Electro-Voice EVID 6.2 - Step-by-Step Installation and Wiring (12.1 Subwoofer); Step 1: Mount the Bracket

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Product DescriptionProduct Description
Step-by-Step InstallationStep-by-Step Installation
and Wiring (12.1and Wiring (12.1
Subwoofer)Subwoofer)
Step 1: Mount the BracketStep 1: Mount the Bracket
The mounting bracket can be installed twoThe mounting bracket can be installed two
ways (see Figures 20 and 21), allowingways (see Figures 20 and 21), allowing
optimal configurations for installations.optimal configurations for installations.
Leave 1.5" of space between theLeave 1.5" of space between the
bracket and the ceiling when installingbracket and the ceiling when installing
in a corner!in a corner!
Attach the bracket to the wall with suitableAttach the bracket to the wall with suitable
fasteners screwed into structural membersfasteners screwed into structural members
in the wall.in the wall. Remember: It is theRemember: It is the
installer's responsibility to insure thatinstaller's responsibility to insure that
the structure can safely support thethe structure can safely support the
load.load.
Step 2: Install the Safety LineStep 2: Install the Safety Line
Using accepted safe rigging practices,Using accepted safe rigging practices,
secure one end of a suitable safety linesecure one end of a suitable safety line
(use cable, not chain, which will rattle) to a(use cable, not chain, which will rattle) to a
strong, secure point above the speaker, astrong, secure point above the speaker, a
point that can withstand the shock of thepoint that can withstand the shock of the
falling speaker. This is especiallyfalling speaker. This is especially
important in public spaces constructedimportant in public spaces constructed
with light-gauge steel studs.with light-gauge steel studs. Do notDo not
attach the safety line to the bracket!attach the safety line to the bracket!TheThe
safety line should prevent the speakersafety line should prevent the speaker
from falling if the bracket tears loose fromfrom falling if the bracket tears loose from
the wall. Secure the other end to thethe wall. Secure the other end to the
eyebolt that is fully threaded into theeyebolt that is fully threaded into the
enclosure.enclosure.
Step 3: Wire the SpeakerStep 3: Wire the Speaker
The amplifier and satellite speakers areThe amplifier and satellite speakers are
wired as shown in Figure 22. It is highlywired as shown in Figure 22. It is highly
advisable to support the unit while theseadvisable to support the unit while these
connections are being made. Connect allconnections are being made. Connect all
wires to the speaker at the back terminalwires to the speaker at the back terminal
plate observing proper polarity of theplate observing proper polarity of the
connections. The push-terminals acceptconnections. The push-terminals accept
stranded wire up to 14 gauge. When usingstranded wire up to 14 gauge. When using
two satellites, wire the speakers directlytwo satellites, wire the speakers directly
into the output terminals of the panel. Fourinto the output terminals of the panel. Four
satellites may be connected either as twosatellites may be connected either as two
pairs directly to the output terminals orpairs directly to the output terminals or
with daisy-chain wiring as in Figure 23.with daisy-chain wiring as in Figure 23.
Figure 20:Figure 20: Corner Installation (TopCorner Installation (Top
View)View)
Figure 21:Figure 21: Midwall Installation (SideMidwall Installation (Side
View)View)
Figure 22:Figure 22: Direct Wiring PlanDirect Wiring Plan
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