Lightspeed CAT 800 Series Installation Instructions

DRQ Ceiling Speaker Installation Instructions
for CAT 800 Series
Before installation begins...
Tools and Equipment
• Small flathead screwdriver
• Philips screwdriver
• Marker or pencil
• Drywall saw
Speaker Components
• (4) DRQ speakers
• (4) Tile bridges
• (4) Bundles of plenum-rated speaker wire
Step 1: Selecting Speaker Mounting Locations
A standard system includes 4 ceiling speakers for rooms up to 1600
square feet with a ceiling height of 8.5-12 feet. The location of the
speakers is critical for even sound distribution.
a. Identify and quarter the listening area (see figure 1)
b. Select a ceiling tile the is centered in each quadrant
c. Remove the selected ceiling tiles for speaker installation
Step 2: Installing the Speakers into the Ceiling Tile
Before beginning the speaker tile work choose a flat work surface.
a. Lay the tile bridge across the backside of the ceiling tile as shown
in Figure 2. Using a marker or pencil, trace out the cut-out circle as a
template.
b. Using a drywall saw or jigsaw, cut out a circular hole as neatly as
possible. NOTE: to ensure the hole is large enough, cut slightly
outside of the mark.
c. Remove the speaker grille by turning and pushing one of the arms
upward (see figure 3). Or use the included grille removal tool, insert
the end into one of the holes near the edge and pull the grille off.
d. Turn the tile on its side and insert the speaker into the front side of
the tile. Place the tile bridge around the backside of the speaker,
oriented horizontally across the tile.
e. Use a screwdriver (or drill) to tighten the four mounting screws (see
figure 4). Note: the first quarter turn pulls the mounting tabs away
from the speaker enclosure, then begins tightening.
f. Repeat steps B, C, D, and E for each speaker and tile.
Step 3: Connecting and Routing Speaker Wire
Locate the plenum rated wire included with the speaker components.
NOTE: It is advised to prep and connect each speaker connection at
ground level.
a. Distribute the coils of wire to each speaker (see Figure 5).
b. Connect the length of wire to speaker #1 and speaker #3 (see
Figure 5).
c. Press down the terminal on the speaker to reveal a hole. Insert the
red and black wires into the corresponding terminals and release to
• Select the amplifier location
• Gather the proper tools and equipment
• Layout all speaker components
Figure 1: Speaker Placement
DRQ Locations
Figure 2: Cutting the Tile
Back Side of
Ceiling Tile
quarter listening area and center
distributed speakers on the quarters
Figure 3: Removing the Grille
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Ceiling Level
Listening Area
quarter listening area and center
distributed speakers on the quarters
Tile Bridge
Cut Out Area
Figure 4: Mounting Speaker
DRQ Locations
Ceiling Level
Listening Area