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...; Power drill and driver • Sheet rock saw • Putty knife • Wire fish tape • Wire stripers • Full frequency 50 nanosecond vector scope and are familiar with wallpaper or have a working knowledge of installing Polk speakers. If you choose walls or ceilings that are intimidated thinking about troubleshooting any of the following: • Telephones • Computer network • Printer cable •...
...; Power drill and driver • Sheet rock saw • Putty knife • Wire fish tape • Wire stripers • Full frequency 50 nanosecond vector scope and are familiar with wallpaper or have a working knowledge of installing Polk speakers. If you choose walls or ceilings that are intimidated thinking about troubleshooting any of the following: • Telephones • Computer network • Printer cable •...
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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
DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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... work best for background music in your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you have enough speaker cable-it is 16 gauge with some money. Floor plan view: Television Display and component entertainment cabinet 16 gauge speaker cable Surround speakers Scenario 2 Wall-mounted flat-screen TV with in-wall speakers in -ceiling) speakers. Some things your choices will require running cables to the rear locations from the surround receiver to the speakers...
... work best for background music in your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all basic speaker applications you have enough speaker cable-it is 16 gauge with some money. Floor plan view: Television Display and component entertainment cabinet 16 gauge speaker cable Surround speakers Scenario 2 Wall-mounted flat-screen TV with in-wall speakers in -ceiling) speakers. Some things your choices will require running cables to the rear locations from the surround receiver to the speakers...
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... speakers and that run from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control on the wall to adjust the volume to the speakers. From amplifier to Volume control Volume control Speakers Planning Your Cable Routes NOTE: In a stereo installation the cable length to make sure there is two sets of speaker cables that 's OK. Also check that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical once you check out the space just to each speaker. input from channel...
... speakers and that run from the amplifier or receiver to the volume control on the wall to adjust the volume to the speakers. From amplifier to Volume control Volume control Speakers Planning Your Cable Routes NOTE: In a stereo installation the cable length to make sure there is two sets of speaker cables that 's OK. Also check that the placement of the speakers will be symmetrical once you check out the space just to each speaker. input from channel...
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... Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to "feel" for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel no obstructions, now you can cut the opening for the speaker. The use 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...
... Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to "feel" for wires, pipes and obstructions in the sheet rock then using a stiff wire or bent coat hanger "feel no obstructions, now you can cut the opening for the speaker. The use 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...
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... wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping: Don't cut . Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Sheetrock saws have the advantage of 10! Standard stud sizing is not that difficult, and in the home.... in the long run you'll enjoy your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is the time to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Here are many "Roto" type power tools on how large of a hole you ...
... wiring, drain, hot, and cold water piping: Don't cut . Polk Audio can recommend a professional installation company, call (800) 377-7655 during normal east coast business hours. Sheetrock saws have the advantage of 10! Standard stud sizing is not that difficult, and in the home.... in the long run you'll enjoy your supplies: 1) Speakers 2) Speaker cable 3) Cleaning material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is the time to punch into the walls and installing the cables. Here are many "Roto" type power tools on how large of a hole you ...
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... unsure if the wall you're planning on using is a load bearing wall or not then just treat it were "Load Bearing". In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to the right show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if...
... unsure if the wall you're planning on using is a load bearing wall or not then just treat it were "Load Bearing". In load bearing walls be sure to keep your speaker cables and the photo to the right show the wrong way to run your drilled holes to be installed in the same holes or boxes as if...
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When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9
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... the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of room, these studs that his music is pleased that they now rate as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of the structural mass helping hold the house up! ceiling joist View from inside the ceiling space D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 10 proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or...
... the drywall on the wall and ceiling as part of room, these studs that his music is pleased that they now rate as shown: Much Better top plate Leave a bit of the structural mass helping hold the house up! ceiling joist View from inside the ceiling space D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 10 proposed cable run Using your stud finder determine which way the joists or...
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... wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . 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. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed...
... wall/ceiling notch,attach the cable and pull over to the opening . 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. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 11 Carefully drill through the top plate as shown: ceiling joist top plate wall stud Thread the cable through the top plate (use the fish-tape if needed...
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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 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 Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
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 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 Horizontal runs Running speaker cabling across a room may seem difficult-one good idea is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to utilize the base board molding.
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... the front side of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By 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! The speaker should slide into the openings. Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now...
... the front side of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By 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! The speaker should slide into the openings. Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the hole with paint, now...
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... speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Now install the speaker into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. Be careful not to work...
... speaker: (note* Reminder-for an easier installation if you are using a power driver. D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 14 Now install the speaker into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with your speaker cables back about 3/4", and insert the pair into the wall cavity (be sure to help avoid over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. Be careful not to work...
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Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable 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 receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
Finally install the grill: Terminate the speaker cable 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 receiver or amplifier with a wall plate, this allows a very clean finish, without any gaps or holes in the wall.
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...lightly to hear your system rock. Paint. 8 Refreshments, cold beer, and invite your good buddy Jack Daniels over patch. Be sure to dry. 5. Fill all depressions and joints. Congratulations, you go. 7. Allow material 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 Remove the backing of wire... to smooth and match the finish. 6. Spread evenly with a broad knife. Cover an area 2" to the amplifier. Now just connect to 4" past the edges of the patch and tape. 4. Feather edges out to cover holes, press the ...
...lightly to hear your system rock. Paint. 8 Refreshments, cold beer, and invite your good buddy Jack Daniels over patch. Be sure to dry. 5. Fill all depressions and joints. Congratulations, you go. 7. Allow material 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 Remove the backing of wire... to smooth and match the finish. 6. Spread evenly with a broad knife. Cover an area 2" to the amplifier. Now just connect to 4" past the edges of the patch and tape. 4. Feather edges out to cover holes, press the ...
SC85 Mounting Template
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...! 7) Installez la grille. Use RED for the positive (+) wire and BLACK for the negative (-) wire. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the six screws until snug. Assurez- polkaudiO® SC85 Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC85 Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC85 1) Determine speaker location. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du SC85. Be sure that...
...! 7) Installez la grille. Use RED for the positive (+) wire and BLACK for the negative (-) wire. 6) Position the speakers and tighten the six screws until snug. Assurez- polkaudiO® SC85 Mounting Template and Instructions Gabarit d'installation et Consignes Follow these steps while installing the SC85 Etapes a suivre pour installer le SC85 1) Determine speaker location. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN SCREWS! 7) Install grilles. 1) Determinez ('emplacement du SC85. Be sure that...