Lowell P68XA-6 Galvanized Steel Enclosure with Support Rails Instructions
- October 27, 2023
- Lowell
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Instructions
P68XA-6 Galvanized Steel Enclosure with Support Rails
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Optional retrofit brackets (SS9 shown) or channel rails mount using pre- punched mounting holes on the side of enclosure to accommodate various ceiling or wall thicknesses.
INSTALLATION: Recessed
FOR SPEAKER SIZE : 8″ EIA
FOR GRILLE TYPE : Screw-mount
Galvanized steel enclosure for recessed installation of an 8″ speaker in a ceiling or wall. Two sides are pre-punched to mount optional retrofit brackets or tile support channel rails (order separately) in various ceiling or wall thicknesses (see installation info below).
FEATURES:
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Construction:
18-gauge galvanized steel enclosure with mounting holes on two opposite
sides used for mounting optional retrofit brackets or tile support channel rails. -
Length x Width : 10″ x 10″
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Depth: 6″
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Volume: .347 cu.ft.
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Knockouts: Combination knockouts for conduit (1/2″ and 3/4″) on two opposite sides and rear.
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Acoustic Treatment:
Foam pad to help reduce acoustic/mechanical resonance. -
Installation:
– Corners feature recessed mounting tabs with four (4) Tinnerman clips for grille installation. The recessed clip position assures protected accessibility in plaster or poured concrete applications.
– Two sides feature pre-punched holes for mounting optional retrofit brackets (SS9) to accommodate ceiling or wall thicknesses of 0″, 0.25″, 0.5″, 0.75″, 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, 1.75″, 2″, or 2.95″ using four (4) #4 x 1/2″ sheet metal screws (included with brackets).
– Alternatively, the two sides with pre-punched holes can mount optional tile support channels rails (SS24, SS30, SS48) to accommocate ceiling tile thicknesses of 0.5″, 0.75″, 1″, 1.25″, 1.5″, 1.75″, or 2″ using four (4) #4 x 1/2″ sheet metal screws (included with channel rails). -
Country of Origin: Made in U.S.A.
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A &E Specifications: The enclosure for recessed installation of 8″ speakers shall be Lowell model P68XA-6, which shall be 18-gauge galvanized steel (10″ x 10″ x 6″). It shall feature combination knockouts for conduit (1/2″ and 3/4″) on two opposite sides and rear of enclosure. It shall also feature recessed mounting tabs with four Tinnerman clips, and a foam pad to help reduce acoustic/mechanical resonance. The enclosure shall be made in the U.S.A.
Retrofit Option: SS9 retrofit bracket (order separately) can be mounted to the enclosure using holes pre-punched to accommodate different ceiling or wall thicknesses.
Tile Ceiling Option: tile support channel rails ___ (SS24, SS30, or SS48) (order separately) can be mounted to the enclosure using holes pre-punched to accommodate different ceiling or wall thicknesses.
COMPATIBLE COMPONENTS (order separately):
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Speakers: 8″ EIA. Not for use with robust 8″ coaxial speakers, such as Lowell model 8A50 or
8P100, which require a larger volume enclosure with depth greater than 4″ -
Grilles (screw-mount) : FW-8, JG-8X, SG-8, SG-8VP, IC-105A, VRG-8
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Tile Support Channel Rails: SS24, SS30, SS48
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Retrofit Bracket: SS9
Measurements are
inches unless noted otherwise.
Lowell strives to provide accurate information while reserving the right to
change specifications and/or improve manufacturing methods without prior
notification.
©2021 Lowell Manufacturing Co., 100 Integram Dr., Pacific MO 63069 / tel.
800.325.9660 / www.lowellmfg.com
Spec 2292
Model P68XA-6 Rev. 11-15-21 | pg. 2/2