OWNER’S MANUAL
AccuFit CRS7
In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
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AccuFit CRS7 Three AccuFit CRS7 One
INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
Prior to the actual installation of the speakers, it will be necessary to run cables to the speaker location. See your Authorized
SpeakerCraft dealer for more information on cable installation. After the cable has been installed, you are ready to mount
the speakers.
Preparation for and mounting of the speakers can happen at two different stages. If you are building a new ceiling, follow
the section titled INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION. If you are placing the speakers into an existing ceiling,
follow INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING. There are different considerations for each application. Please care-
fully follow the recommendations for your application.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION
When installing the speakers into a newly built ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER
PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Mount InstaLLock Bracket
For best results, mount the SpeakerCraft InstaLLock New Construction Brackets for the AccuFit CRS7 Series
(Part No. BKT90611) following the instructions included with the bracket.
3. The Location is Ready for Drywall
The bracket provides a stable opening around which the drywall installer can cut out an opening, providing a perfect
location for installation of the AccuFit CRS7 Series speaker.
INSTALLATION PREPARATION - FINISHED CEILING
When the speakers will be installed into a finished ceiling, please follow these instructions carefully:
1. Determine Placement
Determine where in the ceiling the speakers will be placed using the recommendations under SPEAKER
PLACEMENT. Pay careful attention to the section on avoiding obstructions.
2. Locate Obstructions
Find the joists nearest the desired speaker mounting location. The use of a good stud-finder tool is highly recommended
for this procedure. Make sure that there are no joists or obstructions where you plan to install the speaker. Read “Checking
for Obstructions” under the section SPEAKER PLACEMENT.
3. Trace Template
Place the cut-out template at the location you have decided to place the speaker. Use a few pieces of tape or small
tacks to hold the template in place. Trace an outline on the ceiling with a pencil.
4. Cut the Hole
CAUTION: This is the most important part of the entire installation. If you are not certain whether or not an obstruction exists
behind the desired mounting area, you should start by cutting a small hole in the center of your penciled mounting hole
with a drywall saw. Cut at a 45˚ angle towards the inside of the hole (See Figure 3). Cutting the small hole at this angle
will make drywall repair much easier as the piece cut out can be installed neatly back into the hole. Once you have
determined there are no obstructions in your desired mounting location, start cutting the finished hole at a 90˚ angle to
the ceiling surface.
SIDE VIEW OF CEILING
First Cut
Figure 3
Second Cut
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SPEAKER INSTALLATION
The unique integral four foot mounting system incorporated into each speaker
allows for quick installation following these easy steps:
Figure 4
1. If the grille is on the speaker, remove it. It may be necessary to push one or two
of the mounting screws and its attached foot towards the baffle and against
the inside surface of the grille to force the grille out of its retaining groove.
2. Attach the speaker cable observing the proper polarity with your amplifier: +
(red speaker input) to + and – (black speaker input) to – . Make sure the left
channel of the amplifier is connected to the left speaker, and the right channel
is connected to the right speaker.
3. Make sure the mounting feet are turned inward to clear the opening, and insert
the speaker into the ceiling. Position the speaker into the hole. Note: The flange
of the speaker is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in
the ceiling surface. Tighten the 4 screws on the front of the baffle only enough
to make the flange become snug against the ceiling. As you tighten the
screws, the feet will automatically flip into an outward position (See Figure 4),
clamping the drywall between the feet and the flange.
CAUTION: Over tightening may warp the baffle, crack the ceiling, cause the flange to distort, and make the grille difficult to install.
PAINTING THE SPEAKERS
If you plan to paint your speakers, we recommend that it be done prior to installation. If you decide to paint your speakers
sometime in the future, it is best to remove them by simply reversing the steps for SPEAKER INSTALLATION listed above. When
painting the speakers, the paint masks provided in the carton must be installed in place of the grille. The grilles can also
be painted. However, great care should be taken not to clog the holes, as this will greatly reduce the sound quality of the
speakers. Before painting the grilles, remove the material under grille. Place this material back in place once the grille has
been painted. SpeakerCraft recommends only light spray painting using 5 parts thinning agent to 1 part paint. Do not paint
the grilles while they are attached to the speaker. If it is necessary to paint the material under the grille, follow the same
procedure used to paint the grilles.
ADJUSTING THE FREQUENCY RESPONSE
The output of the tweeter on the AccuFit CRS7 Three can be adjusted to suit any environment. In general, we recommend
leaving all of the adjustments at the flat (0dB) setting. To determine which settings will be appropriate for your speakers, you
may need to experiment until the desired sound is achieved.
Selecting the Treble Setting on AccuFit CRS7
To select a setting, simply use a finger to move the switch mounted on the inner side of the speaker to the desired setting
(See Figure 5).
Frequency Settings
When selected, the settings will have the following result:
-3dB: Reduces the loudness of the selected frequency
0dB: The selected frequency remains at neutral level
+3dB: Increases the loudness of the selected frequency
Figure 5
Treble adjustment
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SPECIFICATIONS
AccuFit CRS7 Three
AccuFit CRS7 One
Speaker Type:
Tweeter:
2 Way Shallow-Depth, fully
sealed Steel Enclosure
2 Way Shallow-Depth, fully
sealed Steel Enclosure
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3
⁄4" Aluminum
⁄4" Resin coated Silk Dome
Dome Tweeter
7" Aluminum Cone Woofer
8 ohms
Tweeter
Woofer:
7" Polypropylene Cone Woofer
Impedance:
Sensitivity:
8 ohms
92dB 1W/1m
92dB 1W/1m
None
Frequency Adjustments:
Front-Mounted Treble Switch
allows the Treble to be set at one
of 3 positions: –3dB, Flat, +3dB
Frequency Response:
Power Handling:
50Hz - 20kHz
5-125 watts
50Hz - 20kHz
5-100 watts
Cut Out Dimensions:
8 1⁄4
"
8 1⁄4
"
(209.55mm)
(209.55mm)
9 7⁄8" x 2 3⁄4"
(250.82mm x 70mm)
9 7⁄8" x 2 3⁄4"
(250.82mm x 70mm)
Dimensions (Diameter x Depth):
In our attempt to constantly improve our products, features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
SpeakerCraft Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this SpeakerCraft product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship,
provided the speaker was purchased from a SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer.
Defective products must be shipped, together with proof of purchase, prepaid insured to the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer from whom they were
purchased, or to the SpeakerCraft factory at the address listed on this installation instruction manual. Freight collect shipments will be refused. It is pref-
erable to ship this product in the original shipping container to lessen the chance of transit damage. In any case, the risk of loss or damage in transit
is to be borne by the purchaser. If, upon examination at the Factory or SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer, it is determined that the unit was defective in
materials or workmanship at any time during this warranty period, SpeakerCraft or the SpeakerCraft Authorized Dealer will, at its option, repair or replace
this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below. If this model is no longer available and can not be repaired effectively, SpeakerCraft,
at its sole option, may replace the unit with a current model of equal or greater value. In some cases where a new model is substituted, a modification
to the mounting surface may be required. If mounting surface modification is required, SpeakerCraft assumes no responsibility or liability for such modi-
fication. All replaced parts and product become the property of SpeakerCraft Inc. Products replaced or repaired under this Warranty will be returned
to the original retail purchaser, within a reasonable time, freight prepaid.
This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by accident, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or
shipping procedures, commercial use, voltage inputs in excess of the rated maximum of the unit, or service, repair or modification of the product which
has not been authorized or approved by SpeakerCraft. This Warranty also excludes normal cosmetic deterioration caused by environmental conditions.
This warranty will be void if the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties. If the product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted
above, the purchaser’s sole remedy shall be repair or replacement as provided above. In no event will SpeakerCraft be
liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the product, even if SpeakerCraft
Inc. or a SpeakerCraft Inc. Authorized Dealer has been advised of the possibility of such damages, or for any claim by any
other party. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the above limitation and
exclusion may not apply.
All implied warranties on the product are limited to the duration of this expressed Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation
on the length of an implied warranty. If the original retail purchaser resides in such a state, this limitation does not apply.
SpeakerCraft offers a variety of accessories to make your installation of this and other SpeakerCraft products easy, economical, and professional. Contact
your authorized SpeakerCraft Dealer for more information. For technical inquires, please call 1-800-448-0976 or e-mail us at [email protected].
We are available to assist you every weekday, except holidays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST.
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