NHT VS-1.2a - Manual (Page 4)

Whenever an object is affixed to a wall, you must take special care to mount it securely, to prevent it from falling
and causing possible injury. THE VS-1.2a MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE ATTACHED TO STUDS, AS DRYWALL
(SHEETROCK) ALONE CANNOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT. Make sure that the mounting bracket will not
interfere with electrical wiring, plumbing, etc. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS MOUNT-
ING BRACKET, CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTOR. Follow the mounting instructions carefully to ensure
proper installation.
There are two ways to mount the VS-1.2a to the wall with the supplied mounting bracket: horizontally or vertically. Before installing
the bracket, determine the desired orientation of the speaker.
If the VS-1.2a’s are to be mounted on the side walls and behind the listening position, it is advisable to mount them vertically, using
the cabinets’ shape to aim the speakers inward toward the listening position. If the VS-1.2a’s are to be mounted on the rear wall
of the room, it is advisible to mount them horizontally and high up on the wall, using the cabinets’ shape to aim the speakers
downward toward the listening position.
1. Do not attach the bracket to the VS-1.2a yet! That comes later.
2. Begin by selecting the desired area on the wall where the VS-1.2a will be mounted. Using a studfinder (or the old-fashioned
“knocking” method), locate one or two adjacent studs, spaced 16 inches apart. If the VS-1.2a is to be mounted vertically, both
brackets are mounted to the same stud. If the VS-1.2a is to be mounted horizontally, the brackets must be mounted to two
adjacent studs.
3. Using the supplied mounting template, mark the two screw locations, 16 inches apart and centered on the stud(s) - (see Fig. 4).
Use the level to ensure that the screw locations are lined up precisely.
4. Drill a 1/8-inch pilot hole into the wall for each screw. Be sure that the hole passes through the drywall and into the stud. If the
hole does not reach a stud, re-position the screws and pilot holes until it does.
5. Insert one long screw into each pilot hole. Screw all the way into the wall, until the screw head rests on the wall surface.
6. Place an unmounted bracket over each screw so that the screw head rests in the round section of the keyhole (Fig. 5). Don’t
worry about which keyhole to use at this point. Loosen the screw 1 to 1-1/2 turns, until the bracket is able to slide down and the
screw head now rests in the narrow section of the keyhole. The wall screws are now properly set.
7. Locate the four pilot holes (two per side) pre-drilled into the back of the VS-1.2a. Place one bracket above each pair of holes
(Fig. 6). Take care to align the brackets carefully: Both brackets must be installed facing the same direction to ensure
fig. 4
fig. 5
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