Community DP6 - Hanging and Connecting the Loudspeaker

Distributed Design Series - DP6 / DP8 Installation Guide Page 2
Thread the plain ends of the main cable and
safety cable up through the loudspeaker top
cover as shown in Figure 2.
For clarity in Figure 3 the loudspeaker and its
cover are not shown, but these should actually
be in place per Figures 1 and 2. Refer to Figure 3
for the following steps:
A. Beginning with the main support cable, insert
its plain end through the Gripple Speed Clamp.
Loop the cable over (or through) the ceiling
anchor point, thread the plain end back through
the Gripple and pull that cable end so that the
loop is hanging a little lower than where you think
you’ll want the loudspeaker’s attachment point to
be located.
B. Repeat this with the safety cable and Gripple,
looping the cable over or through an independent
attachment point.
C. Support the loudspeaker with your hand at the
desired height.
D. Pull the end of the main cable to take up any
slack.
E. Pull the end of the safety cable to take up any
slack. See Figure 6 for further height adjustments.
CAUTION: Do NOT pull the cables to
raise the loudspeaker.
Before inserting cables into the Gripples, attach
both snap hooks to the suspension bracket atop
the loudspeaker as shown in Figure 1. The main
cable attaches to the center hole, and the safety
cable to either of the two outer holes depending
on the desired orientation. Make sure the spring-
loaded safety catch is positioned as shown so it
closes the loop to prevent accidental detachment.
Note: Two 15-foot cable kits with Gripple Speed
Clamps are included; longer kits are available as
noted under the Optional Accessories section.
Hanging and Connecting the Loudspeaker
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Snap-Hook Ends
Plain Cable Ends
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Two 2-pole Euroblock plugs are supplied with
the pendant loudspeaker and connect to a
jack on the top of the loudspeaker as shown in
Figure 4. Thread the audio cable down through
the loudspeaker top cover, and then strip
approximately 1/4-inch (4mm) of insulation from
the cable’s inner wire conductors. Insert the wire
ends into the Euroblock plug terminals using
the proper polarity (marked on plugs and jack).
If you daisy chain an audio cable to the next
loudspeaker, bring it through the top cover as
well and connect that second cable’s wire pair
to the other Euroblock plug. Secure all wires by
tightening the screws in the end of the Euroblock
plugs.
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5
3
C
D
E
A
B
Insert the Euroblock plug(s) into the jack atop the
loudspeaker as shown in Figure 5. No jumper is
necessary because the pairs of conductors in the
Euroblock jack are internally connected to pass
the signal through.
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A
B
A
Adjust the loudspeaker height as necessary.
A. Lift and support the loudspeaker with one
hand.
B. Pull the main support cable end to take up the
slack. The split cover plug is not yet pressed into
position in this photo.
The Gripple Speed Clamp automatically tightens
from the cable tension when you allow the
loudspeaker to hang. Test by gradually lowering
your hand. Don’t just “drop” the loudspeaker.
When you have the proper height set, then take
up the slack on the safety cable by pulling its free
end. Since the loudspeaker is already held by the
main cable it isn’t necessary to support it while
doing this.