Knoll sp66 Guia Do Utilizador

Congratulations and thank you for choosing Knöll inwall speakers! To
assure correct installation and to realize the full potential of these new
speakers, please read and follow these instructions carefully. If you
have questions or comments, please don't hesitate to call or write your
authorized Knöll dealer. Your dealer has the experience needed to
pinpoint any problems that may exist and has easy access to technical
information from the Knöll factory.

Knöll SP66 speakers are designed to work within almost any interior
decorating scheme where inwall or flush mounting is possible. Ideally
SP66 speakers are ceiling mounted 2-3 meters (6'-10') apart, away from
corners directly over the listening area. This ideal placement gives the
best stereo imaging. Position SP66 speakers as symmetrically as
possible. SP66 speakers can be ceiling or wall mounted.

1. Follow all electrical and building code requirements in your area.
2. A minimum mounting depth of 3-1/4" (8.25cm) measured from the
face of the wall or ceiling is needed in order to fit properly. SP66
speakers can be placed right next to studs or other wall interior items
but avoid near proximity to pipes, machinery and high amperage
wiring.
3. The mount brackets provided with SP66 speakers can accommodate
sheet rock or wall board thicknesses of 1/2" to 1-3/8". Spacers or
longer screws can be used on thinner and thicker surfaces.
4. Avoid mounting speakers closer than 0.5m (20") from a video
monitor or TV screen. If any video or TV screen distortion is detected,
the video monitor or TV should be moved farther away from the
speaker.
5. It is not necessary to install SP66 speakers in a special box unless
required to do so by local electrical or fire regulations.
6. Adding insulation such as 10cm (4") rock wool behind the SP66
generally improves sound quality.

7. Speaker wire should be

minimum 16 gauge (ideally

fire code rated, low oxygen
wire. Runs longer than 10m

(30') should be 14 or 12
gauge.

8. Parallel or series wiring is

generally acceptable for
SP66 speakers to obtain

correct amplifier loading. Avoid series wiring SP66 speakers with any
other speaker type.
9. Always take care to connect the speaker wire runs in phase. An easy
method verify polarity follows. Connect a 1.5V battery across the speaker
wire at the amplifier location (see fig 1) Have someone observe if the
SP65 cone moves in or out. If the cone goes out (toward the observer) the
+ wire is now connected to the + terminal of the battery and that wire
should be connected to the + terminal of the amplifier. Other speaker(s)
should be tested and connected in a similar manner.

1. Use a stud locator device or other means to determine suitable sized
cavity in the wall or ceiling for the SP66.
2. When ceiling mounting try to make the locations as symmetrical as
possible. When wall mounting carefully measure the distance from the
floor to the speaker center so both speakers are exactly the same distance
from the floor. Draw a rectangular  hole 7-1/2"x11" at the correct
location. Cut the hole out using a sheet rock saw, keyhole saw or other
suitable device. Place the SP66 mount bracket in the hole to verify correct
flush mount fit.
3. Run speaker wires from the amplifier to the room volume control
location (optional) then to the left and right speakers. Allow an extra 1m
(3') of wire at the speaker cutout location to make installation easier. Strip
and twist about 1/2" of insulation off wires. The wire runs should be
hidden as well as possible (ask your dealer for tips to conceal wires).
4. Remove the speaker grills.

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