Community iBOX Installation/Operation Manual — Page 33
Suspending Multiple Loudspeakers with Eyebolts
It is acceptable to suspend an iBOX loudspeaker directly below another iBOX loudspeaker using
properly rated eyebolts and aircraft cable (2-box vertical hang). Eyebolts installed in the rear panel may be used
to pull the bottom loudspeaker backwards to the needed aiming angle.
WARNING:
When installing loudspeakers in this manner, do not exceed the load rating of the eyebolts.
See Figure 14 for eyebolt de-rating when pulled at other than a 0° angle.
WARNING:
Do not suspend a third loudspeaker below the first two loudspeakers in this manner.
A better way to suspend multiple loudspeakers below each other (vertical hang) is to use the Community
Vari-Tilt mounting bracket, model IB-VTK. Up to four iBOX loudspeakers may be suspended in a vertical hang
using two IB-VTK brackets. See Page 23 for further details on this bracket.
i2W8 Mounting Yoke
The i2W8 includes a mounting yoke, shipped with the loudspeaker. Fasten the yoke securely to the
building structure with properly rated fasteners. Then, as shown in Figure 15, fasten the loudspeaker to the yoke
using the fasteners supplied by Community. Note there are three mounting locations on the yoke for the
loudspeaker. This allows the loudspeaker to be snugged up to the building structure at different aiming angles.
Using the i2W8 as a Front-Fill Loudspeaker and i2W8 Working Load Limit
The i2W8’s wide horizontal pattern and compact size make it an ideal front-fill loudspeaker for use by
itself or under another iBOX loudspeaker. The i2W8 has two M10 rigging fittings on the top to allow it to be
suspended below another loudspeaker. Another two M10 fittings on the rear panel can be used as pull-back
points for aiming the i2W8. Use properly rated M10 eyebolts such as those supplied in Community’s
M10EYBLTKIT kit.
WARNING:
i2W8 rigging fittings have a Working Load Limit of 100 lbs (45.5 kg) with a 15:1 safety
margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a load that is greater than 100 lbs. The
i2W8’s rigging fittings are not rated for suspending a 2nd loudspeaker. Do not suspend another
loudspeaker below the i2W8 using the i2W8’s rigging fittings.
Using the i2W8 as a Stage Monitor
The i2W8 is designed for use as an attractive and discrete stage monitor. In one orientation, it’s a short-
throw stage monitor for downstage vocalists. Flip it over and it’s a long-throw stage monitor for choirs or general
INSTALLATION
BLACK METAL YOKE
M10 WASHER
M10x30MM HEX HEAD BOLT
M10x30MM HEX HEAD BOLT
M10 WASHER
Figure 15: i2W8 Showing Yoke
Mounting Detail