Operation Manual

7
Preparation
English
Accessories that can help
For installation in a drop ceiling (where tile is installed below the ceiling joists), Bose offers an
optional Drop Ceiling Kit (Product Code #031355) for two speakers. It protects the tile from
bearing the weight of the speakers. Instructions are included with the kit.
For installation in new construction , Bose offers a Rough-in Kit (Product Code #031353) for
two speakers. It is designed for use after the studs are in place and before the wallboard is
added to reserve a place for the speakers and indicate where the wallboard hole should be
made. It also protects the wallboard by providing additional support for the dogleg clamps
that secure the speaker to the wall. Instructions are included with the kit.
For more information or to order an accessory, contact your Bose
®
dealer. Or, to contact Bose
directly, refer to the address list included in the carton.
Use special care in cutting through plaster and lath
For wall construction of plaster and lath , use special care to prevent plaster from cracking:
• After you have drawn an outline of the hole to cut, tape around the outline and use a sharp
blade to make shallow cuts where the hole will be.
• Then, within the outline only, chip the plaster away until you expose the lath underneath.
• Finally, cut through the lath very carefully. Using an electric sabre saw can be quick but
risky. We recommend using a hand saw and proceeding cautiously to avoid damaging the
surrounding plaster.
Installing in a pre-wired room
An installation is simplest when the room has been pre-wired during construction. In that
case, the builder will have left speaker cord within easy reach of the intended speaker
positions.
How to determine pre-wiring
If you are not sure that you have a pre-wired room, or do not know where the wiring is
located, check the architectural drawings of your room or call the builder.
CAUTION: It is important to know where the pre-wired cord is to prevent damaging it while
drilling or cutting into the wall.
In the ideal situation, after cutting the speaker hole you can simply reach inside to locate the
length of cord the builder has installed.
What to do when the room is not pre-wired
In this case, you will need to run speaker cord from the receiver or amplifier through the wall
to the area you have chosen for installing the speakers.
If you have not done this before, be sure you understand the steps involved before you get
underway. Having a friend who can help with this step is advisable, too.
Information on running speaker cord in new construction is provided in “Before the wallboard
goes up,” beginning on page 13.
For running speaker cord inside finished walls, refer to “Where the walls are finished,” begin-
ning on page 13.
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