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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.
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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
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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.
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Mounting Brackets in the “in” Position
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Speaker Installation (continued)
Make sure that the speaker is level and carefully tighten the mounting screws to secure the speaker. As you tighten the screws, the
mounting bracket feet will flip into position to grip into the drywall. Do
not over tighten the mounting screws.
Tightening all
the screws will
flip the
mounting
brackets into
the open
position to grip
drywall.
Mounting Brackets Opened to Grip Into Drywall
Adjusting Swivel Tweeters
The adjustable, swivel tweeter allows you to direct mid-range and
high-range frequencies towards or away from the listening area.
Adjustable
Swivel Tweeter
Speaker With Adjustable Swivel Tweeters
To adjust the position of the tweeter, gently apply pressure on the
edge of the tweeter housing toward the desired area.
Caution : Too much pressure during this procedure can cause
damage to the tweeter.
Reapplying the Speaker Grill
Once the tweeters are adjusted, the grill can be replaced. Recheck
that the speaker is level. Gently press the speaker grill into the
grooves on the speaker frame. Be sure to apply pressure evenly as
you press the grill into place. Uneven pressure can cause damage to
the grill.
Push Evenly the Grill Back Onto the Speaker Frame
Setting Level Controls
To achieve desired sound, set tweeter levels first, then match bass
output.
If only two channels (R & L) of your amplifier are driving more than
one pair of speakers, Eaton suggests using the lowest output position for the woofer until you can make sure the amplifier can handle
the additional woofer settings.
Painting the Speaker
Speaker Grill: Remove the speaker grill from the speaker frame.
Paint the grill lightly, being careful not to clog the holes. Do not paint
the grill while it is still on the speaker.
Speaker Frame: Eaton suggests painting all parts of the speaker
prior to the installation. If you must paint after installation, place the
provided paint guards around the grill area. After the paint guards are
in place, paint the frame of the speakers.
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Speaker Specifications
SPECIFICATION ESWA6500SW ESWA6500SC ESWA6550SC ESWA0800SC
Type 2-Way In-Wall, Rectangle Shape 2-Way In-Ceiling, Round Shape 2-Way In-Ceiling, Round Shape 2-Way In-Ceiling, Round Shape
Tweeter 1-Inch Cloth Swivel .75-Inch Mylar Swivel .75-Inch Cloth Swivel 1-Inch Cloth Swivel
Woofer 6.50-Inch Polyproylene 6.50-Inch Polyproylene 6.50-Inch Polyproylene 8-Inch Polyproylene
Power 80 Watts 80 Watts 80 Watts 120 Watts
Impedance 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms 8 Ohms
Frequency Range 55 – 20,000 Hz 57 – 20,000 Hz 53 – 20,000 Hz 44 – 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 89 dB 88 dB 90 dB 90 dB
Packaged 1 Pair 1 Pair 1 Pair 1 Pair
Finished Dimensions
(Inches)
Cutout Dimensions
(Inches)
12.00 High x 8.63 Wide x 3.13 Deep 9.00 Diameter, 3.13 Deep 9.00 Diameter, 3.13 Deep 10.50 Diameter, 3.50 Deep
10.75 High x 7.25 Wide 7.75 Diameter 7.75 Diameter 9.75 Diameter
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Eaton Electrical Inc.
1000 Cherrington Parkway
Moon Township, PA 15108-4312
United States
tel: 1-800-525-2000
www.EatonElectrical.com
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© 2006 Eaton Corporation
All Rights Reserved
Printed in USA
Publication No. IM00412012E / Z4072
May 2006
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