Amina Evolution AIW150E Bedienungsanleitung

AIW150E/AIW350E

AIW550E

Invisible Loudspeaker

Installation Guide

V1.1 August 201 2

Caution: Read before installing this product

To ensure optimal performance, please read

this guide carefully and keep in a safe place

for future reference.

Install this product in a cool, dry, clean place -

away from direct sunlight and heat sources,

vibration, chemical fumes, dust and moisture

(steam).

Do not expose this product to sudden

temperature changes or locate it in an

environment with high humidity. This is to

prevent condensation forming inside which

may cause damage to the product.

Do not clean this product with chemical

solvents as this may damage the finish. Use

a clean, dry or damp cloth.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

Before installing, ensure that the building is environmentally sealed, de-humidified and at a stable

temperature of at least 16 degrees centigrade (61 degrees farenheit)

This product should not be used with single thick coat plaster solutions or with other finshing methods that

take days (rather than hours) to dry out.

Please be aware that when this product is directly fitted into a solid wall structure (e.g when using the solid

wall backbox) vibrational energy is inevitably transferred into the solid wall structure. This energy can travel

for some considerable distance up, down and along the structure. It is therefore recommended the

product be fitted within acoustically insulated stud walls or ceiling sections where possible. The use of the

product directly embedded in solid walls is not recommended in multi occupancy buildings.

Ensure that all installation mounting surfaces

are able to support the weight of the

product.

After installation, avoid pushing on the wall or

ceiling surface immediately in front of the

speaker. Excessive excursion, whilst unlikely

to damage the speaker, will undoubtedly

crack the plaster around its perimeter.

Do not attempt to modify or repair the

product. Contact your distributor or

manufacturer if a fault should occur.

The rear of the product should not be subject

to chemical cleaning and should not be

painted in any way.

WARNING:

No attempt should be made to install this product within existing building structures unless you are certain

that no electric cables, water pipes, gas pipes or supporting joists will be cut through.

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Contents

Message from the Managing Director

Included in the carton / Packaging

How to use this manual

Installation overview diagram

Cavity Installation steps 1 + 2

Cavity Installation steps 3+4

Cavity Installation steps 5 + 6

Cavity Installation with backbox steps 1 + 2

Cavity Installation with backbox step 3

Solid Wall Installation with backbox steps 1 + 2

Solid Wall Installation with backbox steps 3+4

Solid Wall Installation with backbox step 5

Retrofit (patch plastered)

Retrofit (feathered skim)

Retrofit (full wet skim)

Drywall (patch plastered)

Drywall (feathered skim)

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Testing the speakers

Plastering and decorating steps 1 + 2

Plastering and decorating steps 3, 4 + 5

Setup tips

Further details

Troubleshooting

Specifications / Evolution Series & APU

Spacesaver information

Warranty & copyright information

Contact information

Section

Preparing the wall / ceiling and

fixing the product

Section

Alignment and plastering preparation

Section

Testing

Section

Finishing

Message from the Managing Director

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing an Amina Technologies Evolution Series high

performance invisible loudspeaker.

At Amina we are proud of being at the forefront of flat panel loudspeaker technology. All the

components that make up your Evolution Series loudspeaker have been developed specifically to

provide the ultimate in sound quality and reliability, while allowing you to decorate, furnish and enjoy

your home in any way you wish without any visible “clutter” from your audio system.

At the heart of an Evolution Series loudspeaker is our high performance vibrational panel driver,

featuring a unique high power neodymium magnet motor system. This enables the product to provide

high quality, high sound pressure levels from such a compact design. Please take a moment to read this

guide which will help you achieve the best possible performance from your product.

Thanks and enjoy listening.

Richard Newlove

About the manufacturer

Amina Technologies Ltd is the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of truly invisible loudspeaker

solutions. Their invisible loudspeakers have been used in a wide range of both commercial and

residential applications for well over a decade.

Exclusive hotel spas, fashion retail outlets and stunning private residences have all benefited from using

Amina invisible loudspeakers. Amina has the discreet solution ideal for architects, interior designers and

all design conscious clients.

See their website for more details about Amina and a selection of prestigious projects completed using

our products.

Our high power neodymium magnet structures

Included in the carton 02

Model Number

AIW150E /

AIW350E /

AIW350E/S200 /

AIW550E

Please check that your carton contains the correct accessories.

Single

1x Loudspeaker panel

1x APU (Protection unit)

1x Spacesaver template

Pair

2x Loudspeaker panel

1x APU (Protection unit)

2x Spacesaver template

AIW150En /

AIW350En /

AIW350En/S200 /

AIW550En

1x Loudspeaker panel

1x Spacesaver template

2x Loudspeaker panel

2x Spacesaver template

Packaging

The packaging for the Evolution Series loudspeaker has been carefully designed to protect the product

during transit. Please retain it in the unlikely event you need to return the product to your dealer or

manufacturer. Please recycle the packaging should you wish to dispose of it.

The outer carton is made up of 80% recycled single wall board.

CAUTION:

Take care when removing the speakers from the carton.

Fixing options (ordered separately)

Basic fixing block kit

(used in cavity walls and ceilings)

BackboxFS - aluminium

(used in cavity walls and ceilings to reduce sound

generated from the rear of the speaker)

BackboxFSS - steel

(used in cavity walls and ceilings to reduce sound

generated from the rear of the speaker and to provide a

fire barrier where one is required)

BackboxSW

(steel backbox to build into solid walls prior to installation

of speaker)

How to use this manual

The following pages contain step by step advice to help you achieve a successful installation of your

Evolution Series loudspeaker.

The Evolution Series loudspeaker can be installed into walls or ceilings of various construction types.

This installation guide covers the two basic building construction types; plasterboard cavity

walls/ceilings and brick/concrete walls/ceilings. For other construction types please contact Amina.

Cavity wall or ceiling

This is the most common type of installation and requires you to use the Amina BackboxFS or our basic

fixing block kit (both BackboxFS and the basic fixing block kit are sold separately). Whenever possible

we recommend you use the BackboxFS as the Evolution Series loudspeaker has been tuned to work

optimally in this setup. The backboxFS also reduces (although doesn’t entirely stop) the rearward

sound output of the Evolution Series loudspeaker which is important when considering the amount of

sound transmission that is acceptable through to adjacent rooms/properties.

Solid wall or ceiling

For installation into brickwork or concrete you will need to pre-install an Amina BackboxSW (sold

seperately). When the BackboxSW is installed according to this guide it will position the speaker

correctly and securely in the wall/ceiling, ready to be plastered over.

The details below and the flow chart on the opposite page will allow you to select the correct

installation steps to follow for your particular type of installation.

Section : Preparing the wall / ceiling and fixing the product

In this section, select the type of installation you will be carrying out and begin from the start page

given. This will direct you through the stages, step by step.

Throughout the step by step process, reminders will advise you to view specific pages within Section B.

At this point you will need to ascertain the specific page that best matches your installation

requirement within this section (e.g, is it a retrofit installation or a new build?).

Section : Alignment and plastering preparation

Section B is the reference section which is to be used in conjunction with Section A. Please ensure the

correct alignment and plastering method for a retrofit installation or a new build is followed. Reminders

on each page throughout Section A will guide the installer to the correct reference page.

Section : Testing

This section advises you on the correct procedures for speaker testing, both before and after plastering.

Section : Finishing

This section covers plastering and decorating once your speaker has been installed and aligned

correctly. It may again be necessary to refer to Section B in order to apply the correct plastering

method.

Installation overview 04

Preparing the wall / ceiling

and fixing the product

Alignment and plastering preparation

in retrofit applications

Section

Cavity

installation with

fixing blocks

Typically a new build

or full refurbishment

Start at page 05

Cavity installation

with backbox

For new builds or full refurbishment

where sound transmission

needs to be reduced

Start at page 08

Solid structure

installation

with backbox

For new builds or

full refurbs

Start at page 10

Full wet skim

For walls/ceilings

that have already

been plaster finished

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Patch plastered

For walls/ceilings

that have already

been plaster finished

Page 13

Feathered skim

For walls/ceilings

that have already

been plaster finished

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Drywall

patch plastered

For new drywall

walls/ceilings that

will be taped

and joined

Page 16

Drywall

feathered skim

For new drywall

walls/ceilings that

will be taped

and joined

Page 17

Testing

page 18

Section

Section Finishing

page 19

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Cavity installation with fixing blocks

Locate joist/stud work

When you have chosen your speaker

locations, before cutting a hole in the

plasterboard it is important that you locate

the position of the joists/studs. Ensure the

spacing between them is at least 350mm

(133/4”) for a portrait orientated speaker.

Important: If the space in between joists is

less than 350mm (133/4”), consider using the

AIW350E/S200 loudspeaker which only

requires a 200mm (77/ 8 ”) wide cavity.

Create 455 x 350mm aperture

Using a sharp knife or pad saw, cut an

aperture with dimensions 455mm x 350mm

(18” x 14”) in your plasterboard wall or ceiling.

Ensure aperture is created between

supporting joists or stud work.

We strongly advise that joists are not cut to

make space for the product. Any activity of

this sort may well influence the structural

integrity of your property.

Important: Double check the size of the

aperture is 455mm x 350mm (18” x 14”) as

this is important further on into the

installation process.

Typically a new build or full refurbishment, wall

or ceiling. Uses fixing blocks (sold seperately)

sharp knife

pad saw

350mm

(minimum)

cut a small

hole in plasterboard

to check stud location

Preparing the wall/ceiling and fixing the product

SPACESAVER:

The supplied Spacesaver may be used to

show the position of the speaker prior to

installing by securing it to the studwork.

Secure the speaker cable to the Spacesaver

before any building electrical inspection.

See page 26 for full details.

Cavity installation with fixing blocks

continued...

Install speaker cable and insert insulation

Ensure all speaker cables are pulled through

to the speaker location with plenty of slack.

This will make it easier to connect the cable

to the speaker later on in the installation

process.

It is recommended to add sound absorbing

mineral wool inside the cavity to reduce

sound transmission behind the speaker and

limit cavity resonances.

This is essential in ceiling locations where the

mineral wool will also prevent debris falling

onto the rear of the speaker over time.

The mineral wool can rest against the back

of the speaker but not so much as to put

pressure on the panel.

Ensure the speaker cable is laid behind the

mineral wool and can not rest against the

rear of the panel.

Attach fixing blocks (x4 per speaker)

Position a fixing block under the plasterboard

at each corner of the aperture. Fasten the

thicker section of the fixing blocks to the

underside of the plasterboard using two

drywall screws secured through the front

face of the plasterboard.

NB: ensure there is no gap between the fixing

block and the sawn edge of the plasterboard

aperture.

Important: The fixing blocks are designed for

12.5mm (1/2”) plasterboard (1/2” and 5/8” in

North American markets).

Please contact your supplier if you require

fixings for an alternative plasterboard

thicknesses.

drywall screws

Top View

Plasterboard

Stud

Fixing block

Cavity installation with fixing blocks

continued...

Connect the Evolution Series speaker

Connect the speaker cable to the speaker

using a high quality crimping tool.

Your Evolution Series speaker is fitted with

blue butt splice crimp connectors which are

suitable for speaker cable thicknesses of

1.5mm2- 2.5mm2(16 - 14AWG). This type of

connector ensures a permanent connection

is created inside your wall cavity.

Secure the speaker to the fixing blocks

Important: Ensure there is an all around gap

of 2mm between the speaker and the

plasterboard. If necessary, increase the

aperture size before mounting the speaker.

Using drywall screws, fix the four corner

points of the speaker to the fixing blocks. Pilot

holes are not necessary as drywall screws will

easily self tap into the fixing block.

Ensure the front face of the speaker rests in a

position flush with the front of the

plasterboard and that it is firmly held in

position.

Continue on to Section C (page 18 - testing)

2mm

Reference pages for correct retrofit alignment and plastering method: 13, 14 + 15

Reference pages for correct drywall alignment and plastering method: 16 + 17

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