B-Flat Wallspeaker Installation Instructions:

The following tools will be required:
Tape measure, pliers, Phillips head screwdriver and a jigsaw or handsaw.

Parts List:
(2) Assembled acoustic panels with drivers and crossovers
(1) Template for panel cutout
(2) Grills

Installation Steps:

  1. Installation will require making straight, accurate cuts into the wall/ceiling material without cutting into wall studs, ceiling joists, plumbing, or electrical lines. If you lack the tools or skills to do this properly, please contact a professional.

  2. The edge of the acoustic panel is cut so the panel can be countersunk in the wallboard while the front outer edge remains in front of the wallboard.

  3. The mounting position must be at least 1 1/2" from any wall studs. An electronic stud finder is helpful for this.

  4. Make absolutely sure there are no electrical or communication wires, plumbing or gas pipes inside the wall/ceiling near the mounting area.

  5. Use the supplied cardboard template to pencil the cutouts onto the wall. Be sure the sides are straight and true and at least 1 1/2 " from any wall studs, ceiling joists or internal wall/ceiling bracing.

  6. Before making your final cutout make a "test" hole approximately 4" in diameter to insure that you will have adequate clearance from studs or any wiring.

  7. Recheck your measurements and carefully cut out the mounting holes as accurately as possible.

  8. Remove the grill from the acoustic panel. (Optional painting of the acoustic panel and grill should be done before the installation. Paint the grill and panel separately. The drive units must be carefully masked off or removed prior to painting. Make sure that the paint does not clog the holes in the grill.)

  9. Connect your speaker wires to the input terminals on the speaker. Make sure to connect positive (+ red) to positive and negative (- black) to negative.

  10. Look at the dog-ears on the back of the speaker and make sure that the screws are loose enough to accommodate the thickness of the wallboard.

  11. Insert the speaker into the hole, making sure that the mounting dog-ears are folded in.

  12. Use your screwdriver to tighten the screws on the front of the speaker. This will turn the dog-ears out and then tighten them, pinching the wallboard between the dog-ears and the speaker frame. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

  13. Replace the grill to the speaker frame & enjoy!

 

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