User manual BOSTON ACOUSTICS VSI S8W2

[. . . ] Care should be taken in planning the installation of an in-wall subwoofer to minimize the risk of room vibration and noise. Some bass energy will be heard and felt in the room behind the installation. The following installation tips will help in planning your installation. The VSi S8W2 must be used with its companion, the Boston Acoustics SA1 Power Amplifier. [. . . ] The VSi S8W2 should be located in full-height wall cavities to achieve a minimum cavity volume of 2. Do not locate two VSi S8W2s in the same wall cavity, or in the same cavity as an in-wall speaker. Locating the VSi S8W2 close to the floor or ceiling will enhance the bass output. If you need to remove the grille, gently lift it out at the edges. For new construction installations, we offer new construction brackets. The NCB brackets act as a perfect guide when cutting the wallboard. Always turn off the SA1 Power Amplifier when connecting the subwoofer, speakers, or any other components to the system. The VSi S8W2 must be used with the Boston Acoustics SA1 Power Amplifier. This manual assumes the installer possesses skill in the proper use of hand and power tools, knowledge of local building and fire codes, and a familiarity with the environment behind the wall in which the subwoofer will be installed. A utility knife, jigsaw, or other tool for cutting the required hole in the mounting surface. Make a small hole at the center of the speaker location. Insert a long, bent piece of wire and rotate to confirm that there are no obstructions behind the chosen location. Run the wire from the amplifier location to the cutout. Allow for an extra foot of wire at the cutout. The VSi Subwoofer jack will accept either bare wire up to 12-gauge or single banana plugs. The VSi S8W2must slide into the wall long side first. If you wish to paint your speakers or grilles, it should be done prior to installation of the grille. Insert the grille into the slots in the baffle by gently applying pressure along the edge. The subwoofer may be painted before or after it is installed. Insert the supplied paint mask into the frame of the subwoofer. If you are using spray paint, apply two light coats. If you are applying paint with a brush or roller, thin the paint and apply two very light coats. [. . . ] This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or re-installation. This warranty is void if the serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. First, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the speakers. [. . . ]