Ceiling Installation - Algo 8198 User Manual

Ceiling Installation

The 8198 SIP Ceiling Speaker is intended to be mounted in a T-bar acoustic tile,
gypsum ceiling, or suspended from a ceiling or truss. The speaker can be secured to the
ceiling tile by itself, however, for additional support the speaker may also be tethered
using a chain or cable via a 1/4" eye bolt screwed into the speaker (see section –
Suspended Installation below).
For more secure installations, optional T-Bar support bracket (8188TBR) or Ceiling Tile
2'x2' Panel (8188T2x2) are available that can transfer the speaker weight onto the T-bar
rails. Installation instructions are provided with the support bracket.
The speaker is shipped with the metal protective grill removed for convenience. This
provides access to the four 2" Phillips head screws that operate the four clamps. The
clamp screws must be sufficiently loose to allow clamps to rotate and clear the ceiling
material thickness of 1¼" (3.18 cm) or less. When tightened, the clamps are locked to
prevent rotating. Removal of the speaker from the ceiling requires the clamps to be
sufficiently loosened before they can rotate in to pass through the 8" (20.5cm) hole.
The removable trim ring must be snapped into location flush with the front surface of the
speaker. Lay the trim ring on a flat surface with the ribs facing down and place the
speaker in the middle with the speaker facing up. Align the four tabs with the cavities on
the speaker housing and slide the trim ring up to the speaker housing until it snaps into
place flush with the top.
An 8" (20.5 cm) round hole is required in the ceiling tile. The wiring connections are
easiest to make prior to mounting if possible.
Network connection is made by inserting a RJ45 plug into the jack on top of the housing.
Wire connections for relay input and output (if used) are made using the 4 position
pluggable terminal block provided.
The protective wiring cover may be attached after connections are made. The cover
helps prevent any water drips from HVAC or roof leaks from entering the enclosure, as
well as keeping dust out of the connections. The cover also provides additional strain
relief for the wiring.
With connections made, lift the housing into the ceiling and tighten the 4 clamps using a
#2 Phillips screwdriver until snug.
Document 90-00109
2020-09-21
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