EAW MKC Series User manual

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MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket Instructions
Original Instructions
These instructions are for dening acceptable MKC Pan & Tilt Bracket installations to a
mounting surface and for installing an MKC50 or MKC60 Loudspeaker to an MKC Series 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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MKC Series U-Bracket Instructions
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. Inventroy your kit
Item Description Quantity
A EAW MKC Plastic Wall Mount Speaker Bracket 1
B EAW MKC Plastic Wall Mount Wall Bracket 1
C EAW MKC Plastic Wall Mount Link Bracket 1
D NUT LOCK M6 2
ESCREW SS Alloy Steel M6 x 1.00 x 25mm Long Flanged
Button Head 2
**Tools Needed: 3mm & 6mm Allen wrench**
A B
C
DE

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2. MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket limits of use
a. The MKC Series Pan & Tilt Brackets are
designed to mount MKC50 and MKC60
loudspeakers only. No other MKC Series
may be used with this bracket.
b. The MKC Series Pan & Tilt Brackets
are designed to mount only one
loudspeaker per bracket.
c. Any geometric or structural modications to the MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket or
hardware are not EAW-approved will void the warranty and may result in damage, injury,
or death.
e. WARNING: Take care when lifting MKC Series products to avoid harm or damage to
product.
f. MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket is not intended to be used with direct exposure to
elements, and is not approved in situations where weather protection is required.
Pan and Tilt with Link Bracket
installed on MKC60
Pan & Tilt Bracket with Link Bracket
3. Installation of the MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket to a
mounting surface
a. Test t an MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket on an
MKC50 or MKC60 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, MKC50 or MKC60 may be installed in a vertical
or horizontal orientation with the ability to pan or
tilt depending on mounting position of the wall
bracket. Using the Link Bracket, it is possible to mount
with both pan and tilt ability in either loudspeaker
orientation.

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c. Mounting options
NOTE: It is 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 Pan & Tilt wall bracket hole will need to mount to permanant structure
i. All four mounting holes will need to mount to permanant 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 Loudspeaker
to the MKC Series Pan & Tilt Bracket.
a. Choosing an MKC50 or MKC 60
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 veritical) before
securing speaker bracket.
iii. To connect bracket to the speaker,
remove hardware from rear of MKC50
or MKC60, place speaker bracket over
mounting pattern, and secure with
previously removed hardware.
Each mounting hole will correspond to
mounting hole on MKC50 or MKC60

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b. Connecting Speaker Bracket to Wall Bracket with
NO Link Bracket
i. Line up the two brackets and secure with M6
screw and lock nut
ii. Tighten with 4mm hex tool. Do not tighten
fully.
iii. Rotate or tilt MKC loudspeaker using the
moulded grooves to lock angle in place.
iv. Once desired angle is acheived, fully tighten
the screw.
c. Connecting the Speaker Bracket to the Wall
Bracket WITH Link Bracket
i. Based on test t, determine if tool access is
improved with Link Bracket connected to the
Wall Bracket or the Speaker Bracket
ii. Connect Link Bracket to Wall or Speaker
Bracket using M6 screw with lock nut. Tighten
with a 4mm hex tool. Do not tighten fully.
iii. Connect Link Bracket to remaining Wall or
Speaker Bracket using M6 screw with lock nut.
Tighten with a 4mm hex tool. Do not tighten
fully.
iv. Rotate or tilt MKC loudspeaker using the
moulded grooves to lock initial angle in place.
v. Once desired angle is acheived, fully tighten
the screw.
vi. Repeat the last two steps above to acheive
second pan or tilt angle.
Connecting the Pan & Tilt Wall and
Speaker Brackets
Connecting the Pan & Tilt Wall and
Speaker Brackets using the Link Bracket

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5. Review the MKC Series 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 U-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 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 Pan and Tilt Brackets and MKC Series Loudspeaker with a dry cloth.
7. Dismantling the MKC Series U-Bracket installation
a. Fully support the weight of the MKC Series Loudspeaker. Using a 4mm Allen wrench,
remove the screws securing either the Speaker Bracket or Link Bracket. Carefully lower the
loudspeaker to the ground.
b. Remove the mounting hardware securing the Wall Bracket to the mounting surface.
c. Discard all damaged components.

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