Suspending Zxa5 Speaker Systems - Electro-Voice ZxA5-60 Owner's Manual

Suspending ZxA5 Speaker Systems

ZxA5 enclosures have 5 steel anchor points internally mounted on the top, bottom, and rear. Single stud
fittings can be attached to these anchor plates and used as suspension points. Each of these anchor
plates also has a M8 thread to accept rated forged M8 shoulder eyebolts. In addition to these points
there are five additional M8 threaded points; two on the handle side, and three on the rear. These points
can be used for suspending ZxA5s vertically, horizontally, individually, in clusters, or to attach to EV mount-
ing brackets. Working load limits for the ZxA5 and fittings are shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3:
Working Load-Limit Rating of
ZxA5 Speaker System
Prior to each use, inspect the loudspeaker enclosures for any cracks, deformations, missing or damaged
components, which could reduce enclosure strength. Inspect the bracket assembly on the enclosures
for any cracks, deformations, missing or loose screws which could reduce the flying hardware strength.
Replace any loudspeaker systems that are damaged or missing hardware. Never exceed the limitations or
maximum recommended load for the ZxA5 systems.
ZxA5 M8 Suspension Points
Metric (M8) inserts are equipped on the top and bottom of the enclosure, around the handle, and on the
back of the enclosure for a total of 10 points. The inserts can be used to attach forged eyebolts or rigging
brackets.
(2) M8 Suspension Points
(Single-Stud Anchor Plate
Removal Required)
(2) M8 Suspension Points
(Removal of Handle Bolts
Required)
ZxA5 M8 Suspension Points
7
(Decal Removal Required)
(Single-Stud Anchor Plate/
Figure 4a:
(Top, Handle, Rear)
Prior to each use, inspect the grid assembly or suspen-
sion point(s) and associated hardware for any cracks,
deformations, broken welds, corrosion, missing or
damaged components which could reduce the grid
assembly or suspension point(s) strength. Replace any
damaged hardware. Never exceed the limitations or
maximum recommended load intended for grid assem-
bly design or suspension point(s). As an added safety
measure, it is suggested that the user install a second
suspension point back to the grid (or building structural
supports). This redundant safety point should have as
little slack as possible (less than one inch is preferable).
(2) M8 Suspension Points
(Decal Removal Required)
(2) M8 Suspension Points
(2) M8 Suspension Points
Decal Removal Required)
ZxA5 M8 Suspension Points
The shaft length of the
eyebolts cannot exceed
20mm on bottom M8
suspension points
Figure 4b:
(Bottom)
Electro-Voice ZxA5 Owner's Manual