Primacoustic SATURNA, SATURNA-PAINT, SATURNA-MINI, SATURNA-LP-PAINT, SATURNA-LP Installation Guide

Saturna Baffle

Saturna • Saturna LP • Saturna Mini

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INSTALLATION MANUAL

Congratulations on purchasing your new hanging baffl e kit from Primacoustic. The
Saturna, Saturna LP, and Saturna Mini are a family of ceiling baffl es that are designed
to be suspended from ceilings to reduce excessive room echo in large, open spaces.
Please take a few minutes to read through this manual. It includes a list of included parts
as well as step by step mounting instructions. Please refer to www.primacoustic.com for
various placement options, benefi ts and general acoustic information. Should you have
any questions or comments, we invite you to send us an email at [e-mail].

BOX CONTENTS:

Before beginning assembly, please take
a moment to familiarize yourself with the
box contents.

Corkscrew Anchors

2 anchors are pre-installed
in every panel

Butterfl y Anchors

2 per panel

Eye-screw

2 per panel

1. Density - The number of baffl es in a
given area will determine the rate of sound
absorption. This can vary depending on
room size and noise levels.

2. Pattern - Spread evenly for general
sound control or alternate panel direction
to absorb sound waves moving in multiple
directions. Using a grid like ‘tic-tac-toe’
layout will improve the performance as
more random energy will be absorbed
in the room. Notice that the baffl es are
suspended in both X and Y axes so that
noise will be captured in both directions.

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SlipNot

2 per panel

3. Suspension Height - The included
mounting hardware will suspend the
panels approximately 2” (5 cm) from the
ceiling at minimum. The included SlipNot
cables allow up to a maximum of 78”
(198cm)

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1. CEILING ANCHOR LOCATIONS

Measure and mark your ceiling for
suspension point locations. Pay close
attention to where you want the panel
to be situated. This way the included
Corkscrew anchors will be directly below
each ceiling mounting point. All cables
should hang perfectly straight to create
a dead hang.

2. PANEL ANCHOR LOCATIONS

The Corkscrew anchors are pre-installed
on the longest edge of each baffl e. If
desired, the anchors can be moved to
the shorter edge of the panel. Turn the
anchor counter-clockwise to remove
from the panel. Mark the desired location
for each anchor on the short edge of the
panel. Ensure the markings are of equal
distance to each side to ensure balanced
weight distribution.

Carefully center the Corkscrew on the
edge of the panel. Twist and push the
anchor into the edge until it breaks
through the coating and is fl ush with the
panel. Be sure to keep the anchor as
straight as possible and proceed slowly
to avoid pushing through the face of the
panel.

3. INSTALLING CEILING ANCHORS

If a stud-fi nder is not available, probe
your ceiling to fi nd out if there is a solid
or hollow backing. Using a hammer, tap
a nail into each ceiling anchor location
to determine the backing. If the backing
is solid continue to the next step. If the
backing is hollow, skip to step 5.

6. ATTACH THE CEILING EYLETS

Remove the hook from the SlipNot cable
by pushing in the center pin. Feed the
wire through the ceiling eyelet, then
through the looped end of the wire.
Reattach the hook by pushing the wire
through the center pin.

4. SOLID BACKED CEILING

If one or more of your ceiling anchor
locations is on a solid backing, such as a
joist, you don’t need to use the included
butterfl y anchors. In such a case, use a
1/8” (3.2mm) drill bit to make a pilot hole
and screw the eye-screw in directly.

7. ATTACH THE PANEL

Clip the SlipNot hook through the
opening on the Corkscrew anchor. Pull
the cable to adjust the height.

5. HOLLOW BACKED CEILING

If the backing above your ceiling is
hollow, use a 5/16” (7.9mm) drill bit
to make a hole for the butterfl y anchor
and follow the steps below. Repeat the
anchor and eye-screw installation until
all your suspension points are ready.

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Fold. Tap. Screw.

8 . SUSPEND AND LEVEL

With the panel suspended, you can
fi ne tune the lengths of the SlipNot
by pressing the center pin to release
the cable. Level the panel and set the
spacing between ceiling and the panel.

Min 2”

(51mm)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Primacoustic products 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 email info@primacoustic.
com or call 604-942-1001 to obtain a return authorization number (RA#) from Primacoustic before the thirty (30) day warranty period expires. Once you have obtained an RA number return the product,
freight prepaid, within fi fteen (15) days after the date the RA number is issued. In the original packaging (or another, affording an equal degree of protection) include all of the following: (1) RA number
clearly marked on the returned package; (2) a copy of the original bill of sale showing proof of purchase from an authorized retail seller; and (3) a written note describing the defect including your name,
address, telephone number, email address 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 compensated for any loss or damage incurred. Primacoustic will at its discretion repair or replace the product. Should the product be no longer available, Primacoustic reserves the right
to exchange this with a product 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 only and excludes damage due to improper installation, freight handling, 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 the product is entirely the responsibility of the buyer or specifying engineer and
as such, these parties agree to hold Primacoustic, or its associated company, and/or offi cers, harmless from any responsibility whatsoever other than what is clearly outlined in this warranty. This warranty
gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which may vary depending on where you live and where the product was purchased.