Bathology Acoustics 430 User manual

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Acoustics 430 / 440
Sauna Room Speakers
Installation and Operation Manual
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Contents
Installation Considerations ---------------------------------------------
Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------
Product Care -------------------------------------------------------------
Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------
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Carefully review all
installation options and instructions
before proceeding.
For safety purposes, use
safety goggles at all times.
Check for piping /
electrical before cutting or drilling.
Electrical components are
not waterproof.
If there is any risk of
uninsulated electrical connections in
your wall / ceiling area, use insulating
gloves.
All wiring must be done in
accordance with National Electric Code
and local building code.
The Acoustics 430-1, 440-
6.5, and 440-8.0 should be installed
by a licensed, qualified electrician.
Clearance is required
around speaker mounting hole for the
mounting clamps. Provide space as
needed.
These speakers require
two-conductor wiring of sufficient
gauge based on distance from speaker
to amplifier. Less than 50 feet, use
16 guage. More than 50 feet, use 14
guage.
When running speaker
wires from ceilings, use special jacketed
cables (CL-2 or CL-3 rating) to protect
the wires and for fire prevention.
Label both ends of
speaker wires to simplify connections.
Plan speaker path for
maximum efficiency.
Do not run speaker wires
closer than 12” from high voltage
wires.
If speaker wires must
cross high voltage lines, do so at a 90°
angle to avoid audible hums in your
speakers.
Do not run speaker wires
in series or parallel and do not “daisy-
chain” to common wiring. See typical
installation.
Speakers should be
installed no higher than 48” above
the finished sauna floor. 2’ distance is
recommended from any corner to avoid
overemphasized bass. Maintain 5’ to
8’ distance between the speakers to
ensure proper stereo imaging.
Installation Considerations
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Installation
Package Includes Cut-Out Table
Item Quantity Description
A 2 Sauna Room Speakers
B 2 Speaker Grilles
C 2 Cut-out Templates
Model Cut-Out
430-1 12-7/8” x 8-3/4”
440-6.5 10-3/4” x 6-3/4”
440-8.0 6-1/8” x 13-3/8”
A
B
See Cut-Out
Table Below
Your speaker may
look like this instead
(not drawn to scale)
Less than 48” off the finished
floor and in desired location.
2’ distance is recommended
from any room corner to
reduce bass emphasis.
Maintain 5’ to 8’ distance
between the speakers to
ensure proper stereo imaging.
2 #16 AWG
(not supplied)
Use #14 instead
for runs over 50’
To Sound System
(Sold Separtely
or by others)
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1. Determine best area to mount
the speaker. This area should
be on a wall and free of
obstructions caused by other
fixtures. For high fidelity, long-
lasting performance in extreme
heat and sauna environments,
it is recommended to locate
speakers below 48” off the
finished sauna room floor.
2. Position the template in the
desired location, follow
installation template instruction
for rough-in.
3. If the area of the wall is not
insulated already then add an
adequate amount of insulation
material to fill the wall cavity. If
the material is faced with foil or
paper that side will face away
from the speaker.
4. Attach the speaker cable, paying
close attention to connecting the
correct polarities. (+ to + and
- to -).
5. Make sure the mounting feet
are turned inward and insert the
speaker into the cut-out hole.
6. Remove the grill and tigthten the
four screws to secure mounting
feet. This will cause the speaker
to clamp to the wall. Warning:
Do not over-tighten.
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7. Adjust the tweeters so they point
in toward the listening area.
Properly adjusting the direction
of the tweeters greatly improve
the stereo imaging of the
speakers.
8. Push the grille firmly into the slot
of the speaker baffle.

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Product Care
For routine cleaning, simply use
a soft damp cloth and common
household soap. Use a damp cloth
to wipe clean, then dry. Clean
product frequently to avoid calcium
deposits on surfaces. Use only
mild soap. Never use abrasive
cleaners, bleach, disinfectants
or cleaning products containing
alcohol, ammonia, hydrochloric
or phosphoric acids as they may
damage the product’s finish. To
clean electrical components, gently
wipe down using a dry cloth or
duster. Never use a wet duster,
water, or any other liquid to clean
the device.
Specifications
Specification Acoustics 430 Acoustics 440-6.5 Acoustics 440-8.0
Speaker Type 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way
Woofer 5.25 (x2) Kevlar Cone 6.5” Kevlar Cone 8” Kevlar Cone
Tweeter 1” Silk Pivoting 1” Silk Pivoting 1” Silk Pivoting
Impedence 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Sensitivity 86 +3dB 87 +3dB 88 +3dB
Frequency Response 60Hz - 20KHz 61Hz - 20KHz 40Hz - 20KHz
Power Handling 50/100 (RMS/Peak) 50/100 (RMS/Peak) 80/160 (RMS/Peak)
Dimensions 7-1/2” x 14-3/4” x
2-7/8”
12-1/8” x 8-1/4” x
3-3/8”
14-1/4” x 10-1/4” x
3-7/8”
Cut-Out Dimensions: 6-1/8” x 13-3/8” 10-3/4” x 6-3/4” 12-7/8” x 8-3/8”

Acoustics 430-2
900-0304-0713
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