Revel IW70 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Revel Performa IW70/IW90
Owner’s Manual
MOUNTING
INSTRUCTIONS
The Performa Series in-wall speakers were designed to
be simple to install. However, if you are unable to clearly
and fully understand and follow the instructions in this
manual, or if you are unsure of your ability to properly
install these loudspeakers, please contact your Revel
dealer or a qualified installer.
Each loudspeaker comes with an integral wall-mounting
system, designed for installation in the wallboard
between the studs or rafters using the supplied hardware.
WARNING!
Harman International Industries,
Incorporated, assumes no
responsibility for improper
installation of hardware or for
any personal injuries or product
damage resulting from improper
installation or a loudspeaker
that has fallen.
CAUTION!
Do not substitute mounting
hardware! The supplied
hardware is part of a factory-
tested mounting system that
works on wallboard only. To
obtain additional hardware,
contact your authorized
Revel dealer.
The tools required to properly install the in-wall
speakers are:
• Pencil
• Measuring tape
• Carpenter’s level
• Phillips-head #2 screwdriver – DO NOT use a powered
screwdriver of any kind
• Utility knife
• Awl
• Level
REMOVE POWER
The speaker wires must be connected before the speaker
is fully installed. To protect the audio system and the
installer from accidental electrical shorting and surges
during installation, turn all audio system power off before
starting the speaker installation.
SPEAKER WIRES
Using high-quality speaker wire will maintain the
best sound quality from your Revel in-wall speakers.
For distances of 100 feet or less, use at least #16-gauge
speaker wire with polarity coding. For distances of
greater than 100 feet, use at least #12-gauge wire
or heavier. The side of the wire with a ridge or other
coding is usually considered positive (+) polarity.
Also consult the owner’s manuals that were included
with your amplifier or receiver to confirm proper
connection procedures.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections.
Connect each positive terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective positive or “+”
(red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the negative
or “–” (black) terminals in the same way.
CAUTION!
Do not reverse polarities
(i.e., + to – , or – to +) when
making connections. Doing so
will cause poor imaging and
diminished bass response.
Be certain that positive and
negative wire strands are
completely isolated to avoid
short circuits that may
damage your equipment.
Use high-quality loudspeaker cable with a maximum
total loop resistance of 0.07 ohms or less (for each wire
run). Refer to the table on the next page to determine
the appropriate maximum wire gauge.
All in-wall speaker wires must be UL-listed for use with
in-wall applications.