INSTALLING THE WOOFER
Before Installation: New Construction
For installations in new construction, Sonance recommends using a Virtuoso FlexBracket (part# 92246) to reserve a location for the woofer. The FlexBracket is nailed or screwed to the studs and serves as a guide for the drywaller so that the woofer hole will be in the desired location once the drywall is installed.
Before Installation: Retrofit
1.Determine the location for the woofer (see Woofer Placement on page 2).
2.Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no studs,conduit, pipes, heating ducts or air returns that will interfere with the speaker.
3.The cutout for the Virtuoso A800D woofer is 87/16” (214mm) wide and 14½” (368mm) high. There also must be at least 37/8” (99mm) depth within the wall for the woofer.
4.Position the included cutout template where the woofer is to be located and pencil an outline on the wall.
•If you are unsure about obstructions, drill a small hole in the center of the outline and insert a coat hanger wire into the hole to
5.Cut the hole using a drywall saw, and run the speaker wire between the amplifier and the woofer location.
Installation
The Sonance Virtuoso A800D woofer features exclusive FastMount® tabs and an integral RotoLock® mounting system for quick mounting directly into existing walls (see Illustration 4).
FastMount | RotoLock |
Tabs | Clamps |
Illustration 4: A800D Woofer Installation
WARNING: The edges of FastMount tabs are very sharp. Use caution when handling the woofer.
1.Remove the paint plug from the speaker. Connect the speaker wire to the terminals on the woofer.
2.Make sure all the RotoLock clamps are in the full clockwise position so that they are tucked within the mounting hole’s border. Insert the woofer into the hole in the wall. The RotoLock system can accommodate a maximum wall material thickness of 1¼”.
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•The FastMount tabs will prevent the speaker from falling out of the mounting hole, allowing the installer to let go of the woofer to
Note: The FastMount tabs are designed for
3.Tighten the six screws on the front of the woofer baffle. The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the woofer (see Illustration 4).
•When you notice resistance on the screws the woofer has been clamped successfully.
Note: The woofer flange is designed to flex and conform to any small imperfections in the wall surface. Do not tighten the screws so much so that the flange
Important: Always use
4.Attach the grille after the woofer has been installed. Insert about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the woofer. Gently fit the remaining half of the grille by working around the woofer, fitting the grille into the groove as you go.
Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to achieve a proper grille fit.
PAINTING THE WOOFER AND GRILLE
You can paint the woofer and grille before installing it, which will eliminate the “paint scar” if the woofer ever needs to be removed for service. You can also paint the woofer after installation, but before the grille is attached. The Virtuoso A800D woofer comes from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint plug’. Use the paint plug to protect the woofer driver while the flange is being painted along with the wall.
Sonance always suggests painting the grille separately from the woofer. Before painting, carefully remove the
Spray the grille with thinned paint (5 parts thinner to 1 part paint), being careful not to plug the holes. Too heavy a coat of paint on the grille can adversely affect the sound of the woofer.
Once the grille and flange are painted and dry, replace the
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