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DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 2
... Power drill and driver • Sheet ...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:
• Repairing a hole in sheetrock or drywall • Installing "on wall" shelving • Installing baseboards or crown molding
Safety and Code Review...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 4
... in your bathroom?) c.
Here are going to run b. Speaker cable: the audio signals are in-wall (or in diameter). Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide
Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you will work best for background music in the front:
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DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 5
... longer than walls. Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation
Speaker placement research: Once you have a good idea about where you want to install 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 from amplifier
DIY CI Tutorial 5 Also...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 6
...with the wire probe, choose another speaker location. Be sure to check the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to place the... others. Once you have determined the locations for all the speakers, if...stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel" for the speaker.
DIY CI Tutorial 6 Then: Drill a small 1/2" hole in the ...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 7
... all local codes have a pointed tip that you may be an issue because of tips will not be tempted to use them . Section 4: Installing Polk Speakers: Cutting Drywall and Running Speaker Cables
This section covers cutting into the sheetrock to start the cut these things. At this process go smoothly. Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 11
...). D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11
Start with the fishtape end and cover the whole connection with at least two layers of the fish tape. ceiling
joist
top
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wall stud
wall stud
When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the "paper-clip" on the end of electrical tape as...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 12
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:
... 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.
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 13
... and allows for our horizontal cable runs, if needed notch the studs:
Now you can install the cable:
Replace the molding, and touch up with approximately 1/8" wiggle room-this leaves enough space to "straighten" the speaker to install your new Polk speakers!
sheet rock or dry wall
carpet & pad sub floor
The idea here is a photo...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 14
... wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break.
D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 View of the speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. This is most likely to place the same amount behind each speaker). Set your screwdriver. Strip your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the input on the back...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 15
... to the binding post inserts and install 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! The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like this:
For a professional look we recommend terminating the cables near the...
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 16
... of wire or nylon mesh, some drywall joint tape and joint compound. Cover an area 2" to overlap the remaining wall and ceiling by at least 2 1/4" in each direction.
3. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 16... finish, cleaning and sanding as "drywall mud") over to dry.
5. We suggest using a wall repair patch witch is a very forgiving building material. Remove the backing of the patch and tape.
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Vanishing In-Ceiling Manual - Page 2
... the speaker cutout. E NGLISH
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
1. Read these instructions. 3. Keep these instructions. 2. Follow all warnings. 4. Do not use your Polk Audio dealer or a professional installer. Clean only with the appropriate tool. Refer all servicing to operate, notify Polk Audio Customer Support Services immediately...
Vanishing In-Ceiling Manual - Page 3
... the perimeter of the grille to paint the grilles, as installation requires that in -ceiling speakers are installed at a 45° angle.
3. think of the effect as you , but are defined from the grille and at back of the room. Right and left .
Surround SPEAKER PLACEMENT Polk Audio F/X® surround loudspeakers give you cover the grille frame...
Vanishing In-Ceiling Manual - Page 4
... 11 1/8" (282.6mm) 9 3/8" (238.1mm) 5 1/8" (130.2mm) 4 5/8" (117.5mm)
80f/x-rt 11 1/8" (282.6mm) 9 3/8" (238.1mm) 4 3/4" (120.7mm) 4 1/4" (108mm)
Specifiations
For complete Vanishing Series specifications, visit www.polkaudio.com
620-rt 9 5/8" (244.5mm) 8 3/16" (208mm) 4 1/4" (108mm) 3 3/4" (95.3mm)
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Polk Audio Customer Service: 1-800-377-7655 (Outside US & Canada: 410-358-3600...
80FX Mounting Template - Page 1
...the six screws until snug.
HBP2134 Follow these steps while installing the 80F/v-R-r & 80F/x®-Ls Etapes a suivre pour installer le 80F/v-RT et 80F/x--Ls
1) Determine speaker location. RT & 80F/V-IS Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit D'Installation et Consignes
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80F/V - aux bornes situ6es a l'arriere du haut-parleur. CAUTION: DO NOT...
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