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SB18

SB18

SB18

SB18

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER

SUBWOOFER 

rigging manual

rigging manual

rigging manual

rigging manual    

 

VERSION 1.0 

 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    

 

1.

 

Read this manual 

 
2.

 

Heed all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings 

 

3.

 

Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS

®

 

 

4.

 

Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents before exploiting the system 

The 

product information 

document is included in the shipping carton of the related system component.

 

 
5.

 

Work with qualified personnel for rigging the system 

Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety 
recommendations outlined in this manual.  

 

6.

 

Ensure personnel health and safety 

During  installation  and  set-up  personnel  must  wear  protective  headgear  and  footwear  at  all  times.  Under  no 
circumstances personnel is allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly. 

 
7.

 

Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment 

L-ACOUSTICS

®

  is  not  responsible  for  any  rigging  equipment  and  accessories  provided  by  third  party 

manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional 
hardware rigging accessories is respected. 

 
8.

 

Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended safety level 

For  safety  issue,  respect  the  maximum  configurations  outlined  in  this  manual.  To  check  the  conformity  of  any 
configuration  in  regards  with  the  safety  level  recommended  by  L-ACOUSTICS

®

,  model  the  system  in 

SOUNDVISION and refer to the warnings in 

Mechanical Data

 section. 

 
9.

 

Be cautious when flying a loudspeaker array 

Always  verify  that  no  one  is  standing  underneath  the  loudspeaker  array  when  it  is  being  raised.  As  the  array  is 
being  raised,  check  each  individual  element  to  make  sure  that  it  is  securely  fastened  to  the  adjacent  element. 
Never leave the array unattended during the installation process. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS

®

 recommends 

the use of safety slings at all times. 

 
10.

 

Be cautious when ground-stacking a loudspeaker array 

Do not stack the loudspeaker array on unstable ground or surface. If the array is stacked on a structure, platform, 
or stage, always check that the latter can support the total weight of the array. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS

®

 

recommends the use of safety straps at all times. 

 
11.

 

Take into account the wind effects on dynamic load 

When  a  loudspeaker  assembly  is  deployed  in  an  open  air  environment,  wind  can  produce  dynamic  stress  to  the 
rigging  components  and  suspension  points.  If  the  wind  force  exceeds  6  bft  (Beaufort  scale),  lower  down  and/or 
secure the loudspeaker array.

 

  

Summary of Contents for KIVA SB18m

Page 1: ...SB18 SB18 SB18 SB18m SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 www l acoustics com ...

Page 2: ...e suspension points chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected 8 Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended safety level For safety issue respect the maximum configurations outlined in this manual To check the conformity of any configuration in regards with the safety level recommended by L ACOUSTICS model the system in SOUNDVISION and refer to the warnin...

Page 3: ...L L ACOUSTICS ACOUSTICS ACOUSTICS ACOUSTICS Thank you for choosing the L ACOUSTICS SB18m subwoofer This document contains essential information on rigging the system properly and safely Carefully read this document in order to become familiar with these procedures As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards L ACOUSTICS reserves the right to change the specifications of its produc...

Page 4: ...les amplified controllers and software applications The SB18m subwoofer is especially adapted to the ARCS WIDE SYSTEM or ARCS FOCUS SYSTEM and to the coaxial XT enclosures from L ACOUSTICS It extends the low frequency response of a loudspeaker system down to 32Hz The main components involved in the SB18m rigging process are the following 1 1 Loudspeaker enclosure SB18m Subwoofer enclosure provided...

Page 5: ...ARCSWIFO_RM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 5 5 5 5 Elements involved in the SB18m rigging process WIFOBUMP SB18m SOUNDVISION CLAMP250 SB18COV SB18PLA ...

Page 6: ...e to determine the maximum number of enclosures within an array or to assess the safety of a specific array configuration Mechanical modeling with SOUNDVISION The working load applied to each linking point along with the corresponding safety factor will depend on numerous variables linked to the composition of the array type and number of enclosures splay angles and the implementation of the flyin...

Page 7: ...l of the main system or enclosure to get acquainted with the rigging procedures specific to the mixed main sub arrays Cardioid configuration The cardioid configuration is an array of 4 subwoofers with 1 reversed element Refer to the subwoofer user manual for details about the CARDIOID operating mode Any of the following arrangements can be set in cardioid configuration 3 1 Ground stacking Vertical...

Page 8: ...by modeling the system in SOUNDVISION Vertical Place the first enclosure logo down Place and lock a second SB18m on top of the first one logo down Refer to PROCEDURE A to lock the SB18MRIG bars Remove the coupling bars from their storage location Place and lock the WIFOBUMP frame to the top enclosure Refer to SOUNDVISION for the frame position front or rear Refer to PROCEDURE A to lock the SB18MRI...

Page 9: ...ing rails from the front of the array STORAGE Engage the bar into both storage pins Secure the bar with the locking tab a Accurately position the bar by pushing it into place b Pinch the spring tongue and slide the locking tab until it snaps into place When encountering difficulty try to slide the tab from the other side PROCEDURE A Locking a rigging bar SB18MRIG bars being slid into adjacent RIGG...

Page 10: ... About site angle As many variables can affect the actual site angle it is recommended to use an inclinometer Secure a shackle or CLAMP250 to the identified hole a Attach the shackle or the CLAMP250 bar to the identified hole by driving the pierced bolt and securing the nut b Lock the pierced bolt with the safety pin c With CLAMP250 install safety slings between the WIFOBUMP and the truss PROCEDUR...

Page 11: ...ARCSWIFO_RM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 11 11 11 11 ...

Page 12: ...ence SB18m_RM_EN_1 0 Distribution date September 25 2012 2012 L ACOUSTICS All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher ...

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