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Use the following table to help calculate the ideal starting distance from adjacent walls and the distance between
each adjacent loudspeaker. Multiplier A is for vertical and horizontal spacing. In order to cover a large area, wider
variances in coverage may be acceptable. For our example, a direct field variance of ±6.0dB is desired. That corre-
sponds to a multiplier of 3.0.
Multipliers for FreeSpace
® 6 loudspeaker spacings are shown up to ±6dB direct field coverage. This spacing yields no
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The following chart and illustrations are examples of room sizes and shapes where the FreeSpace® 6 business music
system works effectively.
If your room And this And this And has Will
is this long… wide… high… this volume… FreeSpace 6
(feet/meters) (feet/meters) (feet/meters) (feet3 /meters3 ) be effective?
30/9 30/9 9/2.5 8,100/200 Yes
36/11 36/11 10/3 12,960/363 Yes
40/12 40/12 12/4  19,200/576 Yes
30/9 60/18 20/6 36,000/972 No* †
70/22 100/30 12/4 84,000/2310 No*
* This room is too large for the...

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Then your spacing circle
diameter size is...
1.3.3 Surface-mount loudspeaker placement
Determining where to place surface-mount loudspeakers is easy. Using your floor plan (which is drawn to scale),
draw 25 foot (7.5 m) spacing circles to determine loudspeaker placement.
If your floor plan
scale dimension is...
1⁄16 inch (.16 cm) 19⁄16 inch (4 cm)
1⁄8 inch  (.31 cm) 31⁄8 inch (8 cm)
1⁄4 inch  (.63 cm) 61⁄4 inch (16 cm)
Note: The surface-mount loudspeakers have a throw distance of 25 feet (8 m). For...

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1.4 Ceiling types
Check the ceiling construction before beginning installation. Ceiling type, thickness, and strength determine the
installation and connection methods for the loudspeakers. Ceiling type also dictates whether to use support rails. If in
doubt about these choices, consult a building trade professional, architect, or licensed professional engineer.
Ceiling Type Description
Rigid ceiling tiles If the tiles are particle board, plywood, gypsum board, or plaster, follow the instructions for...

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2.1 Ceiling pans
WARNING
The springs are ready to use. Unhooking them, except as described in this guide, may cause personal injury. Always
wear safety glasses when installing loudspeakers.
CAUTION
If in doubt about the proper wire or connecting to the source or system electronics, have an audio profesional
complete the electrical connections.
CAUTION
Unplug all system components from electrical outlets before making connections.
2.1.1 Loudspeaker installation in a ceiling tile
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2.2 Flush-mount loudspeaker enclosures
Note: If the electrical connections have not yet been made, pull all wires through the mounting hole and clear of the
springs.
Complete electrical connections before releasing the loudspeaker into the ceiling. Releasing the loudspeaker with
wires unconnected could cause the loudspeaker to jam on the dangling wires or damage the mounting hole or the
loudspeaker rim.
If the springs are to support the loudspeaker while making the electrical connections, complete...

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2.3 Electrical connections
2.3.1 Wire protection
Note: If local code requires flexible metallic tubing or flexible metallic conduit, be sure it is well supported. Too much
unsupported flexible metallic tubing or flexible metallic conduit can weigh the loudspeaker down, pushing it away
from the ceiling surface.
2.3.2 Wire preparation
Strip the wires to 5/16 inch (8 mm).
Note: Stranded wire is recommended. DO NOT solder (tin) the wires.
2.3.3 Wire connections
Note: Keep the following rule in mind when...

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2.3.4 Rotation feature
The rotation feature provides access to the loudspeaker terminals during and after installation. Use this feature for
extra support while completing electrical connections. The rotation feature is not an option if the ceiling is thick or the
tiles are soft.
  
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2.4 Installing the flush-mount loudspeaker grille
2.5 Removing installed flush-mount loudspeakers
WARNING
An accidentally released spring can cause personal injury. Wear safety glasses. Keep hands and fingers clear of the
ceiling pan while moving the spring.
1.Return the springs to their locked position. If possible, pull the loudspeaker down and rehook the springs in their
locked position.
2.Lift the loudspeaker off the springs and remove it.
Note: If the springs cannot be rehooked, release them...