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12. Use thumb pressure to rotate the VX speaker module
Flex Frame latch into the LOCKED position (see
Figure 13).
Figure 13: Latch in LOCKED Position
13. The VX grille is held in place by several small,
powerful magnets on the speaker frame. Place the
grille against the speaker and the magnets will hold
it rmly in place. When properly installed, the grille
ange should make contact with the surface all the
way around the speaker.
PAINTING THE GRILLES
Sonance Visual Experience Series speaker grilles
completely cover the exposed speaker frame, so only the
grilles (not the speakers themselves) require painting.
1. Remove and save the scrim cloth from the back of
the grille.
2. Prime the grille with a metal primer/bonder in
a spray can. Carefully follow the manufacturerʼs
directions on the can.
3. We recommend using water-based latex paint on
the grilles. Thin the paint with a proper thinning
agent to a ratio of 1:1 paint-to-thinner, and strain it
through a standard mesh strainer to remove any
lumps.
4. Use a small touch-up gun or cap-spray gun with a #3
tip for painting.
• Set the nozzle with a medium to wide fan.
• Set the pressure regulator to 60psi.
• Lightly spray the front of the grille in three
quick strokes from approximately 10” away.
• Let the paint set for a minute, then turn the
grille 90º and lightly spray the grille again in
three quick strokes.
• Repeat this step until all four sides of the
grille have been evenly painted.
5. While the paint is still wet, inspect the grille and
make sure that excess paint has not collected
underneath the grille frame, and that none of the
grille perforations are lled with paint. If any are,
use compressed air to blow the paint out of the
perforations.
IMPORTANT: If you nd any grille perforations that
are plugged with paint after the paint has dried, use a
straight pin or sewing needle to carefully remove the
paint.
6. Optional step. Reattach the scrim cloth to the back
of the grille. Once the paint has dried, you may need
to use an extremely light single pass coating of 3M
Super 76 spray adhesive.
7. Once the paint has thoroughly dried, mount the
grille on the speaker.