Russound Acclaim 7 Series Installation Manual page 7

Additional Tips / Considerations
• If possible, run speaker wires after AC wiring is in place to avoid induced
hum caused by close parallel proximity of the two types of wire.
• Secure speaker wires in place against a stud along vertical runs with
insulated staples only. Do not pierce the wire insulation. Allow a bit of slack
for expansion of building materials.
• Route horizontal wire runs through holes drilled in studs at roughly equal
heights.
• The speakers should not be installed until the wallboard is in place. In the
meantime, leave several feet of wire coiled up and secured to the back
side of the mounting frame. Excess length can be removed during final
assembly.
• When installing the drywall, make sure the speaker cutout hole doesn't
extend farther than 1/4" (0.6 cm) from the inside of the mounting frame.
• Any speaker installed in a ceiling should have a safety wire firmly tied
between the back of the speaker assembly and the frame of the building.
Use any strong insulated wire and connect it to the speaker frame or baffle,
being careful not to let it interfere with the speaker's operation. The other
end should be firmly attached to the joist or flooring above using a hook,
nail, or other reliable fastener.
• Terminate the wires in an outlet box attached to a stud or retrofit junction
box at the exit location. Utilize an outlet plate which has connections for
speaker wire terminations. Russound dealers offer a full line of Russound
PlateMate™ connection systems.
• After the drywall is secured and finished, install the speakers as described
in this manual.
Painting the Speaker Frame and Grille
with ordinary latex paint. Remove the speaker baffle before painting.
Russound In-ceiling Loudspeaker Installation Manual
PrePArAtIon for InStAllAtIon
Russound Acclaim Speakers have a designer white finish that can be painted
1. Remove the speaker grilles. From the back of the speaker, push the clamp
(dog-ear) towards the grille to loosen it so you can pull it off. If the speaker
is already installed use a slightly bent paperclip to remove the grille.
2. Twist and remove the baffle from the frame. Remove the scrim cloth from
the grille and set aside.
3. Paint the outer speaker frame and grille separately. Use the same coverage
on both the grille and frame. Russound recommends diluting the latex
paint with water 4:1 or 5:1 proportionally.
4. While the paint is still wet on the grille, and the grille is not in the frame, use
a gentle burst of compressed air against the outside surface to clear the
fine holes in the mesh.
5. After the paint has thoroughly dried, continue with the installation.
Frame
Baffle
Scrim Cloth
Remove from Grille before Painting
Grille
Speaker Assembly
Do not attach the scrim cloth and grill
until the speaker has been connected and
secured in the ceiling.
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