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6.Tighten the four screws on the front of the speaker baffle. The RotoLock clamps will automatically rotate into position and begin clamping the speaker (see Figure 11).
•When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has been clamped successfully.
Important: Always use
Note: The speaker f lange is designed to f lex and confor m to any small imper fections in the wall sur face . Do not tighten the screws so much so that the f lange bows - out .
7.Attach the grille after the speaker has been installed. Insert about half of the grille into the groove at the edge of the speaker. Gently fit the remaining half of the grille by working around the speaker, fitting the grille into the groove as you go.
Note: You can adjust the torque applied to the RotoLock screws to achieve a proper gr ille f it .
Painting The Speakers and Grilles
RotoLock
Clamps
(extended)
Figure 11:
Tightening the RotoLock Clamps
You can paint the speakers and grilles before installing them, which will eliminate the “paint scar” that can be left on the wall if the speaker ever needs to be removed for service. You can also paint the speakers after installation, but before the grilles are attached. All Sonance Merlot speakers come from the factory fitted with a plastic ‘paint plug’ that protects the speaker drivers while the mounting flange is being painted.
Sonance always suggests painting the grille separately from the speaker. Before painting, carefully remove the
Spray the grilles 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 will adversely affect the sound of the speaker.
Once the grilles and flange are painted and dry, replace the
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