Installation Manual

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CONNECTING SPEAKERS
A ten-position screw-down plug-in connector is supplied for making connections
to any of the five supported speakers. The diagram below shows how to make
connections.
Caution: Observe correct polarity when making speaker connections.
When connecting wires to the 10-position screw-down connector, follow the
guidelines below to ensure a safe and secure connection.
1. With a small slotted screwdriver, turn the screws on the connector
counterclockwise until the silver crimp opens enough to slide wire(s) into the
square slots.
2. Strip insulation from the wire so about 3 mm (1/8 inch) of bare wire is
exposed.
3. Insert the stripped wire into the proper connection, and turn screws clockwise
until the crimps tighten around each wire. Lightly tug on each wire to ensure
a secure connection.
Tips:
• #16 AWG is recommended for lengths up to 15 meters (about 50 feet).
• #14 AWG is recommended if wire length is longer than 15 meters (about 50
feet) but less than 30 meters (about 100 feet).
• #12 AWG is recommended if wire length is longer than 30 meters (about 100
feet) but less than 90 meters (about 300 feet).