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R.5-MAX, R2-MAX, R6-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, R2-MAX and R6-MAX have differing mounting 
instructions. Please refer to the appropriate instruction for 
your loudspeaker model. 

R.5-MAX INSTALLATION 

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 for mounting rather than hex head bolts.

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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
(3/4" [19mm] should protrude)

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 5° 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. 

Summary of Contents for R SERIES

Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Guide R SERIES communitypro com Models R 5 66MAX R 5 96MAX R2 52MAX R2 64MAX R2 66MAX R2 94MAX R6 51MAX R6 BHMAX R MAX Premium Music ...

Page 2: ...able from Polar Focus polarfocus com SYSTEM INFORMATION PHYSICAL FEATURES GENERAL DESCRIPTION The R 5 MAX R2 MAX and R6 MAX are the premier productsintheRSERIESline Theyaredesignedforpremium quality music reproduction with very low distortion and high output The R 5 MAX fully passive true point source loudspeaker produces a very flat frequency response without external equalization It features a 6...

Page 3: ...r or to others in the vicinity These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so RIGGING AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY DANGER The loudspeakers described inthis manual aredesignedandintendedtobe flown orsuspended using...

Page 4: ...ment Point user must supply appropriate 1 2 13 fastener and safety cable Safety Cable Attachment Point Utilize empty rigging point User must supply appropriate fastener and safety cable Yoke 3 8 16 Rigging points sides and back Aiming Strap Gland Nut Cable Installer to supply hardware for top attachment of strap to yoke 5 1 2 13 Rigging points Grille Yoke 5 1 2 13 Rigging points LF Connection blac...

Page 5: ...Points 1 2 13 captive stainless steel bolts fitted with lock flat and rubber washers MF HF Horn Mounts 3 3 8 16 stainless steel hex bolts on both ends NOT FOR SUSPENSION MOUNTING OR SAFETY CABLE ATTACHMENT Weather Stop Grille attached by 28 6 Stainless steel sheet metal screws Mounting Rigging Points 1 2 13 captive stainless steel bolts fitted with lock flat and rubber washers Four 1 4 20 stainles...

Page 6: ...s 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 a...

Page 7: ... 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 q AttachtheR 5 MAXloudspeakertotheyoke SeeFigure2 The mounting point holes are approximately 7 16 11mm deep The threaded studs used should not extend into t...

Page 8: ...se based on chart at right Hardware to secure the strap to the yoke appropriate for yoke attachment to the structure must be supplied by the installer Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Down Angle 3 6 14 18 20 25 29 5 36 41 5 47 50 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 X 0 Securing Strap R 5 MAX INSTALLATION cont d 2 OD Rubber Gasket 1 2 x 1 1 4 SS Hex Bolt 1 2 SS Lock Washer 1 2 SS Flat Washer Contour Strap The shor...

Page 9: ...is set bend the securing strap against the contour strap The series of holes in the securing strap should line up with one of the three 5 16 8 mm holes in the contour strap This determines where to locate the bolt in the contour strap to attach the securing strap Lift the contour strap away from the R2 enclosure and put the 1 4 20 x 1 25 mm stainless steel bolt in this hole so that the bolt head i...

Page 10: ...as possible top bottom rear front When in doubt consult with a licensed P E or other competent and certified professional who can review and approve the design CAUTION All of the mounting bolts supplied with the R6 that are not used for mounting must be firmly tightened and left in place with their rubberwashers to maintain the integrity of the weatherproofing Mounting bolt Lock washer Flat washer...

Page 11: ... all R6 Models Note Cabinets are handmade and measurements mayvary slightly due to the thickness of the fiberglass Dimensions shown should not be used to fabricate hanging fixtures Mounting points are approximate CONNECTINGTHELOUDSPEAKER Each R6 MAX model has 12 ft 3 6m 16 2 SJOW cable s attached to the enclosure with a weathertight gland nut one for the R6 BHMAX and three for the R6 51MAX LF MF H...

Page 12: ...ian or other qualified professional identify and select the appropriate conduit fittings wire etc for the installation DANGER The output power capabilities of audio amplifierspresentadangertoinstallers Tominimize the risk of electric shock from loudspeaker connecting cables confirm that the power amplifiers are turned off before connecting loudspeaker cable s to the loudspeaker or amplifier Always...

Page 13: ...the use of icing it should not be overdone Small amounts of frequency boost can brighten up the higher frequencies and round out the lower frequencies but they should be restricted to no more than approximately 3 dB in order to avoid damage to the drivers Equalization cuts can be very effective for removing the effects of room resonance and other unwanted acoustical artifacts but here again should...

Page 14: ...cture of the system should be established Each component in the signal path should be adjusted to provide the intended input and output levels Gain structure is a somewhat complex subject that goes beyond the scope of this Manual Moreover proper gain settings vary significantly from one device to another We recommend that you read the User s Manual for each device that is present in the signal pat...

Page 15: ...licone caulk or other suitable weather tight sealant The Neutrik model NL4MP is an excellent connector for this purpose NOTE The gland nut or NL4MP should be at the bottom when installing the loudspeaker It is also advisable to leave a drip loop so water will not migrate toward the loudspeaker The rubber washers supplied with the mounting bolts must always seat againstthe enclosure R2 MAX only The...

Page 16: ...nter of Gravity 7 63 194mm 8 203mm 8 203mm Rear Center of Gravity TECHNICAL DRAWINGS TYPICAL R 5 MAX COAXIAL LOUDSPEAKER NOTE YOKE MOUNT AND MEASURMENTS A 125 3MM TOLER Yoke Dimensions Ø 0 55 Ø 14mm Center only NOTE YOKE MOUNT AND MEASURMENTS A 125 3MM TOLER 8 2 208mm 16 39 416mm 9 229mm 16 406mm 10 2 259mm typ 2 51mm Ø 0 45 Ø 12mm hole x 4 4 63 117mm 4 63 117mm 2 75 70mm 2 75 70mm 1 25mm 2 5mm ...

Page 17: ...X R2 96MAX Sides Rear Top 13 5 343mm Ø 53 Ø 13 5mm typ 5 1 2 13 Threaded Inserts 12 38 314mm 24 75 629mm 17 25 438mm 30 75 781mm Center of Gravity Center of Gravity 8 203mm 8 203mm Yoke 15 43 392mm 24 75 629mm 12 38 314mm Center of Gravity Front R2 52MAX 24 75 629 mm 12 38 314 mm Center of Gravity 12 38 314 mm 24 75 629 mm Center of Gravity ...

Page 18: ...bricate hanging fixtures Mounting points are approximate 2 1 2 13 Weld nuts Located at CL of top and bottom drivers on the back of the horn 2 1 2 13 Weld nuts Typical top and bottom 2 Mounting points on back of horn Center of Gravity not a suspension point Center of Gravity not a suspension point TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW FRONT VIEW 24 610 34 5 876 36 914 37 940 49 1245 24 5 622 43 5 1105 12 75 324 12 75...

Page 19: ...ormer with taps of 400W 200W 100W 70V input 400W 200W 100V input For a copy of the complete warranty statement visit www communitypro com warranty SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIMS If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight company It s very important to contact the freight company as soon as possible after receiving your shipment as most freight companies...

Page 20: ...nity Professional Loudspeakers 333 East Fifth Street Chester PA 19013 4511 USA Phone 610 876 3400 Fax 610 874 0190 www communitypro com Part 112928 v 02FEB2016 R SERIES R MAX Installation and Operation Guide ...

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