Preparation For Installation - Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual

PrePArAtIon for InStAllAtIon

Pre-wire or Pre-construction
Locate all obstructions (AC wiring, plumbing, duct work, studs, and joists).
Route the speaker wire to the speaker location avoiding all obstacles.
Russound offers Speaker Rough-In Brackets that can be fastened to the
adjacent studs. Once the dry wall is installed, the opening is cut out. There are
holes molded into the bracket for speaker wire tie-off to keep the wire from
being lost during construction.
Make sure the speaker cutout (hole) doesn't extend further than 1/4" (0.6 cm)
from the inside of the mounting bracket.
Run two pair conductors for single point speakers.
Speaker Cable
Bracket Installation
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Rough-in Bracket
Stud / Joist
Screw
Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual
Retrofit Installation
Locate existing pipes, duct work, and AC wiring before cutting any holes in
the ceiling.
1. Center the cardboard template between adjacent joists, avoiding all wiring,
pipes, duct work, and lightly mark the outline with a pencil. Then use a
keyhole/drywall saw or motorized spiral-cut tool to make the opening.
2. Score the outline of the template with a utility knife to prevent chipping.
If dealing with lath and plaster or thick paneling, drill 1" (2.5 cm) holes in
several places around the pencil outline. Use a fine-toothed keyhole saw
or hacksaw blade with slow strokes to saw through and remove the inner
surface.
Drill Pilot Hole
Mark template outline
Test for stud clearance
Retrofit Installation
Score template outline
Cut out opening