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SONANCE MERLOT
®
MR/SSMR
Insulating the Ceiling Cavity
You can also reduce sound transmission to adjacent
rooms and improve speaker performance by
inserting a sheet of unfaced fiberglass insulation
over the back of the speaker. To reduce mechanical
noise produced by unsupported drywall, install
fiberglass insulation in the ceiling bays adjacent
to the speaker location.
Sonafill
®
Sonafill (part #91928) is a retrofittable acoustical
treatment system consisting of two pillows and four
tiles that virtually eliminates noises produced by
resonating drywall. The tiles have pressure-sensi-
tive adhesive and are installed on the back of the
drywall on either side of the speaker between the ceiling joists; the pillows are then stuffed in place behind the tiles.
The system dramatically improves midbass sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.
Installing the Speakers
Before Installation: New Construction
For installations in new construction, Sonance recommends using a Merlot MR FlexBracket (part #91973) to reserve a
location for the speaker. The FlexBracket has perforated wings that can be positioned anywhere around the bracket, and
is nailed or screwed to the ceiling joists. This serves as a guide for the drywaller so that the speaker hole will be in the
desired location once the drywall is installed.
Before Installation: Retrofit
1. Determine the location for the speaker (see
Speaker Placement
on page 4).
2. Perform an obstruction survey to be certain that there are no joists, conduit, pipes, heating ducts, or air returns in the
ceiling cavity that will interfere with the speaker.
3. The cutout for all Merlot MR and SSMR speakers is 5
7
/
8
” (149mm) in diameter. There also must be at least 3½” (89mm)
depth within the ceiling cavity for the speaker.
4. Position the included cutout template where the speaker is to be located and pencil an outline on the ceiling.
• 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 feel-around for possible obstructions.
5. Cut the mounting hole using a keyhole or drywall saw, and run the speaker wires from the mounting hole to the
amplifier location.
• Consult local building codes before running speaker wires through ceilings.
Optional Accessories
MMeerrlloott MMRR FFlleexxBBrraacckkeett ((ppaarrtt ##9911997733))::
Plastic template to reserve a
mounting hole for Merlot MR-series speakers in new construction.
Designed for use with the RotoLock
®
mounting system.
MMeerrlloott MMRR AAccoouussttiicc EEnncclloossuurree ((ppaarrtt ##9922444455))::
½” MDF enclosure that
provides ideal acoustic performance and maximum reduction of sound
transmission into adjacent spaces. Designed for use only in new
construction.
MMeerrlloott MMRR RReettrrooffiitt EEnncclloossuurree ((ppaarrtt ##9922444433))::
Molded enclosure that
reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms and spaces. Can be used
in both new construction and retrofit installations.
SSoonnaaffiillll
®®
IInn--CCeeiilliinngg SSyysstteemm ((ppaarrtt ##9911992288))::
Retrofittable acoustical
treatment consisting of two pillows and four tiles that virtually eliminates
noises produced by resonating drywall. Dramatically improves midbass
sound quality and reduces sound transmission into adjacent rooms.