SOLIDDRIVE SD1 Operating manual

INDUCTION DYNAMICS®
INSTALLATION & USE GUIDE
for SolidDrive SD1 into walls and
ceilings with existing drywall
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INSTALLATION OF SOLIDDRIVE
SD1 INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS
WITH EXISTING DRYWALL
By utilizing these seven basic installation steps,
you can install the SolidDrive SD1 into walls
and ceilings with existing drywall to create
sound for boardrooms, home theater, and
distributed audio.
Getting Started with SolidDrive
What’s included with the SolidDrive SD1 for
installation into walls and ceilings before
drywall and what is supplied by the installer
ASolidDrive SD1 consists of:
One (1) SolidDrive SD1 unit and attached wiring
harness with Eurostyle connector. *Additional
mounting materials may need to be ordered with
the SolidDrive SD1 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
SD1s and one (1) or more patent-pending acoustic
in-wall mounting brackets (one (1) bracket per SD1),
which comes with four (4) #8-32 x 5/16'' Phillips
flat head machine screws for mounting the drive to
the bracket.
At the time of the order, you will have specified
16OC, 24OC or 12OC. *Installation also requires
four (4) 1 3/8'' drywall screws and one (1) container
of 3M®Super 77 Spray Adhesive(supplied by the
installer).
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STEP 1. Cut a rectangular opening in the wall.
For installing the SolidDrive SD1 mounting bracket
into existing drywall, first cut a rectangular opening in
the drywall. The minimum recommended opening size
is approximately fifteen inches tall and beyond the
width of the adjacent wall studs to help attach the
mounting bracket and help in 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 will function with optimum
performance.
Place the mounting bracket between the wall studs
or ceiling joists and securewith two, 1 3/8" drywall
screws. Insert the screws through the 2 pre-drilled
holes in each flange and screw them into the face of
each wall stud or ceiling joist (Figure 2). The drywall
screws need to be driven flush with the surface of the
flange so that the drywall sets flush on the bracket
flange.
Figure 1. Cut an opening large enough to install the mounting bracket
15”
Figure2. SolidDriveSD1 mounting bracket attached to studs.
STEP 2. Attach the SolidDrive SD1 mounting
bracket to wall studs or ceiling joists.

Feed the SolidDrive SD1 cable through the round
opening in the face of the mounting bracket. Insert
the SolidDrive SD1 through the same opening with
the oversized mounting base facing outward toward
the side that the drywall will be installed and flush
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 securely to
the mounting bracket using the 4 Phillips flat head
machine screws.
NOTE: The SolidDrive SD1 can also be installed without
the mounting bracket in ceilings that areaccessible
from above. Use the 3M®Super 77 contact spray
adhesive and liberally spray both the surface of the
oversized mounting base and the drywall. Press the
SolidDrive SD1 directly against the drywall. Make
sure the surface is dry and free of dust.
Make the electrical connection between the SolidDrive
SD1 and the speaker cable using the Eurostyle connector
attached to the end of the SolidDrive SD1 audio cable.
The polarity of the wiring is clearly indicated (Figure4).
Use the 3M®Super 77 contact spray adhesive and
liberally spray both the surface of the oversized
mounting base (masking around the base is highly
recommended to prevent overspray) and the drywall
just prior to mounting the drywall panel back into the
wall. The adhesive provides the proper acoustic
coupling between the base and the drywall.
IMPORTANT: Failure to apply the adhesive to both the
drywall surface and oversized mounting base will
prevent the system from functioning properly.
For re-installing the rectangle drywall panel that was
cut out to install the SolidDrive SD1, 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 will function with
optimum performance. Apply fast setting joint
compound, not vinyl based, between the cutout
section and the existing drywall panel, making sure to
fill the crack completely with mud then proceed with
the normal mud and tape routine.
The surface material plays a key role in the system’s
sound performance. Toensure an optimal listening
experience the installer MUST equalize the SolidDrive
SD1 system. Equalization is accomplished by using the
SolidDrive Drywall Passive Equalization Module or
using the auto equalization feature available on some
receivers. *Additional information about the
SolidDrive Drywall Passive Equalization Module can
be found on the back cover of this guide.
HIGH OUTPUT INSTALLATIONS
For installations requiring high output, such as a
home theater or other high output type applications,
two SolidDrive SD1’sshould be used for each of the
high output channels. For example the left, right, and
center channel of a home theater or the left and right
channels of a high output stereo system. The two
SD1’sshould be wired in series for each of the high
output channels (Figure5). For maximum output each
SolidDrive channel should have available at least 20
square feet of surface area.
Figure 3. SolidDrive SD1 being installed into mounting bracket
STEP 4. Make the electrical connections.
STEP 3. Install the SolidDrive SD1 into the bracket. STEP 5. Apply adhesive to the drywall surface
and base of the SolidDrive SD1.
STEP 6. Re-install the cutout.
STEP 7. Equalize the SolidDrive SD1 sound system
Figure 5. SolidDrives wired in seriesFigure 4. Eurostyle connector

Type Full Range Transducer
Impedance 8 Ohm
Frequency Response (Hz) 70 Hz to 15 kHz
Recommended Amplifier Power 10 – 100 Watts
Dimensions 2.28" Diameter x 2.08" Height
Mounting Plate 3.5'' Diameter
Weight 1.2 lb / .54 kg
SolidDrive SD1 Specifications
Type Patent-pending balanced cantilever
spring bracket
Construction Heavy duty, galvanized steel
Dimensions 16OC – 2.0" H x 17.5" W
24OC – 2.0" H x 25.5" W
12OC – 2.0" H x 13.5" W
Weight 1.0 lb / .45 kg
SolidDrive SD1 In-Wall and
In-Ceiling Mounting Bracket
Specifications
Connector Type Eurostyle
Wire Size 16 gauge
Dimensions 1.0" H x 2.875" W x 2.0" D
Weight .27 lb / .12 kg
SolidDriveDrywall Passive
Equalization Module Specifications
SolidDrives, SolidDrive Subwoofers, and A4
Amplifier come with a 7-year warranty.
SOLIDDRIVE DRYWALL PASSIVE
EQUALIZATION MODULE
The SolidDrive Drywall Passive Equalization Module
increases the system’s sound performance for optimal
listening enjoyment by using notch filters to correct
peaks in the frequency response. Use one (1) module
with each SolidDrive SD1.
WARRANTY
The product is guaranteed for 7 years from date of purchase. Any misuses
or modifications to this equipment in any way will void the warranty.
WARNING
Read instructions prior to operating. To reduce the risk of fire 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 qualified personnel.
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