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mounting surFaCe PreParations
FINISHED CEILINGS AND wALLS
Prior to the actual installation of the Totem speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker
locations. See your authorized Totem dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable
has been properly installed, you are ready to mount the speakers. Following the simple steps listed below
will result in a professional looking installation.
1- Determine the best area to mount your Totem speakers. This area of the ceiling or wall should be free
of obstructions such as electrical conduit, HVAC ducts, or water lines. This can best be determined by
noting the placement of fixtures and gaining access to an attic or crawl space for further analysis of
the location such obstacles.
2- Find the studs/joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. We highly recommend using
a good stud-finder tool for this procedure. If you are lining up the speakers to some other object or
moulding in the room, make sure you consider the size of the baffles flange which extends beyond
the mounting hole.
3- Mark the hole. A punch out template for setting the hole is provided in the box. Position the
template in the desired position and pencil an outline on the wall or ceiling.
4- Cutting the hole. Caution: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not
certain that no obstructions exist behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a
small hole in the center of your penciled mountinghole with a drywall saw, cutting at a 45 degree angle
towards the inside of thehole. Cutting the small hole at this angle will make drywall repair much
easier, using the piece cut out. Once you have determined there are not obstructions in desired
mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90 degree angle to the wall surface.
5- Add insulation. If the area in the ceiling or wall is not already insulated, add an adequate amount of
insulation material to fill the cavity. If the insulation material used is faced with foil or paper, position
the foil or paper away from the speaker.
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