Russound SB-1.8 BRACKET Installation Manual

OVERVIEW
Speaker new-construction brackets are used in the rough-in
phase of speaker installation. These brackets are designed to
locate the proper position and to provide drywall installers the
correct cut-out pattern for the speakers. The brackets have per-
forated plastic "wings" that are nailed/screwed/stapled onto the
wall studs. Once the drywall is installed, the opening is cut out
and the speaker frame is inserted into the opening through the
bracket.
The 1.8 Speaker brackets are designed for Contractor 8" in-ceil-
ing speakers. The brackets are made of tough ABS plastic and
can withstand the abuse of the construction process. Each kit
consists of two speaker brackets and four snap-on "wings" for
affixing to each side of the stud opening.
INSTALLATION
1. Prepare the speaker bracket kit by snapping the wings to
each side of the speaker bracket as shown in Fig 1. The
wire loop on each wing should face the back.
2. Locate the stud opening that best suits the speaker applica-
tion. A minimum depth of 3.5" must be available for the back
of the speaker (see Fig. 2). The speaker location should be
free from obstacles (electrical wiring, plumbing, duct work)
for running wires.
3. Pull the necessary wire to each of the brackets. Each wing
has a wire loop for securing during the construction process
(see Fig. 3). It is important to use these loops so that the
wire does not get lost in the wall or ceiling.
4. Provide the drywall installer with the location and dimensions
of the speaker bracket. Information and communication is the
key to a successful installation.
5 Forbes Rd. Newmarket, NH 03857
Tel 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388
e-mail: tech@russound.com
SB-1.8 Speaker Rough-In Bracket Kit
Installation Manual
28-1210 07/15/05
Bracket
(2 ea.)
Wing
Fig. 1
Ceiling
surface
Speaker
Fig. 2
Joist
Bracket
Wing
Fig. 3
Wing (4 ea.)
Wing
Bracket
3.5"
Wing
Loop
Wire
Joist