d&b audiotechnik Z Series, Rigging Manual

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Page 2: ...d b website for the latest version of this document When reselling this product hand over this document to the new owner If you supply d b products please draw the attention of your customers to this document Enclose the relevant documents with the systems If you require additional documents for this purpose you can order them from d b d b audiotechnik GmbH Co KG Eugen Adolff Str 134 D 71522 Backn...

Page 3: ...ing mechanism 8 2 4 1 Front link mechanism 8 2 4 2 Splay link mechanism 8 2 4 3 Setting the splay angle s 9 3 Rigging Derigging 11 3 1 Preparing the setup 11 3 2 Order of assembly 11 3 3 Hoisting and securing the array 14 3 4 Derigging 14 4 Care and maintenance 16 4 1 Transport storing 16 4 2 Visual and functional inspection 16 5 Declarations 17 5 1 Manufacturer s declaration 17 5 2 Disposal 17 Co...

Page 4: ...tion and setup should only be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules for the Prevention of Accidents RPA It is the responsibility of the person installing the assembly to ensure that the suspension fixing points are suitable for the intended use Always carry out a visual and functional inspection of the items before use In case there is any doubt as to...

Page 5: ... a total of 4 x AL60 AL90 or ALi60 ALi90 cabinets which corresponds to a total system weight of 100 kg 220 lb SWL 1 4 Intended use The Z5456 AL Flying adapter must only be used in conjunction with the d b A Series AL60 AL90 and ALi60 ALi90 cabinets as described in this manual d b Z5456 Rigging manual 1 1 en 5 ...

Page 6: ...ct distance in cm inch are displayed in the Main array section Þ Pickpoints and load last entry In Dual pick point operation the vertical aiming of the entire array is set by trimming the respective lifting devices Z5147 Rota clamp option Alternatively the array can be suspended and horizontally aligned from a single pickpoint using the d b Z5147 Rota clamp The clamp allows the load to be attached...

Page 7: ...are used for the following items to prevent the respective item from slackening and or loosening Fixing bolt of the shackles attached to the Flying adapter Fixing bolt of the cabinet s splay link Fixing bolt of the Z5147 Rota clamp Function of the ring cotter By default the ring cotters are locked to prevent them from loosening For modification reasons such as altering the position of the Frame s ...

Page 8: ...de out the Front link 1 up to its stop position Once the Front link is fully extended it will be automatically fixed in place by the spring steel sheet 2 2 To slide the Front link back into its park position press the spring steel sheet towards the front grill 3 Slide the Front link back into its park position 2 4 2 Splay link mechanism The Splay link is fixed in its park position by a Locking pin...

Page 9: ... 40 in 5 increments The Splay link is constructed as a cylindrical extender we call it the Trombone The extension tube head can be turned counter clockwise by 90 and back again To change between the Standard and Extended positions proceed as follows Standard length 1 Fold out the Splay link as previously described 2 Turn the extension tube head counter clockwise by 90 to fix the standard length of...

Page 10: ...A Series rigging components Overview chart Splay angle settings d b Z5456 Rigging manual 1 1 en 10 ...

Page 11: ...epare the cables and link cables according to the number of amplifier channels and cabinets used Inspections before setup Before setting up the array carry out a visual inspection of all system components for faults This also includes the loudspeakers and in particular the rigging parts of the cabinets Front and Splay Rear links Damaged components must be withdrawn from use immediately Please also...

Page 12: ... 4 Align the Front links of the second cabinet with the corresponding slots of the first cabinet as shown in the graphic opposite 5 Insert the Front links into the slots and slightly move the second cabinet to the right until the Front links are engaged 6 Finally turn the second cabinet counter clockwise by 90 To add further cabinets proceed in the same manner until the assembly is completed d b Z...

Page 13: ...splay angle 5 Insert the respective Locking pin and ensure the pin is fully inserted and properly locked 3 Splay link of the last cabinet To avoid either rattling during operation or damage to the Splay link of the last cabinet we recommend you to remove the Splay link and store it temporarily in a safe place To remove the Splay link proceed as follows 1 Release and remove the ring cotter 1 of the...

Page 14: ...sembly 3 3 Hoisting and securing the array When all the mechanical adjustments system checks and safety checks have been made the array can be hoisted up to its operating position When hoisting the array ensure that the loudspeaker cables do not get caught anywhere The cables can be strapped together with the motor cable to form a loom while the system is hoisted The chain hoist motors must raise ...

Page 15: ...binet For this purpose proceed as follows 1 Release the Locking pin 1 2 Turn the extension tube head 2 by 90 3 Insert the Splay link into the rigging strand 3 4 Refit the fixing bolt 4 5 Refit and lock the ring cotter 5 6 Fold the Splay link back into its park position Þ and reinsert the Locking pin d b Z5456 Rigging manual 1 1 en 15 ...

Page 16: ...ates for obvious damage e g cracks or corrosion Visual inspection of the rear rigging strand for obvious damage e g cracks deformation or corrosion including all drilled holes of the component Inspection of all fitting plates including front grills to ensure they are securely attached Regularly lubricate the sockets using WD 40 or a similar product Front and Splay links Visual inspection regarding...

Page 17: ... Vorschrift 17 Backnang 2019 08 12 Frank Bothe Chief Technology Officer CTO d b audiotechnik GmbH Co KG 5 2 Disposal When out of use the rigging components must be disposed of in accordance with the national environmental regulations Ensure that damaged rigging components are disposed of in a way that they cannot be used again 5 Declarations d b Z5456 Rigging manual 1 1 en 17 ...

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