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PCI 5DC IW / PCI 6DC IW / QCI 6DC IW
Installation Guide
PCI 5DC IW, PCI 6DC IW, and QCI 6DC IW Installation
WARNING: This procedure requires the use of an assistant, and the use of personal protection equipment, such as safety glasses and gloves.
WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the power amplifier 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 Back can IW is an optional back can for the PCI 5DC IW, PCI 6DC IW, and the QCI 6DC IW In-Wall loudspeakers. The PMK pre-mount kits are also optional, and they
can be used with or without the Back can IW. Installation details are shown in the quick start guide that comes with these items.
The procedure below describes the installation of the PCI 6DC IW into a typical 2" x 4" stud wall with 16" centers, with drywall/plasterboard already installed.
The details are the same for the PCI 5DC IW and the QCI 6DC IW In-Wall loudspeakers.
Cutout Templates
The PCI 5DC IW, PCI 6DC IW and QCI 6DC IW loudspeakers are provided with paper
cutout templates as a guide to cutting the drywall.
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 loudspeaker, using a stud-finder.
WARNING: Make sure that there are no power lines, other cables, or plumbing
such as water, sewer, gas lines in the chosen cutout location. Also make sure
that the location is far enough from the wall studs so that all the clamping
mechanisms can operate without interference.
2. Use the supplied cutout templates (Fig. 1) in the desired location and carefully
cut out a hole in the drywall using a suitable handtool. Remove any dust and
debris from the hole (Fig. 2).
3. Run speaker wire to this location (Fig. 3). Leave enough slack to make the
connections when that time comes. Tie down the speaker cable to prevent
it moving and rattling in operation. Make sure that the speaker cable
does not come into contact with nails or screws that might damage the
electrical insulation.
Fig. 1.Cutout Templates
Fig. 2. Drywall Cutout centered between Wall Studs
Fig. 3. Drywall Cutout with Speaker Cable
Installing the Frame into the Wall
With the drywall aperture cut, and the speaker wiring run to this location, as
shown in the previous pages, the loudspeaker frame can now be installed.
The following illustrations show the PCI 6DC IW, but the details are the same for
the PCI 5DC IW and the QCI 6DC IW loudspeakers.
1. The loudspeaker baffle assembly is shipped inside the frame, and it should
be removed as follows: Undo the two screws less than half a turn and then
tilt the assembly out of the frame (Fig. 4). Store it in a safe dry place until it is
ready to be installed.
2. Adjust all of the mounting clamps of the frame so they are in the stowed
postition (Fig. 5 and 6). They are adjusted by pulling on the spring-loaded
metal tab, and then moving the clamps along their mounting posts and
rotating them to the side. This will allow the frame to fit into the drywall
aperture.
Note: The PCI 5DC IW frame has four mounting clamps, and the PCI 6DC IW and
QCI 6DC IW have six as shown.
Wiring the Frame
WARNING: To avoid potential damage to your loudspeaker, ensure that the
amplifier is switched OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting any cables.
WARNING: Before switching the amplifier ON, double check that all connections
are secure and that the polarity is correct.
(Note that the speaker wire connections are made to the screw terminals of the
frame.)
We recommend the use of insulated speaker wiring of between 12 and 18 AWG.
1. Carefully pull out the speaker cables and strip off approximately 8 mm (¼")
of the outer protective layer from each conductor.
2. Locate the screw-terminal connector on the back of the frame (Fig. 7). The
polarity of the connections is marked as shown in the illustration.
3. With the help of an assistant, hold the frame close to the wall aperture.
4. The positive wire from your amplifier should connect to the positive
terminal. The negative wire from your amplifier should connect to negative
terminal. Tighten the screw terminals to secure the wires.
5. Make sure that the speaker cable is secured to the frame, so it will not move
and touch the speaker cone when it is installed.
Quick Start Guide
Fig. 4. Removing the Loudspeaker Assembly from the Frame
Fig. 5. Adjusting the Mounting Clamps
Fig. 6. Mounting Clamps moved to the Stowed Position
Fig. 7. Connecting Speaker Wires to the Frame
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