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JBL Professional, 8500 Balboa Blvd, Northridge, CA 91329                                                              Rev A- -06/2020 

 

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VLA-C-SB2 Installation Guide 

SKU#JBLVLACSB2BK 

Rev. A 

 
The VLA-C-SB2 bracket is designed to suspend or be used as a pullback bar for the VLA-C Series 
loudspeaker array. Please read and follow these instructions carefully before beginning. 

 

Suspending speakers must be performed by experienced professionals.   If you have any doubts about the 
integrity of the structure you are attaching to or you are not sure about the proper hardware or method to use, 
consult a structural engineer. 
 

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VLA-C-SB2-HK Hardware Kit:  

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2 pcs  VLA-C-SB2 Bracket assembly 

 

12 pcs Flat washer, M10 X 30mm OD, DIN9021 

            (Includes 4 pcs ½-13x1.5

” eyebolts)   

12 pcs  Split Lock washer, M10, DIN127B 

1 pc   Installation guide 

 

 

 

12 pcs Hex Cap Bolt, M10x1.5-40mm, C10.9,blk 

 

 

 

CAUTION: 
Installation must be done by qualified persons using safe rigging standards. The installer is responsible for 
proper selection and use of hardware to properly and safely suspend the speakers. 
 
Refer to the VLA-C Line Array Calculator to determine safety limits of the frame with respect to the array size 
and inclination. 

 

Torque values are for reference use only. The exact torque values are found by actual application or based 
upon work experience.  
 
Recommended Working Load Limit: 
1,100 lbs / 500 kg (7:1 Safety Factor) 

 

 
Step 1.  

Remove the Side-Panel External Trim Cover Panels from the speaker (Refer to VLA-C Series users guide). 
Hold onto the screws for later use. 

 
VLA-C-SB2 For Suspension: 
 
Step 2:  

Remove and discard the existing screws from the speaker where the top 
bracket will be attached.  
 

Step 3: 

Position and align the (VLA-C-SB2) bracket

’s side mounting plate on the 

speaker

’s mounting holes then select the appropriate holes to use for the 

selected speaker tilt angles. (Figure 1).  
 
Refer to VLA-C-Line array Calculator.

 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VLA-C-SB2

Page 1: ...0 9 blk CAUTION Installation must be done by qualified persons using safe rigging standards The installer is responsible for proper selection and use of hardware to properly and safely suspend the speakers Refer to the VLA C Line Array Calculator to determine safety limits of the frame with respect to the array size and inclination Torque values are for reference use only The exact torque values a...

Page 2: ...ure 2 0 Figure 3 15 Figure 4 30 Step 4 Attach the VLA C SB2 bracket on the speaker using the provided M10 hex bolts flat washers and split lock washers Figure 2 0 Figure 3 15 Figure 4 30 Figure 5 45 Figure 6 90 Step 5 Tighten screws permanently Reference Torque 30 35 ft lb ...

Page 3: ... Suspend Line array Two Point Suspension Option 1 Suspend the speaker line array cluster from the upper holes of the bracket s side mounting plates using load rated hardware Figure 7a Option 2 Suspend the speaker line array cluster from the two eyebolts of the bar using load rated hardware Figure 7b ...

Page 4: ...ter from the center eyebolt using load rated hardware Figure 8 Note The direction of the crossbar s eyebolt must be inline with the direction of the pull or the cable Slightly loosen the end bolts holding the round cross bar The crossbar will naturally rotate axially so that the eyebolt is in line with the direction of pull ie for maximum weight carrying capability of the eyebolt Then re tighten t...

Page 5: ...11 Step 10 Tighten screws permanently Reference Torque 30 35 ft lb Step 11 0 Degrees Position Remove and discard the existing 2 bottom screws from the speaker s mounting holes where the VLA C SB2 bracket will be attached Step 12 Position the bracket s side mounting plate on the speaker s two bottom mounting holes align holes then secure using the provided M10 hex bolts split lock washers and flat ...

Page 6: ...s and attachment connections before hoisting speaker cluster VLA C SB2 for VLA C 125S Subwoofer Suspension Step 17 Remove the Side Panel External Trim Cover Panels from the speaker Refer to VLA C Series users guide Hold onto the screws for later use Step 18 Attach the VLA C SB2 bracket on the VLA C125S Subwoofer using the provided M10 hex bolts flat washers and split lock washers Figure 14 0 Figur...

Page 7: ... Back at the bottom of VLA C125S must only be set at either 0 degrees or 90 degrees Step 20 Unscrew one of the eyebolts and move to the center hole of the bar Tighten permanently Figure 18 Step 21 For setting Pull Back at 0 Remove and discard the existing 2 bottom screws from the subwoofer s mounting holes where the VLA C SB2 bracket will be attached Figure 19 ...

Page 8: ...s permanently Reference Torque 35 40 ft lb Step 24 Attach load rated pull back cable to the center eyebolt of the bracket Slightly loosen the end bolts holding the round cross bar so that the crossbar will naturally rotate axially and the eyebolt is in line with the direction of pull Re tigthen bolts Reference Torque 45 55 ft lb Figure 21 Step 25 Re attach the Side Panel External Trim Cover Panels...

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