Electro-Voice MB100 User's Manual
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1. LOAD o LOAD 2 Z Y CORRECT INCORRECT FIGURE 3 Examples of Useful Rigging Hardware oe F PP ace a ae in 4 7 NCHOR HREADEL RABINER TYPE HACKLE SHAT SNAP OK FIGURE 4 Overhead Suspension Using the Mp100 Eye Bolt Attachment Kit EY Electro Voice Inc 1994 Hi Litho in U S A UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY Electro Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or work manship for a specified period as noted in the individual product line statement s below orin the individual product data sheet or owner s manual beginning with the date of original pur chase If such malfunction occurs during the specified period the product will be repaired or replaced at our option without charge The product will be returned to the customer pre paid Exclusions and Limitations The Lim ited Warranty does not apply to a exterior finish or appearance b certain specific items described in the individual product line statement s below or in the individual product data sheet or owner s manual c malfunction resulting from use or operation of the product other than as specified in the product data sheet or owner s manual d malfunction re sulting from misuse or abuse of the product or e malfunction occurring at any time after re pairs have been made to the product by anyone other than Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives Ob2. Electro Voice FIGURE 1 Eye Bolt Insta SPECIFICATIONS Eye Bolts M8 x 1 25 x 13 mm eye diameter 20 mm 3 4 in Material Drop forged steel black nickel plated Net Weight 0 2 kg 0 44 Ib Shipping Weight 0 3 kg 0 60 Ib CAUTION Suspending any object is potentially dan gerous and should be attempted only by individuals who have a thorough knowl edge of the techniques and regulations of rigging objects overhead Electro Voice sanctions suspending the System 200 speakers only when all current national federal state and local regulations are taken into account When the System 200 speaker is suspended Electro Voice strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year If any sign of weakness is detected corrective action should be taken immediately DESCRIPTION The Mb100 is intended for very simple installa tions only to suspend an individual Sx100 Sb120 or Sx200 loudspeaker in a near vertical orientation see Figure 1 A second redun dant insert point is provided in the top of the enclosure so a supplementary independent means of suspension can be attached when regulations specify The enclosure can be po sitioned to angle downward slightly through the use of the pull up point at the back of the enclosure 2 The Mb100 Eyebolt Attachment Kit is not recommended for suspension of active systems such as the Sp120a The Mp100 Eye Bolt Attachment Kit contains three lifting ey
3. e planned The general concepts and instructions given here should remain applicable for later models 2 Screw the eye bolt into the insert until the shoulder has contacted the plastic 3 Finger tighten eye bolt until correct align ment position is obtained a maximum of one half turn see Figure 2 CAUTION OVER TIGHTENING THE EYE BOLT WITH A WRENCH SCREW DRIVER etc CAN RESULT IN SYSTEM FAILURE AND INJURY 4 Use certified hardware rated for overhead lifting to suspend the speaker see Figure 3 STRENGTH RATING The Mp100 Eye Bolt Attachment Kit and the System 200 speaker enclosure are rated for suspending only one speaker 5 1 safety fac tor Hanging any additional weight from the speaker will exceed its strength rating and create an unsafe condition Table 2 lists the strength ratings for the M8 eye bolts The eye bolts are not rated for angles greater than 45 degrees see Figure 2 An exception to this would be the eye bolt which is used for speaker aiming and not for a main load bearing point the angle on that eye bolt can exceed 45 degrees Description M8x 1 25 x 13 mm lifting eye bolt TABLE 2 Working Load vs Angle 5 1 safety factor Load kg Ib 140 300 95 200 Not Rated Mb100 SPECIFICATION GRAPHICS FIGURE 2 Rigging Point and Load Angles
4. e bolts which screw into the in serts provided on the System 200 speakers The eyebolt attachment points can then be used to suspend the System 200 speakers using hardware rated for overhead lifting Note that two top suspension cables should be used at all times to provide needed stability to the installation see Figure 4 Do not suspend System 200 enclosures face down from the ceiling using the Mp100 Eyebolt Attachment Kit The M8 eyebolts are not rated for lifting loads at 90 and such a configuration makes stabilization of the enclo sure difficult Instead use the Mp200 Installa tion Kit for this and most other situations HANGING INSTRUCTIONS The speaker is hung using one or two main lifting chains with a pull up point in the back for aiming Two lifting chains can be used to pre vent the speaker from swaying but both of the rigging hardware shackles etc must fitthrough the 20 mm 4 in opening INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS see Figure 1 1 From the speaker remove the plastic hole plugs gently prying them with a small screw driver TABLE 1 Contents Reference Letter EV Part No Quantity Mp100 Eye Bolt Attachment Kit e Mounting kit for System 200 speakers x100 x200 and p120 e Provides three attachment points for secure suspension of a single speaker cabinet 1 Attime of publication only these models were available in the System 200 series but additional models ar
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6. taining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service a cus tomer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice or any of its authorized service representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice A list of authorized service representatives is available from Electro Voice at 600 Cecil Street Buchanan MI 49107 616 695 6831 or 800 234 6831 Incidental and Consequential Damages Excluded Product repair or replacement and return to the cus tomer are the only remedies provided to the customer Electro Voice shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in cluding without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Electro Voice Accessories are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase Additional details are included in the Uniform Limited Warranty statement Service and repair address for this product Electro Voice Inc 600 Cecil Street Buchanan Michigan 49107 616 695 6831 or 800 234 6831 Specifications subject to change without notice ELECTRO VOICE ocMA
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