Safety First - Electro-Voice ZX Series ZxA5-60 Owner's Manual

Safety First

When setting up, installing and using the Electro-Voice
number of precautions that you should follow:
· When Electro-Voice
positioned directly on the floor, make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure.
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· Electro-Voice ZxA5 speakers include 1-3/8 inch stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod
stands.
Make sure to:
· Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight
of the speaker.
· Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat, stable surface and be sure to fully extend the
legs of the stand. Do not try to make the stand "taller" and compromise its structural integrity.
· Route cables and position the stand so that performers, production crew and audience members
will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over. Secure cables with wire
ties or tape whenever possible.
· Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker
· Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the
stand, ask another person to help you place it.
· If you intend to hang or fly the ZxA5 system, only do so safely with the correct hardware and
accessories.
WARNING: Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be
attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and
regulations of rigging objects overhead. Electro-Voice
ZxA5 speakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state
and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that ZxA5
speakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If ZxA5 speakers
are suspended, Electro-Voice
least once a year. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action
should be taken immediately. There are data sheets for each EV Suspension and
Array Kit that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers.
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protection from rain or in high moisture environments.
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levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal
coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound
pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.
Note: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interferences in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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ZxA5 speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be
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does not recommend use of ZxA5 speakers outdoors without
® ZxA5 loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure
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ZxA5 speaker system, there are a
strongly recommends that the system be inspected at
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strongly recommends that
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