Bogen BBF Guide

1A: BBS Installation
1. Install BBS back box on wall, making sure that the box is squarely mounted.
Allow free access above box for AC wiring and above or below box for audio
wiring.
2. Have power wiring run near upper right-hand corner where box will be
mounted.
3. Secure box on wall with screws through back holes (4 screws).
Flush- and Surface-Mount Back Boxes
Models BBF and BBS - Installation and Use Manual
1B: BBF Installation
1. Prepare mounting hole for BBF back box. Hole size should
be 24-13/16" H x 14-5/16" W minimum opening with studs
or mounting surfaces on each side.
2. Have power wiring run near upper right-hand
corner where box will be mounted.
3. Install BBF back box in wall, making sure that
the box is squarely mounted and the front sur-
face flush with the finished wall. Use shims if
necessary. Allow free access above box for AC
wiring and above or below box for audio
wiring.
4. Secure box in wall with screws through side
slots (4 screws).
5. With box positioned, install 4 additional screws
in holes next to slots.
2: Junction Box Wiring
1. SupplyAC power to unit through conduit, BX or ROMEX in accordance with
local electrical codes.
2. Snap AC receptacle into junction box (GND pin down) and connect wires as
shown using wire nuts.
3. BBF - Install junction box in BBF and secure with four #6 x 3/8 screws.
BBS - Install junction box in BBS and secure with four #6-32 x 3/8 screws
and KEPS nuts.
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4:Amplifier Installation
1. Mount amplifier on back box by aligning hinge pins and lowering into place.
2. Connect ground strap by inserting middle hinge screws through lugs of
ground strap as shown in illustration. Ground strap must be installed to meet
UL requirements.
5: Front Panel Mounting
1. Mount front panel (but do not tighten)
with four #8-32 x 3/8 screws at top
and bottom of panel.
2. Install two #8 x 3/8 screws on inside
lips of door opening, then tighten all
mounting screws. Do not overtighten
as U-clip will strip.
3. Check to see that door opens and
closes correctly.
3: Preparations Before Installing Amplifier
1. Run all audio leads into wall box.The preferred arrangement is for output
leads to enter through the top and input leads to enter through the bottom.
Use knockouts as necessary. Make sure wires do not rest against sharp edges
of box.
2. Install hinges (packed with amplifier) using 6 #8 x 3/8 screws. Do not install
middle screws of lower hinge (used for ground strap connection - see 4).
3. Check to see that AC power is available at the outlet.
BBF
Junction Box
BBF
BBS
Ground Strap
Output
Input
3. Make necessary input and output con-
nections (care should be taken to
keep input and output leads separated
as much as possible).
4. With power switch turned off, plug
AC cord into side outlet on junction
box.
5. Turn amplifier ON and check
connections.
6. Secure amplifier using three #8-32 x
1/2 screws.