Niles ICS Installation Manual

Niles ICS Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 C e i l i n g M o u n t l o u d s p e a k e r s I n s T a l l a T I o n G u I d e ™...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! Thank you for choosing Ics loudspeakers. With proper installation, use, and care, your loudspeakers will deliver years of listening enjoyment. For information on the complete line of advanced Intellicontrol Ics products, please visit us at: www.nilesaudio.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
  • Page 3 c e I l I n G M o u n T l o u d s p e a k e r s LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS 7 .3 SURROUND EFFECTS CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS STEREO INPUT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER www.nilesaudio.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Ics rear Wave control enclosure is uniquely designed to fit through the loudspeaker’s ceiling opening—ideal for retrofit installations. The enclosure is shaped and sized for high quality, predictable sound performance while significantly reducing unwanted sound from bleeding into adjacent rooms and spaces.
  • Page 5: Parts Guide

    PARTS GUIDE paCkage Contents – rWC7.3, rWC7.5, rWC8.5, rWC7.7, rWC8.7, rWC7si (1) Ics loudspeaker with rear Wave control enclosure, (1) Magnetically attached round grill, (1) Hole template with painting standoffs, (1) owner’s manual with warranty information paCkage Contents – rWC7fX, rWC8fX (2) Ics loudspeakers with rear Wave control enclosures, (2) Magnetically attached round grilles, (2) Hole templates with painting standoffs, (1) owner’s manual with...
  • Page 6 RWC7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm) RWC8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm) Diameter Hole Opening Figure 1. ICS loudspeaker installation dimensions NOTE: BE vEry carEful whEN lOcaTiNg ThE spEakErs. vErify all lOcaTiONs arE clEar Of OBsTrucTiONs BEfOrE cuTTiNg ThE firsT hOlE. each speaker requires two-conductor wiring of sufficient gauge. The gauge depends on the length of the wire.
  • Page 7: Installing The Loudspeaker

    c e I l I n G M o u n T l o u d s p e a k e r s INSTALLING THE LOUDSPEAKERS It is often easier to lay the speakers out on the floor and then transfer the locations to the ceiling with a laser plumb bob.
  • Page 8: Installing The Loudspeakers

    We recommend using a motorized screwdriver. Be careful not to over tighten. iCs loudspeakers feature spring loaded mounting clamps that allow the speaker to remain flush with the ceiling, even if the drywall shifts or expands.
  • Page 9: Adjusting The Pivoting Woofer And Tweeter

    The ability to control the front sound wave via directed soundfield and the rear sound wave via the rear Wave control enclosure gives Ics loudspeaker powerful advantages over competitive models. 1. press the outside edge of the woofer on the plastic, not the rubber, and slide the speaker until it is facing the primary listening position.
  • Page 10: Settings Adjustments

    PAINTING THE GRILLES Ics loudspeaker grilles can be painted without priming, but the fabric scrim must first be removed. The installation template has die cut standoffs that can be used to position the grille off the ground while painting. use several light coats sprayed from different sides and angles to cover all surfaces and not fill in any holes.
  • Page 11: Loudspeaker Applications

    LOUDSPEAKER APPLICATIONS Ics loudspeakers are designed to be installed in any standard ceiling. When choosing a location, thought should be given to the sound coverage of the loudspeaker, and ease of running the speaker wire.
  • Page 12 c e I l I n G M o u n T l o u d s p e a k e r s LOUDSPEAKER APPLICATIONS (conTInued) stereo input single speaker appliCations stereo Input loudspeakers are ideal for small rooms where positioning two loudspeakers is not practical.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    c e I l I n G M o u n T l o u d s p e a k e r s SPECIFICATIONS Tweeter / Recommended Normal Frame Dimensions Hole Cut-Out Depth (5/8” Model Woofer Midrange Amplifier Power Impedance with Grille Dimensions...
  • Page 14 c e I l I n G M o u n T l o u d s p e a k e r s BY PHONE (IN USA) 1-800-Buy-hifi (289-4434) BY PHONE (OUtSIdE USA) 1-305-238-4373 CUStOmEr SErvICE HOUrS 8:00 am to 5:30 pm ET tECHNICAl SUPPOrt HOUrS 8:00 am to 7:00 pm ET ON tHE wEB...
  • Page 15: Limited Warranty

    NILES dealer (with proof of purchase – claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number.
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