MartinLogan Statement 40XW Installation Guide Part 1
This guide is Part 1 of 2 for the MartinLogan Statement 40XW.
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In this video we will illustrate the necessary steps to complete the In-Wall Back Box portion of the Statement 40XW installation process.
The printed instructions can be found on the Statement 40XW product page: https://www.martinlogan.com/uploads/d...
Installation Instructions Part :
Introduction: 00:00
Product Description / Before You Begin: 00:32
What’s In The Box?: 02:10
Ordering The Correct Size Kit: 02:24
STEP 1: CRUCIAL STEP! ATTACHING THE BOTTOM BRACKET
Step 1A – Marking the bracket height: 02:51
Step 1B – Leveling the bracket: 03:09
Step 1C – Apply the spacer: 03:29
If using double sheet rock: 03:52
Step 1D – Notes on installing multiple channels: 04:16
STEP 2: BACK BOX PREPARATION
Step 2A – Orienting the back box: 04:26
Step 2B – Attaching the top bracket: 04:36
STEP 3: BACK BOX INSTALLATION
Step 3A – Seating into the bottom bracket: 04:45
Step 3B – Seating into the stud bay: 04:57
Step 3C - Securing the top bracket: 05:06
STEP 4: CONNECT SPEAKER WIRE TO TOP OR BOTTOM BINDING POSTS
Step 4A – Connecting the speaker wire: 05:22
STEP 5: POSITIONING THE INSTALL BOARD
Step 5A – Fiberock and sizing options explained: 05:47
Step 5B – Positioning the install board: 06:28
STEP 6: SECURING THE INSTALL BOARD
Step 6A – Securing to the studs: 06:42
STEP 7: CRUCIAL STEP! ADJUSTING THE INSTALL BOARD
Step 7AB – Adjustment blocks: 06:49
Step 7C – Ensuring the adjustment blocks are seated: 07:31
STEP 8: ATTACH SHEET ROCK CLIPS
Step 8A – Attaching the clips: 07:50
Step 8B – Securing the clips: 08:09
STEP 9: HANG THE SHEET ROCK
Step 9A – Hanging methods: 08:25
STEP 10: MATING SHEET ROCK TO THE INSTALL BOARD
Step 10AB – Mating to the install board: 08:43
Notes on fitment: 09:13
STEP 11: BREAK OFF DRYWALL CLIP FINGERS
Step 11A – Break off the clips: 09:23
STEP 12: SHEET ROCK FINISHING PREPARATION
Step 12A – Applying the mesh tape: 09:47
STEP 13: SHEET ROCK FINISHING PART 1 - JOINT COMPOUND APPLICATION
Step 13A – Apply the compound: 10:21
Step 13B – Sanding: 10:45
STEP 14: SHEET ROCK FINISHING PART 2 - LIGHTWEIGHT APPLICATION
Step 14A – Applying the mud: 10:49
Step 14B – Final sanding: 11:02
STEP 15: PAINTING TIPS
Grille painting notes: 11:14