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Mounting
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rigging
options
Mounting and rigging options
WARNING
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The overhead suspension of loudspeakers is a very serious issue with potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong. Rigging should only be carried out
by experienced personnel following safe working practice. Should you be in any doubt whatsoever, please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this
product.
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When utilising any suspension method, a secondary safety feature must be used. For any suspension method, fit an M8 eyebolt to any of the rigging points. A safety steel
can then be attached to this and connected to your safety point. If you are in any doubt whatsoever about how to safely suspend your loudspeakers, do not hesitate to
contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product.
Rigging hardware and accessories
The XY-81 has three options for mounting and suspension, both for temporary use and for permanent, fixed installation.
The XY-81 contains nine M8 threaded fixing points around the enclosure, to enable suspension using forged shoulder eyebolts (minimum thread length 20 mm (0.8 in.)) or the
optional CP-XY8VC1 vertical or CP-XY8HC1 horizontal flying cradles. These fixings allow suspension in any orientation, with the extra point on the rear of the enclosure availa-
ble for pull-back to obtain the desired rigging angle or as a secondary safety point.
The XY-81 also has four M6 threaded fixings on the rear for use with wall mount brackets.
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With any suspension method, a second anchor point should be used as a safety feature.
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Under no circumstances should the mounting points of one enclosure be used to suspend another enclosure below it. Pioneer is in no way responsible for the failure
of incorrectly rigged systems. This information relates specifically to the rigging techniques for the XY-81 enclosure only. If you are in any doubt about safe practices for
rigging loudspeakers, please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product.
Permanent installations
Any installation (permanent or temporary) must be securely attached to the structure of the building using chain, steel wire or web straps that are certified and load rated
for the loudspeaker system. Consideration must be taken when determining the loading on the structure to include loudspeakers and rigging hardware, and the appropriate
safety factor can then be decided upon. If you are in any doubt whatsoever, please contact the retailer or dealer from which you purchased this product. A reputable rigging
organisation should also be able to advise on legislation regarding safety factors for suspended systems of this type.
Attachment of the CP-XY8VC1 Vertical Flying Cradle
Using the supplied M8 countersunk socket head bolts, align the mounting holes in
the inner yoke with the mounting points on the top or the bottom of the enclosure.
Tighten the bolts to ensure a solid fit. Once the desired angle of the loudspeaker is
set, tighten the knobs on the cradle to lock the position in place. The points on the
top of the flying cradle can be used for permanent installations or to secure a hook
clamp. Ensure that an M8 eyebolt is secured to the rear point on the XY-81 enclosure
to use as a secondary safety feature.
