Mounting Surface Preparation - Totem KIN Architectural series User Manual

MOUNTING SURFACE PREPARATIONS
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Prior to the actual installation of the Totem speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker
locations. See your Totem Authorized Dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable
has been properly installed, you are ready to mount the speakers. Following the simple steps listed below
will result in a professional looking installation.
1- Determine the best area to mount your Totem speakers. This area of the ceiling or wall should be free
of obstructions such as electrical conduit, HVAC ducts, or water lines. This can best be determined by
noting the placement of fixtures and gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of
the location such obstacles.
2- Find the studs/joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. We highly recommend using
a good stud-finder tool for this procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some other object or
moulding in the room, make sure you consider the size of the baffles flange which extends beyond
the mounting hole.
3- Mark the hole. A punch out template for setting the hole is provided in the box. Position the template
in the desired position and pencil an outline on the wall or ceiling.
4- Cut the hole. Caution: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain
that no obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in
the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw, cutting at a 45 degree angle towards
the inside of the hole. Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much easier, using
the piece cut out. Once you have determined there are not obstructions in desired mounting
location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90 degree angle to the wall surface.
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