Speaker Installation - RBH Sound IN-CEILING SPEAKERS Installation And Instruction Manual

Speaker Installation

RBH Sound in-ceiling speakers are designed on an infinite baffle configuration. This
means a back box is not required for the speaker to perform properly. RBH Sound
in-ceiling speakers have also been designed to make installation as easy as possible.
Upon opening the speaker boxes you will notice that the screws are pre-started into
the dog legs. The basic idea behind in-ceiling speakers is the speaker is held in place
by sandwiching the speaker and the drywall. A frame around the speaker conceals the
cutout in the drywall and presses against the front of the ceiling. Behind the ceiling,
the speaker has a set of dog legs which cinch the speaker to the drywall.
CAUTION: Be certain there are no electrical wires, water pipes, heating ducts or any
other obstructions in the planned area of installation before starting to drill or cut
into the ceiling or wall. If there is an electrical outlet nearby, turn off the circuit
breaker to avoid possible injury.
Installing WITH a New Construction Bracket:
If using a new construction bracket for the size of the speaker being installed,
cutting the drywall should not be necessary. Continue with "Connecting the Speaker"
instructions on the next page.
Installing WITHOUT a New Construction Bracket:
Use the cutout template supplied with the speaker for
guidance in cutting the drywall, following "Using the
Template" instructions below.
Using the Template:
1. These speakers are designed to be mounted between
the framing members. Use a stud finder to locate the
positions of joists and rafters. Make sure you have a
2-inch clearance from the outside of the cutout hole
from joists and rafters.
2. Drill a 1/4-inch hole in the center of the area you plan
to mount the speaker. Cut or bend a piece of wire (a
coat hanger works well) to a 90-degree angle. Insert
the wire into the pilot hole and fish around to make
sure there aren't any obstructions which will interfere
with the installation.
NOTE: If you must choose another location, the pilot
hole can be easily patched.
3. Once a suitable location is found, use masking tape to
temporarily place the supplied cutout template on the
ceiling or wall, centered over the pilot hole. Draw a
circle around the inside edge of the template.
4. Carefully cut the hole with the appropriate cutting tool to remove the material
inside the circle inscribed by the template.
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