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Summary of Contents for Amina BackboxCV 345
- Page 1 Installation Guide BackboxCV V1.0 August 2013 345/ 300/ 200...
- Page 2 Contents Packaging / Introduction / Overview Installation steps 1 + 2 Installation steps 3 + 4 Installation steps 5 + 6 Alignment and plastering preparation - retrofit patch technique Alignment and plastering preparation - retrofit feather technique Alignment and plastering preparation - full wet skim Alignment for patch plastering (drywall) Alignment for feathered skim (drywall)
- Page 3 Please be aware that whilst this product significantly reduces the rearward airborne sound output of an Amina Invisible loudspeaker, impact borne vibrat ional energy may st ill trav el some considerable distance u p, dow n and along the wall or ceiling structure. It is therefore recommended the product be fitt ed w ithin acoust ically insulat ed stud walls or ceilings where possible.
- Page 4 The BackboxCV is formed from a fully recyclable aluminium enclosure. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Amina T echnologies BackboxCV. This product has been designed to enhance the installation of your Amina Invisible loudspeakers by providing an optimised enclosure for them to operate in.
- Page 5 Ensure the spacing between them is at least 5mm greater than the width of your Amina speaker for a portrait orientated speaker. 350mm (CV345) 305mm (CV300)
- Page 6 BackboxCV installation continued... Locate cable and position BackboxCV Side View Pull the speaker cable through the rubber grommet in the top side of the BackboxCV and ensure speaker cables are pulled through with a manageable length available. Doing this will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process.
- Page 7 T esting Speaker testing should be done before plastering. For information on speaker testing please refer to your Amina Invisible For plasterboard thinner than 12.5mm Shim adhered to Backbox loudspeaker installation guide (Section C) Plastering...
- Page 8 This method positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm (5/64”) skim across the speaker front, blended with the existing plaster on the plasterboard. Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge. 30-50mm...
- Page 9 Feathered skim nish For walls /ceilings that hav e already been plast ered. BackboxCV alignment required for plastering Using a 2-3mm shim set (contact your Amina existing plaster supplier) between the back of the speaker and the speaker mounting lip...
- Page 10 New build / new plasterboard Full wet skim nish For new plast erboard walls /ceilings that hav e not yet been plast ered. BackboxCV alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall/ceiling if the raw plasterboard BackboxCV has been correctly installed.
- Page 11 This method positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm (5/64”) skim across the speaker front and blended with the drywall. Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge. shims (if...
- Page 12 Retrofit / new drywall Feathered skim nish For new drywall walls /ceilings that w ill be taped and joined. (North American construct ion) raw drywall surface BackboxCV alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall/ceiling if the BackboxCV is correctly installed.
- Page 13 Ensure PV A primer is completely dry before proceeding. Important: Amina recommends you leave the PV A to dry for at least several hours, this will ensure the panel surface and surrounding areas are totally dry, sealed and ready for plastering.
- Page 14 Note: Amina have separate guides for information about installing the product behind other materials and surfaces such as wooden panels, acrylic and melamine (Formica®). Contact Amina if you require any of this additional information.
- Page 15 Warranty information Limited Warranty: The Amina BackboxCV is designed to last for many years. Correctly installed in accordance with these instructions, Amina warranties the BackboxCV against defective materials and workmanship for a period of five years in commercial applications and ten years in residential applications.
- Page 16 Amina T echnologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 7DL England T: + 44 1480 354390 / E: inspired@amina.co.uk...
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