Sonance 91907 Installation Instructions

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Sonance Model #91907
fire-rated 6½" Rectangular speaker backcan†.
†The Intertek Listed* fire-rated speaker backcan is a compo-
nent in the Sonance In-wall Speaker System (WHI Design
Listing DII/PV 60-02), comprised of an Intertek Listed fire-
rated metal backcan (Sonance Model #91907), and a
Sonance Symphony ® in-wall speaker (or equivalent speaker)
or a metal coverplate to protect the exposed opening.
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Box Contents

The Backcan box should contain the following:
(1) Intertek Listed Sonance Fire Rated Backcan
(2) Snap2it™ wire clamps

Installation in a Wall

1. Select locations in the wall for the Sonance Symphony
In-Wall Speaker per the speaker's instruction manual.
2. Run speaker wire to desired speaker locations.
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3. Open one of the knockouts in the Backcan and install one
of the Snap2it™ wire clamps into the open knockout.
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4. Attach the Backcan at the desired wall elevation to the
vertical studs through the pre-drilled holes in the flange of
the speaker Backcan using a minimum of four (4) #8 x 1¼-
inch long mechanical fasteners: one applied to each corner.
See Figure 1 .
5. Insert speaker wire through the Snap2it™ clamp and into
the backcan. Leave enough slack to easily connect the
speaker.
6. Cut a hole in the gypsum board‡ to match the rectangular
opening in the Backcan.
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‡ Gypsum Board Wall Assembly consisting of any gypsum
board wall assembly, one-hour rated in accordance with
ASTM E119, UL 263, NFPA 251, or CAN/ULC S 101.
7. Apply the gypsum board over the Backcan so that the hole
is aligned with the Backcan opening. See Figure 2 .
Follow the instructions included with the speaker for the
remainder of the installation, or install a metal face plate to
close the backcan opening.
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