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Page 1: Installation Guide
Installation Guide AIWX Series V2.2 March 201 1 Invisible Loudspeaker (Model shown: AIW5X) - Page 2 Caution: Read before installing this product > > T o ensure optimal performance, please read Ensure that all installation mounting surfaces this guide carefully and keep in a safe place are able to support the weight of the for future reference. product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Message from the Managing Director Sect ion Included in the carton / Packaging T esting How to use this manual T esting the speakers Installation overview diagram Sect ion Finishing Sect ion Preparing the wall / ceiling and Plastering and decorating steps 1 + 2 fixing the product Cavity Installation steps 1 + 2 Plastering and decorating steps 3, 4 + 5... -
Page 4: Message From The Managing Director
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an Amina T echnologies AIWX high performance invisible loudspeaker. At Amina we are proud of being at the forefront of flat panel loudspeaker technology. All the components that make up your AIWX have been developed specifically to provide the ultimate in sound quality and reliability, while allowing you to decorate, furnish and enjoy your home in any way you wish without any visible “clutter”... -
Page 5: Included In The Carton / Packaging
Included in the carton Please check that your carton contains the correct accessories. Model Number Single Pair AIW1X 1x AIW1X Loudspeaker 2x AIW1X Loudspeaker 1x APU2 1x APU2 4x plastic fixing blocks, 1x Spacesaver 8x plastic fixing blocks, 2x Spacesaver... -
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
Solid wall or ceiling For installation into brickwork or concrete you will need to pre-install an Amina BackboxSW (sold seperately). When the BackboxSW is installed according to this guide it will position the speaker correctly and securely in the wall/ceiling, ready to be plastered over. -
Page 7: Installation Overview Diagram
Installation overview Section Preparing the wall / ceiling and fixing the product Cavity Cavity installation Solid structure installation with backbox installation Typically a new build For new builds or full refurbishment with backbox or full refurbishment where sound transmission New builds where the (wall/ceiling) needs to be reduced wall/ceiling has not been... - Page 8 Preparing the wall/ceiling and fixing the product Cavity installation T ypically a new build or fu ll refurbishment. Uses su pplied fixing blocks Locate joist work When you have chosen your speaker cut a small locations, before cutting a hole in the hole in plasterboard to check stud location plasterboard it is important that you locate...
- Page 9 Cavity installation continued... Install speaker cable and insert insulation Ensure all speaker cables are pulled through to the speaker location with plenty of slack. This will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process.
- Page 10 Cavity installation continued... Connect the AIWX speaker Connect the speaker cable to the speaker using a high quality crimping tool. Your AIWX speaker is fitted with blue butt splice crimp connectors which are suitable for speaker cable thicknesses of 1.5mm 2.5mm (16 - 14AWG).
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Page 11: Side View
Cavity installation with backbox For New Builds or fu ll refurbishment where sound transmission needs to be reduced. Create 455 x 350mm aperture sharp knife Choose speaker location by following step 01, page 5. Using a sharp knife or pad saw, cut pad saw an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm (18”... - Page 12 Cavity installation with backbox continued... Fix backbox and insert insulation Side View Using 8 drywall screws (4 at each end) fix the backbox by screwing through the Add mineral Wool plasterboard and self tapping into the flat areas at each end of the backbox. When positioned correctly, the backbox's speaker mounting lip with soft foam surface should be visible along all four sides of the aperture.
- Page 13 Shims may be necessary. (See section B) Amina backboxes (Backbox FS and FSS) are designed for 12.5mm (1/2”) plasterboard. Shims can be supplied to adapt the backbox for different plasterboard thicknesses.
- Page 14 Solid wall installation with backbox For new builds or fu ll refurbs where the wall or ceiling has not been rendered or plast ered. Create aperture in brickwork Using the combination of an angle grinder and a jackhammer drill, create a cavity of 460mm x 355mm (18 ”...
- Page 15 Solid wall installation with backbox continued... Install backbox no render Make a small hole in one of the rubber grommets and pull the speaker cable through it and into the backbox. There are Mineral Wool four slots in the base of the backbox and using suitable screws (not supplied), fix the backbox to the brickwork within the cavity.
- Page 16 Solid wall installation with backbox continued... Secure the speaker Top View Remove the backing paper from the 6 adhesive pads on the backbox mounting tabs, carefully position the speaker onto the support tabs and apply moderate pressure. There should be an equal perimeter gap between the backbox and the edge of the speaker.
- Page 17 2mm (5/64”) skim across the speaker front, blended with the existing plaster on the plasterboard. Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge. 30-50mm...
- Page 18 For walls /ceilings that hav e already been plast ered. Speaker alignment required for plastering Using a 2-3mm shim set (contact your Amina existing plaster supplier) between the back of the speaker and the mounting surface of the backbox (or...
- Page 19 New build / new plasterboard Full wet skim finish For new plast erboard walls /ceilings that hav e not yet been plast ered. Speaker alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall/ceiling if raw plasterboard correctly installed.
- Page 20 Retrofit / pre-skimmed solid wall Feathered skim finish For solid walls /ceilings that hav e already been plast ered and paint ed. Speaker alignment required for plastering Use noggins between the back of the existing render and plaster skim backbox and the inside of the cavity to align the front edge of the backbox with the front face of the finished wall.
- Page 21 (Section D). It positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm (5/64”) skim across the speaker front and blended with the existing plaster. Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge. 30-50mm...
- Page 22 New Build / new solid wall Full wet skim finish For solid walls /ceilings that hav e already been rendered but not yet plast er skimmed. Speaker alignment required for plastering Use noggins between the back of the backbox and the inside of the cavity to align the front edge of the backbox with face of Render coat the rendered wall.
- Page 23 2mm (5/64”) skim across the speaker front and blended with the drywall. Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi-fill® which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge. shims (if required)
- Page 24 Retrofit / new drywall Feathered skim finish For new drywall walls /ceilings that w ill be taped and joined. (North American construct ion) raw drywall surface Speaker alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall/ceiling if correctly installed.
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Page 25: Testing The Speakers
Important: Always test the speaker before plastering over it > Amina recommends a tone sweep be used at a moderate volume level (2.83 vrms). Such a test will quickly highlight any buzzes or rattles that could be caused by loose screws, cables touching the speaker or the wall itself. -
Page 26: Finishing
Ensure PV A primer is completely dry before proceeding. Important: Amina recommends you leave the PV A to dry for at least several hours, this will ensure the panel surface and surrounding areas are totally dry, sealed and ready for plastering. - Page 27 Note: Amina have separate guides for information about installing the product behind other materials and surfaces such as wooden panels, acrylic and melamine (Formica®). Contact Amina if you require any of this additional information (page 32 )
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Page 28: Setup Tips
However if the room has a height greater than 6m (19’) Amina suggests installing the speakers in the walls at a height of around 1.8m (6’). -
Page 29: Speaker Selection Guide
Speaker selection guide Amina T echnologies AIWX Loudspeakers are compatible with all standard audio amplifiers, they are passive and come supplied with an inline protection device (APU2) There are five models in the AIWX range and referring to the table below will allow you to select the appropriate model(s) for your particular project. -
Page 30: Further Details
If the product needs repairing, please return it to your supplier or Amina T echnologies Ltd. Once repaired, the product can be refixed into position following appropriate installation steps detailed... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
If so, the product may need to be returned to Amina for repair or replacement. If the nominal impedance at the end of the cable is very different to the impedance at the speaker, check your cables. -
Page 32: Specifications
For multi-channel speaker sytems, Amina recommend the APU-RS8, an 8 channel, in-line rack mounted version of the APU2 protection unit. Please contact Amina if you would like further information on this product. -
Page 33: Specifications: Aiw3X/S200
Specifications: AIW3X/S200 Model Number AIW3X/S200 Dimensions 450 x 200 x 40mm (17 ”) 23/32 7 /8 Weight 1040g Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Minimum Impedance with APU2 connected 5 Ohms Frequency Response 130Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity 85dB @ 1m/1W (with 1. 5mm plaster thickness) Maximum short term SPL 101dB @ 1m/20W (with 1. -
Page 34: Spacesaver Information
Before installing your AIWX series loudspeaker please refer to the AIWX Installation Guide for full details. through the two holes, loop and tie the cable Contact Amina T echnologies Ltd (UK) Amina T echnologies Ltd (US) Cirrus House, Glebe Road, Huntingdon 8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 700 in position. -
Page 35: Warranty Information
At the end of the speakers useful life and in compliance with the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), this product is to be returned to your supplier, or directly to Amina for recycling. If you have any questions please contact Amina T echnologies Ltd. - Page 36 Amina T echnologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 7DL England T: + 44 1480 354390 / F: + 44 1480 356564...
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