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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 fi nd the
cable after the drywall is installed. Zig-zagging the cable also allows fl exibility in the placement
of the speaker. Note: Do not run speaker wires closer than 12" from high voltage wires.
Speaker
Wire
Min
12"
High
Voltage
Wiring
Figure 3.8 - 12" From High-Voltage Wiring
Ceiling
Speaker
Wire
Speaker
Cutout
Figure 3.9 - Pre-Wiring
Mounting
Two situations that can exist when mounting ceiling speakers:
• Pre-Construction - Installations that occur in new homes being built and in remodel
situations where walls and/or ceilings will be exposed.
• Retro-Fit - Installation that involve existing homes with walls and ceilings fi nished.
While the end result of either type of installation is similar, the process is quite different.
Pre-Construction
In a pre-construction installation, walls and ceilings are open with no drywall installed. This is
desirable and allows the installer greater access than in retro-fi t applications. ATON model BK6C
Rough-In Brackets are specifi cally designed to work with models A60C/A61C/A62C, A62ST/
A63C while model BK8C Rough-In Brackets are designed to work with A81C/A82C speakers.
Rough-in Brackets should be used whenever possible to reserve a neat hole in the drywall, en-
suring proper speaker placement and making trim-out and fi nal installation neat and organized.