User manual NILES CM8.5SI

[. . . ] Dual tweeters housed in a stereo imaging faceplate deliver left and right channels (stereo) while a dual voicecoil woofer mechanically sums both left and right channels, creating a convincing illusion of stereo through a single speaker. PACKAGE CONTENTS · 1 Piece Speaker With Grille · 1 Piece Hole Template/Paint Mask CM Stereo Input speakers are ideal for locations where a stationary "sweet spot" is impossible or impractical such as hallways or entryways. They also deliver quality two-channel sound in locations that only have enough space to accommodate a single speaker such as an enclosed shower. PLACEMENT CONSIDERATIONS The CM6. 1SI, CM6. 3SI, CM6. 5SI and CM8. 5SI are designed to work well in any standard ceiling. The mounting surface must be at least 3/8" thick. [. . . ] Pay attention to the markings on the wire. Each speaker must be connected to the amplifier in the same way. Squeeze the red and black levers until they click signifying that they have locked into the wire. Check to make sure that the knife assembly inside the no strip connector has properly pierced the wire. clamps inward. Insert the speaker into the cutout and tighten the clamps by turning the screws clockwise. Over-tightening the clamps may make the grille difficult to install (See Figure 3). NOTE: The screws will be easier to turn if you "prime" them first. Before installing the speaker, turn the screws in and then turn them back out to their original positions. This is to prevent the grille from becoming loose over time. Some effort and care is required when installing them. BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT THROUGH ANY EXISTING WIRING. Attach the speaker wire (CM6. 1SI) or no-strip speaker wire connectors (CM6. 3SI, CM6. 5SI and CM8. 5SI) to the speaker. There are four clamps which hold the speaker in place. The clamps are tightened via four front-baffle screws. To install the speaker, first rotate the REMOVING THE GRILLE To remove the grille, obtain a small paper clip (size #1, common) and bend the last quarter inch of it into an "L" shape. Holding the paper clip with a pair of pliers, insert the end with the "L" into a hole near the edge of the grille. Remove the grille by pulling the paper clip towards you. PAINTING THE SPEAKERS AND GRILLES The Stereo Input loudspeakers may be painted. The plastic will readily accept most any kind of paint. The speaker must be masked prior to painting them. [. . . ] Kaladex is a registered trademark of DuPont Teijin Films. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Because we constantly strive to improve our products, Niles reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. [. . . ]