INSTALLING YOUR XR525-CXi
COAXIALS IN CUSTOM LOCATIONS:
Run the supplied speaker wires to the desired
mounting location. If you are running wires into a
door, use existing factory wiring boots whenever
possible. If you are drilling new holes, file their
edges and install rubber grommets into each hole.
Then, cover the wires with a protective PVC sleeve
and run them through the door jamb. Make sure
that the wires will clear door hinges and other
structures in the door. If you are unsure about any
part of this process, please contact your JL AUDIO
dealer for installation help.
Double check the clearance for both speakers
before proceeding.
Use the template supplied in the product
packaging to mark the desired mounting location. Be
aware that two different templates are supplied: one
for the XR525-CXi 5.25-inch (130 mm) coaxial and
one for the XR650-CXi 6.5-inch (160 mm) coaxial.
Use only the appropriate template! Mark the center
and the outline of the mounting hole as well as the
mounting screw positions. Before drilling or cutting,
use a utility knife to cut any fabric, vinyl or leather
from hole locations. These materials can easily be
snagged by a drill or a saw, causing damage to the
panel and possible bodily injury.
Drill four 1/8” (3 mm) holes for the speaker’s
mounting screws at the positions you have marked.
Also drill a pilot hole in the center of the speaker
mounting hole at this time. Then, using a saber saw,
hole saw or nibbler, make the circular cut out for
the speaker. File any rough edges.
Insert the mounting clips with the flat side
towards the speaker as shown in the diagram.
Connect the speaker wires to both sets of
terminals on each speaker, observing correct
polarity and making sure that the tweeter and
woofer wires correspond to the correct
terminals on both the speaker and crossover.
Install the speaker and grille tray as shown in the
diagram below.
It is absolutely vital that the speaker frame fits
into the mounting hole cleanly. This must be
checked prior to tightening the screws. Do not
force the frame into a hole that is too small!
Do not tighten the speaker onto an uneven surface!
This will damage your speakers. The speaker should
also fit so that no air leaks around the mounting
flange. Air leaks will cause a severe degradation in
sound quality. Seal any air leaks with silicone, rope
caulk or similar sealant material.
Hand-tighten the screws evenly to avoid
bending the speaker frame!
Break off small pieces of the supplied butyl
adhesive putty and place them on the inside of each
grille tray. This adhesive will hold the grille in place
firmly and prevent rattling. Then insert the metal
grille into the grille tray, squeezing gently around its
edge until it seats firmly into the tray.
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