Installation Guide BackboxFS
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1. nstallation steps 3 4 nstallation steps 5 6 uf Alignment for patch plastering Alignment for feathered skim 4 Alignment for full wet skim Alignment for patch plastering drywall Alignment for feathered skim drywall Further details Warranty copyright contact information Notes 01 1 Fold out support tabs Rubber grommet e Speaker mounting lip 4 Backbox mounting lip mm O Soundproofing layer O Speaker fixing holes Packaging A CAUTION Take core when removing the BackboxFS from the carton The packaging for the BackboxFS has been carefully designed to protect the product during transit Please retain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or Manufacturer Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it The BackboxFS outer carton is made up of 80 recycled single wall board Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Amina Technologies BackboxFS This product has been designed to enhance the installation of our AIWX Series Invisible Loudspeakers by providing an optimised enclosure for them to operate in The BackboxFS provides 17dB SPL reduction from 200Hz and above 25dB at 1kHz of an AIWX Series loudspeaker s rearward sound output into the wall or ceiling cavity The BackboxFS is relatively simple to install and this guide includes step by step instructions on the correct way to do this in order to2. on the speaker mounting lip use drywall screws to secure the speaker onto the BackboxFS by self tapping into the speaker mounting lip through the speaker fixing holes Ensure the speaker face is aligned correctly see alignment section pages 5 9 and that everything is firmly held in position Shims may be necessary Amina backboxes Backbox FS and FSS are designed for 125mm 1 2 plasterboard Shims can be supplied to adapt the backboxes for different plasterboard thicknesses Contact your supplier when ordering For plasterboard thicker than 12 5mm 1 2 fit shims between speaker and speaker mounting lip For plasterboard thinner than 12 5mm 1 2 fit shims between the back of the plasterboard and the backbox mounting lio Testing Speaker testing should be done before plastering For information on speaker testing please refer to the AIWX installation guide page 22 Section C Plastering Please refer to the AlWX Series installation guide for details on how to plaster your loudspeaker after you have installed the BackboxFS and speaker The following section of this guide shows how to align the BackboxFS for the different plastering techniques that can be used 05 Alignment and plastering preparation Retrofit pre skimmed plasterboard Patch plastered finish For walls ceilings that have already been plastered existing plaster _ Backbox alig
3. wet skim finish For new plasterboard walls ceilings that have not yet been plastered Backbox alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be flush with the face of the new wall ceiling if the BackboxFS has been correctly installed raw plasterboard _ surface This method positions the speaker to be skim plastered over during the process of the entire wall ceiling being plastered Retrofit new drywall Patch plaster finish For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and joined North American construction Backbox alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker should be located 2mm 5 64 behind the face of the new wall ceiling if the BackboxFS is correctly installed This method positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm 5 64 skim across the speaker front and blended with the drywall Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge raw drywall surface remove a section of drywall around the cutout 30 50mm 3 16 2 shims i required 09 Retrofit new drywall Feathered skim finish For new drywall walls ceilings that will be taped and joined North American construction raw drywall surface Backbox alignment required for plastering The front face of the speaker shou
4. Installation Guide BackboxFS V1 3 April 2011 TECHNOLOGIES Ltd Caution Read before installing this product To ensure correct installation please read this guide carefully and keep in a safe place for future reference Install this product in a cool dry clean place away from direct sunlight and heat sources vibration chemical fumes dust and moisture steam Do not clean this product with chemical solvents as this may cause damage to the finish Use a clean dry or damp cloth AN ENVIRONMENTAL Ensure that all installation mounting surfaces are able to support the weight of the BackboxFS Do not attempt to modify or repair the product Contact your distributor or manufacturer if it is faulty or damaged in any way Please be aware that whilst this product significantly reduces the rearward sound out put of an AIW X Series loudspeaker some vibrational energy may still travel some considerable distance up down and along the wall or ceiling structure It is therefore recommended the product be fitted within acoustically insulated stud walls or ceilings where possible ZAZA Sine No attempt should be made to install this product within existing building structures unless you are certain that no electric cables water pipes gas pipes or supporting joists will be cut through 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 Contents Packaging Introduction Overview nstallation steps1 2
5. align the AlWX speaker for plastering Overview 01 02 Fitting the BackboxFS BackboxFS installation Locate joist work When you have chosen your speaker locations before cutting a hole in the plasterboard it is important that you locate the position of the wall studs Ensure the spacing between them is at least 350mm 1334 for a portrait orientated speaker Important If the spacing between joists is less than 350mm 1334 consider using the AlW3X S200 loudspeaker which only requires a 200mm 778 wide cavity Create 455 x 350mm aperture Using a sharp knife or pad saw cut an aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 in your plasterboard wall or ceiling Ensure the aperture is created between supporting joists or stud work We strongly advise that joists are not cut to make space for the backbox Any activity of this sort may well influence the structural integrity of your property Important Double check the size of the aperture is 455mm x 350mm 18 x 14 as this is important further on into the installation process 02 cut a small hole in plasterboard to check stud location q l 350mm minimum i 01 sharp knife Can pad saw 02 03 03 04 BackboxFS installation continued Locate cable and position backbox Pull the speaker cable through the rubber grommet in the top side of the backbox FS and ensure speak
6. er cables are pulled through with a manageable length available Doing this will make it easier to connect the cable to the speaker later on in the installation process Position the BackboxFS within the aperture so as to rest it against the back side of the plasterboard Use the fold out tabs at either end of the backbox FS to help support it in position before securing it to the plasterboard A 75mrm 3 cavity depth is required to fit a BackboxFS or BackboxFSS Fix BackboxFS and insert insulation Using 8 drywall screws 4 at each end fix the BackboxFS by screwing through the plasterboard and self tapping into the backbox mounting lip When positioned correctly the backbox s speaker mounting lip with soft foam surface should be visible along all four sides of the aperture It is recommended to add sound absorbing mineral wool inside the BackboxFS to further reduce sound transmission behind the speaker 2 maximum thickness Front View Plasterboard Fixing screw Backbox eae Side View Using the fold out tabs Side View Add mineral Wool Fixing screw ez 03 04 05 06 07 04 BackboxFS installation continued Fixing the speaker to the BackboxFS Side View Once the speaker has been electrically connected it can now be fixed to the vim BackboxFS Amm With the speaker resting
7. es Important Note This product does not comply to European Construction Products Directive EN 54 24 and therefore must not be used in European voice evacuation systems Copyright information This document is Copyright of Amina Technologies Ltd 2011 Easi fill is a registered trademark of British Gypsum Ltd Amina is a registered trademark of Amina Technologies Ltd Contact information Amina Technologies Ltd UK Amina Technologies Ltd US Cirrus House Glebe Road Huntingdon 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 700 Cambridge PE29 7DL UK Cincinnati OH 45236 USA T 44 0 1480 354390 P 1 866 462 6462 F 44 0 1480 356564 F 1 888 529 2491 E inspired amina co uk E sales aminatechnologies com W www amina co uk W www aminatechnologies com Corporate Office North America Amina Technologies NA Ltd 286 Columbus Road East Oshawa Ontario LIH7K4 Direct 1 905 655 6411 Toll free 1 866 462 6462 oll free Fox 1 888 329 2491 Notes 12 nomen Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambs PE29 7DL England T 441480 354390 F 441480 356564
8. expose all the joint tape and subsequently remove it Use a narrow chisel or flat blade screwdriver to remove the plaster and expose the screws at each corner of the product and those fixing the BackboxFS to the plasterboard Using a suitable screwdriver remove the four screws holding the speaker and then ease it from the wall or ceiling and disconnect the speaker cable Next remove the eight screws holding the BackboxFS in place and carefully remove it taking care not to drop it down into the cavity if wall mounted If the product needs repairing please return it to your supplier or Amina Technologies Ltd Once repaired the product can be refixed into position following appropriate installation steps detailed earlier within the manual 11 Warranty information Limited Warranty The Amina BackboxFS is designed to last for many years Correctly installed in accordance with these instructions Amina warranties the BackboxFS against defective materials and workmanship for a period of five years in commercial applications and ten years in residential applications At the end of the product s useful life it should be returned to your supplier or directly to Amina for recycling If you have any questions please contact Amina Technologies Ltd CE A RoHS Compliant Please refer to our full warranty statement for details available on our websites or alternatively contact us via email on any of the above address
9. ld be flush with the face of the new wall ceiling if the BackboxFS is correctly installed This method positions the speaker for a large area approx Im 39 to be skimmed over it This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish Further details Removal n the unlikely event of a problem developing with the product or you simply wish to remove the item to change its location please refer to the following guidelines Locate the speaker by tapping the wall or ceiling listening for a hollow sound compared to the rest of the wall ceiling Then with a sharp chisel or decorator s scraper carefully chip into the plaster to expose a small area of the panel surface To ensure you do not damage the panel hold the tool at an acute angle to the wall or ceiling Now holding the scraper almost parallel to the panel surface work outwards towards the product s edge easing the plaster away from the panel Do not worry if the panel surface receives marks or indented scratches during this process it should not however have holes entering through to the unique honeycomb panel Once the product is plastered back into its original or new location the new skim of plaster will cover all these imperfections and the speakers performance will not be unduly affected Clear the surface plaster material from the surrounding plasterboard to
10. nment required for plastering After removing a 30 50mm 3 16 2 wide sand down to section of existing plaster surrounding the Serene pe cutout the front face of the speaker should be flush with the paper face of the plasterboard if the BackboxFS has been fitted correctly remove existing plaster from plasterboard This method positions the speaker to be patch plastered with a 2mm 5 64 skim across the speaker front blended with the existing plaster on the plasterboard Amina recommend British Gypsum Easi fill which allows a smooth accurate finish using fine sandpaper or a wet sponge Retrofit pre skimmed plasterboard i Feathered skim finish For walls ceilings that have already been plastered Backbox alignment required for plastering Using a 2 3mm shim set contact your Amina existing piaster e supplier between the back of the speaker and the speaker mounting lip the front face of the speaker should be flush with the front face of the existing painted plastered wall ceiling speaker face flush with existing plaster ___ This method positions the speaker allowing a much larger area around it approx Im 39 to be skimmed This 2mm 5 64 thick skim is then feathered outward at the edges and blended into the existing wall ceiling finish 2 3mm shim required between speaker and BackboxFS 07 New build new plasterboard Full
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