patch witch is a very forgiving building material.
... match the finish. 6. Fill all depressions and joints. Sand area lightly to overlap the remaining wall and ceiling by at least 2 1/4" in each direction. 3. Now just connect to hear your good buddy Jack Daniels over patch. Remove the backing of the patch and tape. 4. Congratulations, you go. 7. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 16 We suggest using a wall repair patch witch is a very forgiving building material.
SC6s 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 /I the terminals on the back / of the speaker. polkaudicy SC6s Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC6s Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC6s t 7 1/2 in. 1) Determine speaker location. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du...
... cut a hole ensuring that it is no larger than the shape you traced. 5) Attach the speaker wires to /I the terminals on the back / of the speaker. polkaudicy SC6s Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC6s Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC6s t 7 1/2 in. 1) Determine speaker location. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du...