Primacoustic F122-2424-00 Users Guide

Primacoustic Impaler Clip

ACOUSTIC PANELS

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Congratulations on purchasing Primacoustic Broadway™. Broadway is a series of fabric
covered, high density, (6 lb per cubic foot) ridgid fi berglass panels designed to control echo and
absorb secondary refl ections in any reverberant environment. Because Broadway panels are also
Class-1 fi re rated, they are ideally suited to provide effective acoustic control in applications as
diverse as home-theatre, practice rooms, houses of worship, offi ces, call centers and broadcast
studios.

Please take a few minutes to read this installation manual. It will give you step by step instructions
on the installation of Broadway panels, performance specifi cations, and safety data. Please refer
to www.primacoustic.com/appnotes for various placement options and benefi ts. Should you have
any questions or comments, we invite you to send an email to: [e-mail].

HOW MANY PANELS DOES YOUR ROOM REQUIRE?

Although there are no set rules on how much treatment should be used, it is obvious that the more
treatment you install, the more sound will be absorbed. Maximum effectiveness is achieved when
panels are placed in corners where two walls meet, or where a wall and ceiling join. Ultimately, the
amount you install and where it goes will also depend on factors such as windows, architectural
demands and your room’s intended purpose. Please refer to www.primacoustic.com/appnotes for
detailed information on acoustics, various room types and placement options.

APPROXIMATE WALL COVERAGE REQUIRED BY ROOM TYPE:

10% - Budget: Echo reduction, general purpose coverage
15% - Light: Live music room, board room, commercial buildings, industrial spaces
25% - Normal: Recording studio tracking room, home theatre, music practice room
35% - Medium: Recording studio control room, on-air broadcast studio
45% - Dark: Noise control, voice-over booth

* Approximate fi gures only. Please consult a professional Acoustician for specifi c design parameters.

Step 1: Use level to mark top line.
Step 2: Repeat for set line.

4” - 6” from edges

Step 3: Impaler clip locations

HOW MANY IMPALERS?

How many impaler clips to use per panel is up to you depending on the size of the Broadway
panels you have selected and the degree of security you feel you need. The chart below shows
the suggested number of impaler clips for the different Broadway panels sizes. Impalers should
be placed approximately four to six inches from the edge of the panel to clear the fabric. Avoid
pushing the impalers through the fabric edge. When mounting Broadway panels in overhead
locations apply a golf-ball sized dab of construction adhesive to each Impaler to prevent accidental
dislodgement.

Scatter Block™

12” x 12”

1 inch panels 1324

2 inch panels 1334

3 inch panels NA NA 3 5

INSTALLING WITH PRIMACOUSTIC IMPALING CLIPS

Primacoustic impaling clips are designed to provide the installer with a simple and effective
method of mounting Broadway™ panels onto walls. The mounting clips feature a series of sharp
impaling heads that penetrate the panels for secure semi-permanent mounting without causing
serious wall surface defacement.

Tools: You will need a bubble level, 48” straight edge, measuring tape, drill, screwdriver, wood
screws and for mounting on standard drywall we recommend using plastic drywall anchors.

Step 1: Lightly mark a horizontal TOP line along the entire wall with pencil. This line represents
where the top of the mounted panel will sit on the wall. Lightly mark a second SET line one inch
above the TOP line. The SET line will help you position the panel on the impaler clips. Use your
straight edge and bubble level to ensure both the TOP and SET lines are level.

Control Cube™

24” x 24”

Control Column™

12” x 48”

Broadband Panel™

24” x 48

Step 4: Level panel on Set line

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Step 2: Lightly mark panel locations along the TOP line by carefully measuring out each panel
width. If you are planning to space panels apart include the gap measurement and mark points
along the TOP line identifying panel edge and gap points.

Step 3: Mark wall locations for the impaler clips by measuring 4 to 6 inches down from your TOP
line and 4 to 6 inches in from your panel edges. Secure impaler clips with an appropreiate fastener
for your wall surface. For additional security apply a golf-ball sized dab of construction adhesive to
each Impaler. This will prevent the panel from being easily removed once the adhesive is dry.

Step 4: Tilt the panel so just the top edge is touching the wall. Carefully line up the top edge with
the SET line and edge marks you made in step 1 and 2. Placing a level on top of the panel will help
you keep it straight as you guide it onto the impaler clips.

Step 5: Once you have lined up the panel squarely on the SET line, bring the back of the panel in
contact with all of the impaler clips. Apply pressure in and down onto the clips. The panel will slide
onto the Impalers and sink down about one inch. Use the TOP pencil line to confi rm placement is
level. If alignment is off, the panel may be nudged up to ¼” to make it level.

WARNING: The installation methods outlined are recommendations only.
Please seek professional advice if you are unsure about any of these methods

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ACOUSTIC PANELS

ACOUSTICAL DATA

Broadway panels have been tested in conformance of the ASTM standard test method for sound absorption and sound
absorption coeffi cients by the Reverberation Room Method ASTM C423-02a and E795-05. Increased performance
can be achieved by panel location and different mounting options. Please refer to www.primacoustic.com/appnotes
for details.

SOUND ABSORPTION DATA (NRC) ASTM C423-90a

Panel

Thickness

1” Thick 0.17 0.28 0.81 1.00 1.02 0.95 0.80

2” Thick 0.45 0.83 1.07 1.00 1.01 1.00 1.00

3” Thick 0.92 0.91 1.00 1.00 1.02 1.03 1.00

1.1

1.0

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.3

SOUND ABSORPTION COEFFICIENT

0.2

125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1kHz 2kHz 4kHz NRC

* Actual test data provided by Riverbank Acoustical Laboritories

Octave Band Frequencies (Hz)

1” Thick Panel

2” Thick Panel

3” Thick Panel

0.1

0

100Hz

125Hz

160Hz

200Hz

250Hz

315Hz

400Hz

500Hz

FREQUENCY (Hz)

630Hz

800Hz

1kHz

1.25kHz

1.6kHz

2kHz

2.5kHz

4kHz

3.15kHz

FIRE SAFETY

Broadway panels have been tested to meet the most stringent ASTM and CSA testing requirements for the USA
and Canada. For international customers, please consult your local building authority for proper cross-compatibility
specifi cations.

BROADWAY FIRE & BURN TEST CHARACTERISTICS

TEST CLASS FLAME SPREAD SMOKE DENSITY

ASTM E 84 1 OR A 15 FSI 155 SD

CAN/UL-S102 1 OR A 15 FSCI 155 SD

* Actual test data provided by Bodycote Materials Testing Inc.

WARRANTY

Please inspect panels immediately after purchase and before mounting. Primacoustic Broadway acoustic panels are guaranteed to be free of
manufacturing defects for a period of thirty (30) days after purchase. In the unlikely event that a defect is uncovered, please call 604-942-1001
to obtain an RA number (Return Authorization number) from Primacoustic before the thirty (30) day warranty period expires. Once you have
obtained an RA number you must return the product, freight prepaid, within fi fteen (15) days after the date the RA number is issued. Please return
the product in the original packaging (or another, affording an equal degree of protection) with all of the following: (1) RA number clearly marked
on the returned package; (2) a receipt or bill of sale showing proof of purchase from an authorized retail seller; and (3) a written note describing
the defect and including your name, address, telephone number and the applicable RA number. You are solely responsible for all shipping and
insurance costs for returning the product to Primacoustic, and you will not be reimbursed or compensate for any loss or damage incurred during
return shipping. Primacoustic will at its discretion repair or replace the panel. Should the panel be no longer available, Primacoustic reserves
the right to exchange this with a panel of similar performance and value. Due to different dye lots, Primacoustic cannot guarantee exact color
match. This Warranty shall solely extend to the original owner and is limited to manufacturing defects and excludes any damage due to wear
and tear, abuse, misuse, misapplication, color fading or deterioration due to prolonged exposure to ultra violet light, smoke, humidity or other
environmental factors. It is understood that the use and suitability of Broadway is entirely the responsibility of the buyer or specifying engineer
and as such, these parties agree to hold Primacoustic, or it’s associated company, and/or offi cers, harmless from any responsibility whatsoever
other than what is clearly outlined in this warranty.

5kHz

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1638 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam, BC Canada V3C 5W9
Tel: [phone] • Fax [phone]
Primacoustic is a division of Radial Engineering Ltd.