Installation - OWI P Series User Manual

OWI User Manual: Model AMP-CAT Amplified Speaker Series

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Installation is to be completed by a qualified electrical technician according to
NEC/CEC code and applicable local codes.
Speaker Placement
Before installing your OWI speakers, consider the placement carefully, taking into effect the
location of electrical, plumbing and other fixtures.
Placement in Ceiling
OWI speakers should be located above the primary listening area.
Mounting your OWI speakers
Determine the best area to mount your OWI speakers. It will be necessary to run your speaker
wires to that location. This location must be free of obstructions, such as electrical conduits,
HVAC ducts, or water lines.
Be sure the mounting surface is between 3/8 and 1 ¼ inches thick and that there is at least a
3
inch clearance behind the mounting surface (5 inch if using an OWI backcan). Make sure that
no objects block the back of the speaker.
Remove the round cardboard disc from the template supplied and keep it for later use as a
paint mask, if you decide to paint your speakers.
Use the template to mark the position for the mounting hole at the selected location. If you are
not certain that no obstruction exists (electrical wiring, plumbing, etc.), you should start by
cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall or keyhole saw,
cutting at a 45 degree angle towards the inside of the hole. Cutting a small hole at this angle
will make drywall repair much easier. Once you have determined there are no obstructions in
your desired mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90 degree angle to the
ceiling surface.
Route the speaker wires from your amplifier to your opening. Avoid routing the speaker wire
near electrical wires. If you have to run them parallel, make certain to space the speaker wires
at least 2 feet from the AC line. Do not nail or staple the speaker wire.
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