Storm Series Ceiling Speakers A60C/A61C/A62C/A63C/A62ST A81C/A82C www.atonhome.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing ATON Storm Series Ceiling Speakers. All models were voiced in our sound labs by musicians with years of critical listening experience and crafted for your listening enjoyment. To see the complete line of ATON products, visit us online at www.atonhome.com.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 2. System Design/Applications ATON Ceiling speakers are designed primarily to be installed in drywall ceilings, but it is possible to install them in other materials. Prior to installation, it is essential to determine the type of application, and, therefore, the placement of the speakers in the ceiling. There are three typical applications that ATON Ceiling speakers will be used for: Stereo, Mono/DVC, and Home Theater.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers Home Theater ATON Ceiling Speakers provide unobtrusive, high-quality Home Theater sound when installed in the correct locations. It is critical to identify the primary listening position before installation! See Figure 2.3 for a system design utilizing all ceiling speakers and Figure 2.4 for a system design utilizing ceiling speakers as rear surround speakers. TV In-Wall Subwoofer 80 120 180 X O V E R Figure 2.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 3. Installation The Installation process is divided into three distinct processes: Wiring, Mounting and Setting Switches. After carefully considering the intended application (Defining a Listening Area, Mono/Stereo, Home Theater, etc.), specific mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the specific locations are determined, installation can commence.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers • One 4 conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a stereo volume control, then one 2 conductor speaker wire runs to each stereo speaker. A/V Receiver/Amplifier Volume Control 4 Conductor Wire + + + + - - - - 2 Conductor Wire Figure 3.4 - Wiring: Amplifier to Speakers w/ Volume Control • Use any of the stereo wiring methods to connect to a DVC speaker. This example shows 2 separate 2 conductor speaker wires run from the amplifier to the DVC speaker.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers • Five 2 conductor speaker wires run from the A/V Receiver to each surround sound speaker. A/V Receiver/Amplifier Figure 3.7 - Wiring: Amplifier to Speakers-Home Theater Note 1: Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provisions of the local building codes in your area. In some cases (such as commercial installations), running the wire in conduit may be required.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers Pre-Wiring The audio/speaker cable runs should be routed from the head-end location to the speaker rough-in brackets (if used). At the speaker locations, securely fasten the speaker wire to the speaker rough-in bracket. If not using speaker rough-in brackets, staple speaker wire runs in a loose zigzag between the studs where the speaker is to be mounted to make it easier to find the cable after the drywall is installed.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers BK6C/BK8C Rough-In Bracket Figure 3.10 - Rough-In Bracket Mounting Rough-In Brackets Once the mounting locations are decided upon, assemble the brackets and secure them to the ceiling joists using flat-head screws or heavy-duty staples (see the ATON Ceiling/In-Wall Rough-In Brackets Manual for detailed steps). Retro-Fit Retro-fit installations are more difficult to complete than pre-construction because walls and ceilings are intact.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 4. Once it has been determined that the cavity is free from obstructions, position the cutout template and use a pencil to lightly trace the perimeter of the template. 5. Cut the opening using a keyhole saw, drywall router, or razor knife. Mounting Speakers in Ceiling (Pre-Construction or Retro-Fit) 1. Remove speaker grille and place speaker face down. 2. Locate the speaker wire and pull through the ceiling opening. 3. Connect the speaker wire.
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers 4. Specifications A60C System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way Woofer........................................................................................................................................................ 6-1/2" Polypropylene Tweeter ......................................................................................
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers A63C System Type....................................................................................................................................................................... 2-Way Woofer......................................................................................................................................................... 6-1/2" Woven Kevlar Tweeter ........................................................................................................
Storm Series Ceiling Speakers Notes: 12 ©2007 • All rights reserved.
Limited Lifetime Warranty ATON warrants to the purchaser/end user (“you”) that all Storm Series Speakers are to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is transferable to subsequent owners of the product as long as the original proof of purchase is retained. If you discover a defect in material or workmanship, you can obtain warranty service by contacting ATON at (859)-4227137 or service@atonhome.com.
