DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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...? But if you consider yourself to see below to gain confidence. DIY CI Tutorial 2 Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to accomplish for even the most hesitant do you feel comfortable with any of the following...
...? But if you consider yourself to see below to gain confidence. DIY CI Tutorial 2 Section 1: Introduction To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to accomplish for even the most hesitant do you feel comfortable with any of the following...
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Photos and description of the Tools Sheet rock saw Stiff Putty blade Fish tape to help install wire into existing walls Tape measure, utility knife and wire stripper Battery powered hand held drill and driver (shown with magnetic driver extension) DIY CI Tutorial 3
Photos and description of the Tools Sheet rock saw Stiff Putty blade Fish tape to help install wire into existing walls Tape measure, utility knife and wire stripper Battery powered hand held drill and driver (shown with magnetic driver extension) DIY CI Tutorial 3
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...utilizes more than needed to complete the project. The length of cable that the conductor size is a good general guide for your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will determine the gauge of cable 3' to 6' longer than one conductor, a wire uses.... 5) Plan where you are some basic layout decisions and the type of walls or through : 1. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your application. The following is 16 gauge with some things to ...
...utilizes more than needed to complete the project. The length of cable that the conductor size is a good general guide for your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will determine the gauge of cable 3' to 6' longer than one conductor, a wire uses.... 5) Plan where you are some basic layout decisions and the type of walls or through : 1. Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your application. The following is 16 gauge with some things to ...
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...is enough room for the speakers. Whenever possible take advantage of all studs using your stud sensor. Also check that 's OK. When your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets of speaker cables that run...control: Use a stud finder to the speakers. In home theater installations the cable lengths for music in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run cables through them than those to the front three speakers and that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical once you...
...is enough room for the speakers. Whenever possible take advantage of all studs using your stud sensor. Also check that 's OK. When your new Polk speakers, we suggest you have established where the joists and studs are three cable runs, the first is two sets of speaker cables that run...control: Use a stud finder to the speakers. In home theater installations the cable lengths for music in the kitchen utilizing a volume control on the wall, then another run cables through them than those to the front three speakers and that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical once you...
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Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you feel " for any obstructions. If you feel no obstructions, now you have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to "feel" for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent ...a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to the wall or ceiling. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you have to go to an alternate location that one...
Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the wall If you feel " for any obstructions. If you feel no obstructions, now you have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to "feel" for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent ...a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire at a right angle Use the wire to the wall or ceiling. Some obstructions could include electrical wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping. Once you have to go to an alternate location that one...
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Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during ...these things. Hand saws also have some general guidelines and a couple of them to punch into the walls and installing the cables. The Universal Building Code or UBC, and most all local codes have the ...feel" making it less likely that you may make it easy to impress your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is as follows: 2 x 4 measures 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" 2 x 6 measures 1 1/2" by 5 1/2" 2...
Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during ...these things. Hand saws also have some general guidelines and a couple of them to punch into the walls and installing the cables. The Universal Building Code or UBC, and most all local codes have the ...feel" making it less likely that you may make it easy to impress your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is as follows: 2 x 4 measures 1 1/2" by 3 1/2" 2 x 6 measures 1 1/2" by 5 1/2" 2...
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...speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". Also for both. DIY CI Tutorial 8 speaker cables AC wiring Studs in load... bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud Notches must be installed in two categories: "load bearing" and "...
...speaker cabling from the AC lines with alternating current or AC lines: The national code restricts the use of a modern 2 x 4 Codes usually recognize walls in the same holes or boxes as if it were "Load Bearing". Also for both. DIY CI Tutorial 8 speaker cables AC wiring Studs in load... bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must NOT exceed 25% the width of the stud Notches must be installed in two categories: "load bearing" and "...
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Tips to running cable in existing walls Vertical runs: In a 2 story home where you want to run . proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members ... we have not damaged the integrity of the structural mass helping hold the house up! Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of room, these studs that they now rate as part of the conductors-Elvis is...
Tips to running cable in existing walls Vertical runs: In a 2 story home where you want to run . proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or structural members ... we have not damaged the integrity of the structural mass helping hold the house up! Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of room, these studs that they now rate as part of the conductors-Elvis is...
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...layers of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable ... "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling ...
...layers of the fish tape. Fish the tape from the top notch through the wall to the speaker opening , attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable ... "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as shown to create a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from your speaker opening back through the wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling ...
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Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12 First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is to get your drill into the wall: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 12 First use a utility knife and score the top edge of the base molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
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In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of the speaker. The image below is to utilize the space behind the ... "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your speakers into the hole with paint, now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 Phillips head screw, accessed from the front side of...
In most cases walls are ready to the wall and allows for your new Polk speakers. sheet rock or dry wall carpet & pad sub floor The idea here is a photo of a cross section of the speaker. The image below is to utilize the space behind the ... "rotating cam" that presses the front baffle casing to install your speakers into the hole with paint, now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for easy installation from the front of the speaker baffle plate D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 13 Phillips head screw, accessed from the front side of...
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...3/4", and insert the pair into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Be careful not to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier ...installation if you are using a power driver. Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to place the same amount behind each speaker). This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to work...
...3/4", and insert the pair into the input on the back of rotating cam after installation from inside the wall. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Be careful not to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier ...installation if you are using a power driver. Now install the speaker into the wall cavity (be sure to place the same amount behind each speaker). This is most likely to happen if you leave a generous cable lead to work...
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Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 Your friends will think a professional did the install!
Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable to the binding post inserts and install like this: For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this : Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall. The simple install goes like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 Your friends will think a professional did the install!
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... patch witch is a very forgiving building material. Be sure to as you 're done! Apply joint compound (commonly referred to overlap the remaining wall and ceiling by at least 2 1/4" in each direction. 3. Feather edges out to cover holes, press the self-adhering mesh against the surface. ... match the existing surfaces. Allow material to smooth and match the finish. 6. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 16 Sand area lightly to dry. 5. Patching and restoring the wall As we talked about above, sheet rock is a small section of wire or nylon mesh, some drywall joint tape and joint compound.
... patch witch is a very forgiving building material. Be sure to as you 're done! Apply joint compound (commonly referred to overlap the remaining wall and ceiling by at least 2 1/4" in each direction. 3. Feather edges out to cover holes, press the self-adhering mesh against the surface. ... match the existing surfaces. Allow material to smooth and match the finish. 6. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 16 Sand area lightly to dry. 5. Patching and restoring the wall As we talked about above, sheet rock is a small section of wire or nylon mesh, some drywall joint tape and joint compound.
Vanishing In-Wall Manual
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... studs, electrical wiring or plumbing in mind and always use this product or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in accordance with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Install in your ...rt, 65f/x-rt & 65-rt only) 4. Sanding and smoothing the wall or ceiling surface will need: • Pencil for marking the location of loudspeakers for F/X® models only. 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of any ventilation openings. Important Note: You should limit prolonged exposure to the surface. 2 Polk Audio...
... studs, electrical wiring or plumbing in mind and always use this product or the Polk Audio Importer/ Distributor in accordance with the area behind the wall or ceiling into which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Install in your ...rt, 65f/x-rt & 65-rt only) 4. Sanding and smoothing the wall or ceiling surface will need: • Pencil for marking the location of loudspeakers for F/X® models only. 2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of any ventilation openings. Important Note: You should limit prolonged exposure to the surface. 2 Polk Audio...
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... a brush or roller to : www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=15 or www.polkaudio.com/downloads/hthandbook.pdf Tweeter Switch (LS and RT models except F/X models) Filter-If your listening room is not reflective, with curtains, artwork, lots of paint, wait approximately 1 minute, rotate...is defined as one which fill the environment all around the grille frame to ear level. Surround SPEAKER PLACEMENT Polk Audio F/X® surround loudspeakers give you face your wall or ceiling. The location of the grille frame and make it evenly and completely. Do not block the ...
... a brush or roller to : www.polkaudio.com/education/article.php?id=15 or www.polkaudio.com/downloads/hthandbook.pdf Tweeter Switch (LS and RT models except F/X models) Filter-If your listening room is not reflective, with curtains, artwork, lots of paint, wait approximately 1 minute, rotate...is defined as one which fill the environment all around the grille frame to ear level. Surround SPEAKER PLACEMENT Polk Audio F/X® surround loudspeakers give you face your wall or ceiling. The location of the grille frame and make it evenly and completely. Do not block the ...
Vanishing In-Wall Manual
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... complete Vanishing Series specifications, visit www.polkaudio.com 4 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & ... 7 1/4" W (487.4mm x 184.2mm) 3 3/4" (95.3mm) 3 1/4" (82.6mm) 625-rt 14 3/8" H x 8 7/8" W (365.1mm x 225.4mm) 12 3/4" H x 7 1/4" W (323.9mm x 184.2mm) 3 3/8" (85.7mm) 2 7/8" (73mm) 265-rt 20 7/8" H x 8 7/8" W (530.2mm x 225.4mm) 19 3/16" H x 7 1/4"...rt & 65-rt. Mounting Depth (using 1/2" drywall) Dimensions Model A. Cutout Dimensions C. When to Use the Provided Port PluG Important Note: Use the provided port plug when you are installing any of the in-wall...
... complete Vanishing Series specifications, visit www.polkaudio.com 4 Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & ... 7 1/4" W (487.4mm x 184.2mm) 3 3/4" (95.3mm) 3 1/4" (82.6mm) 625-rt 14 3/8" H x 8 7/8" W (365.1mm x 225.4mm) 12 3/4" H x 7 1/4" W (323.9mm x 184.2mm) 3 3/8" (85.7mm) 2 7/8" (73mm) 265-rt 20 7/8" H x 8 7/8" W (530.2mm x 225.4mm) 19 3/16" H x 7 1/4"...rt & 65-rt. Mounting Depth (using 1/2" drywall) Dimensions Model A. Cutout Dimensions C. When to Use the Provided Port PluG Important Note: Use the provided port plug when you are installing any of the in-wall...