Quick Start Guide
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Procedure
1. The subwoofer assembly includes 2 drivers mounted on a rectangular ba e,
with the wiring and speaker wire screw terminals. The subwoofer assembly is
shipped from the factory already tted into the mounting frame. To separate the
subwoofer assembly from the mounting frame, undo 6 hex screws and remove the
subwoofer assembly from the frame (Fig. 8). CAUTION: The subwoofer assembly
only ts into the frame in one way. The TANNOY brand name is at the bottom and
the frame is marked "TOP" on the rear.
2. Use a crosshead screw driver to undo the 6 mounting clamp screws on the
mounting frame, to move the mounting clamps into their rest position (Fig. 9). In
this postion, the mounting clamps are not extended.
3. With the clamps in their rest position, the frame may now be pressed into the
sheetrock aperture/back can (Fig. 10). Orient the frame so that the edge marked
TOP on the rear side is at the top. Make sure the speaker wires are not pinched by
the frame.
4. Tighten the mounting clamp screws clockwise to extend the mounting clamps
and secure the frame to the back can/sheetrock (Fig. 11). Start at one corner then
move to the opposite corner, tightening su ciently to check for visual orientation,
before proceeding to tighten the other two corners. Finish o by tightening the
middle clamps.
WARNING: Do not over tighten the screws - this is unnecessary
to achieve a strong acoustic seal to the back can or wall, and risks damage
.
Alternative Installation without the Back Can
If you are not using the PCI SUB back can, then use the supplied template as a guide to cutting the sheetrock.
WARNING: This procedure requires the use of personal protection equipment, such as safety glasses and gloves.
WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure
that the power ampli er is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables.
WARNING: Make sure that there are no power lines, other cables, or plumbing such as water, sewer, gas lines in the chosen location.
The procedure below describes an installation in
a typical 2" x 4" stud wall with 16" centers, with sheetrock/plasterboard already installed.
After the sheetrock aperture is cut, the PCI SUB subwoofer frame can be installed, and the paint mask added.
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he subwoofer assembly can be wired and added after the wall painting and finishing is complete.
Fig. 6. Installation Template.
Fig. 7. Sheetrock Removed from the Aperture.
Procedure
Follow the procedure steps below in the order in which they are presented.
Read all the instructions before starting.
1. Locate a suitable mounting position for the subwoofer that will o er optimum
acoustic performance for the listening environment and audio system, and that
is also practical and aesthetically pleasing.
2. Make sure the template is centered between wall studs that are spaced on
16 inch centers or more. This will allow room for the wall mount clamps to
operate freely.
3. Apply the template to the wall, and carefully drill the sheetrock in the 4
corners of the template, using a ½ " diameter drill. Carefully cut out the hole
in the sheetrock with a suitable handtool, following the template as a guide
(Fig. 6). Remove any dust or debris from within the cutout.
4. Install the speaker wire to this location, and leave enough slack to make
the connections to the subwoofer assembly when that time comes (Fig.7).
Tie down the speaker cable to prevent it moving and rattling in operation.
5. Use adhesive within the aperture to help secure the sheetrock to the nearby
wall studs, and if possible install extra sheetrock screws approximately 8 to 10
inches apart. This will help prevent wall rattling and sheetrock movement and
noises during operation. If the subwoofer is being installed on an interior wall,
then adhesive and extra screws may also be added to the sheetrock used in the
room behind the subwoofer.
Fig. 8. Undo hex screws to remove Subwoofer Assembly from Frame.
Fig. 9. Undo Mounting Clamp crosshead screws to stow Clamps.
Fig. 10. Press the Frame into the wall aperture. Fig. 11. Tighten Mounting Clamp Screws to extend Clamps.
Subwoofer Frame Installation
With the back can installed and the sheetrock cut as shown in the previous instructions, the speaker frame can be fitted into position. The procedure is the same if the
back can is used or not.
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