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4. Use a painter’s drop cloth, available at paint and hardware stores, to protect floor, carpet, and
furniture from drywall dust during drilling and cutting.
5. At each proposed opening,drill several small holes along the length of the center of chosen area and
insert a bent coat hanger to confirm that the cavity is clear at least 6" in all directions. If you feel
any obstruction, immediately stop drilling, patch hole with drywall compound, and search for a
new installation location. Possible obstructions include braces, plumbing supply,drain, vent pipes,
electrical conduit, junction boxes, and light fixtures.
6. Using a drywall saw, cut a hole large enough to allow inspection.
7. Look inside opening and move any fire stops that will interfere with installation. Be sure to replace
any fire stops you remove.
8. Cut the drywall you just removed along the template outline and discard center.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION/GRILLE/FRAME PAINTING
Speaker grilles may be painted to color match surroundings. Proper preparation will lead to a
beautiful, long lasting surface that matches the room décor.
1. First, remove the grille by carefully prying it away from the baffle starting at the short end of the
speaker. Prepare both the grille and speaker frame using a light 600 grade sanding material. The
idea is to create a slightly rough surface for the primer to adhere to.
2. All sanded surfaces should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Apply a primer such as XIM grade spray
primer to all metal surfaces to be painted. Dry according to the directions provided by the primer
manufacturer. After the primer is dry, a light final sanding should be done to increase the
adherence of the paint to the primer.
3.Prior to painting,all surfaces should be wiped clean with a dry cloth. Several factors will determine
how many coats of paint are required to properly cover the surfaces. The quality of the paint,color
and texture all have affects on the number of coats. Sonance recommends the use of the highest
quality water based paint available. Other paints such as acrylic, may be used as long as the
painting surface is properly prepared.
4.Apply the paint with a sprayer if possible creating an even finish. Let dry according to the
instructions supplied by the paint manufacturer. Additional coats may be desired to achieve the
needed results.
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