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[CI CUSTOM INSTALL SERIES]
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[GETTING STARTED] FOR EFFICIENT INSTALL ATION, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING TOOLS: • ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER (DRILL) WITH PHILIPS
BIT • TAPE MEASURE • STUD-FINDER • 3/32” STANDARD SCREWDRIVER • DRYWALL SAW OR KNIFE • BUBBLE LEVEL • PENCIL
Owners Manual / Installation Instructions
CI120 & CI130
[BOX CONTENTS]
1 SPEAKER
1 MICRO-FLANGE GRILLE
1 MOUNTING FLANGE ASSEMBLY
1 HOLE TEMPLATE
GRILLE
SELF-ALIGNING
CLAMPING SYSTEM
FLANGE ASSEMBLY
FLANGE ASSEMBLY
SPEAKER REAR
ENCLOSURE
Thank you for purchasing the Phase Technology® CI Custom Installation high denition in-wall
speaker system. The mounting frame of extruded aluminum has a uniquely designed selfaligning clamping system to secure the ange assembly to the drywall. This patented design
simplies installation and reduces unwanted wall vibration resulting in improved performance
and denition.
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.
Regardless of application, serious audiophile listening or home theater, we recommend that
you take the time to read this manual thoroughly before connecting speakers to your amplier
or receiver. In the highly unlikely event that you should experience a problem with set-up or
operation, please contact one of our authorized dealers for assistance, or contact us directly.
GRILLE
SPEAKER/
BAFFLE ASSEMBLY
Phase Technology® Corporation
8005 W. 110th St., Suite 208, Overland Park, KS 66210
855.663.5600 (Domestic)
+1.913.663.5600 (International)
913.663.3200 (Fax)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES 3
SPEAKER INSTALLATION 3
CARING FOR YOUR SPEAKER 3
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 4
WARRANTY 4
SPECIFICATIONS 4
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[SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS]
that may impede the ow of air through the ventilation openings.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied
service personnel.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence
of un-insulated “dangerous voltage: within the product’s
enclosure that may be off sufcient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10. Power Source - The appliance should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed up or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
neither objects fall nor liquids spill into the inside of the appliance.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The application should be
serviced by qualied service personnel when:
a. the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged,
b. objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance,
c. the appliance has been exposed to rain,
d. the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance, or
e. the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualied
service personnel.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
17. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so
that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
APPLICABLE FOR USA, CANADA OR WHERE APPROVED FOR
USAGE
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, INSERT FULLY.
ATTENTION: POUR EVITER LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE
LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRESE ET POUSSER JUSQU AU FOND.
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[INSTALLATION GUIDELINES]
When selecting the speaker mounting location, it is prudent to take a few extra minutes to carefully inspect and measure the wall or ceiling area where you
intend to mount the CI in-wall speaker. An inspection of the room or rooms that back-up to the wall you have selected for mounting the CI in-wall speaker,
can often alert you to potential obstacles. For example, if the wall you want to mount into happens to be the common wall for a bathroom or kitchen, there
is a good chance you will encounter water or sewer pipes in the wall that will not be detected by a stud-nder. An electronic stud-nder is a useful tool to
assist you in selecting the speaker placement, however be cautious as they often give false readings.
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 pre-construction rough-in brackets 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 above and below the speaker.
[SPEAKER INSTALLATION]
STEP 1: The cutout opening for the CI120 is 18.125” H x 13.25” W; CI130 is 22.375” H x 13” W. Place the cutout template against the wall surface and
align it using your bubble level and tape measure. Hold, tape or staple the template in place and trace around the perimeter of the template with a pencil.
Remove the template and begin cutting on the pencil line.
STEP 2: When the cutout is complete, carefully remove the drywall piece from the opening. You now have a large opening to facilitate pulling your speaker
wire. We recommend 16 gauge or heavier wire be used with the CI speaker. Contact your Phase Technology® Dealer for a recommendation.
STEP 3: Carefully remove the speaker bafe from the aluminum frame assembly and set aside. Remove the ange assembly from the packing carton.
The ange assembly must make a good seal to insure maximum performance. You will nd two L-shaped foam gasket pieces in the bottom of the carton.
Peel the removable tape from the gasket and stick the adhesive side to the backside of the frame ange. Upon installation of the ange assembly gasket
will contact the front wall surface to form an airtight seal.
STEP 4: When you remove the ange assembly from the packing carton, you will notice the screws used to retain the clamp assembly are fully extended.
To place the ange assembly into the wall push the clamp assemblies toward the center of the ange opening; the holes in the ange will allow the
mounting screws to tilt toward the center opening enough to insert the ange assembly into the wall. Insert the right side into the wall cutout and slide
the complete assembly to the right. This will enable you to then t the left side clamp assembly into the cutout. Center the entire assembly in the opening.
STEP 5: Pinch the self-aligning clamp assembly inside the wall until it contacts the backside of the drywall surface. This will force the three retaining
screws to protrude from the front of the ange. Continue to hold the clamp with one hand and use the electric screwdriver to tighten the center screw of
the ange. Once snug, repeat the procedure on the other clamp assembly. Using your level, verify the mounting frame is correctly aligned in the opening.
Make any necessary adjustments then tighten the remaining screws until the frame is snug and securely clamping the wallboard. Avoid over-tightening
the screws.
STEP 6: You are now ready to install the speaker bafe into the mounting ange.
CI120: The CI120 has a nylon terminal block on the top end of the enclosure. Connect your speaker lead wire to the terminal block and secure the stripped
ends of your speaker wire by tightening down the screw terminals, the red wire to the positive and the black to the negative.
CI130: The CI130 comes with a metal rear enclosure that needs to be installed into the frame before the speaker bafe assembly. Thread the speaker
wire through the plastic wire grommet assembly on the end of the metal can, allowing enough wire length to connect to the speaker crossover and snug
the retaining nut down on the feed through assembly. This compresses a rubber gland inside the assembly that will seal up against the lead wire. Now
insert the metal back can into the mounting frame. There are 2 gold PUSH terminals on the crossover. Insert the positive and negative conductors of your
speaker wire into the PUSH terminals using care to properly connect the + & - leads correctly.
STEP 7: You are now ready to install the speaker bafe in the ange. Carefully insert the speaker bafe into the wall ange until it bottoms out against the
ange. Six screws are supplied to secure the bafe to the ange. Hold the bafe in position and start 1 screw each at the opposite corners of the bafe
but leave loose. Start the other 4 screws through the bafe into the frame. Now snug down all 6 screws being careful not to over tighten them.
STEP 8: Place the magnetic grille over the ange assembly. This speaker grille may be painted as desired to match the wall color. Most
standard paints can be used and it is recommended that the paint be sprayed on using several light coats so the perforated holes in the
grille are not obstructed.
[CARING FOR YOUR PHASE TECHNOLOGY SPEAKER]
All Phase Technology speakers are nished with a high degree of craftsmanship in either hand polished paint or vinyl laminates. We
recommend using a lint-free rag with a small amount of glass cleaner to maintain the long-lasting beauty of the nish. Avoid products
containing silicones, oils, oil derivatives, or solvents. Use a damp cloth on enclosures nished in vinyl laminates.
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[MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE]
Because of Phase Technology’s uncompromising quality control programs, it’s unlikely that your speakers will ever need service if connected and used
as outlined in this Owners’ Manual. In the unlikely event that a problem does occur, please contact your Phase Technology dealer. Your dealer has the
necessary factory-authorized parts and trained technicians to quickly restore your speaker to its original performance specications.
[WARRANTY]
LIMITED WARRANTY: Phase Technology warrants its loudspeakers to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ten (10) years
for speaker product, limited lifetime for CI speakers, and three (3) years for the electronic components to the original purchaser. Purchase must be made
from an authorized Phase Technology dealer.
This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage caused by misuse, abuse, damage while in transit, alterations, unauthorized repairs, failure
to follow instructions, re, ood or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Phase Technology. Defects in speaker cabinets or grilles must be
brought to the attention of your dealer immediately after purchase. This warranty will be void if the products’ serial number has been altered or removed.
Should your Phase Technology product require service, please call the MSE Audio customer service department for a return authorization. All merchandise
returned to Phase Technology without prior authorization will be refused. For your return authorization number, please call 855.663.5600 or email sales@
mseaudio.com.
[SPECIFICATIONS]
TWEETER
MIDRANGE
WOOFERS
RMS
FREQUENCY
SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
DIMENSIONS
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
GRILLE
TWEETER
MIDRANGE
WOOFERS
RMS
FREQUENCY
SENSITIVITY
IMPEDANCE
DIMENSIONS
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
WEIGHT
GRILLE
CI120
1” Soft Dome with Unicell™ Acoustic Treatment
™
1.5” Soft Dome with Unicell
(2) 5.25” Kevlar/RPF
20 - 150 Watts
55 Hz-22 kHz
88 dB
4Ω
19.25” H x 14.25” W x 3.875” D
18.125” H x 13.25” W
21 lbs.
White Powder-Coated Galvanized Magnetic Micro-Flange (Paintable)
Acoustic Treatment
®
/Glass Fiber Flat-Piston w/ NBR Surround
CI130
1” Soft Dome with Unicell™ Acoustic Treatment
™
1.5” Soft Dome with Unicell
(2) 6.5” Kevlar/RPF
20 - 250 Watts
45 Hz-22 kHz
88 dB
4Ω
23.5” H x 14” W x 3.875” D
22.375” H x 13” W
30 lbs.
White Powder-Coated Galvanized Magnetic Micro-Flange (Paintable)
®
Acoustic Treatment
/Glass Fiber Flat-Piston w/ NBR Surround
trademarks and “Speakers for your Life” is a trademark of MSE Audio, Overland Park, KS, USA. Phase Technology is a part of MSE Audio®.
Copyright © 2016 MS Electronics, LLC. All rights reserved. MSE Audio, Phase Technology and PhaseTech are registered
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