d&b audiotechnik Z5455, Rigging Manual

Page 1: ...Z Z5455 AL Flying frame Rigging manual 1 1 en ...

Page 2: ...k the 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 Straße 134 D 71...

Page 3: ...ng pins 8 2 5 Ring cotter 9 2 6 Cabinet rigging mechanism 10 2 6 1 Front link mechanism 10 2 6 2 Splay link mechanism 10 2 6 3 Setting the splay angle s 11 3 Rigging Derigging 13 3 1 Preparing the setup 13 3 2 Order of assembly 13 3 3 Hoisting and securing the array 16 3 4 Derigging 16 4 Care and maintenance 17 4 1 Transport storing 17 4 2 Visual and functional inspection 17 5 Declarations 18 5 1 ...

Page 4: ... be driven with ArrayProcessing For these special applications please consult with your d b sales partner 1 1 2 General safety Installation 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 sui...

Page 5: ...he items Qty d b Code Description 1 Z5455 d b AL Flying frame 1 Including 1 Locking pin 5 x 35 mm 2 4 1t shackle 3 1 Z5454 AL Safety chain 1 4 t WLL 4 1 D2746 EN 01 Z5455 Rigging manual Weight incl all items 10 kg 22 lb Z5455 AL Flying frame dimensions in mm inch d b Z5455 AL Flying frame Rigging manual 1 1 en 5 ...

Page 6: ...erall vertical aiming of the entire array is defined by using a particular hole of the hole index on the center bar The corresponding hole position is calculated using the d b ArrayCalc simulation software For this purpose ArrayCalc can be downloaded at www dbaudio com In Dual pick point operation the vertical aiming of the entire array is set by trimming the respective lifting devices Z5147 Rota ...

Page 7: ...that the array is caught by the safety device without any drop and swing in the event that the primary suspension fails The A Series Flying frame is equipped with two safety points S in the tie bar of the frame fitted with two 1 t shackles to accept the d b Z5454 AL Safety chain or an appropriate equivalent according to the specifications given in the following chapter Þ 2 3 1 Z5454 AL Safety chai...

Page 8: ...g components are equipped with a Locking pin 5 x 35 mm Note The Locking pins are undetachably attached to the different rigging components on the cabinet using steel wires Throughout this manual these steel wires are not shown in the corresponding illustrations Functionality Quick lock mechanism Proceed as follows 1 Press the button to release the locking mechanism r 2 Remove the Locking pin throu...

Page 9: ...h as altering the position of the Frame s Rear link or exchanging a shackle it may be necessary to temporarily remove the ring cotter and reattach it afterwards For this purpose proceed as follows 1 Unlock Unlock the ring cotter by pushing up the front wire loop over the straight wire shaft 2 Release and remove Push down the rear wire loop until the ring cotter snaps over the edge of the bolt and ...

Page 10: ...e 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 6 2 Splay link mechanism The Splay link is fixed in its park position by a Locking pin 1 Releas...

Page 11: ... 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 the Spl...

Page 12: ...A Series rigging components Overview chart Splay angle settings d b Z5455 AL Flying frame Rigging manual 1 1 en 12 ...

Page 13: ...y 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 follow the instructions given in Þ Chapter 4 Care and maintenance on page 17 3 2 Order of assembly Due to the compact size of the A Series cabinets and t...

Page 14: ... the Locking pin of the Flying frame 4 Insert the cabinet s Splay link into the slot of the Flying frame 5 Insert the Locking pin and ensure the pin is fully inserted and properly locked 3 Prepare the next cabinet 1 Extend both Front links 2 At the rear release the Locking pin of the Splay link 3 Fold out the Splay link 4 Set the link to the required length Standard or Extended and turn the extens...

Page 15: ...rson on each side attach the prepared cabinet at an angle of approx 90 to the corresponding slots at the front of the upper cabinet as shown in the graphic opposite 4 Slightly lower the cabinet until the Front links are engaged 5 On the rear rigging strand release the corresponding Locking pins on the top and bottom cabinets d b Z5455 AL Flying frame Rigging manual 1 1 en 15 ...

Page 16: ...ting 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 the system slow...

Page 17: ...r 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 deform...

Page 18: ...ft 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 Z5455 AL Flying frame Rigging manual 1 1 en 18 ...

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