SOLIDDRIVE SD1-T Operating manual

WARRANTY
WARNING
Type
Construction
Dimensions
Weight
SolidDrive SD1-T In-Wall and In-Ceiling
(Required for Drywall Mounting) Mounting Bracket Specications
NOTE: When installed in Canada, this product must be installed in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1, Part1.
Type
Frequency Response (Hz)
SD1-T & SD1sm-T Dimensions
SD1g-T Dimensions
Weight
UL Listing
Full Range Transducer
70 Hz to 15 kHz
10 W
2.3'' Diameter x 4.8'' Height
Mounting Foot 3.5'' Diameter
2.3'' Diameter x 4.8'' Height
Mounting Foot 2.0'' Diameter
1.5 lb / .68 kg
1480 & 2043 Pending
Patented balanced cantilever spring bracket
Heavy duty, galvanized steel
12OC – 2.0'' H x 17.5'' W x 5.0'' D
16OC – 2.0'' H x 25.5'' W x 5.0'' D
24OC – 2.0'' H x 13.5'' W x 5.0'' D
1.0 lb / .45 kg
218-2127-T REV-03/25/20
INSTALLATION & USE GUIDE
for SD1-T, SD1sm-T & SD1g-T
INSTALLATION OF SOLIDDRIVE SD1-T INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
GETTING STARTED WITH SOLIDDRIVE
What’s included with the SolidDrive SD1-T for installation into walls and ceilings and
what is supplied by the installer:
A SolidDrive SD1-T consists of: One (1) SolidDrive SD1-T unit with included 10 W
transformer, supplied with 4 hard wire leads and one duplex conduit connector. *Additonal
mounting materials may need to be ordered with the SolidDrive SD1-T or supplied by the
installer depending on the application.
For drywall: For in-wall and in-ceiling installation, you will have ordered one (1) or more
SolidDrive SD1-T’s and one (1) or more patented acoustic in-wall mounting brackets (one
(1) bracket per SD1-T), which comes with four (4) #8-32 x 5/16” Phillips at head machine
screws for mounting the drive to the bracket. At the time of the order, you will also have
specied mounting bracket(s) in widths of 12” OC, 16” OC, or 24” OC (On Center of wall
studs/ceiling joists) for proper width. *Installation also requires four (4) 1 3/8” drywall
screws and one (1) container of 3M®Super 77 Spray Adhesive (supplied by the installer).
EXISTING DRYWALL INSTALLATION NOTE:
For retrotting the SolidDrive SD1-T into existing drywall installations, it will be necessary
to remove a portion of the existing drywall before installation and to replace the drywall
after the SolidDrive SD1-T is installed. Please refer to the instructions marked with
EXISTING DRYWALL for the steps necessary for the type of installation. If installing the
SolidDrive SD1-T in new construction, IGNORE the EXISTING DRYWALL steps.
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By utilizing these basic installation steps, you can install the SolidDrive SD1-T into walls
and ceilings to create a completely hidden audio system.
STEP 1
INSTALLATION INTO EXISTING DRYWALL
For installation the SolidDrive SD1-T mounting bracket into existing drywall, rst cut a
rectangular opening in the drywall. The minimum recommended opening size is
approximately fteen inches tall and beyond the width of the adjacent wall studs. This will
help in attaching the mouting bracket, feathering the drywall back in, and getting the
drywall to meet at the seams (Figure 1). This will allow proper distribution of sound and the
SolidDrive SD1-T will function with optimum performance.
Figure 1
Cut an opening
large enough
to install the
mounting bracket
to the wall studs
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SolidDrive SD1-T|, SD1g-T, SD1sm-T Specifications
Recommended Amplier Power
Read instructions prior to operating. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this product to rain or moisture. Unplug prior to cleaning and clean with a damp
cloth. There are no user-serviceable parts in this product, please refer all servicing to
qualied personnel.
SolidDrive products are guaranteed for 7 years from date of purchase. Any misuse or
modications to this equipment in any way will void the warranty.
STEP 2
Attach the SolidDrive mouting bracket to wall studs or ceiling joists
Place the mounting bracket between the wall studs or ceiling joists and secure with four
1 3/8” drywall screws. Insert the screws through the four pre-drilled holes in each ange
and screw them into the face of each wall stud or ceiling joist (Figure 2). The drywall
screws need to be driven ush with the surface of the ange so that the drywall sets ush
on the bracket ange.

Black-
Red-
Yellow-
Blue-
10 W: 5 wire input
10 W
COM
10 W
5 W
2.5 W
Figure 4 Transformer connections
AMP SolidDrive SolidDrive SolidDrive
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Figure 2
SolidDrive
SD1-T
mounting
bracket
attached to
the wall studs
STEP 3
Insert the SolidDrive into the bracket
Feed the SolidDrive SD1-T cable through the round opening in the face of the mounting
bracket. Insert the SolidDrive SD1-T through the same opening with the oversized
mounting base facing outward toward the side that the drywall will be installed and
ush against the bracket face. Align the pre-drilled holes in the mounting base to the
threaded holes in the bracket face (Figure 3). Attach the SolidDrive SD1-T securely to
the mounting bracket using the 4 Phillips at head machine screws.
Figure 3
SolidDrive
SD1-T
being installed
into the
mounting
bracket
STEP 4
Electrical Connections
Make the electrical connection between the
SolidDrive SD1-T and the speaker cable using
the desired transformer setting. NOTE: When
installed in Canada, this product must be
installed in accordance with the Canadian
Electrical Code, C22.1, Part1.
Connecting Multiple SolidDrives
Connect the amplier (-) terminal to all black (COM) wires for all SolidDrives in the
system. Connect the amplier (+) terminal to the colored wire that corresponds to the
desired power tap for each SolidDrive in the system. Trim off the exposed bare wire on
all unused wires and ensure that they cannot short to each other. Failure to do so may
result in misoperation and place an unexpected load on the amplier.
STEP 5
Apply adhesive to the drywall surface and base of the SolidDrive
If possible, position the drywall panel so that the SolidDrive SD1-T is at the center of
the panel or as far from the edge of the panel as possible. This will allow proper
distribution of sound and the SolidDrive SD1-T will function with optimum
performance. Prior to mounting, take measurements of the new drywall panel to
determine the exact area that will come in contact with the base of the SD1-T and
spray that area liberally with the 3M®Super 77 Spray Adhesive. Also, liberally spray
the surface of the oversized mounting base of the SolidDrive SD1-T (masking around
the base is highly recommended to prevent overspray). NOTE: Failure to apply the
adhesive to both the drywall surface and oversized mounting base will prevent the
system from functioning properly.
STEP 6
EXISTING DRYWALL
For reinstalling the rectangle drywall panel that was cut out to install the SolidDrive
SD1-T, it is important to create a uniform seal between the cut drywall and the
existing drywall. This will allow proper distribution of sound and the SolidDrive SD1-T
will function with optimum performance. Apply fast setting joint compound, not vinyl
based, in the space between the cutout section and the existing drywall panel. Make
sure to ll the space completely with drwall compound then proceed with the normal
taping, sanding, and nishing routine.
STEP 7
INSTALL THE NEW DRYWALL
Immediately install the new drywall before the spray adhesive sets up (approximately
10 minutes). This allows adjustment of the panel before the nal location is
determined. The drywall panel is to be tted to the wall studs or ceiling joists and
screwed into position. Apply joint compound in the space between the drywall panels
and proceed with the normal taping, sanding, and nishing routine. The joint
compound lled between the panels will improve volume of sound as well as overall
sound quality.
INSTALLATION OF SOLIDDRIVE SD1sm-T TO WOOD SURFACES
By utilizing these basic installation steps, you can install the SolidDrive SD1sm-T on
wood, laminate, composites, and other porous surfaces. The SD1sm-T is commonly
used on desks, conference tables, cabinetry, and other furniture.
Figure 1
Mounting the
SolidDrive
SD1sm-T to a
table.
Once you have detemined where to mount the SD1sm-T, spray a think layer of 3M®
Super 77 adhesive on the bottom of the SolidDrive, then use the appropriate length
wood screws to attach it securely to the surface. The adhesive improves the sonic
transmission between the drive and the surface. The best mounting location is
typically out of sight on the underside or back of desks, counter tops, conference
tables, or other ofce/home furniture. The four pre-drilled mounting holes on the
SolidDrive SD1sm-T oversized mounting base will hold screws as large as #9.
Some installations may require that pilot holes be drilled into the surface material
due to its hardness, especially if larger, coarse thread screws are used.
INSTALLATION OF SOLIDDRIVE SD1g-T TO GLASS SURFACES
For installation on glass surfaces, the SolidDrive SD1g-T comes with a VHB double-sided
adhesive disc.
Figure 1
Mounting the
SolidDrive
SD1g-T to
glass.
The SolidDrive SD1g-T should be mounted in an inconspicuous location of the
window. Simply apply the VHB pad that comes with the drive to the base of the drive
(the side opposite the label). Remove one side of the protective layers from the VHB
disc and apply to the base of the SD1g-T. Then remove the other protective layer and
apply to glass surface with moderate pressure.
When mounting the SolidDrive on the window, keep it about 4 to 6 inches from the
window frame. The SolidDrive SD1g-T will have a maximum output with at least 20
square feet of window surface space.