NILES. BLENDING HIGH FiDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE

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1 NILES BLENDING HIGH FiDELITY AND ARCHITECTURE

2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the GSS1 0 In-ground subwoofer from Niles. With proper installation and operation, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free use. PARTS LIST 1 GSS1 0 Subwoofer 1 GSS1 0 Bass Port Tube 8 Hex Screws 1 Hex Wrench TOOLS REGUIRED FOR INSTALLATION Spade, Shovel, or Trench Tool Wire Strippers Bubble Level Direct Burial Rated Speaker Cable 16AWG for wire runs of up to 100ft 14AWG for wire runs up to 150 ft 12 AWG for wire runs up to 200 ft OPTIONAL FEATURES A 70v transformer kit is available for the GSS1 0. It is the GSS70V, Niles Part Number FG01675 GSS10 ASSEMBLY Remove both the subwoofer and the bass port tube from their packaging. Using the hex wrench provided, securely attach the port tube to the subwoofer. When properly oriented, the port tube should be "Up" when the subwoofer is resting on its base. 2 Make sure that each of the hex screws is securely tightened to prevent the possibility of any vibration or rattling from the subwoofer when installed. Once assembled, the subwoofer is ready for installation

3 CHOOSING A LOCATION Length of approximately 30"(76cm). The location of the subwoofer should be based on three considerations: sound coverage, ease of installation, and the ease of running cable to the installation location. The large 1 0" woofer cone will provide impressive bass performance for a large area when properly placed. The subwoofer requires a hole with a width of approximately 14" (36 em) and a length of approximately 30" (76 em). The depth should be between 16-18" (40-45 em). Additionally, burial rated speaker cable must be run from your subwoofer amplifier to the proposed subwoofer location. Make certain that there are no obstructions in the planned location or along the proposed wiring location before proceeding. Many states and municipalities have specific notification requirements before digging. Make sure to check with your local building authorities as required prior to digging. Keep in mind when choosing a location that low frequency sounds will permeate the entire area which means that the subwoofer does not need to be "aimed" or pointed in any particular direction. The subwoofer is made of heavy duty upvc, designed for many years of rugged outdoor use and will withstand occasional hits from common handheld landscape tools, but can be damaged by lawn mowers or other motorized equipment. Placing the subwoofer where it is not likely to be struck by such. equipment will help ensure years of listening enjoyment. This can be easily done by careful placement of landscaping features around the bass port tube. Also, please be aware that you can control the bass output by your placement location. This is called the boundary effect. You will get more bass response by mounting the GSS1 0 near a wall or other flat surface. You can increase the bass output even more by mounting the GSS1 0 in a corner locati'on. This kind of placement gives the speaker two boundaries, further reinforcing the bass sounds. Of course, mounting the subwoofer further away from any other boundaries will minimize this effect. Landscaping walls or other structures could be utilized for this purpose. A further consideration is that the closer the subwoofer is placed to the home, the more chance of unwanted vibration entering the home when the subwoofer is played at large volumes. Choose the location carefully prior to digging any holes or running any wires. Once the location has been chosen and the hole has been prepared, place the NILES AUDIO BUY-HIFI

4 subwoofer into the hole and verify that it is horizontal using the bubble level. It is now time to connect the loudspeaker wires to the su~woofer. Before connecting any loudspeaker wire, make certain that the subwoofer amplifier is turned OFF. Connect the loudspeaker wires to the subwoofer, making certain to match polarity so that the positive lead from the amplifier matches to the positive lead from the subwoofer and do the same with the negative leads. When connecting the wires, be sure to _use silicone filled wire nuts, or an appropriate water tight connector or junction box. Connect the wires to your subwoofer amplifier and turn it on to test the connection. If the loudspeaker sounds fine, you can now fill in the hole around the GSS1 0. Keep in mind that the subwoofer will sound slightly different when fully installed in the ground than it will in an open air environment. Verify the satisfactory performance of each loudspeaker before covering any exposed trenches or conduit used for your wiring. Before proceeding, turn off the amplifier for safety. Carefully pack and compress the dirt around the subwoofer making certain not to damage either the subwoofer or its wiring. The subwoofer should have firm support on all sides to prevent any settling in the future. Should you ever need to service your GSS1 0 subwoofer, you can use the Niles Logo located on the top cover to determine where the unit is located underground. The side of the vent cover with the Niles Logo (-) is the side where the subwoofer unit is located. PAINTING The tube and its dome cover can be painted to match any;,environm~~t. When painting the GSS1 0 port tube, be sure not to paint the underside of the dome. There are special filter screens that should not be painted over on the underside of the dome. The top and sides can easily be painted with a high quality spray paint. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER The GSS1 0 is a passive subwoofer designed to be used with a subwoofer amplifier. We recommend the Niles SWA-500M, Part Number FG The SWA-500M is a high-current design that can power up to 2 GSS1 0 subwoofers

5 SPECIFICATIONS Woofer: 10" Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Recommended Amplifier Power: watts Frequency Response: 25 Hz to 11 0 Hz Product Weight: 25 lbs (11.4 kg) Recommended Burial Depth: 16-18" (40-45 em) Max SPL: 11 OdB Impedance: Temperature Extremes: 8 ohm nominal, 6 ohm minimum -50F to 185F (-45 to 85 Celsius) NILES AUDIO BUY-HIFI

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9 LIMITED WARRANTY CARD

10 LIMITED VVARRANTY Niles Audio Corporation ("NILES") warrants to the original retail purchaser only that this product will be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the following periods and subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below: Lifetime Warranty All Passive Loudspeaker Products (those not requiring AC or battery power). Ten years from the date of purchase All Other Passive Products (those not requiring AC or battery power). Two years from the date of purchase All Active Products (those requiring AC or battery power). This warranty is not transferable to subsequent purchasers of the product. To obtain warranty service, contact the authorized dealer where you purchased your product or take the unit to the nearest authorized NILES dealer (with proof of purchase - claims made without proof of purchase will be denied) who will test the product and if necessary, forward it to NILES for service. If there are no authorized NILES dealers in your area, you must contact NILES to receive a factory Return Authorization Number. DO NOT RETURN ANY UNIT WITHOUT FIRST RECEIVING WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION AND SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS FROM NILES. Upon examination, NILES will, at its sole option and expense, repair or replace any product found to be defective. NILES will return the repaired or replaced unit to you via its usual shipping method from the factory to your address in the United States of America or Canada only. Any shipping costs for addresses outside of the United States or Canada shall be the responsibility of the purchaser. In the event that this model is no longer available and cannot be repaired effectively, NILES, at its sole option, may replace it with a different model of equal or greater value, or refund the original purchase price paid. THE FOREGOING ARE YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY. This Warranty does not include service or parts to repair damage caused by improper use or handling, including but not limited to damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, commercial use, abuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear, or any defect caused by repair to the product by anyone other than NILES. This warranty does not cover reimbursement for your costs of removing and transporting the product for warranty service evaluation, or installation of any replacement product provided under this warranty. This Warranty will be void if: the Serial Number on the product has been removed, tampered with or defaced. the product was not purchased from an authorized dealer or reseller. THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES. NILES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL SUCH OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NILES SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED (OR PROHIBITED) BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF NILES HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Notwithstanding the above, if you qualify as a "consumer" under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, or applicable state laws, then you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the Warranty Period. Further, some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so such limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. For the name of your nearest authorized NILES dealer, contact: NILES AUDIO CORPORATION, P.O. BOX , Miami, Florida , or call , Please be advised that NILES only sells its products via the Internet through a select group of authorized Internet dealers. These are listed on our website at Products offered on the Internet through unauthorized Internet dealers are not covered by the NILES warranty and may be either: 1) goods acquired on a secondary or grey market 2) counterfeit or stolen goods 3) damaged, or defective goods Please fill in your product information and retain for your records. Model Serial No Purchase Date ATTENTION: TO OUR VALUED CONSUMERS: To insure that consumers obtain quality pre-sale and after-sale support and service, NILES products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers. This warranty is VOID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer.