Paradigm BX-12SQ Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR BX-12SQ BACKBOX AND RVC-12SQ SUBWOOFER
PARTS INCLUDED:
• 1 – Backbox • 2 – Mounting Brackets
• 1 – Wire Loop with screw • 1 – Removable MDF cover with 4 screws
• 4 – Gasket Tape Strips • 1 – Mounting Template
PARTS NOT INCLUDED:
• Minimum of 16 – #6 Drywall Screws (8 to attach brackets to box;
8 to attach box to wall) 3˝ Drywall nails may also be used to attach box to wall
NOTE: DO NOT PUNCTURE OR REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC THAT
COVERS PORT HOLES UNTIL READY TO INSTALL SUBWOOFER
NOTE: The required amount of damping material is included and correctly positioned in backbox. DO NOT remove, compact or add additional damping material. DO NOT add
damping material to wall directly behind backbox.
BACKBOX DIMENSIONS
NOTE: Wire loop to harness speaker wire must
be attached with screw provided.
TIP: Paint subwoofer before installing.
FOR USE WITH 5/8˝ OR 1/2˝ DRYWALL ONLY
INSTALLING BRACKETS
CAUTION: Mounting brackets are made of
galvanized steel. Edges may be sharp.
WARNING! Ports run vertically inside
backbox. To avoid damage, position
installation brackets as shown.
STEP 1
PARADIGM DOES NOT SUPPLY SCREWS FOR MOUNTING BACKBOX
TO WALL. CHOOSE SCREWS APPROPRIATE FOR WALL COMPOSITION
AND WEIGHT OF BACKBOX WITH SUBWOOFER.
BX-12SQ BACKBOX: 26.4 lb / 12.0 kg
RVC-12SQ SUBWOOFER: 14.3 lb / 6.5 kg
TOTAL WEIGHT: 40.7 lb / 18.5 kg
IF YOU ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE,
CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER.
INSTALLING BACKBOX
To prevent stray resonances from coloring output, backbox should
not touch studs—center it between studs.
STEP 2