Definitive Technology UIW RSS II - Manual (Page 5)

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• Speaker wire must be run inside your ceiling as part of the installation
process of in-wall loudspeakers. Plan the connection before you start your
loudspeaker installation.
Installation Procedure Overview (continued)
Step-by-Step Installation
Mounting options overview
• Installation of this product must follow all local and state building codes.
We strongly recommend using a qualified, professional installer who is
knowledgeable of local building codes.
• The UIW RSS II is designed to be mounted vertically In-Wall, and either
in-line with or at 90° to joists In-Ceiling.
• For In-Ceiling mounting, you will need to shim (or frame in the enclosure)
with appropriate framing material along one or both of the long sides of
the speaker.
Required cutout and cavity size for In-Wall Installation
• Template cutout size: 11 5 /
8
"W x 9 7 /
8
"L.
• Minimum size of cavity required inside wall is as follows:
– Depth: 3 7 /
8
"
– Height: 13 7 /
8
"
– Width: 12 1 /
8
" See Diagram 1, page 10 for reference.
– Width: 11" (where desired location is closer than 1 1 /
4
" to a stud on one
side) See Diagram 2, page 10 for reference.
– Width: 9 7 /
8
" (where desired location is closer than 1 1 /
4
" to a stud on two
sides) See Diagram 3 & 4, page 11 for reference.
Required cutout and cavity size for
In-Ceiling Installation
• Minimum size of cavity required inside wall is as follows:
– Depth: 3 7 /
8
"
– Width: 9 7 /
8
" between joists/framing material on sides with wood screws.
– Height: 13 7 /
8
" between obstructions at ends where lock arms are to be
used (top & bottom ends) (1 1 /
4
" of space required on each end of the
speaker to clear lock arms).