Krix atmospherix Installation Instruction

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installation
Once the correct placement the speakers 
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has been determined, use the cardboard 
insert marked ‘template’ (from the internal 
packing) to trace the required cut-out onto 
the ceiling/wall.         
(fi gure 2 - Note: Atmospherix or 
Hemispherix round template is shown, the 
Ecliptix template is rectangular)
Drill a hole inside the marked cut-out. 
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Using a fi ne gyprock saw to cut around the 
inside of the marked cut-out. (fi gure 3) 
Remove the circular offcut and insert the 
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speaker to check the hole is the correct 
size. Enlarge the cut-out if required. 
To install the speaker, fi rst remove the 
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grille. To remove the speaker grille use 
the mounting clamps located around the 
edge of the enclosure. Swing the mounting 
clamps out so that they are 90 degrees to 
the enclosure, and gently push upwards 
on the clamps until the grille lifts. Carefully 
lift out the grille without bending. 
(Figure 4)
Pull the stripped speaker cable through the 
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ceiling/wall opening. Push and hold down 
the positive (+) red binding post on the 
speaker and insert the positive (+) wire 
through hole in post. Take care to assign 
the same cable colour or trace to the 
positive (+) connector on the amplifi er, as 
the positive (+) connector on the speaker. 
Repeat connection process with the  
negative (-) black binding post and the 
negative (-) wire. (Figure 5)
Ensure all mounting clamps are swung 
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back against the speaker enclosure   
(Figure 5), so that the speaker can be 
easily inserted into the ceiling cut-out. 
Once the speaker has been located in the 
ceiling/wall, use a Philips head screwdriver 
to tighten all mounting screws. Be careful 
not to over tighten screws, as this may 
strip the clamp, or crush the gyprock 
surface. As the screws are tightened, 
the mounting clamps will automatically 
swing out over the gyprock and clamp the 
speaker in place. (Figure 6)
  
installation
 
Concealed audio products may feature 
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a pivoting tweeter which allows the 
high frequency sound to be directed as 
desired, depending on your environment 
and preference. Gently press on the round 
outer edge of the tweeter frame to tilt the 
tweeter to the desired position. Be careful 
not touch the tweeter dome, as this may 
damage to the tweeter. (Figure 7)
If painting the grille and speaker frame is 
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not required, gently fi t the metal grille to 
the front of the speaker housing.
If the grille and speaker frame require 
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painting, ensure the black front baffl e 
is masked off to protect the speaker 
drivers. When painting the metal grille it 
may necessary to thin down the paint to 
avoiding blocking the holes in the grille. 
After all paint is dry, fi t the grille to the 
front of the speaker housing.
before you begin
        
Please read the disclaimer on the back 
of this manual.
After discussion with your local Krix 
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distributor, or installation consultant, 
to determine the best location for your 
loudspeakers. Check for any obstructions, 
such as electrical wiring, plumbing, stud 
work or air conditioning ducts before 
commencing the installation. (fi gure 1)
  
  
 
 
         
 
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Also ensure that there is enough ceiling/
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wall space to accommodate the speaker 
enclosure.
connecting
To ensure optimum performance it is 
important that your speaker system is 
connected properly:
 
Turn off all electronic equipment and 
disconnect from the power point.
Follow the connection instructions 
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supplied with your amplifi er, CD/DVD, hard 
disk recorder, video player etc.
•  Install speaker cable in wall or ceiling 
cavity, or run cable along wall surface. 
Allow approximately 300mm of excess 
cable to facilitate loudspeaker installation. 
•  Follow the connection instructions 
supplied with your amplifi er to connect 
the speaker cables to amplifi er. Take care 
to assign the same cable colour or trace to 
the positive (+) connector on the amplifi er 
as the positive (+) connector on the 
speaker.  
•  Prepare speaker cables for connecting to 
speakers by neatly stripping cable ends. 
 
Care should be taken to eliminate loose 
strands of wire that may be present a 
short circuit hazard.
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Congratulations on choosing Krix
Your Krix speakers are designed to reproduce the highest quality sound. To get the best 
performance from your speakers please read these installation instructions thoroughly as there 
are many factors that infl uence the performance of your speakers. If you have any diffi culties 
please speak with one of our friendly authorised Krix dealers.
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