Polk Audio 80F/X-RT DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide
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- Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 1
Installing Your In-Wall or In-Ceiling Speakers - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 2
To Installing In-Wall or In-Ceiling Polk Audio Speakers Installing your new Polk Audio in-ceiling or in-wall speakers is relatively easy to accomplish for even the most hesitant do-it-yourselfer. This Guide will take you through the process step by step. Installing your new Polk speakers can - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 3
Photos and description of the Tools Sheet rock saw Stiff Putty blade Fish tape to help install wire into existing walls Tape measure, utility knife and wire stripper Battery powered hand held drill and driver (shown with magnetic driver extension) DIY CI Tutorial 3 - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 4
Section 2: Polk Audio In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide Materials and Preparation Before cutting into your walls to install your new Polk Audio speakers, gather up all the tools and materials needed to complete the project. Speaker cable: the audio signals are going to run on the - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 5
crawl spaces as it is much easier to run cables through them than walls. Section 3:Checking For Obstacles Before Installation Speaker placement research: Once you have a good idea about where you want to install your new Polk speakers, we suggest you check out the space just to make sure there is - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 6
to an alternate location that may affect where you want to place the others. Once you have determined the locations for your Polk speakers tape the supplied templates to the wall or ceiling. The use a pencil and trace the edge of the template: Drill a small exploratory hole Bend a stiff wire at - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 7
material 4) Tools 5) Wall plates 6) Connectors Cutting Sheet Rock Cutting sheetrock is a deal-breaker for some people and you may be one of them. At this point you may make the decision to bring in a professional to pull the cable and install the speakers. Polk Audio can recommend a professional - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 8
not allow low voltage cable to be installed in the same holes or boxes as AC. In load bearing walls be sure to keep your drilled holes to less then 40% the width of the stud speaker cables WRONG! speaker cables AC wiring Studs in load bearing walls have these restrictions: Holes must be LESS - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 9
When running speaker cables separate them from AC wiring and when When bending the speaker cables use a gentle or gradual arch: crossing the AC wires cross them at 90 degrees: Wrong speaker cables AC wiring RIGHT speaker cables AC wiring Correct DIY CI Tutorial 9 - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 10
cable in existing walls Vertical runs: In a 2 story home where you want to run cabling between floors to some ceiling speakers: Wrong ceiling joist determine which way the joists or structural members above your ceiling run. Then notch out a small section of the drywall on the wall and ceiling as - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 11
a cable channel: Thread the pull tape from the top notch through the wall to the opening, attach the speaker wire and pull (gently) up through the wall. ceiling joist top plate wall stud wall stud When attaching speaker cabling to the pull or fish tap-overlap the cable through the "paper - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 12
molding to separate the paint on the dry wall and the paint on the molding then using a stiff putty blade gently pry the molding outward as shown: When you find a fire-block in between the studs it is possible to drill through using the speaker hole to get your drill into the - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 13
of a cross section of a typical wall: wall stud base molding Section 5: Speaker Installation and Hook Up By now you have the speaker cables in the walls and the holes cut for your new Polk speakers. Start by dry-fitting your speakers into the openings. The speaker should slide into the hole with - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 14
(be sure to place the same amount behind each speaker). Now install the speaker into the wall and tighten up the dog-clamps with your screwdriver. Be careful not to over tighten the speaker-the dry wall or sheet rock could dimple, or break. This is most likely to happen if you are using a power - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 15
, without any gaps or holes in the wall. Your friends will think a professional did the install! The simple install goes like this: Install a single gang retrofit box: These are available at all home centers, cost about $3.00 and are installed just like your speakers: D I Y C I T u t o r i a l 15 - Polk Audio 80F/X-RT | DIY In-Ceiling and In-Wall Installation Guide - Page 16
mesh, some drywall joint tape and joint compound. Now just connect to the amplifier. Congratulations, you're done! Here are the steps: 1. Clean the wall and ceiling area, remove any loose debris. 2. Remove the backing of the patch and apply to cover holes, press the self-adhering mesh against the
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Installing Your In-Wall
or In-Ceiling Speakers