Posh 5.25 Retro Series User manual
Installation Guide
Thank you for selecting this Posh high-performance speaker. Posh has gained
an enviable track record providing professionals with audiophile-quality speakers
for commercial installations.
5.25 Retro Ceiling Speaker
Product feature identification
5.25" coaxial driver
Dogleg
Screws for
doglegs
Screwdown
doglegs
Mesh grille
Terminal
cover
Spring-loaded
terminal
Strain-relief
fitting
Safety
loop
Wattage tap
selector
5.25 coaxial driver
posh
Speaker Systems,
Tab
Flange
(pointing down)
Tab
C-ring
Support rails
T-channel
Ceiling tile
Use the supplied template to scribe and then cut the hole for the speaker.
Pull the wire through the cutout hole.
A. Sheetrock ceiling
Insert the C-ring through the hole so that
the two tabs face away from the hole,
and the flange on the C-ring
points down through the hole
in the sheetrock.
B. Drop-tile ceiling
After Step A, attach the two support rails to
the C-ring, and adjust so that the rails abut the
T-channel grid. Use sheetmetal screws to secure
the support rails to the C-ring.
TheseinstructionsareforinstallingthePosh5.25
Retro Ceiling Speaker into conventional gypsum
drywall “wallboard” or drop-tile ceilings. The pro-
cess is extremely easy and requires a minimum
of tools.
PENCIL for marking around template
HOLE SAW for cutting speaker holes
WIRE STRIPPER for preparing speaker wires
PHILLIPS-TYPE SCREWDRIVER
STUD FINDER (optional)
We urge you to read this Installation Guide carefully. How-
ever, if you’re an experienced commercial installer or just
impatient, here’s the short version:
1. Select the speaker location, checking for the
position of ceiling joists and the location of electrical
and plumbing conduits.
2. Mark cut-out hole outlines with the included card-
board template.
3. Cut hole in the ceiling.
4. Run speaker wire and connect to input terminals.
5. If required, wire safety loop to building structure.
6. Install speaker assembly into cut-out hole and
secure by tightening dogleg screws. BE SURE
NOT TO TIGHTEN TOO FAST OR TOO TIGHT!
7. Press on the speaker grille cover.
Fast-track express instructions
TOOLS NEEDED
Step 1
Step 2
NOTE: If the rough-in bracket is used, it is not necessary to use the C-ring or support rails as shown in Step 2.
Instead, in Step 5 below, use the doglegs to attach the speaker to the rough-in bracket instead of the C-ring.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw holding the
terminal cover, and slide open. Strip 3/8" off the end of the
wire insulation. Slide the wire through the strain relief fitting.
Attach the speaker wire to the spring-loaded clips located
at the top of the speaker can. Make sure positive (red)
and negative (black) are correct. When daisy-chaining,
insert two wires into positive and two wires into negative.
Tighten down the strain-relief fitting using the two small
screws. Slide the terminal cover closed, and tighten the screw.
The safety loop is for securing the loudspeaker to the building structure with
wire cabling. This will provide a secondary support where required by code or in seismic areas.
Using a coin or screwdriver, adjust the wattage tap
selector switch to desired setting. The selector switch
is located to the side of the terminal cover.
Insert the metal grille. The grille will friction-mount into place,
and is additionally secured with a rubberized compound.
Make sure the grille is flush with the speaker bezel.
(a) Insert and center the speaker into the ceiling
opening. Make sure all four doglegs rest on the
C-ring. (b) Tighten down the four
doglegs by turning the screws,
located on the driver side of
the baffle, clockwise.
Step 5a
Step 5b
510
2.5
70V
1.25
0.625
DO
NOT
USE 10 5
100V
2.5
1.25
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
BE SURE NOT TO TIGHTEN
TOO FAST OR TOO TIGHT!
Posh 5.25 Retro Series Speaker Limited Warranty
WARRANTY PERIOD: 5 (five) years
WHAT IS COVERED. This Warranty covers
defectsin materialsand workmanshiponly.This
LimitedWarrantydoesnotextendto:(1)cosmetic
damage; (2) damage caused by shipment; (3)
damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, or
failure to install the 5.25 Retro Series speakers
ina mannerasset forthinthis InstallationGuide;
(4) failure resulting from use contrary to that set
forth in this Installation Guide.
WHAT YOU MUST DO TO OBTAIN
WARRANTY SERVICE. In the event that
yourspeakersrequireservice, callPoshSpeaker
Systems toll-free at 800-841-8501, Monday
through Friday 9am to 5pm Pacific Time, or fax
usat 206-842-0494.Youwillreceive instructions
on how to return your speakers for warranty
service. Initial shipping costs may not be paid by
Posh Speaker Systems at our discretion.
However,returnshippingwillbeprepaidifrepairs
are covered by the scope of this Warranty. Do
not send speakers to Posh for repair unless
you have first contacted us via telephone or
fax. Posh Speaker Systems shipping address:
7865NEDayRoad West,BuildingC,Bainbridge
Island, WA 98110.
LIMITATIONS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY
ANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSEARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD
UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY STATE LAW.
7865 NE Day Road West, Building C, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 800-841-8501 • Fax 206-842-0494
EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES.
INNOEVENTSHALLPOSHSPEAKERSYSTEMS,
BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER
INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES
WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE FAILURE OF THIS
PRODUCT. IF YOUR POSH SPEAKERS PROVE
DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP, THE
LIABILITY OF POSH SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT THE OPTION OF
POSH,OFANYDEFECTIVEPART.
STATE LAWS MAY DIFFER. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST, AND/OR DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL ORCONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,OR DO
NOT ALLOW CERTAIN LIMITATIONS SET FORTH IN
THIS WARRANTY,SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC
LEGAL RIGHTS,AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
OTHER IMPORTANT PROVISIONS.
PoshSpeakerSystems,reservestherighttomake
changes in design and improvements in its
productswithouttheresponsibilityofinstallingsuch
changes on products previously sold by Posh.
The preceding warranty is exclusive to the United States,
its territories and possessions. Please see your authorized
Posh dealer or distributor for the correct
warranty information in your area or locale.
© 2000 Posh Speaker Systems All rights reserved.
Printed in USA.
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Speaker Systems,
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