EAW MKC Series User manual

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MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket Instructions
Original Instructions
These instructions are for dening acceptable MKC Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket installations to a
mounting surface and for installing an MKC Series or MKD526 Loudspeaker to an MKC Series
Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – READ THIS FIRST
Safety Instructions
Read and heed all warnings and safety instructions in this manual before using this product.
Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage, injury, or death.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Clean only with a dry cloth.
6) Install loudspeaker in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
7) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus that produce heat.
8) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
9) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
10) Use personal protective equipment not limited to gloves, safety goggles, ear protection,
and lifting supports.
Suspension Warnings
WARNING: Suspending anything, especially overhead of people, should be done with extreme
caution. Always engage the services of a certied professional who is qualied to determine
the requirements for and to implement overhead rigging. Only persons with the knowledge
of proper hardware and safe rigging techniques should attempt to suspend loudspeakers
overhead. Failure to follow these precautions may result in damage, injury, or death.

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Avertissements de suspension
AVERTISSEMENT: Suspendre quoi que ce soit, en particulier les frais généraux de personnes,
doit être fait avec une extrême prudence. Toujours engager les services d'un professionnel
certié qui est qualié pour déterminer les conditions requises et à mettre en œuvre le
gréement en tête. Seules les personnes ayant la connaissance du matériel approprié et les
techniques sécuritaires de gréage devraient tenter de suspendre les haut-parleurs audessus. Le
non-respect de ces précautions peut entraîner des dommages, des blessures ou la mort.
Avvertenze sospensione
AVVERTENZA: Sospendere nulla, soprattutto sovraccarico di persone, deve essere fatto con
estrema cautela. Inserire sempre i servizi di un professionista certicato che si è qualicato
per determinare i requisiti di e ad attuare manovre in testa. Solo le persone con la conoscenza
di tecniche di assemblaggio di sicurezza hardware e dovrebbero tentare di sospendere gli
altoparlanti in testa. La mancata osservanza di queste precauzioni può provocare danni, lesioni
o morte.
Advertencias de suspension
ADVERTENCIA: La suspensión de cualquier cosa, especialmente por encima de las personas, se
debe hacer con mucho cuidado. Siempre contratar los servicios de un profesional certicado
que está calicado para determinar los requisitos para implementar y para las maniobras de
elevación. Sólo las personas con el conocimiento de las técnicas de aparejo de seguridad de
hardware adecuada y deben intentar suspender altavoces por encima. El incumplimiento de
estas precauciones puede resultar en daños, lesiones o muerte.
Suspension Warnungen
WARNUNG: Schwebend alles, vor allem Aufwand von Menschen, sollte mit äußerster Vorsicht
erfolgen. Immer engagieren, die Dienste eines zertizierten Pro, der qualiziert ist, die
Anforderungen zu bestimmen und Überkopfmontage zu implementieren. Nur Personen mit
der Kenntnis der richtigen Hardware und sichere Rigging Techniken sollten Lautsprecher Kopf
auszusetzen versuchen. Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Vorsichtsmaßnahmen kann zu Schäden,
Verletzungen oder zum Tod führen.

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3. Pass unterminated cable ends through the knockout on the input cover and wire loudspeaker (skip if no
connections).
4. Attach input cover to loudspeaker using (9) M5 x 18 screws.
1. Inventory your kit
Item Description Quantity
A EAW MKC Metal Wall Mount Speaker Bracket 1
B EAW MKC Metal Wall Mount Wall Bracket 1
C Button Head Hex Drive Screw 1
D 18-8 Stainless Steel Split Lock Washer 1
E 18-8 Stainless Steel Oversized Washer 1
**Tools Needed: (2)13mm wrench, 2.5mm & 6mm Allen wrench**
A
B
C
D E

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2. MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket limits
of use
a. The MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt
Brackets are designed to mount MKC
Series & MKD526 loudspeakers only. No
other EAW Product Series may be used
with this bracket.
b. The MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt
Brackets is designed to mount only
one loudspeaker per bracket.
c. Any geometric or structural modications to the MKC Metal Series Pan & Tilt Bracket or
hardware are not EAW-approved will void the warranty and may result in damage, injury,
or death.
d. WARNING: Take care when lifting larger MKC Series products to avoid harm or
damage to product.
Cabinet Bracket showing
mounting options
Wall Bracket with Pivot Block removed
3. Installation of the MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket
to a mounting surface
a. Test t an MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket on an
MKC or MKD526 Loudspeaker to conrm the correct
angle, loudspeaker and bracket orientation before
installing the wall bracket to the mounting surface.
Also verify desired conguration and mounting
procedure will allow for easy tool access.
b. Congurations - Depending on mounting option
used, MKC Series products or MKD526 may be
installed in a vertical or horizontal orientation with
the ability to pan and tilt depending on mounting
position of the wall bracket.

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c. Mounting options
NOTE: It i s recommended that you consult a building professional for the proper mounting
hardware before mounting the bracket. Due to various construction methods and materials, the
hardware for securing the bracket to the mounting surface is not supplied. It is required that the
use of hardware locking methods, not limited to lock washers, thread-locker, or nylon-retention
feature, be applied when securing the pan and tilt wall bracket to the mounting surface or
structure.
Each MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt wall bracket (A) hole will need to mount to permanent structure
i. All four mounting holes will need to mount to permanent structure utilizing
approved mounting hardware.
ii. Consider orientation of loudspeaker (horizontal or vertical) before securing bracket
to the wall.
4. Installation of an MKC Series or MKD526
Loudspeaker to the MKC Series Metal Pan
& Tilt Bracket.
a. Choosing an MKC Series or MKD526
Loudspeaker conguration
i. Note if loudspeaker will need to pan
or tilt, or perform a combination of
both options.
ii. Consider orientation of loudspeaker
(horizontal or vertical) before
securing speaker bracket.
iii. To connect bracket to the
speaker, remove hardware from
rear of MKC Series or MKD526, place
speaker bracket (B) over mounting
pattern, and secure with previously
removed hardware.
Each mounting hole will correspond to
mounting hole on an MKC Series product
or MKD526

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b. Connecting Speaker Bracket (B) to Wall Bracket (A)
i. Line up the two exposed speaker bracket holes
with opening in pivot block
ii. Slide
Button Head Hex Drive Screw (C)
connect brackets together
iii. Tighten with lock (D) and oversized (E)
washers using 6mm allen wrench.
c. Conguring Pan & Tilt angles
NOTE: Not all angles will be achievable due to
the physical restraints of loudspeakers used with
bracket.
NOTE: Depending on orientation of the wall
bracket (A) pan and tilt hardware conguration
will vary
i. Loosen bolt and nut locking the current angle
on the Pivot Block in place using (2) 10mm
wrenches (see top left image)
ii. The lock pin will work in increments of 5
degrees (See bottom left image). Set desired
rotate or tilt angle for pivot block.
iii. Loosen Button Head Hex Drive Screw (C)
connecting wall and cabinet bracket using a
6mm allen wrench
iv. Once desired pan or tilt angle is achieved,
fully tighten the bolt.
Connecting the Pan & Tilt Wall and
Speaker Brackets
10°,25°10°,25°
20°,15°,30°20°,15°,30°
5°,20°5°,20°

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5. Review the MKC Series or MKD526 Loudspeaker installation
a. Conrm the loudspeaker is level or plumb depending on the conguration.
b. Conrm the aim angle is as expected.
c. Conrm all hardware is tight.
6. Maintenance of an MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket installation
a. WARNING: Not following Maintenance instructions could result in equipment
damage, serious injury or death.
b. Maintenance should only be performed by an experienced technician.
c. As with any professional loudspeaker system, routine maintenance must be conducted in
order to ensure the longevity and safe, consistent performance.
d. Inspect the MKC Series Metal Pan & Tilt Bracket for damage. Brackets with visible
damage should be replaced and discarded.
e. Inspect hardware securing the u-bracket to the mounting surface for corrosion or
looseness. Tighten loose hardware and consider installing hardware locking methods.
Replace and discard corroded hardware.
f. Inspect hardware mounting the MKC Series loudspeaker to the brackets for corrosion or
looseness. Tighten loose hardware. Replace and discard corroded hardware.
g. Clean the MKC Series Metal Pan and Tilt Brackets and MKC Series or MKD526
Loudspeaker with a dry cloth.
Contacting EAW
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However, feel free to contact us with any further questions or comments for topics not
covered.
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