Phase Technologies Custom Installation Series User manual

FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CLAMP
TILE BRIDGE
COVER PLATE
SECONDARY ATTACHMENT
POINT
SPEEDWING™MOUNTING
ARMS
INSTALLATION AID/
PAINT MASK
BAFFLE
GRILLE
GRILLE SAFETY RESTRAINT
[BOX CONTENTS]
1 SPEAKER
1 FLEXIBLE CONDUIT CLAMP
1 COVER PLATE
1 GRILLE
1 INSTALLATION AID/ PAINT MASK
MAX: 1.6” MIN: 0.035”
CEILING THICKNESS TOLERANCES
[CI CUSTOM INSTALLATION SERIES] CI1520, CI620 & CI820
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ROWNER’S MANUAL & INSTALL GUIDE
All CI Series speakers include self-resetting solid-state PTC protection circuits. This unique
system is able to detect when the speaker is being over-driven and lowers the speaker volume
until the problem is corrected. The PTC device then resets itself for normal operation.
Regardless of application, serious audiophile listening or home theater, we recommend that
you take the time to read this manual thoroughly before connecting speakers to your amplier
or receiver. In the highly unlikely event that you should experience a problem with set-up or
operation, please contact one of our authorized dealers for assistance, or contact us directly.
Phase Technology®Corporation
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208
Overland Park, KS 66210
855.663.5600 (Domestic)
+1.913.663.5600 (International)
913.663.3200 (Fax)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
DROPTILE CEILING INSTALL 3
SHEETROCK CEILING INSTALL 4
PRE-CONSTRUCTION BRACKET INSTALL 5
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKER 5
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 6
WARRANTY 6
SPECIFICATIONS 6

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1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
[SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS] that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed up or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
neither objects fall nor liquids spill into the inside of the appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied
service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the product’s
enclosure that may be off sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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[DROPTILE CEILING INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR: CI-520, CI-620 & CI-820]
1. Unpack speaker & set aside grille
assembly.
2. Use optional tile bridge to mark
cutout in tile.
3. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut
hole.
Hole Diameter: 10.5”
4. Run signal wires through conduit
connector, then through the cover
plate. Connect to ceramic terminal
strip. Two + and two - connectors
are provided for daisy chaining.
5. Tighten screw on terminal plate,
and push conduit connector into
knockout.
6. Insert speaker into mounting hole
with installation aid in place. Screw
down both bolts on the bafe face to
actuate the mounting wings. Firmly
secure both bolts - DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN
7. If required, a sheet metal tab
located on the rear panel of the
speaker serves as a secondary point
of attachment (cable not included).
8. Once all painting and nish work
is completed, remove the paint
mask.
9. Select the tap position by
adjusting rotary switch to desired
high impedance value or transformer
bypass mode.
10. Attach grille safety clip by plac-
ing the large end of the clip over the
snap-t post (1), then sliding clip un-
til small end snaps into place around
post (2).
11. Press grille into place 12. Done!
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[SHEETROCK CEILING INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR: CI-520, CI-620 & CI-820]
1. Unpack speaker & set aside grille
assembly.
2. Use optional tile bridge to mark
cutout in tile.
3. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut
hole.
Hole Diameter: 10.5”
4. Run signal wires through conduit
connector, then through the cover
plate. Connect to ceramic terminal
strip. Two + and two - connectors
are provided for daisy chaining.
5. Tighten screw on terminal plate,
and push conduit connector into
knockout.
6. If required, a sheet metal tab
located on the rear panel of the
speaker serves as a secondary point
of attachment (cable not included).
7. Insert speaker into mounting hole
with installation aid in place. Screw
down both bolts on the bafe face to
actuate the mounting wings. Firmly
secure both bolts - DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN
8. Once all painting and nish work
is completed, remove the paint
mask.
9. Select the tap position by
adjusting rotary switch to desired
high impedance value or transformer
bypass mode.
10. Attach grille safety clip by plac-
ing the large end of the clip over the
snap-t post (1), then sliding clip un-
til small end snaps into place around
post (2).
11. Press grille into place 12. Done!
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[PRE-CONSTRUCTION BRACKET INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS FOR: CI-520, CI-620 & CI-820]
1. Nail or screw optional bracket to
joists. Secure conduit/ signal wire
away from hole in bracket.
2. Complete nish work. 3. Use Rotozip or other tool to cut
hole.
Hole Diameter: 10.5”
4. Run signal wires through conduit
connector, then through the cover
plate. Connect to ceramic terminal
strip. Two + and two - connectors
are provided for daisy chaining.
5. Tighten screw on terminal plate,
and push conduit connector into
knockout.
6. If required, a sheet metal tab
located on the rear panel of the
speaker serves as a secondary point
of attachment (cable not included).
7. Insert speaker into mounting hole
with installation aid in place. Screw
down both bolts on the bafe face to
actuate the mounting wings. Firmly
secure both bolts - DO NOT OVER-
TIGHTEN
8. Once all painting and nish work
is completed, remove the paint
mask.
9. Select the tap position by
adjusting rotary switch to desired
high impedance value or transformer
bypass mode.
10. Attach grille safety clip by plac-
ing the large end of the clip over the
snap-t post (1), then sliding clip un-
til small end snaps into place around
post (2).
11. Press grille into place 12. Done!
[CARING FOR YOUR PHASE TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER]
All Phase Technology®speakers are nished with a high degree of craftsmanship in either hand polished paint or vinyl laminates. We
recommend using a lint-free rag with a small amount of glass cleaner to maintain the long-lasting beauty of the nish. Avoid products
containing silicones, oils, oil derivatives, or solvents. Use a damp cloth on enclosures nished in vinyl laminates.
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“Speakers for your Life” is a trademark of MSE Audio, Overland Park, Kansas USA. Phase Technology is part of MSE Audio®. www.phasetech.com.
DESCRIPTION
TWEETER
WOOFER
RMS
FREQUENCY
SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
DIMENSIONS
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
GRILLE
ACCESSORIES
SPEAKER
IMAGES
5.25” Coax In-Ceiling Speaker
.75” Soft Dome
5.25” Polypropylene w/ NBR
Surround
10 - 80 Watts
65 Hz - 20 kHz
86 dB
16 Ohms
11.75” Diameter x 5.75” Depth
8.375” Diameter
9.2 lbs.
Painted White Steel Grille
AC-CI20-PCB, AC-CI20-TB
6.5” Coax In-Ceiling Speaker
1” Soft Dome
6.5” Polypropylene w/ NBR
Surround
10 - 80 Watts
60 Hz - 20 kHz
88 dB
16 Ohms
11.75” Diameter x 5.75” Depth
8.375” Diameter
9.2 lbs.
Painted White Steel Grille
AC-CI20-PCB, AC-CI20-TB
8” Coax In-Ceiling Speaker
1” Soft Dome
8” Polypropylene w/ NBR
Surround
15 - 80 Watts
55 Hz - 20 kHz
88 dB
16 Ohms
11.75” Diameter x 8” Depth
8.375” Diameter
10.2 lbs.
Painted White Steel Grille
AC-CI20-PCB, AC-CI20-TB
CI520 CI620 CI820
[MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE]
Because of Phase Technology’s uncompromising quality control programs, it’s unlikely that your speakers will ever need service if
connected and used as outlined in this Owners’ Manual. In the unlikely event that a problem does occur, please contact your Phase
Technology dealer. Your dealer has the necessary factory-authorized parts and trained technicians to quickly restore your speaker to its
original performance specications.
[WARRANTY]
LIMITED WARRANTY: Phase Technology®warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of ten (10) years for speaker product, limited lifetime for CI speakers, and three (3) years for the electronic components to the original
purchaser. Purchase must be made from an authorized Phase Technology dealer.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations,
unauthorized repairs, failure to follow instructions, re, ood or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Phase Technology®.
Defects in speaker cabinets or grilles must be brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be
void if the products’ serial number has been altered or removed.
Should your Phase Technology®product require service, please call the MSE Audio®customer service department for a return
authorization. All merchandise returned to Phase Technology®without prior authorization will be refused. For your return authorization
number, please call 855.663.5600 or email [e-mail].