Community iBOX Installation/Operation Manual — Page 32
Suspending Loudspeakers with Community Brackets
iBOX loudspeakers can be rigged using a variety of accessories available from Community. We
encourage the use of these rigging accessories because they are properly load rated and designed specifically
for use with iBOX loudspeakers. Descriptions of these accessories can be found on Pages 18 through 23.
OmniMount Bracket Suspension
iBOX iHP-1200 and iHP-1500 Series include a four-hole M8 bolt pattern on their rear panels for an
OmniMount 120 bracket or equivalent bracket. iBOX iHP-3500 models have a four-hole M8 bolt pattern on their
bottom panels for an OmniMount 240 bracket or equivalent bracket. Consult OmniMount for help in selecting
the right bracket. Make sure the bracket is rated for at least the weight of the iBOX loudspeaker and follow the
OmniMount installation instructions carefully. Fasten the OmniMount bracket securely to the building structure
with properly rated fasteners.
When suspending an iBOX loudspeaker with an OmniMount or equivalent bracket, add an additional
safety cable that is not attached to the OmniMount bracket. This safety cable may be attached to the
loudspeaker with a properly rated eyebolt (such as the Community M10EYBLTKIT).
Eyebolt Suspension
Properly rated, M10, forged, shoulder eyebolts may be used to suspend iBOX loudspeakers. Such
eyebolts are available from Community as part number M10EYBLTKIT (kit of four M10 eyebolts). The eyebolts
must be screwed in so that the shoulder firmly contacts the surface of the enclosure. In all cases the direction of
pull on the eyebolt and mounting point should be in tension not to exceed a maximum of 45º from the vertical
axis of the mounting point hole. While a single mounting point pulled at a 0° angle can support the weight of the
loudspeaker with a greater than 5:1 design factor, a safety cable that can independently support the loudspeaker
must also be used. Other mounting points can be used as pull-back points to fix the aiming angle. See the
following figure for proper eyebolt usage. Never pull an eyebolt sideways or at 90° to a vertical pull angle.
INSTALLATION
Best Practice
100% Load Rating
0°
25% Load Rating
45°
Do Not Pull
0% Load Rating
90°
Do Not Pull
0% Load Rating
Figure 14: Shoulder Eyebolt Ratings at Different Pull Angles