Electro-Voice MB100 User manual

The Mb100 Eye-Bolt Attachment Kit contains
three lifting eye-bolts which screw into the in-
serts provided on the System 200TM speakers.
Theeyeboltattachmentpointscanthenbeused
to suspend the System 200TM speakers using
hardware rated for overhead lifting.
Note that two top suspension cables should be
used at all times to provide needed stability to
the installation (see Figure 4).
Do not suspend System 200TM enclosures
face down from the ceiling using the Mb100
Eyebolt Attachment Kit. The M8eyeboltsare
not rated for lifting loads at 90°, and such a
configuration makes stabilization of the enclo-
sure difficult. Instead, use the Mb200 Installa-
tion Kit for this and most other situations.
HANGING INSTRUCTIONS
The speaker is hung using one or two main
lifting“chains”withapull-uppointinthebackfor
aiming. Two lifting chains can be used to pre-
vent the speaker from swaying, but both of the
rigginghardware(shackles,etc.)mustfitthrough
the 20-mm (3/4-in.) opening.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
(see Figure 1)
1. From the speaker, remove the plastic hole
plugs,gentlypryingthemwithasmallscrew
driver.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Eye Bolts:
M8 x 1.25 x 13 mm—eye diameter:
20 mm (3/4in.)
Material:
Drop forged steel, black nickel plated
Net Weight:
0.2 kg (0.44 lb)
Shipping Weight:
0.3 kg (0.60 lb)
CAUTION:
Suspending any object is potentially dan-
gerous and should be attempted only by
individuals who have a thorough knowl-
edge of the techniques and regulations of
rigging objects overhead. Electro-Voice
sanctions suspending the System 200TM
speakers only when all current national,
federal,stateandlocalregulationsaretaken
into account. When the System 200TM
speaker is suspended, Electro-Voice
strongly recommends that the system be
inspected at least once a year. If any sign of
weakness is detected, corrective action
should be taken immediately.
DESCRIPTION
The Mb100 is intended for very simple installa-
tions only, to suspend an individual Sx100,
Sb120 or Sx200 loudspeaker in a near-vertical
orientation (see Figure 1).2A second, redun-
dant insert point is provided in the top of the
enclosure so a supplementary independent
means of suspension can be attached when
regulations specify. The enclosure can be po-
sitionedtoangledownwardslightlythroughthe
use of the pull-up point at the back of the
enclosure.
Eye-Bolt Attachment Kit
• Mounting kit for System 200
TM
speakers: S
x
100, S
x
200 and S
b
120
1
• Provides three attachment points for
secure suspension of a single
speaker cabinet
2. Screw the eye bolt into the insert until the
shoulder has contacted the plastic.
3. Finger tighten eye bolt until correct align-
ment position is obtained, a maximum of
one-half turn (see Figure 2).
CAUTION: OVERTIGHTENINGTHEEYE
BOLT WITH A WRENCH, SCREW
DRIVER, etc. CAN RESULT IN SYSTEM
FAILURE AND INJURY.
4. Use certified hardware rated for overhead
liftingtosuspendthespeaker(seeFigure3).
STRENGTH RATING
The Mb100 Eye-Bolt Attachment Kit and the
SystemTM 200 speaker enclosure are rated for
suspending only one speaker (5:1 safety fac-
tor).Hanging anyadditional weightfrom the
speaker will exceed its strength rating and
create an unsafe condition. Table 2 lists the
strength ratings for the M8 eye bolts. The eye
bolts are not rated for angles greater than
45 degrees (see Figure 2). An exception to this
wouldbetheeye boltwhichisusedforspeaker
aiming and not for a main load-bearing point;
the angle on that eye bolt can exceed
45 degrees.
FIGURE 1 — Eye Bolt Installation
TABLE 1 — Contents
Reference Letter EV Part No. Quantity Description
A 20592 3 M8x 1.25 x 13 mm lifting eye bolt
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2. The Mb100 Eyebolt Attachment Kit is not recommended
for suspension of active systems such as the Sb120a.
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1. At time of publication, only these models were available
in the System 200TM series, but additional models are
planned. The general concepts and instructions given
here should remain applicable for later models.

ELECTRO-VOICE
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© Electro-Voice, Inc. 1994 Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 532382 — 9423
UNIFORM LIMITED WARRANTY
Electro-Voiceproductsareguaranteedagainst
malfunctionduetodefectsinmaterialsorwork-
manship for a specified period, as noted in the
individualproduct-linestatement(s)below,orin
the individual product data sheet or owner’s
manual,beginning with thedateof original pur-
chase. If such malfunction occurs during the
specifiedperiod,theproduct will be repaired or
replaced (at our option) without charge. The
product will be returned to the customer pre-
paid. Exclusions and Limitations: The Lim-
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finish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
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data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) malfunction
resulting from use or operation of the product
other than as specified in the product data
sheet or owner’s manual; (d) malfunction re-
sulting from misuse or abuse of the product; or
(e) malfunction occurring at any time after re-
pairshavebeenmadetotheproductbyanyone
otherthanElectro-Voiceoranyofitsauthorized
service representatives. Obtaining Warranty
Service: To obtain warranty service, a cus-
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representativestogetherwithproofofpurchase
of the product in the form of a bill of sale or
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Electro-Voice,Inc.,600CecilStreet,Buchanan,
Michigan49107(616/695-6831or800/234-6831).
Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
TABLE 2 — Working Load vs. Angle (5:1 safety factor)
Angle 0° 45° 90°
Load (kg [lb]) 140 [300] 95 [200] Not Rated
Mb100 SPECIFICATION GRAPHICS
FIGURE 2 — Rigging Point and Load Angles
FIGURE 3 — Examples of Useful Rigging Hardware
FIGURE 4 — Overhead Suspension Using the Mb100 Eye-Bolt
Attachment Kit