Adaptive Technologies PM-DA-48 - Manual

© 2005 Allen Products Company, Signal Hill, CA 90755 USA (562) 424-1100 REV02-042710
PoleStar ™
Dual Adapter
Installation Instructions For PM-DA-24, 36 and 48
Important: This kit requires that mounted objects are of equal
size and weight.
Thank you for choosing the PoleStar
™ Dual Adapter Kit. This all-
weather, stainless steel adapter arm creates two loudspeaker
mounting points from a one Support Arm or Pole Adapter. Further, the
Dual Adapter accommodates many standard speaker mounts,
including yokes, U-Brackets and pan and tilt mounts.
Mounting overhead systems require professional experience.
Improperly installed equipment can result in property damage,
personal injury, death and/or liability to the installing contractor.
Do not install if in doubt about the integrity of the mounting structure.
Due to the wide variety of mounting structures, environments,
materials and mounting methods, these instructions assume that the
installing contractor will exercise good judgment in selecting the
proper mounting area and hardware.
Follow these instructions for the most efficient and safest
mounting results.
Do not exceed the working load limit of 300lbs/136 kg.
Do not use Pneumatic tool to tighten bolts
Lubricate bolts and nuts to prevent thread galling and seizing before assembly
Package Contents:
1 pc.
PoleStar TM Dual Adapter 2 pcs. Square Plastic End Caps
2 pcs. Hex bolt, ½-13 x 3” SS 3 pcs. Round Plastic End Caps
4 pcs. Flat washer, ½” SS 5 pcs. Hex nylock nut, ½-13 SS
3 pcs. Tap bolt, 1/2-13 x 1.5” SS 6 pcs. Split washer, ½, USS,SS
2 pcs. Neo washer, 0.5x2.00x0.125 1 pc Anti-Seize Lubricant
Step 1.
Option A: Assemble Dual Adapter “close in” to Pole Arm (Figure 1)
This installation requires that the Pole Arm’s vertical leg is down. Attach the Dual
Adapter to the top of the support arm, closest to the pole or column using the
included tap bolts, split lock washers and nylock nuts. Make sure the guide blocks of
the dual adapter lock over the Support Arm’s tube with the large hole oriented up.
Tighten permanently.
Option B: Assemble Dual
Adapter to “end of” Pole
Arm (Figure 2)
This installation requires
that the Pole Arm’s vertical
leg is up. Attach the Dual
Adapter to the end hole of
the support arm using the
included hex bolts, split lock
washers and nylock nuts.
Be sure the guide blocks of
the dual adapter lock over
the Support Arm with the
large hole oriented up.
Tighten permanently.
Figure. 1 Option A
Figure. 2 Option B Figure. 3 Option C