Specifications

Community R2-Series Installation/Operation Manual — Page 15
GENERAL MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
The R2s are equipped with five mounting points each consisting of a 1/2-13 threaded inset. Four of the points
are located at 90 degree intervals around the circumference of the body of the enclosure. They are located
16.5” (419 mm) from the back of the horn mouth flange. The fifth point is located at the apex of the rear of the
enclosure bell. Each mounting point is shipped with a 1/2”-13 x 1” (25 mm) stainless steel hex head bolt,
stainless steel flat and lock washers and a rubber friction/sealing washer installed. In all cases a minimum of two
of the points on opposite sides of the enclosure should be used to mount or rig an R2.
ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING POINT LOADING
The mounting points should always be used so that either shear force is applied perpendicular to the direction of
and in tight proximity to the mounting hole or tension force is applied perpendicular to the enclosure surface.
DANGER: Use the mounting points only as described above and shown in FIGURE 3. Do not use them
in such a way as to apply sideways leverage to them. Failure to follow this instruction could result in
immediate failure of the mounting points resulting in damage to the loudspeaker and serious injury or
death to personnel.
MOUNTING OPTIONS OTHER THAN THE R2 MOUNTING YOKE
Eyebolts: A forged, load-rated, shoulder eyebolt may be used to suspend an R2. The eyebolt must be screwed
in so that the shoulder firmly contacts the surface of the enclosure. In all cases the direction of pull on the
eyebolt and mounting point should be in tension with up to a maximum of 30º from the vertical axis of the
mounting point hole (See FIGURE 3). While a single mounting point used can support the weight of the
loudspeaker with a greater than 5:1 safety factor, a safety cable that can independently support the loudspeaker
must also be used. Other mounting points can be used as pull-back points to fix the aiming angle.
Custom Mounting Brackets: Custom brackets may be used. When mounting the loudspeaker the bracket
should pull directly either in tension or shear on the mounting point (See FIGURE 3). It is recommended that any
custom bracket be designed to utilize two mounting points on the opposite sides or top and bottom of the
enclosure.
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION