Community R6-51 and R6-BASSHORN Installation / Operation Manual — Page 14
G E N E R A L M O U N T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
The R6-51 and the R-6 BASSHORN are each equipped with four primary mounting points. Each point consists
of a 1/2”-13 threaded inset. In all cases, a minimum of two points - on opposite sides of the enclosure - (total of
four points) should be used to mount R6-51 or R-6 BASSHORN loudspeaker.
A C C E P T A B L E M O U N T I N G P O I N T L O A D I N G
The mounting points should always be used so that either (1) shear force is applied perpendicular to the
direction of the mounting hole or (2) tension force is applied perpendicular to the enclosure surface. They should
be tightened to a setting of 35 foot-pounds using a torque wrench.
DANGER: Use the four mounting points only as described herein and depicted in the
ILLUSTRATION below. Failure to follow these instructions could result in immediate failure of
the mounting points with resultant damage to the loudspeaker, and serious injury or loss of life
to personnel.
M O U N T I N G A N R 6 - 5 1 B I A M P O R R 6 B A S S H O R N
Mounting requirements for large loudspeakers such as the R6-51 and R6-BASSHORN vary widely depending
on the needs of the application. For this reason Community does not supply a yoke, fasteners, or any other
mounting hardware with the R6-51 or R6-BASSHORN.
The installer must supply all such hardware and is
responsible for designing a secure mounting system for the loudspeaker. In the USA, the overall
mounting system should be approved by a licensed P.E. (Professional Engineer) or other competent
authority. Outside of the USA, a professional mechanical engineer, competent in his or her field of
jurisdiction, should approve/certify on the design of the mounting system prior to installation.
The R6-51 and R6-BASSHORN have four primary mounting points consisting of ½” x 13-TPI stainless steel
inserts. These are suitable for suspension of the loudspeaker. Two are located on the rear; one is located on the
top, and one on the bottom. The R6-51 and R6-BASSHORN both provide an additional 10 holes in the front
enclosure flange intended for supplemental support. These holes are
not designed for primary suspension
,
nor are they suitable for safety-cable attachment
. They are intended for use ONLY as supplemental
mounting points for support of the front of the loudspeaker. Note that on the R6-51 three bolts on the top and the
bottom of the enclosure are used to fasten the mid-high pack to the inside of the loudspeaker.
These bolts are
not suitable for suspension or for safety-cable attachment. They should NOT be utilized in any way for
mounting or rigging.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
