d&b Z5404 User Manual

Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S
Mounting instructions (1.4 EN)

General information

Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S
Mounting instructions

Version: 1.4, 02/2013, D2958.EN .01

Copyright © 2013 by d&b audiotechnik GmbH; all rights
reserved.

Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place
so that it is available for future reference.

When reselling this product, hand over this manual to the new
customer.

d&b audiotechnik GmbH
Eugen-Adolff-Strasse 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany
T [phone], F [phone]
[e-mail], www.dbaudio.com

Contents

1. Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S........... 4

1.1. Scope of supply........................................................... 4

1.2. Safety precautions....................................................... 4

1.3. Intended use................................................................ 5

1.4. Mounting options and angle settings......................... 5

1.5. Assembly...................................................................... 5

2. Fixing templates.............................................................. 7

3. Built-in dimensions....................................................... 10

4. Declarations.................................................................... 12

4.1. Manufacturer's declaration...................................... 12

4.2. Disposal..................................................................... 12

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1. Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S

Fig. 1: Scope of supply

1.1. Scope of supply

Please verify the shipment for completeness and proper condition
of the items.

d&b Code Description

Qty.

1

Z5404 d&b Flying bracket 8S [1a]

1

Z5405 d&b Flying bracket 10S [1b]

1

Z5406 d&b Flying bracket 12S [1c]

Each including:

2

2

1

Pan head screw (Torx #T45) M8 x 20 [2]

Spring washer [3]

Torx key [4] (size #T45)

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1.2. Safety precautions

General safety

Installation and setup should only be carried out by qualified and
authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules for the
Prevention of Accidents (RPA).

It is the responsibility of the person installing the assembly to ensure
that the suspension/fixing points are suitable for the intended use.

Always carry out a visual and functional inspection of the items
before use. In case you have any doubt as to the proper
functioning and safety of the items, these must be withdrawn from
use immediately.

Load safety information

Always align the bracket vertically when using it, whether it is
suspended or placed on top of a loudspeaker stand.

The maximum permitted working load of the Z5404 Flying bracket
8S is 7.4 kg (16 lb) (according to BGV C1) which corresponds to
the weight of one 8S loudspeaker.

The maximum permitted working load of the Z5405 Flying bracket
10S is 13 kg (29 lb) (according to BGV C1) which corresponds to
the weight of one 10S or 10S-D loudspeaker, respectively.

The maximum permitted working load of the Z5406 Flying bracket
12S is 17 kg (37 lb) (according to BGV C1) which corresponds to
the weight of one 12S or 12S-D loudspeaker, respectively.

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Fig. 2: Z5404/05/06 Rigging examples

Fig. 3: Z5404/05/06 Mounting holes

1.3. Intended use

The d&b Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S must only be
used in conjunction with the d&b xS-Series loudspeakers 8S, 10S/
10S-D and 12S/12S-D as described in these mounting instructions.

The bracket can be:
– directly mounted to ceilings.

– vertically flown and mounted to bars and truss with a tube

diameter of up to 70 mm (2.75") using the Z5010 TV spigot
and the Z5012 Pipe clamp.

Note: Refer to the specific mounting instructions for assembly
and operation of these accessories.

1.4. Mounting options and angle settings

Mounting holes are provided on the tie bar of the bracket.

Two 6.5 mm (0.25") holes are provided onn the tie bar for fixing
the bracket directly the ceiling.

Two M8 threaded inserts at the d&b standard spacing of 115 mm
(4.5") are provided to allow the attachment of the Z5010 TV
spigot.

Vertical angles can continuously be set in the range of 90°.

1.5. Assembly

Fixing the bracket to the ceiling

NOTICE!

Only use mounting parts (fixing anchors and screws) that are
suitable for the intended application.

Observe the occurring extraction forces acting on the fixing
anchors and screws. The rated extraction forces for the respective
cabinet are listed in the following table.

Application

Rated extraction forces

8S 10S 12S

Ceiling mounting 100 N 250 N 300 N

To attach the bracket to the ceiling, use the holes shown in the
graphic opposite to provide adequate support.

A corresponding fixing template is supplied with these mounting
instructions. Refer to Þ Chapter 2. "Fixing templates"
on page 7.

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Attaching the bracket to the cabinet

NOTICE!

– Only use the supplied and specified screws [2], otherwise

there a risk of damaging the threaded inserts.

– Always use the spring washers [3] to prevent the bolts from

slackening.

Tools required:
– Torx key (size #T45 - supplied with the bracket)

1. Attach the bracket to the two M8 threaded inserts on the rear
panel of the cabinet.

2. Insert the screws together with the spring washers and
U washers and tighten them.

Vertical alignment

To set the vertical angle, proceed as follows:
Tools required:

– Torx key (size #T45 - supplied with the bracket)

1.

Slacken the fixing bolts [F].

2. Set the cabinet to the desired vertical angle.

3. Retighten the fixing bolts.

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2. Fixing templates

Fig. 4: Z5404 Flying bracket 8S, Fixing template

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Fig. 5: Z5405 Flying bracket 10S, Fixing template

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Fig. 6: Z5406 Flying bracket 12S, Fixing template

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3. Built-in dimensions

Fig. 7: Z5404/05/06 Flying bracket 8S/10S/12S, dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 8: Z5404 Flying bracket 8S, Mounting options and built-in dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 9: Z5405 Flying bracket 10S, Mounting options and built-in dimensions in mm [inch]

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Fig. 10: Z5406 Flying bracket 12S, Mounting options and built-in dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 11: Built-in dimensions Z5010/Z5012 Assembly

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4. Declarations

4.1. Manufacturer's declaration

This declaration covers:

– d&b Z5404 Flying bracket 8S.
– d&b Z5405 Flying bracket 10S.
– d&b Z5406 Flying bracket 12S.

National standards and technical specifications
applied:

DIN 18 800, DIN 1055, BGV C1, BGI 810-3.

Backnang, 2011-03-25

Frank Bothe,
Managing Director
d&b audiotechnik GmbH

4.2. Disposal

When out of use the rigging components must be disposed of in
accordance with the national environmental regulations.

Ensure that damaged rigging components are disposed of in a
way that they cannot be used again.

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