When - Pre-Construction Or Retrofit Installation - Russound Advantage Advantage Series Owner's Manual

WHEN – Pre-Construction or Retrofit Installation
WHEN - PRE-CONSTRUCTION OR RETROFIT
INSTALLATION
PRE-CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION
Built-in speaker installation is more convenient during
home construction than after construction is completed.
Speaker wire can be routed to the destination before the
wallboard is installed, and possible hindrances such as
AC wiring, plumbing, or ductwork can be easily located
and avoided.
Speaker rough-in brackets are used in the pre-construction
phase of speaker installation during construction of new
homes and additions. Russound offers Speaker Rough-In
Brackets for the full line of Advantage speakers. These brack-
ets are designed to provide drywall installers the correct cut-
out pattern for the speakers. The brackets have "wings" that
are nailed/screwed/stapled onto the wall studs. Once the
wallboard is installed, the opening is cut out and the speaker
frame is inserted into the bracket.
When installing the pre-construction bracket, note that
there are holes molded into the bracket for speaker wire
tie-off. This keeps the wire from getting lost later during
the construction process. You can also tie the wire to
the bezel/mounting assembly once it's installed, using
any of the rotating clamp towers.
DURING NEW INSTALLATION, KEEP THE
FOLLOWING TIPS IN MIND:
• Use a small level to verify that the rough-in bracket is
straight.
• If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in
place to avoid induced hum caused by close parallel
proximity of the two types of wire.
• If possible, run speaker wires after plumbing is in
place; wire can bend, pipes cannot.
• Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along
vertical runs with insulated staples only, being careful
not to pierce the wire insulation. Allow a bit of slack
for expansion of building materials.
• Horizontal runs should be routed through holes
drilled in studs at roughly equal heights.
• The actual speakers should not be installed until the
wallboard is in place. In the meantime, leave several
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Figure 2 New construction use of Rough-in
Bracket
Not for use with Retrofit applications
2 x 4 STUD
feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back side of
the mounting frame. Excess length can be removed
during final assembly.
• Any speaker installed in a ceiling should have a safety
wire firmly tied between the back of the speaker assem-
bly and the frame of the building. Use any strong insu-
lated wire and connect it to the speaker being careful
not to let it interfere with the speaker's operation. The
other end should be firmly attached to the studs or floor-
ing above using a hook, nail, or other reliable fastener.
• When installing the drywall, make sure the speaker
cut-out hole doesn't extend farther than 1/4" from
the inside of the mounting frame. The flat rough-in
brackets and wings are thin enough that they won't
interfere with wallboard installation.
• After the wallboard is secured, install the speakers as
described in the installation instructions in this manual.
RETROFIT INSTALLATION
If you are installing Russound Advantage speakers in an
existing home, you will need to be diligent in locating
existing pipes, ductwork, and AC wiring before cutting
any holes in the ceiling or walls. In many cases, these
obstructions are indicated by wall outlets, switches,
plumbing fixtures, radiators, etc.