SpeakerCraft NEAT! Series User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
Installation Brackets
NEAT!
NEAT! 8 | NEAT! 7 | NEAT! LCR

For RETROFIT INSTALLATION follow steps 1-16
Note: For ½” drywall applications, a NEAT! Bracket Spacer is required (sold separately). Attach the Spacer to the
Bracket before proceeding (Figure 2).
Note: Please see the NEAT! speaker manual for further details on speaker placement and avoiding obstructions.
This installation manual is specic to the Bracket installation process.
1. Determine the appropriate location for installing the NEAT! speaker.
2. Cut the hole using the included Cut Out Template as a guide. CAUTION: This is the most important part of
the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exists behind the desired mounting
area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole with a drywall saw.
Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole (See Figure 1). Cutting the small hole at this angle will make
drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have
determined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the nished hole at a
90˚ angle to the ceiling surface.
3. Apply construction adhesive to the Bracket’s at surface near the lip to help attach and seal the bracket to
the drywall.
4. Feed each half of the Bracket through the hole, one at a time (Figure 3). Note: On the LCR Bracket, break off
the four mounting tabs before installing horizontally to avoid interference with the wall studs.
5. Connect the two halves together at both ends, then pull the assembled Bracket into position within the cut
out (Figure 4).
6. Insert the plastic Screw Template into the opening, aligning the Bracket’s two wire tabs with the recesses in
the Screw Template. Drive drywall screws through the template openings to secure the Bracket to the dry-
wall (Figure 5). Note: Use 1 screw per opening in the template.
7. Remove plastic Screw Template.
(SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use of a qualied mud/texture contractor for Steps 8-16)
8. Use acrylic caulk to ll in the gap between the Bracket lip and drywall.
9. After the caulk has set, sand lightly.
10. Apply drywall mud over caulk and screw holes.
11. After the mud has set, sand it smooth.
12. Apply additional coat of drywall mud, if needed.
13. Apply acrylic caulk over the edge, if needed.
14. After mud and caulk are ready, do final smooth sanding.
15. Apply primer.
16. Apply paint (2 coats recommended) allowing enough dry time after the primer and after the first coat.
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SIDE OF CEILING
First Cut
Second Cut
Figure 1:
Checking for obstructions

For NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALLATION follow steps 1-16
Note: For ½” drywall applications, a NEAT! Bracket Spacer is required (sold separately). Attach the Spacer to the
Bracket before proceeding (Figure 2).
Note: Please see the NEAT! speaker manual for further details on speaker placement and avoiding obstructions.
This installation manual is specic to the Bracket installation process.
1. Connect the two halves of the Bracket together at both ends.
2. Mount the wings to the Bracket frame by aligning the tabs on the wing with the notches in the Bracket and
applying pressure until they snap into place.
3. Screw, nail, or staple the assembled Bracket to the joist (Figure 7). Note: Place the Bracket frame so that the
lip protrudes into the room for the drywall installer to cut around.
4. Attach the installed speaker cable to the cable tie tab.
5. Allow drywall installer to cut an appropriate hole around the Bracket's lip. (Figure 7).
6. Insert the plastic Screw Template into the opening, aligning the Bracket’s two wire tabs with the recesses in
the Screw Template and hold or tape in place. Drive drywall screws through the template openings to se-
cure the Bracket to the drywall (Figure 5). Note: Use 1 screw per opening in the template.
7. Remove plastic Screw Template.
(SpeakerCraft highly recommends the use of a qualied mud/texture contractor for Steps 8-16)
8. Use acrylic caulk to ll in the gap between the Bracket lip and drywall.
9. After the caulk has set, sand lightly.
10. Apply drywall mud over caulk and screw holes.
11. After the mud has set, sand it smooth.
12. Apply additional coat of drywall mud, if needed.
13. Apply acrylic caulk over the edge, if needed.
14. After mud and caulk are ready, do final smooth sanding.
15. Apply primer.
16. Apply paint (2 coats recommended) allowing enough dry time after the primer and after the first coat.
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Figure 3:
Feed Bracket halves
through drywall cut-
out.
Figure 2:
Use Bracket Spacers for 1⁄2" Drywall (Spacer sold separately).
Attaching the Bracket Spacers
1. Unscrew the appropriate screws from each half of the Bracket.
2. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the Spacers to help minimize any possible wall resonance.
3. Use the longer screws provided with the Spacers to secure them to the Bracket halves. Note: The side with the label
must face foward away from the bracket so the screws will sit ush in the countersunk holes.
4. Apply construction adhesive to the front of the Spacers before attaching to the drywall to help minimize any possible
wall vibrations.
Bracket Screws Bracket
Screws
Note: Break off all four
mounting tabs before
installing horizontally to
avoid interference with
the wall studs.

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Figure 5:
Use Plastic Screw
Template as a
guide to secure
Bracket. Align with one of the
wire tabs on the Bracket
Figure 6:
You are now
ready for steps
8-16 under Retrot
Installation or New
Construction Instal-
lation.
Align with the wire
tabs on the Bracket
Figure 4:
Connect Bracket halves
together and place into
the drywall cut out.

Figure 7:
New Construction Installations using a Bracket with wings.
For your convenience a level was included with the NEAT! LCR
Brackets. For either vertical or horizontal mounting, simply snap
the capsule into the appropriate holder on the Bracket.
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SPECIFICATIONS
In an attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specications are subject to change without notice.
Cut Out Dimensions:
NEAT! 8 Bracket
10 1⁄2"
(267 mm)
NEAT! 7 Bracket
8 7⁄8"
(226 mm)
NEAT! LCR Bracket
11 5⁄16" x 5 15⁄16"
(288 mm x 151 mm)
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NEAT! Installation Video
Visit us at www.speakercraft.com to view or download an instructional video of the
installation process done by construction professionals.

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or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse,
abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures,
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the unit, or service, repair or modication of the product which has
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