Table of Contents Page 1. Introduction ..........................3 2. Safety recommendations ......................3 3. Ascertaining the data ......................5 4. Designing the system ......................5 5. Single loudspeaker mounting....................5 6. Single loudspeaker suspension ....................6 7. Array loudspeaker suspension ....................7 8. Rotating the horn........................8 9. Check the system prior to mounting..................8 10.
The careful selection of Yamaha Installation Series hardware and load rated rigging products designed for overhead suspension will ensure a safe and successful installation. 2. Safety recommendations The following recommendations are intended to serve as general guidance.
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15. Installation activities must be either completed by or at a minimum supervised by a certified rigger. . 16. Follow local safety regulations when working with speakers. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by insufficient strength of the support structure or improper installation. Illustrations herein are for explanatory purposes...
Some fittings may deteriorate due to wear and/or corrosion. Rigging systems and rigging accessories, including all eyebolts and speaker brackets provided by Yamaha, need to be checked thoroughly for fatigue at regular intervals to ensure maximum safety. (Intervals may vary, please contact your rigging expert for more information.) All other third-party...
When more eyebolts are needed, contact your Yamaha dealer for additional part #AAY03100. 6 Single loudspeaker suspension In order to fly a single loudspeaker, a minimum of three points must be used, both for safety...
11. Use of Eye bolts The eye bolts supplied with your Yamaha Installation Series speakers are not common eye bolts that you would find at your local hardware store. The supplied eye bolts are actually hardened, load-rated lifting eyes and are much stronge r than common eye bolts.
14. Enclosures capability IF2112, IF2115 and IS series subwoofer enclosures are capable of a maximum load of 60Kg , or 132 lbs per single rigging point. (10:1 safety ratio. That means they passed 600Kg, or 1320 lbs weight test) *At 7:1 ratio, maximum load is 85Kg, or 188 lbs.
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So the number of cabinets which can be flown safely is: Model 1Box weight 2Boxes weight 3Boxes weight 4Boxes weight IF2112 31kg (68.2 lbs) 62 kg (136 lbs) 93 kg (204 lbs) 124 kg (272 lbs) IF2115 39 kg (85.8 lbs)
15. Ground stacked systems Loudspeakers that need to be portable or re-configured on a regular basis for a venue like a performing arts center or multi-purpose facility can be ground stacked for convenience. All ground stacked speakers, especially in locations where public may gain access to the systems (e.g.
General advice includes: • Ensure the stand is not placed where it will be a trip hazard • Ensure the stand is rated to take the weight of the speaker comfortably • Ensure the legs are splayed out sufficiently to prevent toppling 17.
19. Specialist rigging tools While many of the tools needed for rigging are common, there are some specialized tools that can greatly facilitate installation, such as: • Inclinometer (digital or conventional for measuring angles) • Laser tape measure (to measure distances, particularly height) •...