Install Guide

Stage 2 Architectural Loudspeakers Installation Guide | ©2022 Harman International Pg 4
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.
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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