EAW MKC Series U Bracket Coaxial Loudspeakers Instructions

EAW MKC Series U Bracket Coaxial Loudspeakers

Original Instructions
These instructions are for defining acceptable MKC U-Bracket installations to a mounting surface and for installing an MKC or MKC-WP Series Loudspeaker to an MKC Series U-Bracket.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions
Read and heed all warnings and safety instructions in this manual before using this product. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage, injury, or death.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a dry cloth.
6. Install the loudspeaker in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
9. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
10. Use personal protective equipment not limited to gloves, safety goggles, ear protection, and lifting supports.

Suspension Warnings

WARNING:
Suspending anything, especially the overhead of people, should be done with extreme caution. Always engage the services of a certified professional who is qualified to determine the requirements for and implement overhead rigging. Only persons with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe rigging techniques should attempt to suspend loudspeakers overhead. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage, injury, or death.

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Installation instruction

MKC Series U-Bracket limits of use

• The MKC Series U-Brackets are designed to suspend each corresponding MKC Series loudspeaker with a design factor designated on its appropriate bracket label or exceed most global suspension regulations. The maximum working load limits of each MKC Series U-Bracket can be located on its appropriately applied label. These values have been confirmed with Finite Element Analysis and destructive testing.
• The weight/mass of each MKC Series U-Bracket is also listed on its appropriately applied label.
• The MKC Series U-Brackets are designed to suspend only one loudspeaker per u-bracket.
• Any geometric or structural modifications to the MKC Series U-Bracket or hardware that are not EAW-approved will void the warranty and may result in damage, injury, or death.
• WARNING: Take care when lifting MKC Series products to avoid harm or damage to the product.
• WARNING: MKC U-Brackets are for the suspension of loudspeakers only. Suspension of persons is prohibited.

Installation of the MKC Series U-Bracket to a mounting surface

• Test fit an MKC Series U-Bracket on an MKC Series Loudspeaker to confirm the correct angle, loudspeaker, and u-bracket orientation before installing the U-bracket to the mounting surface.
• Configurations
  Depending on the mounting option used, the MKC Series U-Bracket may be installed horizontally (back and arms are level/parallel to the ground (figure

1. or vertically (back and arms are plumb/perpendicular to the ground (figure 2)). Any other configuration is not an EAW-approved configuration and may result in damage, injury, or death.
   NOTE: the outermost mounting point “A” is designed as an open slot to allow for easy locating of an MKC Series Loudspeaker and loosely pre-installed hardware. If using the slotted mounting point, the MKC Series U-Bracket must be installed oriented with the slot angled upward as visually shown in Figure 1, opposing the ground.

• Level – The back flange of the MKC Series U-Bracket must be level when installed to the mounting surface for either figure 1 or 2 orientation and before installing an MKC Series Loudspeaker to the U-Bracket.d. Any geometric or structural modifications to the MKC Series U-Bracket or hardware is not EAW-approved will void the warranty and may result in damage, injury, or death.

Mounting options

NOTE:
It is recommended that you consult a building professional for the proper mounting hardware before mounting the bracket. Due to various construction methods and materials, the hardware for securing the bracket to the mounting surface is not supplied. It is required that the use of hardware locking methods, not limited to lock washers, thread-locker, or nylon-retention features, be applied when securing the u-bracket to the mounting surface or structure.

One Ø5/8in (Ø15.9mm) hole.

1. This hole can be used as a ceiling pole mount or a wall wire pass-through.
2. If installing the MKC Series U-Bracket by this hole, a secondary safety point is suggested to be secured.

Two inner Ø5/16in (Ø8.5mm) holes.

1. These inner holes are spaced apart from each other in the center and aligned.
2. These two inner holes may be used to install the MKC Series U-Bracket to a mounting surface using load-bearing hardware; both holes must be secured.

Installation of an MKC Series Loudspeaker to the MKC Series U-Bracket.

• Choosing an MKC Series Loudspeaker configuration
  • Each MKC Series U-Bracket has an angle lock option.
  • The mounting point is always connected to the MKC Series Loudspeaker using the M10 screw location on the top and bottom of the MKC Series Loudspeaker.
  • The mounting point is always connected to the MKC Series Loudspeaker using the M10 screw location on the top and bottom of the MKC Series Loudspeaker.
  • The outermost mounting point “A” is designed as an open slot to allow for easy locating of an MKC Series loudspeaker and loosely pre-installed hardware when using the slotted mounting point, the MKC Series U-Bracket must be installed oriented with the slot angled upward, opposing the ground.
  • Use of the angle lock point is optional. The angle lock point is used for locking the MKC Series Loudspeaker at a specific set angle.

Installing the MKC Series Loudspeaker onto a mounted MKC Series U-Bracket.

• WARNING: Take care when handling and wear PPE gloves to protect from crushing and impacts with digits, limbs, and/or products.
• Note, for weather-protected applications (using MKC-WP Series Loudspeakers), apply user-supplied, waterproof, non-hardening, non-locking thread sealant to the threads of two button head screws (B) & the single socket head screw (F) per the thread sealant’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in water ingress and damage to the loudspeaker.
• Onto each of the two button head screws (B), place a split-lock washer (C) and a flat washer (D).
• Onto each of the socket head screws (F), place a split-lock washer (H) and a flat washer (G).
• WARNING HEAVY LIFTING, MULTIPLE PERSON LIFT – Lift the MKC Series Loudspeaker to align the loudspeaker’s center threaded mounting hole with the MKC Series U-Bracket preferred mounting point.
• Using a 6mm Allen wrench, loosely thread the screws and washers (B, C & D) through the MKC Series U-Bracket mounting point, through the selected rubber washer (E), and into the loudspeaker’s center threaded mounting hole. Repeat for the opposite side.
• Due to the MKC Series U-bracket’s slotted mounting point “A”, the hardware may be preassembled to the MKC Series Loudspeaker.

1. Note, if using the slotted mounting point, the MKC Series U-Bracket must be installed oriented with the slot angled upward, opposing the ground.
2. Note, for weather-protected applications (using MKC-WP Series Loudspeakers), apply user-supplied, waterproof, non-hardening, non-locking thread sealant to the threads of two button head screws (B) per the thread sealant’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in water ingress and damage to the loudspeaker.
3. Onto each of the two button head screws (B), place a split-lock washer (C), a flat washer (D), and the selected rubber washer (E). Thread these screws and related hardware three complete turns into the loudspeaker’s two threaded mounting holes.
4. Leave as large a space as possible between the rubber washer (E) and the flat washer (D).
5.  **WARNING** HEAVY LIFTING, MULTIPLE PERSON LIFT – Lift the MKC Series Loudspeaker into the MKC Series U-bracket slots with the large rubber washers (E) inside the u-bracket and the flat and lock washers (C & D) outside the u-bracket.

• Position the MKC Series Loudspeaker to the desired angle.
• In securing the angle using the angle locking point, align the MKC Series Loudspeaker to the desired angle.
  1. Note, for weather-protected applications (using MKC-WP Series Loudspeakers), apply user-supplied, waterproof, non-hardening, non-locking thread sealant to the threads of a button head screw (B) per the thread sealant’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in water ingress and damage to the loudspeaker.
  2. Onto a socket head screw (F), place a lock washer (H) and a flat washer (G).
  3. Using a 3mm Allen wrench, loosely thread the screw and washers (F, G, & H) through the MKC Series U-Bracket angle lock point and into the loudspeaker’s center threaded mounting hole.

Review the MKC Series Loudspeaker installation

• Confirm the loudspeaker is level or plumb depending on the configuration.
• Confirm the aim angle is as expected.
• Confirm all hardware is tight.
• For weather-protected applications, confirm all sealants were applied properly.

Maintenance

Maintenance of an MKC Series U-Bracket installation

• WARNING: Not following Maintenance instructions could result in equipment damage, serious injury, or death.
• Maintenance should only be performed by an experienced technician.
• As with any professional loudspeaker system, routine maintenance must be conducted in order to ensure longevity and safe, consistent performance.
• Inspect the MKC Series U-Bracket for corrosion and other damage. U-brackets with visible damage should be replaced and discarded.
• Inspect hardware securing the u-bracket to the mounting surface for corrosion or looseness. Tighten loose hardware and consider installing hardware locking methods. Replace and discard corroded hardware.
• Inspect the hardware mounting the MKC Series loudspeaker to the u-bracket for corrosion or looseness. Tighten loose hardware. Replace and discard corroded hardware.
• For weather-protected applications (using MKC-WP Series Loudspeakers), inspect hardware sealants for cracking or gaps in sealant. Replace damaged sealant with user-supplied, waterproof, non-hardening, non-locking sealant per the sealant’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in water ingress and damage to the loudspeaker.
• Clean the MKC Series U-Bracket and MKC Series Loudspeaker with a dry cloth.

Dismantling

Dismantling the MKC Series U-Bracket installation

• WARNING HEAVY LIFTING – Fully support the weight of the MKC Series Loudspeaker. Using a 3mm & 6mm Allen wrench, remove the screws at the mounting and angle lock points. Carefully lower the loudspeaker to the ground.
• Support the weight of the MKC Series U-Bracket. Remove the mounting hardware securing the u-bracket to the mounting surface. Carefully lower the u-bracket to the ground.
• Discard all damaged components.

EU Declaration of Conformity

EAW North America Inc hereby declares that this device is in compliance with Directive 2006/42/EC

A copy of this EU Declaration of Conformity is available at https://eaw.com/downloads/#142-660-wpfd-certifications.

Contacting EAW

We have attempted to make this manual and the instructions as thorough as possible. However, feel free to contact us with any further questions or comments on topics not covered.

Operating Questions
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Tel 800-992-5013 (USA only)
E-mail [email protected].

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References

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