Wisdom Audio Sage Series C38 - Manual (Page 13)

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Unpacking & Installing the C38i
Your new Wisdom Audio Sage C38i in-wall speaker is a substantial piece of
equipment. Please exercise caution when unpacking your C38i to ensure that
you do not strain yourself from its (perhaps unexpected) weight.
Caution! Do not attempt to lift your C38i while bending or twisting from the
waist. Use your legs for lifting, not your back.
Always stand as straight as possible and keep the C38i close to your
body to reduce strain on your back.
The loudspeaker is in a “telescoping” box (two five-sided boxes, one of which
fits snugly inside the other). Gently roll the box over so that its bottom is facing
up. Then carefully cut the tape along the bottom of the box on all four sides.
Roll the box over again so the bottom is on the floor, and lift off the top. With
one person at each end, carefully lift the speaker components out of the box
and lay them on a soft surface (carpet or similar).
There are two major pieces involved in a single C38i loudspeaker:
• the Uni-Grip™ in-wall mounting system
• the speaker module itself
Framing in for the C38i The horizontal configuration of the C38i spans the normal space between studs
in traditional American construction. Therefore, like most larger in-wal center
channel speakers, you need to plan ahead and frame in a space to accommo-
date the C38i.
Your installer will be familiar with local building codes for such an opening. If
the wall is load-bearing, the opening should generally be framed in a way simi-
lar to the way windows are framed in prior to their installation. The one signifi-
cant difference is that the drywall needs to overhang the edges of the framing,
so as to give the Uni-Grip™ system and edge to clamp.
Framing opening We recommend that the framing opening described above be at least three
inches (3") larger in both horizontal and vertical dimensions than the largest
dimensions shown on the C38i Dimensions page at the end of this manual.
Having this extra room allows both for making the speaker wire connections
and for the Uni-Grip flange along the long edge of the speaker.
Having a bit more room than suggested here is fine. But having less room
requires extreme precision when cutting the drywall opening (since the Uni-
Grip flange extends outward from that opening in order to clamp the wall, and
cannot run into the framing).
Installing the C38i in the wall 1. Determine the area for the speaker installation and locate the
cutout guide using push pins to secure it in place. Ensure that the
template is level using a bubble level or similar. Note: Make cer-
tain that there are no studs, plumbing or electrical conduit in the