Community IAF55 Installation Guide

I SERIES

BalancePoint™ Flyware

For Point Source and
Subwoofer loudspeakers
models IP8, IP6, IS8, and IS6

IAF55

55" Isometric Array Frame for 3-way Loudspeakers

The BalancePoint™ Flyware Accessory Guide (a complete set of instructions for all
of the BalancePoint™ Flyware Kits) is available on the Community website.

Community Professional Loudspeakers

333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
communitypro.com • [e-mail]

CAUTION: Installation of loudspeakers should only be
performed by trained and qualified personnel. It is strongly
recommended that a licensed and certified professional
structural engineer approve the mounting design.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing I SERIES loudspeakers and
accessories:

• Read these instructions prior to assembly.

• Keep these instructions for reference.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical
connections.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,light fixtures, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Only use attachments and accessories that are specified and approved by the manufacturer.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The terms CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER may be used in this manual to alert the reader to
important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the meaning
of these terms, do not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer, distributor, or call
Community directly for assistance. These terms are defined as:

CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the
equipment or user to potential damage or danger.

WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely cause damage
to the equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.

DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage
the equipment and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to the user or to others
in the vicinity.

These installation instructions are for use by qualified personnel only. To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions
unless you are qualified to do so.

UNPACKING / INSPECTION

Community I SERIES loudspeakers are
engineered and manufactured to be rugged
and they are carefully packed in sturdy cartons.
However, it is recommended to thoroughly
inspect each unit after it has been removed from
the packaging, as damage could occur during
shipping.

Please note that once the shipment has left
your dealer or the Community factory, the
responsibility for damage is always borne by
the freight company. If damage has occurred
during shipping, you must file a claim directly
with the freight company. It’s very important to
contact the freight company as soon as possible
after receiving your shipment, as most freight
companies have a short time limit within which
they will investigate claims. Make sure to save
the carton and the packing material, as most
claims will be denied if these materials are
not retained. Your Community dealer and the
factory will try to help in any way they can, but
it is the responsibility of the party receiving the
shipment to file the damage claim.

It is always a good idea to retain the carton and
packing materials, if possible, in the event that
the unit may need to be returned to your dealer
or distributor for repair in the future.

CAUTION: Installation of
I SERIES loudspeakers should

only be performed by trained
and qualified personnel. It is strongly
recommended that a licensed and
certified professional structural
engineer approve the mounting. Severe
injury and/or loss of life may occur if
this product is improperly installed.

RIGGING SAFETY / IMPORTANT NOTES

There are three primary areas of responsibility
for rigging loudspeakers. The first is the
building structure. Always consult with the
building architect or structural engineer to
assure the ability of the structure to support
the loudspeaker system. The second area
of responsibility is the loudspeaker itself.
Community certifies its loudspeaker systems
and rigging accessories for suspension
when they are properly installed according
to our published guidelines. The third area
of responsibility is everything between the
loudspeaker and the building structure and the
actual process of installation. The installing
contractor assumes this responsibility.
Loudspeaker rigging should be performed only
by certified rigging professionals using certified
rigging hardware chosen for the specific
application. Prior to installation, the contractor
should present a rigging plan, with drawing
and detailed parts list, to a licensed structural
engineer (P.E.) or architect for written approval.

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IMPORTANT: I SERIES loudspeakers are designed and intended to be mounted to
diering building surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means and methods.
Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained and qualified
personnel. All electrical connections must conform to applicable city, county, state, and
national (NEC) electrical codes.

DANGER: All rigging fittings must be fully tightened and secured. Any missing fasteners
or parts will compromise the structural integrity of the enclosure and constitute a safety
hazard. Over-tightening (crushing the wood) should be avoided as well. Do not suspend
the loudspeaker unless all fasteners are securely in place!

IMPORTANT: The flat head bolts that come installed in each enclosure must remain in
place or be replaced by a threaded fastener from an array bracket. The bolts attach to
internal metal brackets that are critical to the structural integrity and rated Safe Working
Load (SWL) of each point and each array assembly. Failure to include a fastener in every
location could lead to serious injury, or even death.

DANGER: I SERIES rigging fittings are rated at a Working Load Limit (WLL) of 150 lbs
(68 kg) with a 10:1 safety margin. No single rigging fitting should ever be subjected to a
load that is greater than this stated limit. Failure to heed this warning could result in
injury or death!

HORIZONTAL ARRAYS

IAF55 - 55" Isometric Array Frame for 3-way Loudspeakers

APPLICATION: Suspend and aim two or three full-range 3-way loudspeakers in
an isometric array.

NOTE: Requires the loudspeakers to be fitted with Vertical Yokes or U-Brackets.

PREASSEMBLY:

Attach the Vertical Yokes or U-Brackets to the loudspeakers (see Vertical Yoke
or U-Bracket instructions).

For 3-cabinet arrays: The frame bracket must be attached to the frame.

For 2-cabinet arrays for loudspeakers in vertical or horizontal orientation: The

frame bracket is optional, but provides an extra forward lift point for the
rigging. The loudspeakers should be symmetrically oriented and attached to
the frame. The front grilles should form an arc.

Parts:

PF-2a

PF-2b

Allo ws up to 45° of pan /tilt within a 3 -cabinet
array of 3-way loudspeakers

PF-2a: Isometric Array Frame
PF-2b: Frame Bracket

Hardware:

Qty

Code Description

3 HH8-2 8 x 25 mm Hex Hd Bolts

3 HN8 M8 Locknuts

6 HW8 8mm Flat Washers

6 HH12-3 12 x 30 mm Hex Hd Bolts

6 HN12 M12 Locknuts

12 HW 12 12 mm Flat Washers

Note: There should not be any leftover hardware,
unless only two (2) loudspeakers are mounted
to the frame.

Kit Weight: 44.0 lb (20.0 kg)

MUST BE USED WITH: 2-3 Vertical yoke

brackets or 2 U-Brackets horizontally.

Additional Configuration: A smaller fill
loudspeaker or subwoofer can be added
under the middle loudspeaker on a
3-cabinet array by using a DFS Downfill or
DVS-BFR22 kit.

Figure 1. Attach bracket to array frame for 3-cabinet

arrays or for extra stabilization on 2-cabinet arrays

2

Use 8mm hardware to

set br acket pan angle

1

HN12

HW12

12mm hardware

-Prim ary mount ing point

PF-2a

HH1 2-3

Use 8mm hardware to

set br acket pan angle

PF-2b

12mm hardware

-Prim ary mount ing point

Figure 2. Yoke/U-Bracket mounting points

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