Niles Audio IW650FX - Manual (Page 6)

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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TOOLS AND PRECAUTIONS
We recommend using the following tools to install an In-Wall StageFront
loudspeaker:
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Electric drill with 1/4- and 1/2-inch drill bits, and a 1-inch flat drill bit (for drilling
through studs)
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Keyhole or drywall saw
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Stiff wire, fish tape, or glow rods (for routing cables)
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Phillips screwdriver set
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Cable ties
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Pencil
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Level
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Rubber gloves and protective eyewear
Before starting the installation, please observe the following precautions:
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Turn off all system power before making any connections
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Always wear protective eyewear when using tools
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Make sure hands are clean before installation
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Wear gloves when working with fiberglass insulation
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER
For satisfactory performance, we recommend using a surround amplifier with a
power rating of 15 to 125 watts. Most loudspeakers are not damaged by large
amplifiers, but rather by small amplifiers. If your system is playing loud music,
a small amplifier will run out of power very quickly and can create damaging
“clipping” distortions. A more powerful amplifier will play at the same volume
without distorting. See OPERATION on page 12 for more information about amplifier
clipping distortion.
LOUDSPEAKER WIRE
Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your
receiver or amplifier. For most applications, we recommend using 16-gauge wire.
For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14-gauge wire. The spring-
loaded terminals will accommodate up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can
be accommodated via pin connectors. When running wire inside walls or ceilings,
use special jacketed cable (CL-2 or CL-3) to protect the wire and to meet local