Auralex ProPanel Acoustical Panels User Manual

Auralex® ProPanel™ / User Guide

General Guidelines For All ProPanels:

1. Whenever moving ProPanels, transport them with the shortest dimension in the vertical position to reduce potential stress or breaking of the
fiberglass. Do not move ProPanels parallel to the floor without additional support.

2. If light colored fabrics are used, it may be a good idea to wear white cotton gloves so dirt, grease or grime from the skin is not transferred to
the fabric.

3. Pre-position ProPanels with a laser level (preferred), hand level or chalk line to ensure uniform installation. If ProPanels are being placed
directly up against one another, use the first ProPanel as a reference point for adjoining ProPanels to be installed.

4. Make sure the wall has a completely flat surface. Shim the ProPanels if necessary to create a uniform front surface.

NOTE: Impaling clips are used for wall, vertical corner and horizontal corner installations only. For mounting or suspending

ProPanels from the ceiling, use Auralex Snap-On Anchors or Auralex Cloud Anchors, respectively.

Installation Notes When Using Impaling Clips:

1. Mark the intended location of each panel on the wall.

2. Fasten impaling clips to the wall using drywall screws, concrete anchors or shots and pins for concrete block or pre-cast concrete walls
using the guide below.

ProPanel Size (1” or 2” thick) Number of Clips NOTE: 6 lb per cu ft density ProPanels over

2’x2’ 2

2’x4’ 2

4’x4’ 4

4’x6’ 6

4’x8’ 6

3. Shim the clips as necessary to ensure the front edge of the ProPanel is flush with adjoining ProPanels.

4. Do not apply excessive pressure to a single or multiple small locations on the ProPanel so as to crush or dent the fiberglass core.

5. This installation method will leave a 3/4” reveal between the top of the ProPanel and the ceiling.

2” thick must also use Tubetak Pro
adhesive for installation.

Note On Adhesives:

• The use of adhesives is highly suggested on all ProPanel thicknesses for a secure permanent installation, though it is only mandatory for
ProPanels thicker than 2”.

• Use ONLY water-based, heavy bodied adhesives, such as Auralex’s Tubetak Pro™.

• Apply the adhesive liberally to the fiberglass and to the teeth of the impaling clip, but do not apply any adhesive within 3” from the edge of
the ProPanel.

Recommended Additional Installation Materials

• Power Drill • Tape measure

• Carpenters Level • Small ladder (depending on ceiling height)

• Pencil • 160 .75”-1” drywall screws

• Straight Edge

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Auralex® ProPanel™ / User Guide

ProPanels - Straight or Beveled

Mark vertical and horizontal lines

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indicating placement of the ProPanel.
(Images shown for 24” X 48” panels).

24”

Corner/Bass Trap

Mark lines on the walls and/or ceiling, near the target

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corner, using the measurements below. For all installations
ensure that the fabric return on the rear of the panel, near
the corners, is not greater than 2” to prevent interference
with the impaling points.

• Use 8¼” for 16” wide SonoSuede Corner Traps

• Use 13⅞” for 24” wide M224 ProPanels

• Use 16⅝” for 24” wide B224 or S224 ProPanels

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Install impaling clips 4” in from the
vertical lines to avoid fabric return. For
ProPanels using 2 impaling clips, install
impaling clips near opposing corners.

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Start the ProPanel 3/4” above its
intended final height and press
downward at a 45° angle until the
ProPanel is flush with the wall.

Determine clip orientation (left/right or wall/ceiling) and use

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a felt tip marker to indicate clip position and which side will
face up. Twist out the top facing tips of the impaling points to
a 45° angle relative to the clip face.

Use the smaller set of points for
vertical corners and the larger
points for horizontal corners
(these will be parallel to the
floor with the clips oriented
correctly).

Align the front fold of the
clip with your marked lines
leaving some space from
the panel end for placement
flexibility.

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For vertical corners align the panel ¾” above its target height
and press down at a 45° angle until flush with the wall. For
horizontal installations apply Tubetak Pro adhesive to the
impaling points and clip face.

Align the panel laterally with the top
edge flush with the ceiling and
just touching all four impaling
points. Press the panel
straight towards the wall.

Note that the panel cannot
be removed without damage
once the adhesive cures.