Artison RCC640r - Manual (Page 5)

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3. Paint the Grille / Trim Ring with a spray method or a low nap roller. Be sure to not clog the
perforations in the grille mesh. Use compressed air to blow excess paint out before it dries.
4. DO NOT get paint on the speaker baffle or speaker cones. Paint can damage these components
which would VOID your Warranty.
RCC640 PRE-CONSTRUCTION SUBWOOFER [RCC640-PC]
The RCC640-PC was designed be installed into a 2 x 4 stud wall with a minimum of 16” on center
spacing before the drywall is applied to the stud wall. The subwoofer is not impacted by cabinet
orientation and can be used either vertically or horizontally. The classical rule for subwoofer
placement is that the subwoofer should be placed near the same wall the front channels are
located, at one-third of the total distance of the wall. When using multiple subwoofers, consult with
your dealer or custom installer for best placement options.
INSTALLATION OF PRE-CONSTRUCTION SUBWOOFER INTO A STUD WALL CAVITY
1. The subwoofer comes with the Paint/Debris Shield in place. DO NOT REMOVE this shield until after
the room painting is completed and the environment is free of dust.
2. The subwoofer can be installed with the slot oriented horizontal or vertical. When installing the
subwoofer be sure to align the front and back of the cabinet with the front and back edge of the
stud.
a. For horizontal slot installations, attach the 4 L-Shaped Mounting Brackets using the 8 Mounting
Screws to the tapped holes in the aluminum sides of the cabinet. Adjust the brackets to span
the width of the stud bay’s inner distance. Mount into the stud bay using galvanized screw
hardware.
i. NOTE: To have the horizontal slot opening as close as possible to the finished floor height.
Install lower mounting brackets into the plastic end cap inserts and rotate forward
attaching both screws to the cabinet using one slot in the bracket. The studs should be
notched out the 3 mm [1/8”] thickness of the bracket to sit flush with the stud face.
b. For vertical slot installations, use the 8 Mounting Screws to attach the 4 L-Shaped Mounting
Brackets to the threaded inserts in the plastic ends of the cabinet. Adjust the brackets to span
the width of the stud bay’s inner distance. Mount into the stud bay using galvanized screw
hardware.
c. If retrofitting the Pre-Construction Subwoofer into Existing Construction. The cutout dimension
required to install is 836 mm [32.9”] H x 365 mm [14.4”] W. The wallboard in this case would