Specifications

Community R SERIES Installation/Operation Manual for Models R.5 and R.25 — Page 23
Mounting Yoke and Multi-Angle Aiming Strap
Fasten the mounting yoke securely to a supporting structure using properly rated, corrosion-resistant fasteners. For
mounting to a round pole, use a properly rated mounting system.
The factory yoke 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 loudspeaker to the yoke.
R.5 models include a Multi-Angle Aiming Strap. Use the Multi-Angle Aiming Strap to secure the R.5’s aiming angle
as shown in Figure 5. Choose an enclosure mounting point that keeps the Multi-Angle Aiming Strap in tension (to
avoid buckling). The table below shows the approximate down angle obtained by using the strap as shown in
Figure 5.
Using Safeties
For some applications, the installing contractor or professional engineer might deem necessary (or advisable) that
R SERIES cabinets be installed with a secondary means of attachment such as a safety cable. In fact, some local
building codes and other regulations may require safety cables, chains or other secondary supports due to seismic
concerns, excessive wind loads, etc. Be aware that safety attachment points should not be located at insert points
on opposite sides of the cabinet in such a manner that they present a significant force that pulls the insert points
away from each other. All safety cables, chains, or other restraining hardware shall be installed so that the line is
taut and positioned to minimize dynamic loading (falling, bouncing, swinging, etc.) in the event that the loudspeaker’s
primary mount fails.
INSTALLATION
3°
50°
Hole 1
Hole 11
Yoke
Multi-Angle
Aiming Strap
Figure 5: Use of the Multi-Angle
Aiming Strap
Hole #
1234567891011
Down Angle
3
o
6
o
14
o
18
o
20
o
25
o
29.5
o
36
o
41.5
o
47
o
50
o
Using Yoke Brackets
Community provides one yoke-type mounting bracket with each R.25 or R.5 loudspeaker. In most cases, this will be the
preferred hardware for mounting these products. The yoke attaches to the sides of the cabinet with the provided fasteners.
It also includes an array of holes along the center strap of the yoke to fasten to structural points deemed suitable by the
installer and/or professional engineer