Smart Technologies Smart Audio System 240 - Manual (Page 9)

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Installing Your SMART Audio 240 System
This chapter helps you plan your installation and describes the installation process for your
SMART Audio 240 system.
Chapter Contents
• Additional Items You Need (page 5)
• Determining the Best Location for Your SMART Audio System (page 6)
• Installing the Receiver (page 8)
• Installing the Ceiling Infrared Sensor (page 9)
• Installing the Ceiling Speakers (page 10)
• Installing the Wall Speakers (page 12)
Additional Items You Need
You need to purchase the following materials from your local building supply store.
• For the speakers, you need the following:
– Plenum rated speaker cable
– The appropriate screws for your wall. For example, purchase wood screws if you have
a wood stud wall.
• For the ceiling infrared sensor, you need the following:
– Plenum rated RG-59 coaxial TV cable with F-type connectors
– The appropriate screws for your ceiling, if you don’t have a drop ceiling.
– The appropriate safety cables or straps for each speaker that conform to your local
safety codes for ceiling speakers.
You also need the following tools:
• Flat screwdriver
• Phillips® screwdriver
• Ladder
• Power drill and drill bits
• Drywall saw
• Pencil
• Measuring tape
• Pliers
• Wire cutters
• Carpenter’s level