Owner's Manual

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PARTS GUIDE
PACKAGE CONTENTS FOR:
Cm7BG, Cm7mP, Cm7PR, Cm7Hd, Cm7sI, Cm8mP, Cm8PR,
Cm8Hd and Cm8sI
(1) Niles CM loudspeaker, (1) Magnetically attached round grill, (1) Hole template
with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual, (1) Warranty card
PACKAGE CONTENTS FOR: Cm7FX
(2) Niles CM7FX loudspeakers, (2) Magnetically attached round grilles, (2) Hole
templates with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual, (1) Warranty card
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Recommended tools for installation:
7” LOUDSPEAKERS
These require an 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
diameter hole opening and a
minimum of 4-3/8” (11.1 cm)
depth when measured from the
exterior face of the drywall. To the
sides of the hole you will need 1”
(2.54 cm) for the mounting tabs to
clamp the speaker to the drywall.
8” LOUDSPEAKERS
These require a 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)
diameter hole opening and depth
of 4-3/4” (12.1 cm) from the
exterior face of the drywall. To the
sides of the hole you will need 1”
(2.54 cm) for the mounting tabs to clamp the speaker to the drywall.
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INTRODUCTION
Niles CM Loudspeakers deliver an uncompromising combination of designer
oriented aesthetics, superb sound performance, and ease of installation. Small
footprint and low pro le, MicroThin™ magnetically attached grilles provide the
look that today’s homeowners desire. Available in 7” and 8” versions, there are
left/center/right, surround effects, and stereo input models to satisfy applications
ranging from advanced home theaters to distributed audio systems.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
DESIGNER AESTHETICS
Magnetically attached MicroThin™ round speaker grilles ensure a clean,
unobtrusive designer appearance that blends with the room’s aesthetics. Optional
square grilles provide added design  exibility.
INSTALLATION EASE
Three patent-pending, spring tensioned mounting clamps permit quick installation
and compensate for uneven mounting surfaces and varied environmental
conditions. Weather-resistant construction enables installation in moist areas such
as bathrooms or outdoors under eaves.
INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE
The best-built loudspeakers deserve the best protection—the Niles Lifetime
Limited Warranty.
• Cordless screwdriver • Measuring tape • Painters tape
• One inch #2 Phillips tip • Stud  nder • Drop cloth
• 1/8” Drill bit • Spackle • Optional - a 24” x 24”
piece of R19 insulation
• Drywall saw • Wire stripper
• Laser plumb bob • Cable ties
• 12” -14” Coat hanger wire • Pencil
Figure 1. Required dimensions for installation in ceiling.
CM7 3-5/16" (8.4 cm)
CM8 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)
Depth Behind Drywall
Assuming 5/8" drywall
CM7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
CM8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)
Diameter Hole Opening
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