Sonance BPS8 Quick Start Manual

BANDPASS STEREO SUBWOOFER QUICKSTART GUIDE
BPS8 FOR USE WITH ARCHITECTURAL SERIES
Bandpass Subwoofer can be installed in
joists spaced 16" on center or greater.
1
BPS8
12" (305mm)
Architectural Series
mounting platform
Port Tube
Determine the location for the mounting platform.
Ensure there is adequate room for the BPS8 Subwoofer
at the location of the platform. The speaker opening
must be located 12" (305mm) from the BPS8
Subwoofer to allow the port tube to reach through
the platform.
5
Attach the mounting platform to the joists.
For mounting platform installation details visit
http://www.sonance.com/in-wall-in-ceiling/
architectural-series/medium-speaker-
subwoofer.

Box Contents

(1) Quickstart guide
(1) Bandpass Subwoofer w/ port tube
(1) Cardboard mounting template
2
BPS8
GOOD
BPS8
BAD
If it is not possible to locate the BPS8 Subwoofer 12"
away from the bandpass connector, the extra hose
material (up to 8") must be removed. While it is ok to
shorten the hose, never extend the hose length.
6
Foam
Tether
On the end of the BPS8 port tube there is a tether.
The tether will be used later to guide the BPS8 port
tube through the mounting platform opening.
BANDPASS CONNECTORS
®
Mounting screws & washers:
(6) 5/16" x 2" lag screws (for thinner beams)
(6) 5/16" x 3" lag screws (for thicker beams)
(6) 5/16" washers
3
Place the mounting template on the side of
the joist and drill six 1/2" (12.7mm) holes
through the joist at the locations shown on the
mounting template.
7
Tether into
zip tie
Position end of port tube as close as possible
to back of mounting platform. Loop tether into
the anchored zip tie and secure. This process
ensures that bandpass connector is easily
attached later and other tradespersons won't
infringe on port tube assembly area.
For wiring diagrams and detailed eManuals visit
http://www.sonance.com/in-wall-in-ceiling/
architectural-series/medium-speaker-subwoofer
4
Hold the side of the BPS8 Subwoofer with the
rubber damping pad up against the side of the
joist and install the six lag screws and washers
to secure the BPS8 Subwoofer in place.
8
Included
zip tie for
wire
Secure the wire to the zip tie to prevent accidental
removal. Attach the four conductor wires to the
input terminals. Positive wires to red terminals and
negative wires to black terminals. Run a signal
test using a 9V battery. NOTE: Port tube contains
foam plug with tether, make sure pressure
levels don't expel the foam and tether.