Phase CI-10 VIII, CI-20 VIII, CI-40 VIII, CI-60 VIII, CI-72 VIII Owner's Manual

T E C H N O L O G Y

Install instructions for CI rectangular ush mounts models:

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T E C H N O L O G Y

Install instructions for CI rectangular ush mounts models:

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Thank you for purchasing Phase Technology CI custom
installation speakers. This eighth generation of high
performance in-wall models features the same superb
sonic performance as our acclaimed PC-Series cabinet
speakers in addition to great exibility and easy installa­tion, thanks to Phase Tech’s patented QuickMount™
tool-free clamping system. The most striking change to the
series VIII is a new look with the o-axis tweeter design.
This feature maximizes the speaker’s clarity and imaging by
creating an asymmetrical loading or diraction pattern,
reducing the amount of diraction normally caused by a
ange-to-wall junction. The net result is the best sonic

Universal ange

assembly (CI-FG QM)

Quick mount (QM)
clamping post (4x)

Flange Clamp (4x)

Flange Clamp

Screw (4x)

realism you can buy in an in-wall. All CI-Series speakers include
self-resetting solid-state PTC protection circuits. This unique
system is able to detect when the speaker is being over-driven
and lowers the speaker volume until the problem is corrected.
The PTC device then resets itself for normal operation. Other
features include liquid-cooled tweeters for greater power
handling, moisture-resistant materials in all of the critical
speaker components, galvanized steel speaker grilles and
stainless steel hardware for improved corrosion resistance, IR
knockout mounts and tweeter level controls.

Speaker/bae
assembly

1. Choose the appropriate mounting
location for each speaker.

NOTE – When deciding upon a location
consider the following:

• Be certain your speaker wires can be run to
or are accessible from these locations.

• Make certain the wall or ceiling material is
sturdy enough to support the weight and
vibration of the speakers.

• It is recommended that our pre­construction rough in brackets (part number
RB-18) be used whenever possible in new
construction.

• Be certain the area behind the speaker is
free of obstacles such as wall studs, electrical
wiring, pipes, etc.

• Each speaker should be positioned
properly relative to the listening area for good
coverage.

• Audio performance and room-to-room
isolation will be improved if there is some
berglass insulation placed loosely behind the

speaker.

4. Use the provided tool to fully open
the four Quick Mount™ (QM) clamps. If
the tool is not available a small screw
driver can be used.

2. Remove the speaker and ange/grille
assemblies from their boxes. Using the
supplied cutout template, carefully mark
the area to be cut out. Using a drywall
knife or saw, cut the hole in the drywall
and prepare the speaker wires for
connection to the speaker terminals. Use
a level to insure that the ange is square.

ange screw

5. Connect the speaker wires to the
spring loaded input terminals on rear
of speaker, making sure no loose
strands are exposed.
red/positive black/negative

+

–

3. Remove the grille from the
mounting ange by pressing it from
behind. Attach the provided white
gasket material to the outside, rear
edge of the ange. Insert the
mounting ange into the hole with
the end marked “TOP” facing up.
Loosen the ange clamping screws
one turn (counter clockwise) to
release the clamp. Next tighten all 4
ange clamp screws evenly to secure
the ange to the wall. It is best to
tighten each screw with the same
amount of force (torque).
CAUTION: Do not over tighten.

6. Insert the bae into the mounting
ange, aligning QM clamps with the
four QM posts. Also make sure that the
tweeter is placed at the end of the
ange marked “TOP”.

Grille

QuickMount™ (QM)
clamp (4x)

Tweeter adjustment

7. Tighten down the four QM clamps
by pressing them down ush with the
bae’s surface.

8. Using some familiar source material,
listen to the tweeter’s balance with the
level control in each of its three
positions to nd your favorite.

9. Carefully install grille by pressing it
into the gap between the ange and
the bae and enjoy your new Phase
Technology CI speakers.

The RB-18 rough-in bracket is available separately.

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