Polk Audio Atrium4 Atrium Series - English - Page 3

PLACEMENT OPTIONS Atrium Series loudspeakers were created to live and play outdoors. Atriums have a wide dispersion pattern, and are also very efficient. This means your Atrium Series loudspeakers will deliver exceptional sound quality throughout a large listening area. However, if you want high sound levels in an outdoor setting with acoustic characteristics that differ from those of indoor conditions, we recommend multiple-pair setups. In addition to the placement locations typically used for outdoor loudspeakers, all Atrium Series loudspeakers have built-in stability feet, which allows the loudspeakers to be placed securely on a shelf or other flat horizontal surface. Please keep in mind that you'll maximize the useful life of your Atrium loudspeakers by locating them where they'll receive less exposure to the elements, under eaves for example. When locating your Atrium loudspeakers outdoors, take into account three factors: sound quality, convenience and exposure to the elements. FIGURE 1: Place the speaker in a corner for more bass output. Bracket attached to side wall. FIGURE 2: Place the speaker away from eaves and corners for less bass output. PREPARING TO PAINT Before you paint, you will need: • A spray can of primer paint (Krylon Sandable Spray Primer #1318). • A spray can of the paint of your choice. Choose exterior grade paint if you plan to use the speakers outdoors. • A paperclip or corkscrew (for removing the paintable grille). • Masking tape. • Paint mask to cover unpaintable parts (not included). To make an easy paint mask, use the grille as a template and cut a mask from heavy, nonporous Kraft paper. 1. Separate the parts of the speaker: Remove the brackets and bracket knobs. Remove the grille by carefully hooking it with a bent paper clip and pulling it gently away from the cabinet [figure 5]. 2. Mask off the binding posts on the back of the speaker [figure 6], the end panels and bracket knobs, and carefully mask off the front of the speakers to protect the drivers and baffles while painting [figure 7]. The grille has a logo on it, which you may mask off should you choose not to paint over it. FIGURE 5: Remove the grille using a paper clip. FIGURE 6: Mask the binding posts on the rear of the speaker. FIGURE 3: Place the speaker close under an eave for more bass output. FIGURE 4: The Atrium's built-in stability feet ensure safe, secure placement on a shelf of other flat surface. 4 Polk Audio Customer Service 800-377-7655 (Outside USA & Canada: 410-358-3600) FIGURE 7: Mask the drivers and baffles. Customer Service Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM EST [email protected] 5