SONANCE INVISIBLE SERIES SPEAKER INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC TION: INVISIB LE SPE A KE RS 2-3 SPECIFIC ATIONS 2-3 IS SPE A KE R INSTA LL ATION DE TA IL VIE W 4 WIR E GAUGE CH A RT 4 NE W CONSTRUC TION 5-8 E XISTING CONSTRUC TION 9-11 FINISHING INSTRUC TIONS 12-16 NOTES 17 WA R R A NT Y 18 SONANCE.COM SONANCE and the SONANCE Logo are trademarks of Dana Innovations. ©2017 Dana Innovations. All rights reserved.
INTRODUCTION SONANCE offers what few have before: the ability to contribute to brilliant architecture and genius design by removing an element. By removing dated protruding fixtures and other traditional wall-mounted necessities, and replacing them with flush fixtures, the products bow out of the spotlight and allow the artistic structure to take center stage. SONANCE INVISIBLE SERIES offers audiophile quality and ease of installation to any design project.
ISW The ISW is a low frequency reinforcement to the IS line. Two voice coils drive the diaphragm for unsurpassed invisible low end response. SPECIFICATIONS Woofer Frequency Response Impedance Power Handling Sensitivity Dispersion Finish Overload Protection Cutout Dims Without Enclosure (WxHxD) Cutout Dims With Enclosure (WxHxD) Shipping Weight 170 sq. in (1098 sq.
UNDERSTANDING THE INVISIBLE SERIES INSTALLATION INVISIBLE SERIES SPEAKER INSTALLATION DETAIL VIEW 16” (40.6cm) standard framing Enclosure required for all open attic installations Stud SONANCE INVISIBLE SERIES SPEAKER 1/8” (3mm) maximum topping compound buildup over active speaker area Joint Compound Drywall Drywall Screw (wall board) Fiberglass Mesh Tape Height Shim Speaker Frame Drywall Screw (speaker) FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL (949) 492-7777 OR VISIT WWW.SONANCE.
NEW CONSTRUCTION 1. Wire stud bay prior to mounting drywall. See page 4 for wire gauge chart. 3. With the aid of a level, screw the space saver to the studs. Ensure the speaker cable will have easy access once the space saver is removed. Space Saver Part Numbers: IS4 & ISW = 92723 IS2 = 92722 2. Place space saver in desired final location of speaker. 4. Secure edges of the space saver.
NEW CONSTRUCTION 5. After all drywall is hung, begin speaker installation by removing space saver. 6. Be careful not to damage the exposed drywall during space saver removal.
NEW CONSTRUCTION 7. Pull 2-conductor speaker wire down into the exposed opening. 9. Peel off corresponding adhesive backing. 8. Select the appropriate shim for the application.* Use cardboard shims for fine tuning. 10. Press shim firmly into position, aligning screw holes. TALL SIDE 5/8” (16MM) DRYWALL SHORT SIDE 1/2” (12MM) DRYWALL THIN SHIM 5/16” (8MM) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS *All installations in 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm) drywall with wood stud construction require a shim.
NEW CONSTRUCTION 11. Connect speaker wire to the appropriate terminal on 13. Secure speaker with at least 4 drywall screws on each the speaker. (Speaker shown with optional enclosure.) side. Top and bottom are optional. Do not over tighten. 12. Insert speaker into opening. TEST THE SPEAKER FOR 60 SECONDS WITH AN AUDIO SOURCE BEFORE COVERING WITH DRYWALL COMPOUND! This is the last point any wiring corrections can be made. After test is complete finish securing with remaining drywall screws. 14.
EXISITNG CONSTRUCTION 1. 2. 3. Determine the location for the speaker. Using a stud finder, locate the first studs/joists to the right and left of the speaker position. Mark the centers of the studs/joists. (See Figure 4, below.) 1. Mark Stud Centerlines on Wall 2. Hold Speaker Against Wall at Mounting Location 7. 3. Mark Top and Bottom Edges on Wall Using a utility knife, cut the drywall along the vertical marks at the centers of the studs/ joists.
EXISITNG CONSTRUCTION 9. Pull 2-conductor speaker wire down into the exposed opening. 11. Peel off corresponding adhesive backing. 10. Select the appropriate shim for the application.* Use cardboard shims for fine tuning. 12. Press shim firmly into position, aligning screw holes. TALL SIDE 5/8” (16MM) DRYWALL SHORT SIDE 1/2” (12MM) DRYWALL THIN SHIM 5/16” (8MM) INTERNATIONAL APPLICATIONS *All installations in 1/2" (13mm) and 5/8" (16mm) drywall with wood stud construction require a shim.
EXISITNG CONSTRUCTION 13. Connect speaker wire to the appropriate terminal on 15. Secure speaker with at least 4 drywall screws on each the speaker. (Speaker shown with optional enclosure.) side. Top and bottom is optional. Do not over tighten. 14. Insert speaker into opening. TEST THE SPEAKER FOR 60 SECONDS WITH AN AUDIO SOURCE BEFORE COVERING WITH DRYWALL COMPOUND! This is the last point any wiring corrections can be made. After test is complete finish securing with remaining drywall screws.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fill the gap between speaker and drywall with 5 minute setting type joint compound (hot mud). 2. Feather all edges. 12 3. Allow hot mud to set slightly before applying mesh tape.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Place mesh tape over the drywall seams. 6. Do not tape over the raised portion of the speaker (diaphragm). 5. Overlap tape slightly. 7. Allow hot mud to fully cure or harden.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 8. Once hot mud has fully cured or hardened, begin to Build layers of topping compound over speaker. 10. Feather in all surfaces. 9. Build layers of compound as needed to obtain a flat surface. 11. Allow first coat to fully cure or harden.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 12. Start a second coat covering the entire surface of the speaker and all adjoining surfaces. 14. Detail the compound to minimize tool marks. 13. Compound buildup on the active surface of the speaker should not exceed 1/8” (3mm). 15. Build more coats as necessary to achieve desired finish.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS 16. Each successive coat should be thinner than the last. The final coat should be a very light application (skim coat). 17. After final coat is applied and has dried, use a manual pole sander or block sander on entire wall (do not use a power sander). Wall surface should show no signs of a speaker. If any defect is found, skim coat entire area, and sand down again. IMPORTANT TOTAL MATERIAL OVER ACTIVE SURFACE OF THE SPEAKER CAN NOT EXCEED 1/8 TH OF AN INCH (3mm).
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LIMITED FIFTEEN (15) YEAR WARRANTY Sonance warrants to the first end-user purchaser that this Sonance-brand product (“Product”), when purchased from an authorized Sonance Dealer/Distributor and installed by a Sonance installer, will be free from defective workmanship and materials in the initial installation for the period stated below.
