Russound 5C51 Installation Manual page 6

PrePArAtIon for InStAllAtIon
Additional Tips / Considerations
• 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.
• Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs with
insulated staples only. Do not pierce the wire insulation. Allow a bit of slack
for expansion of building materials.
• Route horizontal wire runs through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal
heights.
• The speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is in place. In the
meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back
side of the mounting frame. Excess length can be removed during final
assembly.
• When installing the drywall, make sure the speaker cutout hole doesn't
extend farther than 1/4" (0.6 cm) from the inside of the mounting frame.
• Any speaker installed in a ceiling should have a safety wire firmly tied
between the back of the speaker assembly and the frame of the building.
Use any strong insulated wire and connect it to the speaker baffle, being
careful not to let it interfere with the speaker's operation. The other end
should be firmly attached to the joist or flooring above using a hook, nail,
or other reliable fastener.
• Terminate the wires in an outlet box attached to a stud or retrofit junction
box at the exit location. Utilize an outlet plate which has connections for
speaker wire terminations. Russound dealers offer a full line of Russound
PlateMate™ connection systems.
• After the drywall is secured and finished, install the speakers as described
in this manual.
6 Russound Acclaim 5 Series In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual
Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted
with ordinary latex paint. Use the paint shield to protect the speaker from any
paint spatter.
1. Remove the speaker grilles. From the back of the speaker, push the clamp
(dog-ear) towards the grille to loosen it so you can pull it off. If the speaker is
already installed use a slightly bent paperclip to remove the grille. Remove
the scrim cloth from the grille and set aside.
2. Insert the paint shield into the baffle.
3. Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately. Use the same coverage
on both the grille and frame. Russound recommends diluting the latex
paint with water 4:1 or 5:1 proportionally.
4. While the paint is still wet on the grille, and the grille is not in the frame, use
a gentle burst of compressed air against the outside surface to clear the
fine holes in the mesh.
5. After the paint has thoroughly dried, continue with the installation.
Speaker Assembly
Speaker
Fit the paint shield over the baffle.
Do not attach the scrim cloth and grille
until the speaker has been connected and
secured in the ceiling.
Scrim Cloth
Remove from Grille before Painting
Grille