R.5-MAX, R2-MAX, R6-MAX
Page 6
Installation and Operation Manual
RIGGING / SUSPENSION AND SAFETY
TERMINOLOGY:
The terms “rigging", “flying" and
“suspension" are often used interchangeably to describe
the installation of loudspeaker systems above ground level.
None of these terms pertain to, or attempt to describe, the
actual method that is used (cables, brackets, chains, etc.).
DANGER:
The loudspeakers described in this manual
are designed and intended to be suspended using a
variety of rigging hardware, means, and methods. It
is essential that all installation work involving the
suspension of these loudspeaker products be performed
by competent, knowledgeable persons who understand
safe rigging practices. Severe injury and/or loss of life may
occur if these products are improperly suspended.
DANGER:
All rigging fittings and inserts must remain
sealed with the included hardware or they must be
fitted with properly rated optional mounting
hardware. Any missing fasteners will compromise the
weather resistance of the enclosure.
COMMUNITY RIGGING HARDWARE WARRANTY:
Community warrants that its loudspeaker systems and
its optional mounting and rigging hardware have been
carefully designed and tested. Community loudspeakers
may be safely suspended when each loudspeaker model
is suspended with Community-manufactured mounting
and rigging brackets specifically designed for use with that
particular model of loudspeaker. This warranty applies
only for use under normal environmental conditions, and
when all loudspeakers, component parts, brackets and
hardware are assembled and installed in strict accordance
with Community’s installation guidelines contained
herein. Beyond this, Community assumes no further or
extended responsibility or liability, in any way or by any
means whatsoever. It is the responsibility of the installer
to insure that safe installation practices are followed,
and that such practices are in accordance with any and
all local, state, federal, or other, codes, conditions, and
regulations that may apply to, or govern the practice of,
rigging, mounting, and construction work in the relevant
geographic territory. Any modifications made to any parts
or materials manufactured or supplied by Community shall
immediately void all pledges of warranty or surety, related
in any way to the safe use of those parts and materials.
WARNING
NON-COMMUNITY RIGGING HARDWARE:
Non-Community hardware used for rigging an
R SERIES loudspeaker must be certified by the supplier for
such use and must be properly rated for safety.
Correct
Yoke tight against
enclosure (R.5-MAX)
or rubber washer and
enclosure (R2-MAX)
NOT Correct
Bracket spaced away
from enclosure
Enclosure
Yoke
Figure 1
.
Mounting point load
Custom
Bracket
IMPORTANT NOTES ON RIGGING LOUDSPEAKERS
There are three (3) areas of responsibility for rigging
loudspeakers.
• The building structure: Always consult with the building
architect or structural engineer to assure the ability of
the structure to support the loudspeaker system.
• The loudspeaker itself: Community certifies its
loudspeaker systems and rigging accessories for
suspension when they are properly installed according
to our published guidelines.
• Everything between the loudspeaker and the building
structure and the process of installation: The installing
contractor assumes this responsibility. Loudspeaker
rigging should be performed only by certified rigging
professionals using certified rigging hardware chosen
for the specific application. Prior to installation, the
contractor should present a rigging plan, with drawing
and detailed parts list, to a licensed structural engineer
(P.E.) or architect for written approval.
WARNING:
R SERIES rigging fittings are rated at the
Working Load Limits (WLL) listed on page 3. No
single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a
load that is greater than the stated load. Failure to heed
this warning could result in injury or death!
ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING POINT LOADING
T
he mounting points should always be used so that either
shear force is applied perpendicular to the direction of and
in tight proximity to the mounting hole, or tension force
is applied perpendicular to the enclosure surface. See
Figure 1
below.
DANGER:
Use the mounting points only as described
above. Do not use them in such a way as to apply
sideways leverage to them. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in immediate failure of the
mounting points resulting in damage to the loudspeaker
and serious injury or death to personnel
