d&b Z5409 User Manual

Z5409/11 Horizontal bracket 10S/12S
Mounting instructions (1.2 EN)

General information

Z5409/11 Horizontal bracket 10S/12S
Mounting instructions

Version: 1.2 EN, 03/2011, D2960.EN .01

Copyright © 2011 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
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Contents

1. Z5409/11 Horizontal bracket 10S/12S................ 4

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

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

1.3. Intended use................................................................ 4

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

1.5. Assembly...................................................................... 6

2. Fixing templates.............................................................. 8

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

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

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

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

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1. Z5409/11 Horizontal bracket 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

Z5409 d&b Horizontal bracket 10S [1a]

1

Z5411 d&b Horizontal bracket 12S [1b]

Each including:

4

4

4

2

Hex head bolt M10 x 25 [2]

Spring washer [3]

U washer [4]

Spax screw [5]

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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, do not use them.

Load safety information

The maximum permitted working load of the Z5409 Horizontal
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 Z5411Horizontal
bracket 12S is 17 kg (37 lb) (according to BGV C1) which
corresponds to the weight of one 12S or 12S-D loudspeaker,
respectively.

Fig. 2: Z5409/Z5411 Rigging examples

1.3. Intended use

The d&b Z5409/Z5411 Horizontal bracket 10S/12S must only
be used in conjunction with the d&b xS-Series loudspeakers 10S/
10S-D (Z5409) and 12S/12S-D (Z5411) as described in these
mounting instructions.

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Fig. 3: Z5409/Z5411 Mounting holes

The bracket can be:
– directly mounted to walls.

– directly mounted to ceilings or other suitable surfaces.
– horizontally 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.

One centered 9 mm (0.35") hole is provided at each end of the tie
bar for fixing the bracket directly to walls or ceilings or other
suitable surfaces.

Two centered 9 mm (0.35") holes at the d&b standard spacing of
115 mm (4.5") are provided to allow the attachment of the Z5010
TV spigot.

Five mounting holes are provided at each end of the tie bar to
attach the Z5044 MAX Bracket connector, the Z5053 Ci60/Ci90
Bracket connector or the Z5054 Ci60/Ci90 Flying adapter.

One 11 mm (0.43“) hole [a] and two semi-circular slots [b], [c]
are located at each end of the bracket.

Using the M10 threaded inserts at the top and bottom of the
loudspeaker cabinets, the bracket can be attached in two
directions to allow angle settings over a range of 105° starting
from +15° through to –90°. The following mounting options and
coverage angles are possible.

Option 1

The bracket is attached to the cabinet with hole [a] facing to the
front of the cabinet. Both bolts are fitted into slot [b].

The vertical coverage angle can be set over a range of 30°
starting from 0° to –30°.

Option 2

The bracket is attached to the cabinet with hole [a] facing to the
back of the cabinet. One bolt is fitted into hole [a] and the second
one is fitted into the axis of slot [b] and slot [c] to allow the bolt to
move in slot [c].

The vertical coverage angle can be set over a range of 60°
starting from –30° to –90°.

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Option 3

The bracket is attached to the cabinet with hole [a] facing to the
back of the cabinet. Both bolts are fitted into slot [b].

The vertical coverage angle can be set over a range of 15°
starting from 0° to +15°.

1.5. Assembly

Attaching the bracket to walls or ceilings

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
application (wall or ceiling mounting) and cabinet are listed in the
following table.

Application

Rated extraction forces

10S 12S

Wall mounting 250 N 300 N

Ceiling mounting 150 N 200 N

To attach the bracket to walls or ceilings, 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 8.

Preparing the cabinet

The top and bottom panels of the loudspeaker cabinet are each
equipped with a pair of M10 threads. The threads are covered by
dummy caps in cabinet color.

To remove the caps, proceed as follows:

1. Cut out the caps along the recessed spline using an
appropriate cutting knife.

2. Carefully take off the caps and ensure the cabinet coating is
not peeled off.

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Attaching the cabinet to the bracket

NOTICE!

Only use the supplied and specified screws [2], otherwise there a
risk of damaging the threaded inserts.

Always use the spring washers [3] and U washers [4] to prevent
the bolts from slackening.

Tools required:
– Open-ended spanner/wrench (size #17)

1. Attach the cabinet to the prepared bracket.

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

3. Align the cabinet and tighten the screws.

4. If you want to fix the set angle, use the supplied spax screw

[5].

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2. Fixing templates

Fig. 4: Z5409 Horizontal bracket 10S, fixing template

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Fig. 5: Z5411 Horizontal bracket 12S, fixing template

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3. Built-in dimensions

Fig. 6: Z5409 Horizontal bracket 10S, dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 7: Z5411 Horizontal bracket 12S, dimensions in mm [inch]

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Fig. 8: Z5409 Horizontal bracket 10S, mounting options 1,2 and 3 and built-in dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 9: Z5411 Horizontal bracket 12S, mounting options 1,2 and 3 an built-in dimensions in mm [inch]

Fig. 10: Built-in dimensions Z5010/Z5012 Assembly

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4. Declarations

4.1. Manufacturer's declaration

This declaration covers:

– d&b Z5409 Horizontal bracket 10S
– d&b Z5411 Horizontal bracket 12S.

National standards and technical specifications
applied:

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

Backnang, 2011-02-25

Frank Bothe,
Managing Director
d&b audiotechnik GmbH

4.2. Disposal

Please dispose of this product according to the respective national
regulations.

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

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