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- Page 1 Installation Guide AIW2X / AIW4X V2.31 May 2014 Invisible Loudspeakers...
- Page 2 FIRE PROTECTION: When making an intrusion into an internal wall or ceiling to install an Amina loudspeaker be sure to check the appropriate regulations pertaining to the required fire rating. Depending on the location of the intrusion and the applicable regulations it may be necessary to build in or install additional fire rated components or products to surround the speaker and back box.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Section Message from the Managing Director Finishing Included in the carton / Packaging Plastering and decorating steps 1 + 2 How to use this manual Plastering and decorating steps 3 + 4 Installation overview diagram Setup tips Section Setup tips Preparing the wall / ceiling and Further details fixing the product... -
Page 4: Message From The Managing Director
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an Amina Technologies AIWX Series high performance invisible loudspeaker. At Amina we are proud of being at the forefront of flat panel loudspeaker technology. All the components that make up your AIWX Series loudspeaker have been developed specifically to provide the ultimate in sound quality and reliability, whilst allowing you to decorate, furnish ‘and... -
Page 5: Included In The Carton / Packaging
Please retain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or to Amina. Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it. The outer carton is made up of 80% recycled single wall board. -
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
Solid wall or ceiling For installation into brickwork or concrete you will need to pre-install an Amina BackboxSW (sold seperately). When the BackboxSW is installed according to this guide it will position the speaker correctly and securely in the wall/ceiling, ready to be plastered over. -
Page 7: Preparing The Wall / Ceiling And Fixing The Product
Installation overview Section Preparing the wall / ceiling and fixing the product Cavity Cavity installation Solid structure installation with fixing with backbox installation blocks For new builds or full refurbishment with backbox where sound transmission Typically a new build New builds or full refurbs needs to be reduced Start at page 10 or full refurbishment... - Page 8 Preparing the wall/ceiling and fixing the product Cavity installation Typically a new build or full refurbishment / Uses mounting blocks (sold separately) Locate joist work When you have chosen your speaker cut a small locations, before cutting a hole in the hole in plasterboard to check stud location plasterboard it is important that you locate...
- Page 9 Cavity installation with fixing blocks continued... Install speaker cable and insert insulation Ensure all speaker cables are pulled through to the speaker location with plenty of slack. This will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process.
- Page 10 Cavity installation continued... Connect the Evolution Series speaker Connect the speaker cable to the speaker using a high quality crimping tool. Your Evolution Series speaker is fitted with blue butt splice crimp connectors which are suitable for speaker cable thicknesses of 1.5mm - 2.6mm (16 - 14AWG).
- Page 11 Cavity installation with backbox For new builds or full refurbishment where sound transmission needs to be reduced or fire rating is required. Locate cable and position backbox Side View Choose speaker location and create aperture by following steps 01 + 02 on page 05.
- Page 12 Shims Ensure cable may be necessary. (See section B) is not resting on back of speaker Amina backboxes (Backbox CV and Firehood) are designed for 12.5mm (1/2”) plasterboard. Shims can be supplied to adapt the backbox for different plasterboard thicknesses.
- Page 13 Solid wall installation with BackboxSW For new builds or full refurbs Create aperture in brickwork/ concrete Using the combination of an angle grinder and a jackhammer drill, create a cavity of 460mm x 355mm (18 ” x 14”) within the brickwork.
- Page 14 Solid wall installation with backbox continued... Install backbox no render Make a small hole in one of the rubber grommets and pull the speaker cable through it and into the backboxSW. There Mineral Wool are four slots in the base of the backboxSW and using suitable screws (not supplied), fix the backboxSW to the brickwork within Expanding foam...
- Page 15 Solid wall installation with Backbox Solid wall installation with backbox continued... continued... 05 Secure the speaker Secure the speaker Top View Ensure the speaker cable is laid behind the Ensure the speaker cable is laid behind the Brickwork/concrete mineral wool and cannot rest against the mineral wool and cannot rest against the speaker itself.
- Page 16 T o patch plaster: Skim across the speaker front and blend with the existing finished plaster. To patch plaster: Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® Skim across the speaker front and blend with T o patch plaster: which allows a smooth accurate finish using the existing finished plaster.
- Page 17 Speaker alignment required for plastering plasterboard Retrofit / pre-skimmed plasterboard Using a 2-3mm shim set (contact your Amina Retrofit / pre-skimmed surfaces supplier) applied between the back of the Feathered skim finish Feathered skim finish speaker and the mounting surface of the...
- Page 18 Speaker alignment required for plastering plasterboard Retrofit / pre-skimmed surfaces Using a 2-3mm shim set (contact your Amina Retrofit / pre-skimmed surfaces supplier) applied between the back of the Full wet skim finish Full wet skim finish speaker and the mounting surface of the...
- Page 19 T o patch plaster: Skim across the speaker front and blend with the existing finished plaster. To patch plaster: Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® Apply a 2mm skim across the speaker front which allows a smooth accurate finish using T o patch plaster: and blend with the drywall.
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Page 20: Drywall (Patch Plastered)
Speaker alignment required for plastering plasterboard Retrofit drywall Using a 2-3mm shim set (contact your Amina supplier) applied between the back of the Feathered skim finish speaker and the mounting surface of the existing plaster backbox (or fixing blocks), the front face of... -
Page 21: Testing
This will compromise the speaker performance. Full frequency response tests are recommended before and after plastering Amina have a lot more information available from its technical help desk for those w ishing to measure frequency response curves at different stages of the installation. -
Page 22: Finishing
(plasterboard installations only) Apply joint tape Apply the self-adhesive fibreglass joint tape (supplied by Amina or your distributor) to the speaker face. Ensure it covers the entire speaker face and the plasterboard joints... - Page 23 Note: Amina have separate guides for information about installing the product behind other materials and surfaces such as wooden panels, acrylic and melamine laminates. Contact Amina if you require any additional information (page 29)
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Page 24: Setup Tips
From a system compatability point of view your AIWX can be treated like any conventional 8 Ohm speaker. Amina recommend you use a good quality amplifier so as to avoid driving them with a distorted signal which may permanently damage the speaker. Amina also recommend you connect the AIWX to your amplifier with at least 16AWG OFC cable (14AWG for long runs) to avoid any chance of reduced efficiency and audio bandwidth. - Page 25 There are two models in the AIWX range and referring to the table below will allow you to select the appropriate model(s) for your particular project. AIW2X and AIW4X are dual-channel speakers. They feature 2 input connectors for connecting a 2-channel feed (i.e stereo) and output this as mono. They are useful in situations where only one speaker is required, for example in small rooms.
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Page 26: Further Details
Leave all four fixing blocks in place as these can be used to support a small section of plasterboard when making good the wall/ceiling. If the product needs repairing, please return it to your supplier or Amina Technologies Ltd. Once repaired, the product can be refixed into position following appropriate installation steps... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
If the nominal impedance does not match the product’s stated impedance, a speaker driver may be open circuited or short circuited. If so, the product may need to be returned to Amina for repair or replacement. - Page 28 Protection fuses can be set by the installer if necessary. For multi-channel speaker sytems, Amina recommend the APU-RS8, an 8 channel, in-line rack mounted version of the APU2 protection unit. Please contact Amina if you would like further information on this product.
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Page 29: Spacesaver Information
Spacesaver information Using the Cut out Template for pre-install IQamina-spacesaver.pdf 1 29/10/2013 16:42:02 Staple to plasterboard/ drywall to act as a CUT HOLE THIS SIZE template. Invisible Loudspeaker Cutout Template Hole Size (WxH): 12” [305mm] X 15 15/16” [405mm] Using the cut out template 1. - Page 30 Warranty information Limited Warranty: The Amina AIWX Series speakers are is designed to operate reliably for many years. Correctly installed in accordance with these instructions, Amina warranties the AIWX Series speakers against defective materials and workmanship for a period of five years in commercial applications and ten years in residential applications.
- Page 31 Passive, in-line protection units for AIWX Series speakers are available in 2-channel versions and in an 8-channel, 1U rack mountable version. AIW2X & AIW4X – APU2 (2-channel) / APU-RS8E (8-channel) These protection devices are required to be connected between Evolution speakers and your power amplifier under Amina’s warranty conditions.
- Page 32 Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road, Huntingdon Cambridge, PE29 7DL, UK T: +44 (0) 1480 354390 E: inspired@amina.co.uk W: www.amina.co.uk North America Direct: 1-905 655 6411 Toll free: 1-866 462 6462 Toll free Fax: 1-888 329 2491 E: salesna@amina.co.uk...
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