Phase Technologies CI Series Original instructions

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T E C H N O L O G Y
[CI CUSTOM INSTALL SERIES ]
Owners Manual / Installation Instructions
IW-210 - 10" In-Wall Subwoofer
[GETTING STARTED] FOR EFFICIENT INSTALLATION, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS: • ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER (DRILL) WITH P HI L I P S
BIT • TAPEMEASURE • S T UD - F IND ER • 3 / 32 ” STANDARD SCREWDRIVER • DRYWALL SAW OR KNIFE • BUBBLE LEVEL • P EN C IL
[BOX C O NTE NT S ]
1 SPE A KER
1 M ICR O - FL A NG E G RI LL E
1 MOUNTING FLANGE ASS E M BL Y
1 HOLE T E M P L A T E
Thank you for purchasing the Phase T e c hn o l o g y
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IW-210 high definition i n - w a ll
subwoofer. The mounting frame of extruded aluminum has a uniquely designed s e lf -
aligning clamping system to secure the flange assembly to the drywall. This patented
des i gn simplifies installation and reduces unwanted wall vibration resulting in
improved p e r f o r m a n ce and de fi n iti o n . The IW-210 is a passive subwoofer and is designed to
be used with the Phase Technology P350 subwoofer amplifier.
Regardless of application, serious audiophile listening or home theater, we recommend t h a t
youtake thetime to read this manual thoroughly before connecting speakers to your a m p li fi e r
or receiver. In the highly unlikely event that youshould experience a problem with set-up o r
operation, pleasecontact one of our authorizeddealersforassistance, or contact us d i r e c tly .
Phase Technology®Corporation
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208, Overland Park, KS
855.663.5600 (Domestic)
+1.913.663.5600 (International)
913.663.3200 (Fax)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 3
SPEAKER INSTALLATION 3
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKER 3
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 4
WARRANTY 4
SPECIFICATIONS 4
SPEAKER/BAFFLE ASSEMBLY
MICRO-FLANGE
GRILLE
SELF-ALIGNING
CLAMPING SYSTEM
FLANGE
ASSEMBLY

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[SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS]
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
C AU T IO N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Explanation of Graphical S y m b o ls
The lightning flash 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 sufficient 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.
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 W ARNING
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
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 qualified 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 qualified
service personnel.
17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULL Y .
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.

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[INSTALLATION G UID ELI NE S ]
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall or ceiling area where y o u
intend to mount the CI in-wall speaker. An inspection of the room or rooms that back-up to the wall you have selected for mounting the CI in-wall s p ea k e r ,
can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to mount into happens to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, t h e r e
is a good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall that will not be detected by a stud-finder. An electronic stud-finder is a useful tool t o
assist you in selecting the speaker placement, however be cautious as they often give false
r ea d i n gs .
Choose the appropriate mounting location for each s p ea k e r .
NOTE: When deciding upon a location, consider the f ollo w i ng :
• Be certain your speaker wires can be run to or are accessible from these lo c a t io n s .
• Make certain the wall or ceiling material is sturdy enough to support the weight and vibration of the s p ea k e r s .
• It is recommended that our pre-construction rough-in brackets be used whenever possible in new c o n s t r u c t i o n .
• Be certain the area behind the speaker is free of obstacles such as wall studs, electrical wiring, pipes, et c .
• Each subwoofer should be positioned properly, relative to the listening area for good
c o v e r a ge . Mounting the speaker close to the floor or ceiling and close to the side wall
improve the bass output.
• Since the IW-210 is an 8 ohms speaker system, it is possible to operate 2 of the IW-210 subwoofers in
parrallel off of a single P350 amplifier.
[SPEAKER I N S T A LL A T I O N ]
STEP 1: Note: If you used a rough in bracket and the hole is already cut in the drywall proceed to step .2
The cutout opening for the IW-210 is 22.375” H x 13” W. Place the cutout template against the wall surface and align it using your bubble level and tape
measure. Hold, tape or staple the template in place and trace around the perimeter of the template with a p e n c il . Remove the template and begin cutting
on the pencil li n e .
STEP 2: When the cutout is complete, carefully remove the drywall piece from the opening. You now have a large opening to facilitate pulling your speaker
wire. We recommend 16 gauge or heavier wire be used with the IW-210 Subwoofer. Contact your Phase T e c hn olo g y
®
Dealer for a r e com m e nd a t io n .
STEP 3: Carefully remove the speaker from the aluminum flange assembly and set it aside. Remove the flange assembly from the packing c ar t o n . You
will find two L - s h a p e d foam gaskets in the bottom of the c ar t o n . Peel the removable tape from the gasket and stick the adhesive side to the backside of the
frame flange. Upon installation of the flange assembly the g as k et will contact the front wall surface to form an airtight sea l .
STEP 4: When you remove the flange assembly from the packing carton, you will notice the screws used to retain the clamp assembly are fully e x t e nd e d .
To place the flange assemblies into the wall push the clamp assemblies toward the center of the flange opening; the holes in the flange will allow t h e
mounting screws to tilt toward the center opening enough to insert the flange assembly into the wall. Insert the right side into the wall cutout and s li d e
the complete assembly to the right. This will enable you to then fit the left side clamp assembly into the cutout. Center the entire assembly in the o p e n i ng .
STEP 5: Pinch the self-aligning clamp assembly inside the wall until it contacts the backside of the drywall surface. This will force the three r et a i n i ng
screws to protrude from the front of the flange. Continue to hold the clamp with one hand and use the electric screwdriver to tighten the center screw o f
the flange. Once snug, repeat the procedure on the other clamp assembly. Using your level, verify the mounting frame is correctly aligned in the o p e n i ng .
Make any necessary adjustments then tighten the remaining screws until the frame is snug and securely clamping the wallboard. Avoid o v e r - t i gh t e n i ng
the s c r ew s.
STEP 6: You are now ready to install the speaker baffle into the mounting flange. The IW-210 has a terminal block mounted to the top of the
enclosure. Loosen the terminal screws and attach the speaker input wire to the appropriate screw terminals; the red wire to the positive and the black to the
negative.
STEP 7: You are now ready to install the speaker baffle in the flange. Carefully insert the speaker baffle into the wall flange until it bottoms out
against t h e flange. Six screws are supplied to secure the baffle to the flange. Hold the baffle in position and start 1 screw each at the opposite corners of
the b a f fl e but leave loose. Start the other 4 screws through the baffle into the frame. Now snug down all 6 screws being careful not to over tighten t h e m .
STEP 8: Place the magnetic grille over the flange assembly. This speaker grille may be painted as desired to match the wall color. M os t standard
paints can be used and it is recommended that the paint be sprayed on using several light coats so the perforated holes in t h e grille are not o b s t r u c ted .
[CARING FOR YOUR PHASE TECHNOLOGY SP E A K E R ]
All Phase Technology speakers are finished 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 finish. Avoid pr o du c t s containing silicones, oils, oil derivatives,
or solvents. Use a damp cloth on enclosures finished in vinyl l a mi n a t es .

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[MAINTENANCE AND S E RV ICE ]
Because of Phase T e c hn ol o g y ’ s uncompromising quality control programs, i t ’ s unlikely that your speakers will ever need service if connected and us e d
as outlined in this O w n e r s ’ Manual. In the unlikely event that a problem does occur, please contact your Phase Technology dealer. Your dealer has t h e
necessary
f a c t o r y - a u t h o r i z e d parts and trained technicians to quickly restore your speaker to its original performance s p e c i fi c a t io n s .
[ W ARR ANT Y ]
LIMITED WARRANTY : Phase Technology warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) y e ar s
for speaker product, limited lifetime for CI speakers, and three (3) years for the electronic components to the original purchaser. Purchase must be m a d e
from an authorized Phase Technology
d ea l e r .
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized repairs, f a il u r e
to follow instructions, fire, flood or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Phase Technology. Defects in speaker cabinets or grilles must b e
brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be void if the pr o du c t s ’ serial number has been altered or r e m o v e d .
Should your Phase Technology product require service, please call the MSE Audio customer service department for a return authorization. All m e r c h and i se
returned to Phase Technology without prior authorization will be refused. For your return authorization number, please call
855.663.5600 or email sa l es @
m sea ud io . com .
[SPECIFICATIONS] IW-210
WOOFER 10" ultra thin Mica-Graphite Polypropylene with NBR surround
BASS RADIATOR 10" ultra thin Mica-Graphite Polypropylene with NBR Su rround
RECOMMENDED AMP 350 Watts
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 24-160Hz
SENSITIVITY 87 dB
IMPEDANCE
8Ω
DIMENSIONS
23.5” H x 14” W x 3.875” D
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 23.375" X 13"
SHIPPING WEIGHT 44 lbs.
GRILLE White Powder-Coated Galvanized Magnetic Micro-Flange (Paintable)
Copyright © 2016 MS El ectronics, LLC. All rights reserved. MSE Audio, Phase Technology and PhaseTech are registered
trademarks and “Speakers for your Life” is a trademark of MSE Audio, Overland Park, KS, USA. Phase Technology is a part of MSE Audio
®
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES RB-15 (Rough-In Bracket
P350 (350 Watt Subwoofer Amplifier