Paradigm SA-ADP - Manuel (Page 7)

INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING WALLS OR CEILINGS
Turn your receiver/amplifier OFF before connecting speakers. This will avoid
damage which may result from accidental shorting of the speaker cable.
When using the VC-150 in an outdoor environment it must be enclosed in a weather-
proof box designed for electrical switches (see dealer).
1. Mounting
Place the mounting template onto the wall or ceiling. X-treme Moisture Applications TM Versions:
Be sure to install into a bulkhead. Cut a hole as indicated on template. (Fig. 4a or 4b)
In-Wall Mounting
For optimum performance, loosely place …
• two pieces, 8˝ (20 cm) to 12˝ (30 cm) long, of standard fiberglass insulation in the wall.
R-12 for 2˝x 4˝ (5 cm x 10 cm) walls or R-20 for 2˝x 6˝ (5 cm x 15 cm) walls. Place one piece just
above and the other just below mounting hole.
• a half-thick piece of fiberglass insulation, the same height as the speaker, in the wall right behind
the mounting hole.
In-Ceiling Mounting
For optimum performance, loosely place …
• one piece of standard fiberglass (to fit joist size) above the speaker extending 12˝ (30 cm) or more
beyond the speaker between the joists.
• (for taller joists) fibreglass insulation directly against the joists on either side of the mounting hole.
2. Connecting and Installing
X-treme Moisture Applications TM Versions only:
Following connection and prior to installation, any exposed wiring must be sealed
with dielectric grease (not included) to prevent deterioration over time. (See dealer for
more information.)
You are now ready to connect and install the speakers. If you are color-match painting your
speakers do so now before proceeding. Follow painting instructions provided earlier.
Rectangular Speakers
With die-cast bracket attached to speaker, place complete speaker assembly to the wall and …
Connecting (except models with ‘SM’ in their name, see connection instructions farther below):
a) Connect the speaker cable (not shown). Correct polarity or phase is critical for proper stereo imaging
and bass performance. Connect the hook-up cable to the speaker input terminal on the crossover
board. Connect the red (+) amplifier to the red (+) speaker terminal, and the black (-) amplifier terminal
to the black (-) speaker terminal. Fasten cable to bracket with wire tie (optional). (Fig. 8a)
Use only cable that is rated for in-wall use.
• The UL standard is CL2, CL3 and CM
• The CSA standard is FT4
• X-treme Moisture Applications: Use only cable rated for marine use (see dealer).
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Installing certain Paradigm ® /Paradigm ® Reference LCR (Left/Center/Right)
speakers in a horizontal configuration in a typical stud wall (16˝ on center) will require additional
framing. Please contact a qualified installer (see your dealer).
For optimal sound reproduction the use of high-quality speaker cable is essential. When using your speakers in
a distributed audio application, with multiple speakers per amplifier channel (zone), we recommend the use of a
high-performance in-wall volume control such as the Paradigm
® VC-150 (see your dealer for more information).