Sonance MR Series - Manual (Page 9)

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SONANCE MERLOT ® MR/SSMR
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 8).
• When you notice resistance on the screws the speaker has been clamped
successfully.
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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
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 under-
grille cloth. It is held in place with a light tacking glue that makes it easy to remove.
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 under-grille cloth, remove the paint plug from the mounting
flange and install the grille.
Figure 8:
Tightening the RotoLock Clamps