Eaton Electrical ESWA6500SC, ESWA6500SW, ESWA0800SC, ESWA6550SC User Manual

Installation Instructions for Wall and
Ceiling Mounted Speakers
ESWA6550SC, ESWA6500SC, ESWA0800SC, ESWA6500SW

Installation Manual IM00412012E

Wall and Ceiling Mounted Speaker Installation
Instructions

Prior to Installation

Each speaker requires one speaker wire set consisting of a positive
and negative wire. Eaton recommends using an 18 gauge wire or
larger for the best quality sound.

Speaker cable should be run to each speaker location prior to speaker
installation. In new construction applications, run the speaker wire to
the speaker locations prior to drywalling.

Choosing the Speaker Location

Before you install your speakers you should carefully consider their
location to ensure the best quality sound. Make sure to note the loca­tion of lighting fixtures, electrical wiring, plumbing, HVAC ducting, or
any other possible obstructions.

Once you have selected the area for installation, locate the studs or
joists nearest to the desired location. By marking the location of the
stud or joist first, you can avoid cutting into it as you cut the speaker
hole. A speaker cutout template is included to help you measure cut­out dimensions.

Position the template into the desired location and outline the
speaker opening. If you are still not sure of possible obstructions, cut
a small hole in the center of your mounting location. This small hole
will allow you to check for obstructions behind the surface prior to
cutting out the entire speaker hole.

If there are no problems with your mounting location, proceed to cut
out the outlined hole. If the area where the speaker will be placed is
not already insulated, Eaton suggests adding insulation, Dacron, or
some other sound dampening material. If you add insulation with a
foil layer, make sure to mount the foil side away from the speaker
magnet.

Ceiling Placement

Speakers placed into the ceiling should be mounted above or as close
to the listening area as possible. Take furniture arrangements into
consideration when finalizing your speaker locations. The tweeters
located in the speakers can be adjusted to point towards the listening
area of the room.

New Information
Effective May 2006

PRELIMINARY DRAFT

Speaker Grill Removed From Frame

Proof #3 — Zoltun Design — May 2, 2006

Speaker Installation

Note: Speaker cable should be run to each speaker location prior to

speaker installation. In new construction applications, run the speaker
wire to the speaker locations prior to drywalling.

To Install

Remove speaker grill first. Locate the mounting brackets on the rear
of the speaker.

Mounting Bracket
Locked In

Pushing Down on the Legs of the Mounting Bracket Releases
the Speaker Grill From the Frame

Mounting Brackets on Rear of Speaker (Locked In)

Twist the mounting brackets out of their locked position so they can
slide down the open channel.

Mounting Bracket
Unlocked Out

Mounting Brackets on Rear of Speaker (Unlocked Out)

Push the brackets down the slide channel towards the front of the
speaker, holding onto the speaker frame for support.

Negative

Positive

Speaker Rear View Consisting of a Positive and Negative Wire Set

Next, attach the speaker wire from mounting location to the back of
the speaker.

Caution : Make sure to observe polarity (positive + to positive + and

negative – to negative -).

Finally, to mount the speaker, turn all the mounting brackets in toward
the speaker. This will allow the speaker to easily fit into the hole you
have just cut. Insert the speaker into the hole.

Turn All Mounting
Brackets into the
“in” Position

PRELIMINARY DRAFT

Push Down on the Mounting Brackets to Pop-Off the Speaker Grill

Once the mounting brackets are pushed down, the grill will release
from the frame.

Proof #3 — Zoltun Design — May 2, 2006

2 EATON CORPORATION Cutler-Hammer Wall and Ceiling Mounted Speakers Installation Manual IM00412012E Effective: May 2006

Mounting Brackets in the “in” Position