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R.5-MAX, R2-MAX
Installation and Operation Manual
INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU START
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Read all instructions and gather tools necessary before
starting the installation. Please read all safety instructions
and warnings regarding rigging and installation of the
loudspeaker. The "
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" preceding each step can be used to
check off each step as it is completed (or applicable).
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained in this manual was complete and accurate at
the time of printing. However, due to ongoing technical
advances, changes or modifications may have occurred
that are not covered in this publication. The latest version of
this manual is always available at
www.communitypro.com.
The revision date can be found on the rear cover.
The R.5-MAX and the R2-MAX
have differing mounting
instructions. Please refer to the appropriate instruction for
your loudspeaker model.
INSTALL THE R.5-MAX
MOUNT THE YOKE
Attach the yoke to the support structure prior to mounting the
loudspeaker enclosure. Five (5) integral threaded mounting
points on the four sides and the back of the enclosure line
up with the yoke or can be used for a custom fabricated
mounting. The unused holes have plugs or hardware that
can be removed if these holes are needed for mounting or
attaching the aiming strap.
Notes:
The plugs are purposely designed to "catch" on
the mounting point threads and may be somewhat difficult
to remove. All unused holes must be filled with either
the supplied hardware or plugs to maintain the weather-
resistance of the enclosure. The R.5-MAX has threaded
studs rather than hex head bolts as the supplied mounting
hardware.
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Determine the appropriate location and orientation,
and mount the yoke to the support structure. Hardware to
mount the yoke to the structure is not included and should
be specified by a structural engineer, load-rated for the
intended use, and be suitably weather-resistant.
Note:
If the center hole is used to mount a yoke on the
R.5-MAX, the angle securing strap must also be attached
as shown in
Figure 3
prior to securing the hardware.
MOUNT THE R.5-MAX LOUDSPEAKER
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Attach the R.5-MAX loudspeaker to the yoke. See
Figure 2
. The mounting point holes are approximately 7/16"
(11mm) deep. The threaded studs used should not extend
into the hole more than 3/8" (9.5mm). Lift the loudspeaker
into place between the yoke arms. Attach as shown. Support
the enclosure until all connections are made. Tighten bolts
to finger tight (enough to hold the loudspeaker in position).
WARNING:
Loudspeakers are heavy. To prevent
injury or damage, they should be supported during
the mounting process until the connection is secure.
Figure 2.
Mount the R.5-MAX loudspeaker to the yoke
3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" SS Stud
(leave 3/4" sticking out)
Yoke
Enclosure
3/8" SS
Hex Nut
3/8" SS
Lock Washer
3/8" SS Flat Washer
Rigging Points
(if unused, plug with 5/16" plugs)
SECURE THE ANGLE
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Determine the approximate angle of downward tilt. It must
be angled at least 15° down from horizontal to maintain the
stated enclosure EIEMA rating and reduce the possibility of
rain and other precipitation compromising the performance.
Bend and attach the angle securing strap(s) as shown
in
Figure 3
. Hardware to attach the strap to the yoke is
not included and should be supplied by the installer and
be suitably weather resistant. Tighten the yoke hardware
until sufficiently tight enough to hold the angle. Do not use
excessive force when tightening mounting hardware.
ATTACH SAFETY CABLE
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Attach a safety cable to one of the open mounting
points (see
Product Features
page 4). The safety cable
and hardware are not included. Please consult a structural
engineer for the appropriate cable for the load and
application. The safety cable must be secured to a suitable
load-bearing point separate from the loudspeaker mounting
point, with as little slack as possible, so as not to develop
undue kinetic force if the loudspeaker mount were to fail.