Krix HELIX User manual

HELIX
INSTALLATION GUIDE

Installation
• Once the correct placement
of the speakers has been
determined, use the cardboard
insert marked ‘template’ (from
the internal packing) to trace
the required cut-out onto the
ceiling/wall. (Figure 3)
• Drill a hole inside the marked
cut-out. Using a fine gyprock
saw, cut around the inside of the
marked cut-out. (Figure 4)
• Pull the stripped speaker cable
through the ceiling opening. Push
and hold down the positive (+)
red binding post on the speaker
and insert the positive (+) wire
through hole in post. Take care to
assign the same cable colour or
trace to the positive (+) connector
on the amplifier, as the positive
(+) connector on the speaker.
Repeat connection process with
the negative (-) black binding
post and the negative (-) wire.
(Figure 5)
• Ensure all three mounting wings
are compressed back against the
speaker enclosure, so that the
speaker can be easily inserted
into the hole. (Figure 6)
• Rotate the speaker clockwise
once the mounting wings
begin to engage in the hole and
continue the rotation until the
speaker is flush with the ceiling.
(Figure 7)
• To remove the speaker from
the cavity, rotate the speaker
clockwise, while gently pulling
away from the hole.
Connecting
To ensure optimum performance
it is important that your speaker
system is connected properly:
Turn off all electronic equipment
and disconnect from the power
point.
• Follow the connection
instructions supplied with your
amplifier, CD/DVD, hard disk
recorder, video player etc.
• Install speaker cable in wall or
ceiling cavity, or run cable along
wall surface. Allow approximately
300mm of excess cable to
facilitate loudspeaker installation.
• Follow the connection
instructions supplied with your
amplifier to connect the speaker
cables to amplifier. Take care to
assign the same cable colour or
trace to the positive (+) connector
on the amplifier as the positive (+)
connector on the speaker.
• Prepare speaker cables for
connecting to speakers by neatly
stripping cable ends.
Care should be taken to eliminate
loose strands of wire that may be
present a short circuit hazard.
Before you begin
Please read the disclaimer on
the back of this manual.
• Discuss with your local Krix
distributor, or installation
consultant, to determine the best
location for your loudspeakers.
Be sure to check for any
obstructions, such as electrical
wiring, plumbing, stud work or
air conditioning ducts before
commencing the installation.
(Figure 1)
• Also ensure that there is enough
ceiling space to accommodate
the speaker enclosure.
Painting
If the product requires painting,
it is recommended to do this
before installation. The external
template can be used to mask
the visible surfaces from the
remainder of the product.
Use a spray can and apply a light
coat of paint. Rotate the product
at 90° intervals and apply 3 more
light coats to ensure an even
coverage.
Be careful in applying single
heavy coats of paint as there is
a greater probability of blocking
the holes in the grille.
If the grille does become blocked
by paint, use a small pin or similar
to release the blockage, while the
paint is still wet.
(Figure 2)
Congratulations on choosing Krix
Your Krix speakers are designed to reproduce the highest quality sound. To get the best performance from
your speakers please read these installation instructions thoroughly as there are many factors that influence the
performance of your speakers.
If you have any difficulties please contact one of our friendly authorised Krix dealers.
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Australia
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Disclaimer
Cutting or drilling into anything can be dangerous. You should make sure you know what is behind or inside
the surface that you are cutting into before you start to cut. For example, you might strike an electrical cable.
If you do not feel entirely confident about installing this product, contact a professional installer.
Disclaimer
To the extent permissible by law:
All warranties, conditions, representations, promises and statements relating howsoever to this product
whether express or implied and whether in contract or tort are excluded to the extent permitted by law; and
Our liability to you under a condition or warranty (if any) implied into this sale and purchase agreement
relating to this product by the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (as amended) or any other law (whether
a law of Australia or any other country) other than a condition implied by Section 69 of the said Act is limited
at our option to:
the replacement of the product; or
the supply of an equivalent product; or
the repair of the product.
If you do not accept the above conditions, return this product (in the original packaging) with proof of
purchase for a full refund.
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