User Manual

Installation and use of Installation Series speakers should only be performed by a qualified
certified rigger in accordance with the recommendations contained within the Rigging Guide
and Owner’s Manual. These products are for use only by certified and qualified
professionals and individual consumer use is not recommended or intended. Please consult
an appropriate professional about installation or use of Installation Series speakers.
1. Introduction
The process of rigging and mounting speakers is not always straight-forward. This rigging
guide has been created to assist the user during the design phase and to promote safe rigging
and mounting practices during the installation phase to ensure a successful project.
A successful installation should satisfy the sonic and aesthetic requirements of the design
while adhering to building codes and rigging safety standards. The installer should have a
thorough understanding of the intent of the design and the proper methods required to
execute that design.
Understanding safe rigging and mounting practices will provide the following benefits:
• Proper coverage of listening area through accurate speaker placement.
• Suitable selection of proper installation methods will be chosen with regard to safety,
performance, aesthetics and cost.
• minimizing any extra time or costs during installation
While many applications require the use of wall or ceiling mounted loudspeakers, there are
many instances where a well designed and suspended solution will provide superior coverage,
minimize reflections, and possibly utilize fewer speakers, than a wall or ceiling mounted
equivalent.
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.
1. Always ensure that the intended structure the loudspeaker is to be mounted to or
suspended from is rated to hold a weight that exceeds the weight of the complete
loudspeaker system (i.e. all flown components including loudspeaker(s), rigging,
cabling etc). If in doubt, always consult a qualified structural engineer.
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