Staub Electronics ECS-250-IC-6 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Episode® Commercial 250 Series
6 ½" In Ceiling Speaker

WELCOME TO EPISODE

Thank you for purchasing a great product from one
of the best sounding speaker lines available today,
Episode®. We appreciate your purchase and are
committed to providing the highest quality products
possible.

The Episode® Commercial Series In-Ceiling models
are a superb choice for almost every type of
commercial speaker installation. They have been
designed to meet the needs of commercial audio
installation specialists everywhere.

The ECS-250-IC-6 is an ideal solution for 70v systems where a more aesthetically pleasing “residential” speaker
look is required, or whenever ceiling space limits the installation of a larger backcan loudspeaker model. It can be
installed in either drywall or into an acoustic ceiling tile system.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR INSTALLATION

• Read and follow all instructions.

• Before beginning installation, carefully plan locations accounting for potential electrical, plumbing or

other obstacles.

• Contact a suitable contractor if you are unsure of how to best install.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

• Keep speakers approximately 2 feet away from corners and other surfaces that might interfere with or
reect sound, such as tall furniture.

• For rooms less than 300 square feet, two speakers should sufce. The further apart they are, the better the
sound will be. Keep the distance at a maximum of 8-10 feet to avoid a “hole” in the middle.

• For rooms larger than 300 square feet, use 3 or more speakers. Stagger them across the space for ideal

sound dispersion.

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION

New Construction

Episode® speaker installations can be simplied by using Episode® new construction brackets (sold

separately). These are installed prior to drywall, and allow for precise placement to ease the nal installation of

the speaker.

EXISTING CONSTRUCTION

1. Choose a location for each speaker that is free of obstructions created by joists, HVAC ductwork, electrical

wire runs, plumbing or anything else that might not allow for the depth of the speaker or create interference
or noise.

2. Once you have determined your locations, mark the hole to cut out for the speaker using the supplied
template. Don’t forget to allow for the size of the speaker bezel if you are choosing to install the speaker

near a side wall or other item that could become an obstacle.

3. If you are unsure of potential obstacles, carefully cut your holes using an angle to the inside of the

cutout area as illustrated. This will allow you to ‘plug’ the hole easily if needed. If the area is clear and a
good location for the speaker, cut the edges of the opening at 90 degrees to accommodate the speaker
diameter.

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