Atlas PM8CX Installation Instructions Manual
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PM Series
Pendant Mount Loudspeakers
Safety Instructions
Please Read Carefully Before Installing or Operating
• Read all instructions carefully
• Heed all warnings
• Assure that the speaker is securely mounted
Hearing Damage
CAUTION:
This professional loudspeaker systems is capable of generating very high sound pressure levels.
Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.
Suspension & Mounting
Suspension or "flying" speaker systems requires training and expertise. Improper rigging of a flying speaker may result in injury, death, equipment
damage, and legal liability. Installation must be carried out by fully qualified installers, in accordance with all required safety codes and standards at the
place of installation.
A 5:1 design factor is a generally accepted minimum standard. However, legal requirements for overhead suspension vary by municipality,
please consult your local safety standards office before installing any product. We also recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and
bylaws prior to installation.
Loudspeakers flown in theaters, nightclubs, conference centers, or other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent,
correctly rated and securely attached secondary safety — in addition to the principle suspension point(s). This secondary safety must prevent the
loudspeaker from dropping more than (6") should the principle suspension device fail. If you lack the skills, training, and proper ancillary equipment to
fly a speaker system, do not attempt to do so.
• Always assure power is off to amplifiers before making any connections
• Assure that all electrical equipment is properly grounded
• Keep instructions for future reference
• Should any questions arise after reading this document, please call Atlas Sound Tech Support at 800-876-3333
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PM Series
Pendant Mount Loudspeakers
Installation Via Mounting Cables (Included)
General considerations and hardware recommendations
CAUTION: PM series models weigh as much as 21 pounds (7.9kg) – model PM8CX. A fall from almost any height could result in serious injury
or death. Assure that the speaker is firmly mounted to an object that can handle the weight of the PM speaker. The mounting surface the PM
speaker is being attached to should be able to handle five or more times the weight of the PM speaker
The hardware employed must be safely and securely attached both to the loudspeaker and the structure in question, using only the mounting
holes. A general rule for soft surface installations (wood beams) is to multiply the corresponding working load limit by 75%: the result will be
approximate working load strength. Use thread locking compound for all installations.
CAUTION: Mounting the PM loudspeaker may require two people.
When in doubt contact a qualified structural/mechanical engineer for approval of the mounting materials and methods.
1. Remove the 3 top cover mounting screws, loosen the 2 side top cover screws rotate the top cover counterclockwise, and pull up to remove
the top cover. (Fig 1 and 2)
2. Locate suitable support structure in the area the speaker is to be installed.
3. Route the bare end of the main support cable though the included clamp, then around the mounting structure, and back through the clamp.
(Fig 3 and 4)
4. Adjust the cable length in the clamp so that the eyelet end of the cable is at the final height above the floor. (Fig 5)
5. (For PM8) Route the eyelet end of the main support cable through the top cover of the PM speaker, attach the included carabiner clip to
the eyelet and the large mounting hole on the back of the PM speaker. (Fig 6a) (For PM4) Route the eyelet end of the main support cable
through the top cover of the PM speaker, attach the eyelet to the large mounting hole on the back of the PM speaker using included
mounting screw. (Fig 6b)
6. Repeat steps 1-4 for the safety cable and attach it the one of the smaller mounting holes on the support plate of the PM speaker with the
included mounting screw. (Fig 6)
7. Route the speaker cable through the top cover and connect to the appropriate terminals.
8. Position the top cover over the side cover screws and rotate the cover clockwise to align the top cover mounting screw holes. Reinstall the
3 mounting screws, tighten and tighten the side cover screws.
9. Slide the top hole plug over the main support cable, safety cable, and speaker cable using the opening on the side of the plug. Then slide
the plug down the cable and into the top cover hole. (Fig 7 and 8)
Note: If the speaker is being installed outdoors, seal plug with RTV silicone to prevent moisture from entering speaker.
©2012 Atlas Sound L.P. All rights reserved. Atlas Sound is a trademark of Atlas Sound L.P. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All specs are subject to change without notice. ATS004369 RevA 5/12
1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD.
ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
TELEPHONE: (800) 876-3333
FAX (800) 765-3435
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Pendant Mount Loudspeakers
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Top Cover Mounting
Screws (3)
Top Cover Side
Screw (2)
Figure 1
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1601 JACK MCKAY BLVD.
ENNIS, TEXAS 75119 U.S.A.
Figure 2
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