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Tip: When running each cable carry a fine tip permanent marker with you and mark
both ends of the cable.When you get to the keypad location,mark a couple of arrows
on the cable to show which direction the speakers are in,and which direction the
MRC- 8e/ 8.4e is in. This will save you‘ohming- out’the cables later to find the one
you’re looking for,and knowing which end goes where at the switch box.
A few seconds spent now,will save you hours of chasing cables later.
Quick Tip: Some installers cut the long straight section from a coat hanger and chuck
it into a drill to help establish a reference marker through ceilings and floors up against
the edge of a wall.The coat hanger wire is tough enough to drill through most
materials without snagging the carpet fibres,is fairly unobtrusive and the length makes
it easy to spot on the other side.The small hole left behind is usually hidden by the
carpet,or easily repaired.Holes in the stud wall for the wiring can then be made by
taking into account the width of the baseboard,drywall,and half the stud
(usually 1/2”+ 1/2”+ 1- 1/ 2 or 2- 1/ 2”from the pilot hole.)
Termination options
Terminations of the cable at the speaker side are left to the installer,although spring clip
assemblies that fit into a standard electrical box are available,and offer an attractive alternative
to loose wiring.If used,you should also install electrical boxes at the desired speaker locations.
Also common are installations that terminate in in- wall speakers.
Please read and follow the instructions that accompany the speakers for installation details.
Outside wiring
Special care should be taken when cables transit outside the home.It is not recommended that
keypads be installed in environments subject to extreme temperatures,or moisture.
Typically keypads are installed inside the home and beside the door adjacent to the outside
music zone. Keypads that must be installed outside are done at your own risk.
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