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Definitive Technology Reference Series In-Ceiling Speaker manual

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  • Page 1

    Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of the Definitive T echnology UIW RCS III Loudspeaker . This reference quality loudspeaker provides the highest level of sonic performance and construction quality and is designed for easy flush-mount installation in ceilings of homes and commercial spaces. Six years of intensive research and devel[...]

  • Page 2

    The UIW RCS IIIs have been voiced by Definitive engineers (using the superb facilities of the Definitive T echnology Advanced Research Facility) to the same high-end standards as all Definitive loudspeakers. The drivers and baf fl es are perfectly integrated into the design to minimize the dif fraction problems that are inherent with most other[...]

  • Page 3

    Please Inspect For Shipping Damage Each loudspeaker leaves our plant in perfect condition. Any visible or concealed damage most likely will have occurred in handling after it left the plant and should be reported at once to your Definitive dealer or the delivery company that delivered your loudspeakers. Please unpack your system carefully . Save a[...]

  • Page 4

    The UIW RCS III Loudspeakers are easily paintable and are shipped with plastic paint masks (which should be retained even if you initially decide not to paint the speakers). The grille and frame must be painted separately , and for best results, prior to installation. For the grille, spray painting is the recommended method. Follow the paint manufa[...]

  • Page 5

    5 • The speaker enclosure needs to be against joists or framing material on the 2 parallel sides that are to be fastened with the screws. • The clearance required on outside ceiling surface is 1" around the cutout to clear the speaker bezel. On inside surface, 1 1 / 4 " of clearance is required to clear lock arms on the sides that wil[...]

  • Page 6

    6 Step-by-Step Installation (continued) Hole location options and requir ements • Mounting in ceiling with joists 12" on-center . – Place template against inside edge of joist. – T race around template with pencil. – Cut hole. See Diagram 1, page 9 for r efer ence. • Mounting in ceiling with joists wider than 12" on-center . –[...]

  • Page 7

    7 Gasket requir ements and application • There are 2 sizes of gasket strips included in the accessory pack with the owner ’ s manual. – 5 long gaskets. – 1 short gasket. • The gaskets are to be applied as follows: – 2 long gaskets on back of enclosure. – 2 gaskets on each side of enclosure to be placed against joist or framing materia[...]

  • Page 8

    • As a minimum, the speaker must be secured using two screws provided on 2 parallel sides. See Diagrams 1 and 2, page 9 for r efer ence. • If speaker is mounted against a crossbeam, install one additional #8 x 3 1 / 2 " wood screw (included) into side that is against crossbeam to secure speaker and prevent rattling. See Diagram 3, page 10 [...]

  • Page 9

    9 1 1/4” MINI MUM CLEARANCE R EQUIRED T O CLEAR LOCKARM S R EAR VIEW (FROM INSIDE CEILING) INSTALLATION IN CEILING W ITH JOISTS 12” ON -CENTER M INIMUM CAVITY REQUIRED: • 10 1/2” BE TWEEN JOISTS TH A T WOOD SCR EWS ARE TO BE SE CURED TO • 12 3/4” BETWEEN JOISTS OR OBSTRUCTIONS ON SIDES L OCK ARMS ARE TO USE D • DEPTH: 5 7 /8” EXISTI[...]

  • Page 10

    If you experience any difficulties with your UIW RCS III Loudspeakers, try the suggestions described below . If you are still having problems, please consult your Definitive T echnology authorized dealer for assistance. • Make sure all your system interconnections and power cords are solidly in their place. • Check to be sure that the power c[...]

  • Page 11

    It is our pleasure to offer assistance if you have any further questions or comments. Please feel free to contact our technical support staff at Definitive T echnology , LLP , 1 1433 Cronridge Dr ., Suite K, Owings Mills, MD 21 1 17 or call (410) 363-7148. T echnical Assistance UIW RCS III Specifications UIW RCS III Outer Dimension: 11 1 / 2 &quo[...]

  • Page 12

    This product complies with the essential requirements of EMC directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC (inclusive of 93/68/EEC) and carries the CE mark accordingly . EOAT012909 Definitive Technology warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this Definitive Technology Loudspeaker Product (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materia[...]