Orion Cobalt CO552 - Manual (Page 3)

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WHaT’s In THe box
Included in this box are all the necessary mounting hardware and cables for your basic
installation . listed below is a detailed list of the components included in this system package .
Quantity Description
1 Installation and operation Manual
2 orion TM Tweeter elements
2 surface mount hardware
2 flush mount hardware
2 orion TM mid/woofer speakers
2 Passive crossovers with cables
1 Mounting template
2 Grills
Mounting screws
InsTallInG PRoCess
The performance of the orion TM Component loudspeaker is directly proportional to the
quality of installation . Care taken during the installation process will be rewarded with years
of satisfying performance . If you are unsure about your installation capabilities, please refer
to your local authorized orion
TM Dealer for technical assistance . orion TM dealers are trained
professionals dedicated to extracting the maximum performance out of your orion TM system .
If you decide to install this speaker system yourself, please read the entire installation section
before starting your installation .
Tools of THe TRaDe
listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation . Having the proper tools
will make the installation much easier . It is very difficult when you get half way through the
installation and discover that you require a specific tool to get yourself through a particular part
of the installation . some of these tools are necessities . some make the job much easier .
o Marking Pen o electric Drill
o 1/4" Drill bit o Phillips screwdriver
o 1/8" Drill bit o Volt/ohm Meter (optional)
o 3/8" Drill bit o needle nose Pliers
o Hole saw arbor o assorted Tin snips
o Wire Crimpers o Wire strippers
o 4-3/4" Hole saw (5-1/4" mid/woofer install .)
o 5-5/8" Hole saw (6-1/2" mid/woofer install .)
o 1-7/8"Hole saw (for flush mount tweeter installation .)
fInDInG sPeakeR MounTInG loCaTIons
Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the sound quality of the
system . Different considerations are needed when choosing the locations that best suit your