tabs (see figure 2), such as the M&S Systems
MS16X, for attachment to the speakers after the
dry wall has been installed. Leave at least 18
inches additional cable for the connection during
final speaker installation. Run the other end of
the speaker cable to the audio source.
NOTE: Make a drawing of each speaker location.
This will assist you in locating the wires if they
have been covered after the wall board has been
installed.
Step 3. This is the finish-out stage. Prepare the
speaker wiring by stripping off approximately 3
inches of the outer jacket (care should be taken
so the insulation on the wires inside the jacket
are not damaged) also strip approximately 3/8
inch off the ends of the two inside conductors.
Twist the ends of the stranded cable so the wires
are tight.
Step 4. Follow the instructions included with the
volume control and amplifier.
Step 5. You are now ready to install the speaker.
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Negative (black)
Positive
(red)
FIGURE 3
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pencil outline which you have just drawn, just
deep enough to fully penetrate the drywall.
Step 4. Obtain a length of stiff wire such as a
straightened wire cost hanger. Bend it so that the
last 6 or 8 inches is at a right angle to the rest.
Step 5. Insert the bent part into the 1-inch hole
you just drilled and probe to the left and the right
to confirm that a joist is not too close on either
side. Move the wire around in a circular motion to
check clearances above and below the hole as
well.
Step 6. If there are no obstructions, carefully
score the penciled outline of the template with a
sharp utility knife to avoid chipping paint or
tearing wallpaper. Then use a drywall or keyhole
saw to cut along the scored line. Make sure that
you do not cut the hole larger than the outline.
Step 7. Be sure to clear any insulation material
from the speaker back.
Step 8. After you have determined the speaker
locations secure a 16 gauge 2 conductor cable to
the joist using an insulated staple. Leave at least
18 inches of additional cable for connection dur-
ing final speaker installation. Run the other end of
the speaker cable to the audio source.
Step 9. Prepare the speaker wiring by stripping
off approximately 3 inches of the outer jacket
(care should be taken so the insulation on the
wires inside the jacket are not damaged) also
strip approximately 3/8 inch off the ends of the
two inside conductors. Twist the ends of the
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