One Systems PTB-8NP User Manual

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Pan and Tilt Bracket Installation Guide

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PTB-8NP

August 2013

PTB-8NP with OPA-8NP enclosure
The On Point Audio PTB-8NP is an easy to install and flexible system designed to allow

the OPA-8NP loudspeaker enclosure to be mounted on a ceiling or other structural flat
overhead surfaces. The only products approved for use with the PTB-8NP is the OPA­8NP enclosure. NO other products may be substituted!

WARNING: The PTB-8NP is NOT designed for wall mount. The PTB-8NP is designed
for ceiling mount ONLY!

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NOTE: The OPA-8NP enclosure and PTB-8NP are for INDOOR use only! DO NOT
USE IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS!

The following actions MUST be performed PRIOR to beginning the installation of the
PTB-8NP and OPA-8NP:

1. This installation guide must be completely read and understood.

2. The instruc ti on man ual “Ri g g i ng and Suspension of On Point Audio
Products” must be read and understood. (This instruction manual is

available along with other technical papers at www.onpointaudio.com)

3. The structure of the mating surface MUST be capable of supporting the
combined weight of the PTB-8NP bracket, the OPA-8NP loudspeaker and
all associated rigging. It must satisfy the required safety factors specified by
local and national codes, as well as safe rigging practices. The PTB-8NP
weighs 2.3kg (5.1 lbs). The OPA-8NP enclosure weighs 6.8kg (15 lbs).

4. The PTB-8NP pan and tilt bracket should be installed only by someone
experienced in the overhead suspension of items. They should be familiar
with applicable local/national codes governing the installation of these types
of products and those governing the attachment of these types of products
to specific structures.

5. The PTB-8NP is designed for ceiling mount ONLY! DO NOT WALL

MOUNT!

CAUTION: The PTB-8NP bracket and OPA-8NP enclosures are designed for INDOOR

use and installation ONLY! DO NOT INSTALL IN OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS!

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INSTALLATION

The PTB-8NP consists of two parts: the ceiling bracket and the loudspeaker bracket.
The ceiling bracket and loudspeaker bracket are shown below in Figure 1.

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Ceiling Bracket Loudspeaker Bracket

Figure 1

The ceiling bracket and loudspeaker bracket are joined together by a hex head M10 bolt
and nylon insert M10 nut assembly. DO NOT remove this M10 bolt and nut assembly.
The combination of the ceiling bracket and loudspeaker bracket should stay assembled
during mounting to the ceiling.

The ceiling bracket is mounted to a ceiling surface using the four (4) holes shown in red
in Figure 2 (below).