Omnimount 30.0 WA User's Manual
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1. upon the ball should be that of the clamp assembly compressing it To accomplish this the weight of the speaker must be supported fully counteracting the forces of gravity that would otherwise act upon the ry a during tightening Two installers are needed for this one will support the speaker while the other tightens the clamp assembly See Fig 8 Fig 8 Do not permit the ball shaft to rest pve or push against the clamp assembly There should be no contact between the ball shaft and the clamp assembly components during the tightenin procedure Be sure to support the weight of the Speaker Do not permit the speaker to hang from the clamp assembly while you re tightening the tension screw Be sure the clamp assembly is oriented in the proper direction as indicated on the template in step 1 2 4 1 Check again that the clamp assembly is open enough to clear the ball Get the 1 4 allen hex wrench Have your assistant lift the speaker into porn and pop the clamp assembly onto the all While your assistant supports the weight of the speaker insert the long end of the hex key See Fig 9 Fia 9 Turn the hex tension 9 screw clockwise to take up the slack in2. A medium to large pile screwdriver A power driver with phillips head bit optional Masking tape A carpenter s bubble type level Fasteners etc Included 4 Togglers 4 14 phillips screws 4 1 4 20 phillips machine screws 3 3 lag bolts 2 Stud Finding Probes ATTACHING THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY TO ANE SPEAKER Have you read and understood all of the PLEASE READ THIS FIRST information in the preceding pages If so let s begin INSTALLATION 1 1 Place the speaker on a flat protected surface Take care not to damage the drivers or speaker grille lf necessary protect any protruding components on the front by blocking the speaker with cloth wrapped 2x4 s to raise the area where the damage could occur 1 2 Place the template as indicated in Fig 2 over the chosen location Be sure the template is centered THIS EDG FACES TOWARDS TOP OF i THIS EDGE FACES TOWARDS BOTTOM OF SPEAKER 6 to and straight Tape it down with masking tape Locate the Stud Finding Probes Use one and tap a mark in the center of each of the four corners of the template carefully in the middle of each crosshair Remove the template See Fig 2 T ositioan can Mee pen below speaker terminal cup Fig 2 1 3 Insert a 3 16 diameter drill bit into your drill motor Measure 3 4 from the end of the drill bit and wrap a piece of tape around the drill bit shaft allowing 3 4 to protrude eho center t
3. Safe and secure installation use good judgement and common sense throughout all phases of the installation Load The OmniMount 30 0 WA will eh speakers weighing up to 30 pounds 11 4 Kg Be aware of basic physical laws that affect balance stability and weight distribution If your speaker is heavier than 30 pounds we manufacture larger mounts with greater maximum weight ratings Mounting Surfaces Carefully evaluate the composition construction and strength of the surface you are mounting to OmniMount 30 0 Series products are packaged with fasteners intended for use in mounting to interior walls of standard stud construction The installation instructions provided here are limited to this type of wall construction OmniMount 30 0 Series products can be mounted to brick cinder block masonry and other types of wall construction This type of construction does however require special anchors and fasteners for a secure and safe installation There are standard construction practices and fastening products available for mounting to these types of structural surfaces Seek professional help or contact OmniMount Systems technical support for more information The safety and security of your installation is most critically dependent on how securely the OmniMount 30 0 wall bracket is affixed to the stud When mounting things to stud walls here are some of the most common installation errors Not locating the precise center of the s
4. With the bracket securely mounted slide the ball shaft into the bottom hole only ATTACHING THE BALL SHAFT TO THE WALL BRACKET 3 1 Thread the jam nut onto the ball shaft 5 16 of the way down 3 2 Now slide the ball shaft through the underside of the top hole Several threads should be barber Bhirn lh the top of the bracket 3 Hold the ball shaft firmly pushing upward against the bracket With the nylon inner ring facin ee the lock nut onto the ball shaft and han tighten 3 4 Use the appropriate wrench for the lock nut Hold the ball shaft with one hand and tighten the lock nut with the other To create the proper locking function the nylon ring must be penetrated by the ball shaft threads Penetration by at least two threads is required 3 5 Position the ball shaft so that it is perpendicular to the wall Firmly HAND tighten any remaining slack by arp the jam nut upward against the bracket Final tightening with a wrench will take place later on in the installation JOINING THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY AND THE WALL BRACKET NOTE You will need a second lia who we ll call your assistant to help lift and support the speaker Very important When you tighten A the clamp assembly shake sure the second person supports the weight of the speaker and make sure there is no contact between the clamp assembly and ball shaft As you orient and hold the speaker in position and tighten the tension screw the only force acting
5. from the corner of a room starting with the first stud It may be helpful to locate several studs on the wall and measure their approximate centers There are a variety of electronic and magnetic stud finders available on the market They can be a useful tool for finding the stud But it is essential that ou locate the exact center of the stud ow to do this is detailed in these installation instructions Metal Stud Wall Construction Steel and sheet metal studs are often used for interior non bearing walls This type of stud is most commonly found in buildings of relatively recent construction or where there has been recent renovation The gauge or thickness used for sheet metal stud wall construction varies widely Sometimes the studs are formed from light gauge thin sheet metal other times hea gauge thick rectangular tubing sections are used There are methods that will ensure safe and secure mounting to metal stud walls Choosing the correct method depends on the gauge of the stud The fasteners and anchors provided with your OmniMount assembly may not be suitable for this type of wall construction Wall structure reinforcement may also be required Consult with the a Hl lagae building or engineering construction professional before Faka installation Contact OmniMount Systems if you need more information About The Speaker You Are Mounting To Some manufacturers provide OmniMount prepped threaded inserts on t
6. ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE SPEAKER AND TIGHTENING THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY 5 1 Have your assistant orient and hold the speaker in its final position Helpful Hints Use a carpenter s level to position the speaker parallel with the walls floor or ceiling To precisely focus a speaker s sound at a selected point in the Fg bade try using a flashlight in a darkened room With some masking tape attach the flashlight to the top of the speaker facing out over the front of the speaker enclosure put a soft cloth underneath it to avoid scratches Use the light beam to precisely image and focus the sound Caution As you tighten the tension screw the only pressure on the ball should be that of the clam assembly compressing it Support the weight of the speaker Ensure that there is no pressure from the force of gravity pulling or pushing on the ball Ensure that the clamp assembly is not creating a lever aA resting on or pushing against the ball shaft 5 2 Now insert the short end of the hex wrench Start tightening the hex tension screw See Fig 10 Fig 10 TENSION 7 SCREW f How tight To hold the speaker in position and prevent any py Deedes the clamp mp must get a good bite into the ball and form a solid joint You need not be timid about the tightening procedure Of course it is possible to over tighten and stri the threads on just about any screw but it wil take a lot to do so here The OmniMount assemb
7. d the outside edge of the stud on both sides See Fig 5 A Once re have found the outside edges of the stud mark the hole locations at each side with a pencil and measure the distance between them It should be toe Hasgr 1 1 2 between the two edge locating holes Split the difference Measure 3 4 in from each end and mark the location This location should be the center of the stud See Fig 6 Joa Jor Locating Probes an each skie at joist Fig 5 Fig 6 2 6 Place a carpenter s level in the vertical position aligned with the stud center mark Be sure the bubble in the level is precisely centered Lightly pencil a vertical line along the edge of the level long enough to be visible past the top and bottom of the bracket The line should also be visible as you look through the three center holes in the wall bracket IMPORTANT 2 7 Pick up the wall bracket Hold it in i front of you in the vertical ponon It has three 5 16 diameter mounting oles down the center Note that the hole at one end is offset closer to the center than is the hole at other end The lock and pm nuts must always attach to the end of the wall bracket that has the offset mounting hole See Fig 7 Jam Nut Offset Mounting Hole Wall Bracket Plastic Cover Fig 7 NOTE Check that the surface paor and the fasteners will not interfere with electrical wiring plumbing etc inside the wall 2 8 With th
8. e offset mounting hole at the top place the wall bracket on the location you have chosen Fasten to a stud or other struct ural part of the wall rather than only to wall surfacing material such as dry wall Mark all of the hole locations Use the level to make sure that the bracket is straight 2 9 Remove the bracket and prepare the mounting surface and all holes Having located the exact center of the stud insert the 5 32 pilot hole drill bit into your drill motor Drill three pilot holes er the wall bracket on the wall at your chosen location Once again make sure the off set screw hole is at the top Helpful Hint Soap provides a good lubricant that makes it easier to drive a lag bolt into the stud It does not take much soap to do the job A bar of soap works best but ated or dishwashing detergent may also be used Apply a small amount of soap along the entire length of the lag bolt prior to inserting it 2 10 Pick up one of the three 5 16 lag bolts supplied and using a socket drive box or open end wrench tighten the lag bolts until the bottom of the lag bolt head makes contact with the surface of the metal wall bracket Be sure to use all three supplied lag bolts in all three holes in the wall bracket Tighten the bolts until they are snug against the wall bracket but not so tight that the bolt head causes the bracket to deform Reposition and secure the bracket to the wall Do not over tighten the fasteners 2 11
9. ents The easiest way to find out if you have adequate clearance is to check directly with the speaker manufacturer Or you can check yourself by carefully removing the largest driver speaker component Move any insulation out of the way and physically check the clearance If you check by removing the driver be careful not to over tighten the screws when you replace it lf you had alc to mount the clamp assembly to the back of the speaker and discover later that components are mounted on the inside rear or too close to the back of the speaker you will have to use a different OmniMount model 30 0 WB and 30 0STMP models for example are ideal for mounting to the top or bottom of the speaker l sually good uN speakers are made of good quality materials and good quality construction methods are used to hold them together Most manufacturers use 1 2 to 3 4 thick Medium Density Fiberboard MDF more commonly known as particle board or press board Some high end veel are constructed of voidless Birch plywood lf you are unsure A about the suitability of the fasteners provided or B about the speaker s integrity of materials and construction in relation to how you plan to mount it Ask Questions The speaker must be able to ere its own weight safely over an extended period of time lf you use the OmniMount Model 30 0 STMP to suspend the speaker from its top verify with the speaker manufacturer that the speaker is adequately co
10. eously spreading it slightly at the sides and pushing the wall bracket out the back 2 2 Remove the lock nut at the top of the ball shaft and remove the ball shaft from the top hole in the wall mounting bracket Unthread the jam nut and remove the ball shaft completely from the wall bracket Remember this sequence of disassembly You will reverse the sequence later NOTE If you are mounting on the wall close to the ceiling you will need a minimum 5 8 16mm clearance from the ceiling to the top of the wall bracket or you will not be able to fit the plastic cover in place later Proceed as follows 2 3 Locate the stud onto which you will be mounting Position the bracket on the stud at the approximate height you have selected Find the vertical center of the wall bracket and position it rib ai you believe to be the horizontal center of the stud Joist Pencil Lines l l Fig 4 2 4 Lightly pencil mark two lines on each side of the wall bracket about 2 long Remove the wall bracket and draw a horizontal line across the center connecting the two vertical pencil lines See Fig 4 2 5 Locate Stud Finding Probes Remove one You will use this to find the stud center Moving along the horizontal line use a hammer to tap holes through the drywall Alternating at each side tap holes along the horizontal pencil line with spacing that is no more than in 1 16 increments until you di locate
11. er to a wall The mounting angle can be adjusted b Semel the clamp assembly tension screw and locked into position by simply tightening it Each mount is rated for speakers weighing up to 30 pounds 11 4 Kg and should be installed only on a vertical surface Surfaces must be strong flat and stable There are two basic components to this OmniMount system The wall bracket ball shaft mounts to the wall The clamp assembly consisting of the clamp plate and jaw mounts to the back of the speaker The clamp assembly provides the clamp ing action that surrounds and compresses on the ball locking in the chosen angle of adjustment See Fi Lock Nut Wall Bracket Polymer Ball Fig 1 Tension Screw PREVIEWING THE PROCEDURE The installation sequence consists of the following steps in this order 1 Mounting the clamp assembly to the back of the speaker 2 Attaching the wall bracket to the mounting surface 3 Joining the ols assembly to the wall bracket ball shaft 4 eee the position of the speaker and tightening the clamp assembly Before yau begin familiarize yourself with the installation procedures by reading through the poan and installation instructions from ginning to end TOOLS REQUIRED 1 4 allen hex wrench supplied 5 32 pilot hole drill bit Stud Finding Probes supplied Small hammer Drill motor 3 16 and 5 16 drill bit Medium size crescent wrench 3 4 open end wrench
12. he back of their Speakers Such speakers have inserts that line up precisely with the hole centers in the OmniMount clamp plate Be sure to provide adequate reinforcement to the speaker if it is determined that such reinforcement is necessary When no threaded inserts for mounting purposes have been provided by the speaker manufacturer a speaker can still be safely mounted on the wall But you have to be sure that it is put together strongly enough with materials strong enough to support its own weight with the 14 coarse thread screws and anchors provided Most compact speakers are made well enough and use adequate materials with adequate thickness for mounting with an OmniMount assembly The 14 screws should not be used in masonite thin panel wood or plastic Such materials will likely require different fastening hardware and methods The speaker may also need reinforcement to be mounted safely If your evaluation raises any questions about the speaker s construction or material strength contact r dealer or the speaker manufacturer and SK QUESTIONS More on this later More Precautions Read this section carefully Fasteners Attaching the clamp assembly and the wall bracket ball shaft requires fasteners appropriately selected for strength and composition of the mounting surfaces involved The type of fasteners and anchors OmniMount Systems has provided have been carefully selected They are suitable for the majority of ins
13. he drill on each starter hole location and drill four holes slowly penetrating only to the bottom edge of the tape 3 4 Remove the 3 16 drill bit and replace it with a 5 16 diameter drill bit Measure 3 4 from the end of the drill bit and wrap a piece of tape around the shaft allowing 3 4 to protrude Carefully center the drill over the four existing holes and slowly drill down 3 4 of an inch to the bottom edge of the masking tape 1 4 You now need to separate the clamp assembly from the mounting plate ball shaft components Using the 1 4 allen hex wrench loosen the tension screw in the clamp assembly until the jaw opens ONLY enough so that you can release the ball Do not unscrew the tension screw completely 1 5 Place the clamp assembly over the holes to verify that the four holes are Centered 1 6 Remove the clamp assembly and hand insert four togglers into each hole Using a hammer tap gentiy until the bottom of the to with the surface of the speaker ler flange is flush ig 3 Position the clamp assembly as indicated in figure 3A Insert the four screws through the clamp assembly and into each toggler Tighten firmly but do not tighten excessively Do not over tighten Tighter than firm does not add pull out strength and over tightening could weaken the installation ATTACHING THE WALL BRACKET TO THE MOUNTING SURFACE 2 1 Remove the plastic cover from the wall bracket by simultan
14. ightening fasteners can weaken the installation and damage your speaker Whenever you need to readjust the position of the speaker to move freely around the ball re adjust to the new position and then re tighten Always remember to support the speaker when repositioning and when tightening the clamp assembly A pressure you should check the clamp after 15 minutes and tighten again if necessary Then check once more in approximately one hour Always support the weight of the speaker whi positioning it and tightening the clamp 6 3 IMPORTANT Since the ball will slowly compress under 6 4 Place the plastic cover on the wall bracket Check that the small beads inside the cover interlock with the mating recesses on the top and bottom edges of the bracket The bottom of the n should seat flush with the bottom of the wall racket Congratulations Your installation is now complete Additional Reference 1 U B C Uniform Building Code 1994 Edition Vol 2 Structural and Engineering Design Provisions 2 United States He vadille of Agriculture Agriculture Handbook 72 Wood as an Engineering Material Prepared by Forest Products Laboratory Forest Service USDA NDS Commentary on the National Design Specification for Wood Construction Commentary on the 1991 Edition America Forest and Paper Association OmniMount products have been installed successfully worldwide for many years To help ensure the
15. ional installation information Notice to the Purchaser The following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied the Manufacturer s only obligation shall be to replace parts of this product proved to be defective within two years of the date of purchase We are aware that this mounting assembly may be used for purposes and in ways other than those for which it has been designed and manufactured The Manufacturer Distributor Retailer and their respective Agents cannot be held responsible or liable for injuries or property damage direct indirect or consequential arising out of the use or inability to use this product safely and properly OmniMount Systems Inc The Pointe at South Mountain 8201 South 48th Street Phoenix Arizona 85044 5355 Voice 480 829 8000 Fax 480 30 06 9000 1 800 MOUNT IT 668 6848 email hdgrs omnimount com Web www omnimount com OmniMount Systems Inc OmniMount products are manufactured in the U S A Toggler is a registered trade mark of Mechanical Plastics Corporation Printed in the U S A Model 30 0 WA Revision 2 4 02 Part 607058 Model 30 0 WA Mounts from wall to back of speaker General Wall Mounting Information and Installation Instructions Precautions Read this section carefully Whenever a speaker is affixed to a ceiling you must take special care to mount it securely to prevent it from falling and causing damage or injury For a
16. ly is designed to withstand well in excess of the tightening force necessary for your speaker to hold rane yet the clamp assembly needs to be ightened only enough to lock and hold the speaker firmly at the chosen angle of adjustment When that point is reached no further tightening is necessary If the speaker loses its position do not attempt to move the speaker without first loosening the tension screw Reposition then re tighten the tension screw further until the speaker is held firmly in place FINAL STAGES OF TIGHTENING THE BALL SHAFT TO THE WALL BRACKET 6 1 After you have chosen the final rotational position for the ball shaft place the appropriate size wrench on the lock nut With equal pressure push against the ball shaft in the opposite direction as ou tighten the nut This will minimize the stress on oth the wall bracket fasteners and the wall NOTE If you try to move the ball shaft without first loosening it where it joins the wall bracket lateral forces will transmit to the wall bracket fasteners The resulting stress transferred to the mounting surface could weaken the installation Copyright 2002 OmniMount Systems Inc All rights reserved OmniMount products are covered by patents issued and or pending OmniMount is a registered trademark of 6 2 If you need to readjust the lateral position of the ball shaft always loosen the shoulder nut first Remember tighter does not mean better Over t
17. nstructed to carry its own weight over time suspended from its top About drilling holes in your speaker Question Will compromise the sonic acoustic integrity of my speaker Answer Not really at all as long as you fill the hole with a fastener Factory installed inserts are often sealed with a machine screw which can later be used to attach the clamp assembly Sometimes threaded inserts that are Closed off or blind at the bottom are factory installed in speakers Question If my speakers do not have inserts will void the speaker warranty if drill holes into my speaker enclosure Answer We have not found this to be the case check if you want to Speaker manufacturers want their speakers to sound their best and generally endorse the use of OmniMount products because the flexible placement and positioning OmniMount offers Serves to improve the sound Of course if you drill for oil and hit some internal components on the way well that s another story But we do address how to avoid drilling holes too deep later in our installation instructions Question What happens if want to sell my speakers in the future Answer Industry research shows that almost no _ one ever does But should you want to sell them in re future OmniMount will likely add value to the sale OMNIMOUNT 30 0 WA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIPTION The OmniMount 30 0 WA model is used for securing your speak
18. safe and proper use of our products we believe it is our responsibility to provide clear detailed instructions with periodically updated precautionary Information Please Note Every effort has been made to provide accurate and error free assembly and installation information OmniMount Systems Inc disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of information contained in these instructions OmniMount Systems Inc cannot reasonably assume responsibility or liability direct indirect or consequential for the structural integrity or suitability of any speakers nor the suitability for mounting or the structural integrity of the surfaces walls ceilings decks floors etc to which such speakers are to be mounted The same holds true for design or manufacturing defects in speakers themselves or design changes made by speaker manufacturers that may affect the safe and secure mounting of their speakers The General Ceiling Mounting Information and Installation Instructions provided herein are for use in the installation of loudspeakers Although OmniMount products are often used to support many different kinds of objects installed on a bent of mounting surfaces such use and a installation may be subject to different specifications requiring installation information in addition to what is provided in this pamphlet In such cases be sure to ascertain suitability and obtain the required addit
19. tallation situations as discussed in these instructions Occasionally there will be an installation situation for which the fasteners provided are not suitable If it is determined that different fasteners are required they must always be 5 16 in diameter for the mounting plate 1 4 in diameter for the clamp assembly Fasteners must always be used in all available mounting holes Never use smaller diameter fasteners if you drill pilot holes the holes should be smaller than the core diameter of the screws Do not over tighten fasteners Over tightening can weaken the mounting surface damage the fasteners and make the attachment Jess secure If Be are not sure about the suitability AN of the fasteners provided for your installation ASK QUESTIONS NOTE A second person is necessary to hold the speaker in place during the tightening procedure Securing the clamp assembly to the speaker There are four things you need to know about your speaker before you begin 1 Are any internal components such as the crossover network directly behind the location onto which you will be mounting the clamp assembly 2 Is the material you are mounting into strong enough to safely support the load 3 Is internal reinforcement needed 4 Are the fasteners provided suitable for your installation NOTE When mounting the clamp assembly you will need a minimum of 1 4 clearance inside the speaker enclosure away from any internal compon
20. tud screwing fasteners into an edge rather than the center of the stud This results in either splitting the wood or only partially engaging the screw shaft See Figs 1 amp 2 Fig 3 To maximize pull out strength the screw shaft needs to be located in the center of the stud See Fig 3 Screw Related Installation Errors re a pilot hole is necessary to prevent the wood from splitting The pilot hole is also required to provide a straight pathway for the screw to travel as it penetrates the stud A pilot hole should serve to simply guide the travel of the screw See Figs 4 amp 5 Drilling pilot holes that are too Fig 4 large for the Pilot Hole diameter of the screw shaft em significantly reduces pull out strength Fig 5 w a Wh Pict Hole AY a ls OoOo w Screws have a major diameter and a minor diameter See Figs 6 amp 7 The pilot hole should always be smaller than the minor diameter of the screw shaft Fig 6 Fatt ror Diameter Fig 7 Garantie Diameter Always use screws long enough to penetrate close to the entire depth of the stud See Figs 8 amp 9 CORRECT LENGTH Locating the Center of a Stud Do not rely on a measuring tape alone Standard stud construction practice places wall studding on 12 or 16 centers But in reality studs are not lage ia consistently on these centers You find the greatest peta in stud centers when you measure
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