Niles Audio RVL-6 - Manual (Page 9)

Room SPEAKER Outputs
• The SPEAKER outputs connect to the room speakers (see Figure 6 ).
• Each room pair of speakers must be home run (wired directly) to its assigned SPEAKER output connector.
• When installing an IntelliPad do not use the IntelliPad’s internal speaker relay (place the speaker relay
jumper in the disable position). The RVL-6 will locally mute the speakers.
• The RVL-6 can handle a total combined power of 150 watts per channel.
Avoiding Interference
• Wires can act as an "antenna" for electrical noise. Locating RVL-6 wires too close to a light dimmer or switch
may cause a buzzing or popping sound to be heard through the speakers. If you must locate the RVL-6 wiring
near electrical devices, route the wires several feet away from the electrical wiring.
Recommended Speaker Wire
• For most applications, it is recommended you use 16 or 18 gauge, stranded copper speaker wire. For wiring
runs longer than 80 feet, 14 gauge wire is recommended. Using speaker wire larger than 14 gauge is not rec-
ommended—the wire may not fit into the RVL-6 connectors.
• Never use solid-core, aluminum, or "Romex" type wire with the RVL-6.
• When running speaker wires inside walls, most states and municipalities in the U.S. specify that you must
use a special type of speaker wire. Usually, the requirement is that the wire has a specific "CL" fire rating,
such as "CL-2" or "CL-3". Consult your Niles dealer, building contractor, or local building and inspection
department if unsure about which type of wire is best for your application.
Figure 6 Home running speaker wires to RVL-6.
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