2.
MKD Series U-Bracket limits of use
a.
The MKD Series U-Brackets are designed to suspend each corresponding MKD Series
loudspeaker with a design factor of 10:1 to meet or exceed most global suspension
regulations. Below are the maximum working load limits of each MKD Series U-Bracket
at 10:1, 7:1 and 5:1 Design Factors.
Maximum Working Load Limit
Design Factor
10:1
7:1
5:1
MKD800 U-Bracket
67lb (298N)
95lb (425N)
134lb (596N)
MKD1000 U-Bracket
118lb (524N)
168lb (748N)
236lb (1049N)
MKD1200 U-Bracket
173lb (769N)
247lb (1098N)
346lb (1539N)
These values have been confirmed with Finite Element Analysis and destructive testing
b.
The weight/mass of each MKD Series U-Bracket is listed below
MKD800 U-Bracket
5lb (2.3kg)
MKD1000 U-Bracket
8lb (3.6kg)
MKD1200 U-Bracket
15lb (6.8kg)
c.
The MKD Series U-Brackets are designed to suspend only one loudspeaker per u-bracket.
d.
Any geometric or structural modifications to the MKD Series U-Bracket or hardware are
not EAW-approved will void the warranty and may result in damage, injury, or death.
e.
WARNING: Take care when lifting MKD Series products to avoid harm or damage to
product.
f.
WARNING: MKD U-Brackets are for suspension of loudspeakers only. Suspension of
persons is prohibited.
3.
Installation of the MKD Series U-Bracket to a mounting surface
a.
Test fit an MKD Series U-Bracket on an MKD Series Loudspeaker to confirm the correct
angle, loudspeaker and u-bracket orientation before installing the U-bracket to the
mounting surface.
b.
The MKD Series Loudspeaker may have weather-protected fiberglass shell which
increases the size of the loudspeaker. There are multiple sized rubber washers (E and F)
included with the MKD Series U-Bracket to accommodate
the larger loudspeaker size. Select the rubber washer to
best fill the gap between the loudspeaker and u-bracket
for use equally on both sides of the loudspeaker.
c.
Configurations - Depending on mounting option used, the
MKD Series U-Bracket may be installed horizontal (back
and arms are level/parallel to the ground) or downward
(back and arms are plumb/perpendicular to the ground).
Any other configuration is not an EAW-approved
configuration and may result in damage, injury, or death.
Downward configuration
