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INST ALLA TION GUIDE SW 10JM SW 10WM FOR USE WITH NILES SW10JM JOIST MOUNT SUBWOOFER AND NILES SW10WM W ALL MOUNT SUBWOOFER.
Thank you for choosing Niles. This manual is for use with the Niles SW10JM Joist Mount Subwoofer or the Niles SW10WM Wall Mount Subwoofer . The SW10JM/SW10WM are custom- install passive subwoofers designed to blend seamlessly within a home’ s interior .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 1 INTRODUCTION The Ni les SW10JM Joist Mount Subwoofer is de sig ned to fit di scr eet ly in cei lin g j ois ts or sub - floo rs. The Ni les SW10WM W all Mount Subwoofer is de sig ned to fit di scr eet ly i n w all s.
2 FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 10-INCH WOOFER WITH INJECTION MOLDED TCC™ (SW10JM ONL Y) The SW10JM features a 10” injection molded TCC (T alc, Carbon and Ceramic) cone and ported enclosure for maximum bass response.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 3 QUALITY YOU CAN COUNT ON Since 1978, Niles Audio has been a leading manufacturer of custom-installed home entertainment products.
4 TOOLS NEEDED: • Pencil • Drywall Saw • Phillips Screwdriver • Drill (and assorted Bits) • Qty . 2; 2 x 4s (48” in length) • Wire strippers • T ape Measure • Level (Optional) • Aw.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 5 SW10JM PLACEMENT Before you begin, carefully plan the location of the SW10JM, keeping in mind that the SW10JM will be installed parallel with the rooms’ joist construction.
6 SW10JM IN-CEILING/IN-FLOOR INST ALLA TION The SW10JM subwoofer mounts directly to ceilings or sub-floors between joists and accommodates both 16" and 24" on-center joist construction.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 7 1 . Use template to determine a suitable installation location. Place the SW10JM cardboard template in the desired location making sure the template is level and aligned correctly . Y ou may want to sta ple the template in place for added ease.
8 4 . Attach the supplied front and rear brackets to the 2 x 4’ s using the supplied 1.5" wood screws. NOTE: REMOVE THE STOP BLOCK FROM THE SW10JM PORT . THE STOP BLOCK IS INCLUDED TO PREVENT THE SUBWOOFER FROM DISENGAGING FROM BRACKETS UNTIL THE GRILLE IS INST ALLED.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 9 7 . Install T rim Out Panel to protect cabinet from debris until trim out using the supplied screws. 8 . For trim out, remove T rim Out Panel. 9 . Install the inc luded floor grille into the cut- out opening using the same screws from the T rim Out Panel .
10 1 . Use template to determine a suitable installation location. Place the SW10JM cardboard template in the desired location making sure the template is level and aligned correctly . Y ou may want to staple the template in place for added ease. 2a .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 11 4 . Attach the supplied front and rear brackets to the 2 x 4’ s using the supplied 1.5" screws. NOTE: REMOVE THE STOP BLOCK FROM THE SW10JM PORT . THE STOP BLOCK IS INCLUDED TO PREVENT THE SUBWOOFER FROM DISENGAGING FROM BRACKETS UNTIL THE GRILLE IS INST ALLED.
12 7 . Install the inc luded floor grille into the cut-out opening using the supplied screws. OPTIONAL: The grille can be painted to match most decors but should be painted before installation. Additionally , paint the grille separately from the loudspeaker frame.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 13 1 . Use template to determine a suitable installation location. Place the SW10JM cardboard template in the desired location making sure the template is level and aligned correctly . Y ou may want to staple the template in place for added ease.
14 4 . Place the SW10JM subwoofer into the brackets aligning the attachment pins to the slots in the brackets. Begin with the ported end first. 5 . Install the stop block between the bracket and cabinet at rear of cabinet as indicated in drawing. 6 .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 15 7 . For trim out, remove T rim Out Panel. 8 . Install the inc luded ceiling grille frame into the cut-out opening using the supplied screws. 9 . Install the inc luded ceiling grille into the frame.
16 1 . Use template to determine a suitable installation location. Place the SW10JM cardboard template in the desired location making sure the template is level and aligned correctly . Y ou may want to staple the template in place for added ease. 2a .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 17 4 . Attach the supplied front and rear brackets to the 2 x 4’ s using the supplied 1.5" screws. NOTE: REMOVE THE STOP BLOCK FROM THE SW10JM PORT THE STOP BLOCK IS INCLUDED TO PREVENT THE SUBWOOFER FROM DISENGAGING FROM BRACKETS UNTIL THE GRILLE IS INST ALLED.
18 7 . Install the inc luded ceiling grille into the cut-out opening using the supplied screws. 8 . Install the inc luded ceiling grille into the frame. OPTIONAL: The grille can be painted to match most decors but should be painted before installation.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 19 AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS & WIRING The SW10JM is a passive (non-powered) subwoofer and must be used with a power amplifier . W e strongly recommend the Niles SWA-500 subwoofer amplifier .
20 The SW10JM has 5-way binding posts that accept all types of wire ends. Be sure to wire the subwoofer “in-phase”— positive (red) terminal on the amplifier output must be connected to the corresponding positive (red) terminal on the subwoofer and likewise negative (black).
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 21 SW10WM (W ALL MOUNT) SUBWOOFER The SW10WM Wall Mount subwoofer includes the following items: Preconstruction package: • 1 Ported cab.
22 SW10WM PLACEMENT Before you begin, carefully plan the loca tion of the SW10WM subwoofer , keeping in mind that the SW10WM will be installed parallel with the room’ s stud construction.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 23 SW10WM IN-W ALL INST ALLA TION The SW10WM subwoofer mounts parallel within the room’ s standard 2 X 4 stud construction. The included cardboard template matches the dimensions of the SW10WM and is used to position the subwoofer .
24 2b . Determine suitable wire routing method. The SW10WM is provided with terminal cups at both the bottom and top of the unit for convenience. Preparing the cabinet 3a . Remove the large bolts located at the top of the cabinet and flip the brackets over re-installing brackets with the same bolts, lea ving them loose.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 25 5 . Secure the brackets to the studs using the provided hardware. 6 . Make necessar y wire connections to terminal cups NOTE: THE SW10WM CABINET HAS THE NECESSAR Y TRIMOUT P ANEL ALREADY INST ALLED.
26 12 . Insert the frame into the cut-out hole securing the frame with the supplied 2" screws where needed to ensure a snug fit against the wall. 13 . Insert the metal grille into the frame pressing firmly all the way around the perimeter . TIP .
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 27 AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS & WIRING The SW10WM is a passive (non-powered) subwoofer and must be used with a power amplifier . W e strongly recommend the Niles SWA-500 subwoofer amplifier .
28 WIRING FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION For best results, avoid running speaker wire near AC wiring, as it may induce a 60Hz hum in the audio signal. It’ s a good idea to run the speaker wire after the electrical wiring has alread y been completed, so tha t you can route the speaker wire at least three feet away from the electrical wiring.
NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 29 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you experience a problem operating the SW10JM or SW10WM, consult this guide first.
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NILES AUDIO CORPORA TION – 1-800-BUY -HIFI or 1-305-238-4373 31 NOTES.
Niles Audio Corporation 12331 S.W . 130 Street Miami, Florida 33186 1-305-238-4373 1-800-BUY -HIFI – www.nilesaudio.com ©2008 Niles Audio Corporation. All rights reserved. Niles, the Niles logos and Blending High Fidelity and Architecture are registered trademarks of Niles Audio Corporation.
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