Paradigm BX-12SQ User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BX-12SQ BACKBOX AND RVC-12SQ SUBWOOFER
STEP 2
PARADIGM DOES NOT SUPPLY SCREWS FOR MOUNTING BACKBOX
TO WALL. CHOOSE SCREWS APPROPRIATE FOR WALL COMPOSITION
AND WEIGHT OF BACKBOX WITH SUBWOOFER.
BX-12SQ BACKBOX: 26.4 lb / 12.0 kg
RVC-12SQ SUBWOOFER: 14.3 lb / 6.5 kg
TOTAL WEIGHT: 40.7 lb / 18.5 kg
IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE,
CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
NOTE: The required amount of damping material is included and correctly positioned in backbox. DO NOT remove, compact or add additional damping material. DO NOT add
damping material to wall directly behind backbox.
PARTS INCLUDED:
• 1 – Backbox • 2 – Mounting Brackets
• 1 – Wire Loop with screw • 1 – Removable MDF cover with 4 screws
• 4 – Gasket Tape Strips • 1 – Mounting Template
PARTS NOT INCLUDED:
• Minimum of 16 – #6 Drywall Screws (8 to attach brackets to box;
8 to attach box to wall) 3˝ Drywall nails may also be used to attach box to wall
NOTE: DO NOT PUNCTURE OR REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC THAT
COVERS PORT HOLES UNTIL READY TO INSTALL SUBWOOFER
60 in / 152.4 cm
TIP: Paint subwoofer before installing.
To prevent stray resonances from coloring output, backbox should
not touch studs—center it between studs.
INSTALLING BACKBOX
CAUTION: Mounting brackets are made of
galvanized steel. Edges may be sharp.
INSTALLING BRACKETS
NOTE: Wire loop to harness speaker wire must
be attached with screw provided.
BACKBOX DIMENSIONS
14 in / 35.6 cm
3-3/8 in
8.6 cm
WARNING! Ports run vertically inside
backbox. To avoid damage, position
installation brackets as shown.
STEP 1
FOR USE WITH 5/8˝ OR 1/2˝ DRYWALL ONLY

STEP 4
INSTALLING SUBWOOFER
Remove protective cover.To prevent air leaks, before installing subwoofer, a pply gasket tape (included with subwoofer) along
all 4 outer edges of box, overlapping tape at corners.
Remove port covers by pressing them out (as shown) .
Holding subwoofer firmly, push it into backbox being careful to align top holes in subwoofer with top holes in backbox.
Screw in until firm but not fully tightened. Continue holding subwoofer firmly and line up all bottom holes. Again, screw
in until firm but not fully tightened. Insert remaining screws. Tighten all screws.
RED (+) BLACK (–)
INSTALLING GRILLE
STEP 3
STEP 7 STEP 8
8 – #8-32 Machine Screws (to attach subwoofer
to backbox) and gasket tape strips are included
with subwoofer.
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Snake wire through wire loop then along wall to amplifier location before drywalling.
WIRING
STEP 5
When cutting opening in drywall use the
dimensions provided below as a guide.
IMPORTANT! When laying drywall over
backbox, center hole cutout over MDF
cover, allowing an even gap on all sides.
DRYWALLING
Apply a strip of gasket tape along all 4 sides, overlapping tape at corners.
APPLYING GASKET TAPE
For subwoofer to
function correctly
and avoid damage
to amplifier or subwoofer, the
Impedance Matching Switch
must be correctly positioned.
Move the switch position to
reflect designated amplifier.
Refer to the Owners Manual
included with the amplifier
for more information.
NOTE: Dimensions
shown are for the
inside cutout.
12-5/8 in / 32.0 cm
16-7/16 in / 41.7 cm
IMPORTANT! To prevent dust and dirt
from entering backbox, do not remove
cover until ready to install subwoofer.
IMPORTANT! Port gaskets have
been factory-installed on your
Paradigm®RVC-12SQ backbox. If
you find additional gaskets packaged
with your subwoofer, please note
they are no longer required.