Install Guide

Installation

Before proceeding with the installation be sure and read

through these instructions carefully and in full to ensure that

the installation will be complete and accurate. Should at any

time these instructions seem unclear, contact your dealer or

customer support for assistance.

Preinstallation Preparations

While these architectural speakers have been designed

to perform in a variety of environments, there are some

guidelines to follow to ensure that you will be getting the best

out of the speakers.

1. Read through the IMPORTANT!InstallationPrecautions

before proceeding to ensure that all safety precautions

have been met.

2. Determine a location for the speakers within the room and

position on the wall and/or ceiling. Note that positioning

them near boundaries such as other walls, ceilings, or

oorswithincreasereectionthatmayhaveanadverse

a󰀨ectonthesound.

3. Determine wire lengths and select the proper gauge

speaker wire to use based on the table under Wire Gauge

by Distance.

4. Runallwiresfromtheamplierlocationtothespeaker

location so that they are available when the speaker

is installed. Ensure that wires are not connected at the

amplieratthistime.

5. For new construction ensure that all brackets are on hand

and installed in the walls before installing the speakers.

Install Pre-Construction brackets per instructions included

with the brackets.

6. For existing walls and ceilings position the included cutout

template onto the wall or ceiling and trace an outline onto

the wall. Ensure that the template is equal distance from

studs to allow for the XL-2 legs to fully extend. Use a stud

nderifneeded.

A - ¾" (19 mm) minimum

Cutout for

Speaker

7. Using a Drywall saw, cutout a section of the wall/ceiling in

theconnesofthetraceforthecutout.

Wire Gauge by Distance

Distance/Length Wire Gauge

< 50ft (15m) 16-gauge

50ft (15m) ~ 100ft (30m) 12-gauge

> 100ft (30m) 10-gauge