Users Manual
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INSTALLATION
General Information
Iconyx Gen 5 was designed to be easy to install on either a flat surface, such as a wall, or suspended from a ceiling. For installation in a recess or
wall or in an alcove, see our application note on flush mounting. The amplifiers are convection cooled and their heat sinks require at least an inch
(25 mm) of separation from the nearest surface.
The included hinge kits allow wall mounted arrays to be rotated 90 degrees away from the wall to provide easy access to the rear ports during
installation and for any testing or service. They also provide the separation needed for cooling.
The actual installation should be made either by, or under the close supervision of, someone experienced in installation techniques, and rigging
related to the type of mounting surface or wall.
Wall Mounting Information
The following instructions assume that the array(s) will be mounted using the included HK series hinge kits.
HK series hinge kits come standard with Gen 5 arrays and will be packed in one of the cartons. Each mounting plate has a pin that may be moved
to provide for either “right” or “left” swing away from the wall. IC8-RN columns will have two hinge sections; all others will have three hinge
sections.
The female hinges are attached to the column and the male hinges to the wall. The photos below show the male mounting plates with pins in
both positions for illustrative purposes.
Notice that one of the wall mounting hinge plates has a metal strap attached to it. This hinge plate can go on the top or bottom. The metal strap
attaches to the top or bottom of the array after it is hung and is used to lock the column array in place.
Hint: To simplify the mounting many installers will first cut a “backing plate” the size of the column out of heavy
plywood and mount the hinge plates on it. It’s a lot easier to align the hinge sections on a piece of plywood than
it is on the wall. Then, when the alignment is perfect they mount the “backing plate” to the wall. After that, it’s
usually a comparatively easy task to hang the column array on the backing plate.
After the column array is hung on the wall, remove the machine screw from the center of the end cap at the end with the restraining strap and
use it to attach the strap.
In outdoor or weatherized applications, if the restraining strap is used at the top, it must be sealed with silicone caulk to prevent water ingress.
