Niles CM7HD, CM7SI, CM7MP, CM7BG, CM7FX Owner's Manual

ceiling mount

INSTALLATION GUIDE

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CONGRATULATIONS!

Thank you for choosing the Niles CM Loudspeaker Series. With proper
installation, use, and care, your loudspeakers will deliver years of listening
enjoyment. Niles manufactures the industry’s most comprehensive line of
custom installation components and accessories. For information on our
complete product assortment, please visit us at: www.nilesaudio.com.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 3

Features and Benefits 3

LEFT/CENTER/RIGHT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

CM7

CM7

CM8

CM8

Parts Guide 4

Installation Considerations 4

Installing the Loudspeakers 6

Switch Adjustments 8

Painting the Grilles 8

Installing the Grilles 8

Applications 9

CM7

CM8

CM7

SURROUND EFFECTS CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

CM7

STEREO INPUT CEILING-MOUNT LOUDSPEAKERS

CM7 CM8

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INTRODUCTION

PARTS GUIDE

Niles CM Loudspeakers deliver an uncompromising combination of designer
oriented aesthetics, superb sound performance, and ease of installation. Small
footprint and low pro le, MicroThin™ magnetically attached grilles provide the
look that today’s homeowners desire. Available in 7” and 8” versions, there are
left/center/right, surround effects, and stereo input models to satisfy applications
ranging from advanced home theaters to distributed audio systems.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

DESIGNER AESTHETICS

Magnetically attached MicroThin™ round speaker grilles ensure a clean,
unobtrusive designer appearance that blends with the room’s aesthetics. Optional
square grilles provide added design  exibility.

INSTALLATION EASE

Three patent-pending, spring tensioned mounting clamps permit quick installation
and compensate for uneven mounting surfaces and varied environmental
conditions. Weather-resistant construction enables installation in moist areas such
as bathrooms or outdoors under eaves.

INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE

The best-built loudspeakers deserve the best protection—the Niles Lifetime
Limited Warranty.

PACKAGE CONTENTS FOR:

Cm7BG, Cm7mP, Cm7PR, Cm7Hd, Cm7sI, Cm8mP, Cm8PR,
Cm8Hd and Cm8sI

(1) Niles CM loudspeaker, (1) Magnetically attached round grill, (1) Hole template
with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual, (1) Warranty card

PACKAGE CONTENTS FOR: Cm7FX

(2) Niles CM7FX loudspeakers, (2) Magnetically attached round grilles, (2) Hole
templates with painting standoffs, (1) Owner’s manual, (1) Warranty card

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Recommended tools for installation:

• Cordless screwdriver • Measuring tape • Painters tape

• One inch #2 Phillips tip • Stud  nder • Drop cloth

• 1/8” Drill bit • Spackle • Optional - a 24” x 24”

• Drywall saw • Wire stripper

• Laser plumb bob • Cable ties

• 12” -14” Coat hanger wire • Pencil

7” LOUDSPEAKERS

These require an 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
diameter hole opening and a
minimum of 4-3/8” (11.1 cm)
depth when measured from the

CM7 3-5/16" (8.4 cm)
CM8 4-1/8" (10.5 cm)

Depth Behind Drywall
Assuming 5/8" drywall

exterior face of the drywall. To the
sides of the hole you will need 1”
(2.54 cm) for the mounting tabs to
clamp the speaker to the drywall.

piece of R19 insulation

CM7 8-1/2” (21.6 cm)
CM8 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)

Diameter Hole Opening

8” LOUDSPEAKERS

These require a 9-3/4” (24.8 cm)
diameter hole opening and depth
of 4-3/4” (12.1 cm) from the
exterior face of the drywall. To the
sides of the hole you will need 1”
(2.54 cm) for the mounting tabs to clamp the speaker to the drywall.

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Figure 1. Required dimensions for installation in ceiling.

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