Omnimount 20.0 User Manual

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Place the speaker on a scratch-proof surface. Be careful to

protect any exposed components from damage. Position the
mounting plate at the chosen location on the speaker. Using the
mounting plate as a template, with a pencil, mark the outline

of the two slots on the surface of the speaker.

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Remove the mounting plate from

the speaker where you had been using
it as a template. Insert the 3/32” drill
bit (provided) so that ½” sticks out

of the end of your drill.

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Position the drill bit ¼” down from

the far end of the slot but centered in
the middle of the slot.

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Drill the pilot hole straight down

into speaker. Repeat the procedure
for the second slot location. (Fig. F).

CAUTION: Be careful not to drill or screw into a speaker
where you could possibly damage internal components.
If there’s a question about this, check with your dealer or
the manufacturer, or you may choose to carefully remove
the driver and check inside the speaker enclosure
yourself.

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Place mounting plate onto the speaker,

insert the #14 screws and tighten until the
screws are firmly seated against the top
of the mounting plate.

Do not overtighten! (Fig. G).

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Using the 7/16 open wrench or small

crescent wrench, tighten the jam nut
securely against the top of the mounting
plate (Fig. H).

STEP 2:

POSITIONING CLAMP ASSEMBL

POSITIONING CLAMP ASSEMBLY

Position the clamp plate vertically the OmniMount Logo should be
facing toward the ceiling, the tension screw head faces towards the

floor (Fig. I).

Position the clamp assembly onto the wall,
ceiling or floor at the mounting location you
have selected.

Ceiling or Floor Mounting

Using the clamp plate as a template, mark the two holes with a pencil.

Remove the clamp plate before drilling into your mounting surface.

STEP 3:

AATT

TTACHING CLAMP ASSEMBL

ACHING CLAMP ASSEMBL

ACHING CLAMP ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: It may be necessary to check that the surface prepara-
tion and the fasteners will not interfere with electrical wiring,

plumbing, etc., behind the mounting surface (wall, ceiling, or floor).

Mounting Onto Solid Wood or Masonry
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Insert a 5/16” (8mm) diameter drill bit (not provided). Set depth of

drill at a minimum 2 1/2” (63.5mm) protruding from the end of your
drill.

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Center the drill on the marked hole locations and carefully

drill the two holes to the minimum 2 ½” (63.5mm) depth.

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Insert the two anchors fully until the flange is flush against the

mounting surface (Fig. J & K).

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Position the clamp assembly over

the anchors.

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Insert and tighten the #12 coarse

thread screws (provided). (Fig L).
Use a Phillips screwdriver or a
Phillips bit in a battery powered

drive tool (Fig. M).

Your OmniMount Speaker Mount is designed to be
mounted on a variety of wall and ceiling constructions.
Please follow all safety precautions listed here before
installing the Clamp and Jaw Assembly.

CAUTION: Drilling holes into masonry or concrete material requires
the use of a carbide tipped 5/16” (8mm) diameter masonry drill and/or

hammer drill. Always wear eye protection.

OPTION IV:

For Wood Speakers with NO Threaded Inserts

STEP 3:

AATT

TTACHING CLAMP ASSEMBL

ACHING CLAMP ASSEMBL

ACHING CLAMP ASSEMBLY

STEP 4:

JOINING THE BALL SHAFT

AND CLAMP ASSEMBL

AND CLAMP ASSEMBLY

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Check that the clamp assembly is open

enough to accept the ball. Get the 5/32”
(4 mm) hex wrench. Now lift the speaker
into position and “pop” the ball into the
clamp assembly. Set your chosen angle of

adjustment.

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While supporting the speaker, insert

the long end of the hex key and turn the
hex tension screw clock-wise to take up
the slack in the clamp assembly, but do
not fully tighten. (The ball should be
properly seated, and the speaker should

still move easily). (Fig. N).

ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE SPEAKER AND TIGHTENING

THE CLAMP ASSEMBL

THE CLAMP ASSEMBLY

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Orient and hold the speaker in its final fixed position.

CAUTION: The weight of the speaker must be fully supported
throughout the entire tightening process. Do not allow the ball
shaft to rest upon or push against the clamp assembly. Two
installers may be needed for this; one to support the speaker while

the other tightens the clamp assembly.

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Insert the hex key into the tension screw head

and tighten (Fig. O)

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Pick up the vice grip pliers, regular pliers,

or small crescents wrench and use one of these
tools to assist in tightening the tension screw.
Tighten in ½ turn increments until the speaker is

firmly held in place.

STEP 2:

POSITIONING CLAMP ASSEMBL

POSITIONING CLAMP ASSEMBLY

Wall Mounting

The Wall Mount Ball Shaft may also be used
to mount a speaker from the ceiling. For
installation placement, see Fig. I-2.

The clamp assembly should be positioned so
that the clamp plate (with the OmniMount
logo) faces in the same direction as the front
of the speaker you are mounting. The jaw
and the tension screw will face in the
opposite direction (towards the wall) (fig O).

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NOTE: To hold the speaker in position and

prevent any slippage, the clamp assembly must
get a good “bite” into the ball and form a
SOLID joint. The clamp assembly needs to be
tightened enough to lock and hold the speaker
FIRMLY at the chosen angle. When that point

is reached, no further tightening is necessary.

Caution: Tightest is not always the best! Over tightening
fasteners can weaken the installation. Make sure the

connection is extremely solid and then stop tightening.

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If the speaker angle must be changed, do not attempt to move

the speaker without first loosening the tension screw. Reposi-
tion, then tighten the tension screw further until the

speaker is held firmly in place.

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If rotational adjustment of the mounted speaker is required,

the jam nut must first be loosened, the speaker rotated, and the
jam nut tightened again. Use the 7/16” (11mm) open wrench or

a small adjustable crescent wrench for this procedure.

Caution: If the speaker loses its position, do not attempt to
move the speaker without first loosening the tension screw.
Reposition, then tighten the tension screw further until
the speaker is held firmly in place.

CONGRA

CONGRATULA

TULA

TULATIONS!

TIONS!

YOUR INST

YOUR INSTALLA

ALLA

ALLATION IS NOW COMPLETE.

TION IS NOW COMPLETE.

Note: The following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed
or implied. The Manufacturer’s only obligation shall be to
replace parts of this product proved to be defective within two
years of the date of purchase. We are aware that this mounting
assembly may be used for purposes and in ways other than those
for which it had been designed and manufactured. The Manufac-
turer, Distributor, Retail and their respective agents cannot be
held responsible or liable for injuries or property damage—
direct, indirect, or consequential—arising out of the use, or
inability to use this product safely and properly.

Note: Every effort has been made to provide accurate and error-
free assembly and installation information. Omnimount Systems
disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpreta-
tion of information contained in these instructions.

by patents issued and/or pending. “OmniMount” is a registered trademark of Omnimount Systems, Inc.

OmniMount products are manufactured in the USA. Printed In the USA.

20.0 speaker mount kit Rev 03/02

Omnimount Systems, Inc.

8201 South 48

Street

Phoenix, AZ 85044-5355

Voice: 480-829-8000

Fax: 480-756-9000

Email:

[email protected]

Web:

www.omnimount.com

Fig. F

Fig. G

Fig. H

Fig. I

Fig. I-2

Fig. J

Fig. K

Fig. L

Fig. M

Fig. N

Fig. O