ENVIRONMENT
SOLO PLANKS MUST BE STORED, INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED ONLY IN A SECURE AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT (HUMIDITY MIN. 35% - MAX. 55%,TEMPERATURE NOT TO EXCEED 27°C/80°F). Solo planks must be allowed to stabilize on site for 72 hours prior to installation.

INSTALLATION
Solo is installed over wood blocking or steel furring channels, of a thickness necessary to support the insulation. The horizontal blocking or steel furring channels are installed on 610 mm (24") centers. The Solo plank is configured with a tongue edge and a groove edge, which slip together to form a near monolithic joint (much like T & G flooring).
Solo should be installed by qualified Finish Carpenters. The product will likely be specified in the millwork or acoustic materials sections of specifications, but in either case, proper tools and skills should be employed.

TOOLS REQUIRED
Solo is manufactured of medium density fiberboard (MDF) with a real wood veneer laminated to the face. Traditional wood working tools are all appropriate. A sharp, thin-kerf, 80 tooth (at 10" (250 mm) diameter), alternating bevel (40 degree), carbide blade is recommended. The plank should be cut face up to avoid scratching of the wood finish. The best site equipment is large diameter chop saws and radial saws. A traditional table saw would require the plank to be cut much slower to avoid tear-out or chipping. If cut-outs are required for round fixtures a router and template method using a quality spiral-down carbide flute cutting bit is recommended.

ACOUSTIC INSULATION
To achieve acoustic performance comparable with Decoustics acoustic absorption test data, 64 - 112 kg/cu.m. (4 - 7 lb/cu.ft.) density fiber glass is recommended. Surface quality of the insulation is not important as it is mounted behind the Solo plank and out of view.

1. For wall or ceiling application, Solo can be installed using wood blocking or steel furring channels. Install wood blocking or steel furring (hat) channel at 610 mm (24") on centers.
2. Block the start and finish of the installation area with wood blocking - flush with horizontal wood blocking, or 4 mm (5/32") thicker than the steel furring channel. Fill space between blocking/furring with acoustic insulation (ie. Certainteed “Commercial Board” 64 - 96 kg/cu.m. (4 - 6 lb/cu.ft.) density fiber glass).
3. Cut plank to length required. Ensure holes in each plank are identically spaced from ends (align), so that the hole pattern will match on all planks.
4. Lay-out wall or ceiling area in 192 mm increments, and adjust starter/finisher accordingly. Rip one plank near the center to become the starter and finisher planks. (Refer to the "tools" section for blade and cutting information).