WITHOUT A BACK BOX

1.Run wire to desired speaker locations. Mark stud bay for reference when returning to install speakers.

2.We strongly recommend using construction adhesive to secure the drywall to the studs around the bay the speaker will be mounted in. Use extra drywall screws to secure the drywall to the studs, space the screws approximately 4"–6" apart.

CAUTION: The speaker opening must be smaller than the enclosure width (use the Retrofit cut-out dimensions). Do not cut the drywall out to the width and height of the enclosure sides or the Roto-Lock fasteners will not work.

3. After drywall is installed and ready for speakers follow retrofit instructions on page 19.

CREATE OPENINGS (RETROFIT)

Survey proposed sites and look for installation obstacles, e.g., plumbing, wiring, and other fixtures. Access the attic or crawl space to check routing of air ducts and available mounting depth. The Roto- Lock requires a 1" area around the speaker to function.

1.At each selected site, use a stud locator (available at hardware stores for about $20) to identify studs. Center each speaker between two studs. Check on both sides of the wall (this and adjacent room) for electrical outlets or switches, which indicate wiring in the selected stud bay. Attempt to avoid placing a speaker in a stud bay shared with the home’s electrical system.

2.Measure in from wall and mark planned edge of each wall opening. Painter’s masking tape (available at paint and hardware stores) is good for this because it leaves no adhesive residue.

 

Sonance Silhouette Retrofit Guidelines

 

Speaker

 

 

sight

 

 

(Trace on

 

 

Wall)

Retrofit

 

 

Opening

 

 

Drywall screws

 

 

3"-4" spacing

 

 

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38"– 42"

 

 

Firestop

 

 

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Figure 8: Retrofit construction for Sonance Silhouette speakers.

3.Position and temporarily attach the cardboard cut-out template from packaging with painter’s tape or a stapler and a level. Trace a cutout hole on wall for each speaker (Figure 8). Remove template.

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