Community R-Series Installation/Operation Manual for Models R.5 and R.25 — Page 11
QUICK START - INSTALLATION
M E C H AN I C A L I N S TAL L AT I O N AN D S A F E T Y
Rigging Safety
The loudspeakers described in this manual are designed and intended to be ‘flown’ or suspended for maximum
acoustical performance using a variety of rigging hardware, means, and methods.
It is essential that all
installation work involving the suspension of these loudspeaker products be performed by competent,
knowledgeable persons who understand safe rigging practices. Severe injury and/or loss of life may
occur if these products are improperly installed.
Rigging / Mechanical Installation
Five, integral threaded mounting points on the four sides and the back of the enclosure mate with the included
yoke bracket or can be used for a custom fabricated mounting. As shipped, the unused holes have plugs that
can be removed if these holes are needed for mounting or attaching the aiming strap. The plugs are purposely
designed to "catch" on the mounting point threads and will be somewhat difficult to remove. Reinstall removed
plugs into any unused holes, such as where the included yoke bracket was attached for shipment.
The factory yoke attachment uses studs and a nut / lock washer / flat washer combination rather than bolts. This
allows removal of the yoke to attach it to its supporting structure while leaving the studs on the enclosure. This
procedure will make it easier to reinstall the R.5 or R.25 to the yoke without the need to both hold the
loudspeaker and align bolts with the mounting points.
I M P O R TAN T I N S TAL L AT I O N N O T E S
When tightening mounting hardware in the mounting points, do not use excessive force. The mounting point
holes are approximately 7/16" (11 mm) deep. Any bolts used should not extend into the hole more than
3/8" (9.5 mm). If they do either you may not be able to tighten the bolt to the mounting or the threaded insert
may dislodge in the effort to further tighten the bolt.
Ensure that the hardware used to attach the included yoke or other mounting to the supporting structure and that
the supporting structure itself are load rated for the intended use and suitably weather-resistant.
We recommend angling the R.5 or R.25 loudspeaker at least 15 degrees downward so as to reduce the
possibility of rain and other precipitation compromising the performance of the loudspeaker. In this
orientation, the R.5, R.5HP and R.25 will maintain an EIEMA rating of IP55W, the R.5COAX and R.5SUB
will maintain a rating of IP54W.
F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
For more information on installing and operating your R-Series loudspeaker, please refer to the “Installation and
Connections” section of this manual or go to Community’s web site at www.communitypro.com.
For applications support, service or warranty information, refer to Community’s web site or contact Community at
800-523-4934 or 610-876-3400.
