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Atlas PM8CX Installation Instructions Manual

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Safety Instructions

Please Read Carefully Before Installing or Operating
•  Read all instructions carefully
•  Heed all warnings
•  Assure that the speaker is securely mounted

Hearing Damage

CAUTION:
This professional loudspeaker systems is capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. 
Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.
Suspension & Mounting
Suspension or "flying" speaker systems requires training and expertise. Improper rigging of a flying speaker may result in injury, death, equipment 
damage, and legal liability. Installation must be carried out by fully qualified installers, in accordance with all required safety codes and standards at the 
place of installation.
A 5:1 design factor is a generally accepted minimum standard. However, legal requirements for overhead suspension vary by municipality, 
please consult your local safety standards office before installing any product. We also recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and 
bylaws prior to installation.
Loudspeakers flown in theaters, nightclubs, conference centers, or other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent, 
correctly rated and securely attached secondary safety — in addition to the principle suspension point(s). This secondary safety must prevent the 
loudspeaker from dropping more than (6") should the principle suspension device fail. If you lack the skills, training, and proper ancillary equipment to 
fly a speaker system, do not attempt to do so.
•  Always assure power is off to amplifiers before making any connections
•  Assure that all electrical equipment is properly grounded
•  Keep instructions for future reference
•  Should any questions arise after reading this document, please call Atlas Sound Tech Support at 800-876-3333
1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD.
ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
PM Series
Pendant Mount Loudspeakers
TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333
FAX (800) 765-3435
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AtlasSound.com

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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    Hearing Damage CAUTION: This professional loudspeaker systems is capable of generating very high sound pressure levels.  Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. Suspension & Mounting Suspension or "flying" speaker systems requires training and expertise. Improper rigging of a flying speaker may result in injury, death, equipment  damage, and legal liability. Installation must be carried out by fully qualified installers, in accordance with all required safety codes and standards at the  place of installation. A 5:1 design factor is a generally accepted minimum standard. However, legal requirements for overhead suspension vary by municipality,  please consult your local safety standards office before installing any product. We also recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and  bylaws prior to installation. Loudspeakers flown in theaters, nightclubs, conference centers, or other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent,  correctly rated and securely attached secondary safety — in addition to the principle suspension point(s). This secondary safety must prevent the  loudspeaker from dropping more than (6") should the principle suspension device fail. If you lack the skills, training, and proper ancillary equipment to  fly a speaker system, do not attempt to do so. •  Always assure power is off to amplifiers before making any connections •  Assure that all electrical equipment is properly grounded •  Keep instructions for future reference •  Should any questions arise after reading this document, please call Atlas Sound Tech Support at 800-876-3333 TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333 1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD. AtlasSound.com FAX (800) 765-3435 ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
  • Page 2 PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Installation Via Mounting Cables (Included) General considerations and hardware recommendations CAUTION: PM series models weigh as much as 21 pounds (7.9kg) – model PM8CX. A fall from almost any height could result in serious injury  or death. Assure that the speaker is firmly mounted to an object that can handle the weight of the PM speaker. The mounting surface the PM  speaker is being attached to should be able to handle five or more times the weight of the PM speaker  The hardware employed must be safely and securely attached both to the loudspeaker and the structure in question, using only the mounting  holes. A general rule for soft surface installations (wood beams) is to multiply the corresponding working load limit by 75%: the result will be  approximate working load strength. Use thread locking compound for all installations. CAUTION: Mounting the PM loudspeaker may require two people. When in doubt contact a qualified structural/mechanical engineer for approval of the mounting materials and methods. 1.    R emove the 3 top cover mounting screws, loosen the 2 side top cover screws rotate the top cover counterclockwise, and pull up to remove ...
  • Page 3 PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Top Cover Mounting  Screws (3) Top Cover Side  Screw (2) Figure 1 Figure 2 TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333 1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD. AtlasSound.com FAX (800) 765-3435 ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
  • Page 4 PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333 1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD. AtlasSound.com FAX (800) 765-3435 ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
  • Page 5 PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Figure 6a Figure 6b Support Cable Safety Cable Support Cable Safety Cable Figure 8 Figure 7 TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333 1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD. AtlasSound.com FAX (800) 765-3435 ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
  • Page 6 PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Suspended Installation Via Down Pipe (Not-Included) Using ⁄ " Diameter Ceiling Fan Hardware Atlas Sound’s PM series speaker may also be installed using industry standard ceiling fan hardware. This hardware is available at most  local hardware stores. Using this type of installation allows speaker cable and safety cable to be concealed with the down pipe providing a  very clean installation. 1.    R emove the 3 top cover mounting screws, loosen the 2 side top cover screws rotate the top cover counterclockwise, and pull up to remove  the top cover. (Figure 1 and 2) 2.  Locate suitable support structure in the area the speaker is to be installed. 3.  Mount the ceiling mount canopy and down pipe per manufacturer instructions. 4.    S crew the PM speaker top cover onto the bottom of the down pipe, install the safety screw though the side of the top cover and through  the end of the down pipe. (Figure 9) 5.    R oute the bare end of the safety cable though the included clamp, then around a suitable support structure, and back through the clamp.  (Figure 3 and 4) 6. ...

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    PM Series Pendant Mount Loudspeakers Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY There is no sound Power off. Equipment setting is wrong. Assure that power is applied to all equipment in system. Volume set too low. Check that routing (input/output) controls are set correctly. Check that volume level is above minimum.