SB18m SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER
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1. IR RABA lii RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM SBISMSUBWODOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual Heed all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L ACOUSTICS 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 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 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 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 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 recommende2. operation of the product OBLIGATION This symbol notifies the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation or operation of the product FA INFORMATION This symbol notifies the user about complementary information or optional instructions WELCOME TO L ACOUSTICS Thank you for choosing the L ACOUSTICS SB I 8m 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 products and the content of its document without prior notice Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site on a regular basis to download latest updates for documents and software www l acoustics com CONTENTS I RIGGING SYSTEM 4 2 MECHANICAL SAFETY 6 2 1 MANNUNIECONIZAAUO ORO AEGEE APACZ W eee 6 2 2 Assessing mechanical Saleby oce senior eteri GOLE Pe ca Elea oO wr c a e ga 6 3 SYSTEM SET UP 7 3 1 POUN Sa KINE a e a a eee ee ee eee 7 F RMD a ORO O AA OOO ODA E IA 8 4 RIGGING PROCEDURES 9 A LocknSASPISNRIG Bar aaa i 9 B iristalline aghackie OPELANIPZOO zaa OKE OOO ECA AAA A O A AE 10 ARGSWIFO RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM SBISMSsSUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 1 RIGGING SYSTEM The system approach developed by L ACOUSTICS consists in providing packa
3. ERSION 1 0 B Installing a shackle or CLAMP250 Refer to SOUNDVISION modeling to identify the hole number that corresponds to the desired tilt angle Hole numbering OOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOO 2 34 56789 WHR 4 5 FRONT REAR WIFOBUMP 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 gt PROCEDURE B Locking a shackle or CLAMP250 A shackle being attached on the WIFOBUMP Unlock Safety pin mechanism on shackles SB18m RM EN 1 0 WWW L ACDUSTICS GCOM ARGSWIFO RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM Document reference SBI8m RM EN l 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 WWW L ACOUSTICS COM
4. P250 SOUNDVISION SBI8PLA SB I 8COV Elements involved in the SBI 8m rigging process ARGSWIFO RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM SBIBMSUBWODOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 2 MECHANICAL SAFETY 2 1 Maximum configurations The SBI8m rigging system has been designed to comply with BGV CI 2012 and EN ISO 12100 1 2004 when implementing the following vertical arrays Ground stacking Flying On the floor With WIFOBUMP With WIFOBUMP and CLAMP250 8 SBI8m 8 SBI8m 4 SBI8m A Mechanical safety of the shackles The bow shackles 2mm provided by L ACOUSTICS have a working load limit WLL of 1000 kg with a 6 1 safety factor This rating is in in accordance with BGV CI 2012 recommendations when implementing the maximum configurations authorized by L ACOUSTICS Mechanical safety of the rigging system Maximum configurations indicate the maximum number of enclosures which can be safely arrayed without the need for SOUNDVISION modeling For more enclosures model the system in SOUNDVISION and check the Mechanical Data section for any stress warning or stability warning 2 2 Assessing mechanical safety In order to assess the actual safety of any array configuration before implementation refer to the following warnings Rated working load limit WLL is not enough The rated WLL is an indication of the element resistance to tensile stress For complex mechanical systems such as loudspeaker arrays WLLs cannot be used pe
5. d by L ACOUSTICS model the system in SOUNDVISION and refer to the warnings in Mechanical Data section 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 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 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 SB18m RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in this document DANGER This symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or
6. er to PROCEDURE A to lock the SBI 8MRIG bars Horizontal amp On end gt Place the enclosures side by side ARGSWIFO RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM SBIBMSUBWODOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 3 2 Flying Never implement a bridled suspension on the WIFOBUMP frame Always use I motor per pick up point Truss clamping By installing a CLAMP250 instead of a shackle an array can be attached to a truss Refer to PROCEDURE B Final check before flying the system Coupling bars All lugs of locking tabs must be secured as indicated in PROCEDURE A Shackles All safety pins must be secured as indicated in PROCEDURE B Choose the flying option before rigging the system Identify the appropriate flying option and rigging hole s by modeling the system in SOUNDVISION Vertical gt Place the first enclosure logo down gt Place and lock a second SB 18m on top of the first one logo down Refer to PROCEDURE A to lock the SBI8MRIG bars gt Remove the coupling bars from their storage location P 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 SBI8MRIG bars b Attach a bow shackle 212mm or a CLAMP250 on the WIFOBUMP frame Refer to PROCEDURE B gt Slightly raise the array until its bottom is at waist height gt Bring the next enclosure logo down gt Lower the array until its bottom rests on the next enclos
7. ged solutions for loudspeaker system in order to guarantee the highest and most predictable level of performance at any step modeling installation and operation An L ACOUSTICS loudspeaker system is the set of components available to form any loudspeaker system based on one of the full range loudspeaker enclosure afforded by L ACOUSTICS It includes enclosures rigging accessories loudspeaker cables amplified controllers and software applications The SBI8m 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 SB I 8m rigging process are the following I 1 Loudspeaker enclosure SB 8m Subwoofer enclosure provided with 2 SBI8MRIG coupling bars equipped with the LOCKTAB locking tab 1 2 Rigging elements WIFOBUMP Frame for flying SB 18m or ARCS WIDE FOCUS enclosures as a vertical array provided with 2 bow shackle 12mm CLAMP250 Truss clamp 1 3 Software application SOUNDVISION Proprietary 3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software 1 4 Accessories SBI8PLA Removable front dolly board for moving the SBI8m enclosure and protecting its front grill during transportation and storage SBIBCOV Protective cover for transportation and storage SB18m RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM WIFOBUMP SBI8m CLAM
8. ns A higher safety factor is recommended with factors such as extreme high or low temperatures strong wind prolonged exposition to salt water etc Always consult a rigging specialist to adopt safety practices adapted to such a situation gt gt b P b SB18m RM EN 1 0 WWW L ACDUSTICS GCOM 3 SYSTEM SET UP Dismantling an array Apply the associated set up procedure in reversed order A Independent or mixed This document only deals with independent rigging of the SBI 8m subwoofer enclosure When using the SBI 8m enclosure as a companion to a main system some combined configurations will imply the set up of mixed arrays At this point it is especially the case of ARCS WIDE SBI8m_ or ARCS FOCUS SB1I8m arrays Always refer to the rigging manual of the main system or enclosure to get acquainted with the rigging procedures specific to the mixed main sub arrays i Cardioid configuration The cardioid configuration is an array of 4 subwoofers with 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 stacked on SBI8m gt Attach the enclosures one after the other on top of each other logo down Refer to PROCEDURE A to lock the SBI 8MRIG bars gt Set vertical stacks side by side one after the other by attaching the enclosures on top of each other logo down Ref
9. r se 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 flying or stacking structure number and location of flying points site angle This cannot be determined without the complex mechanical modeling and calculation offered by SOUNDVISION Assessing the safety with SOUNDVISION The overall safety factor of a specific mechanical configuration always corresponds to the lowest safety factor among all the linking points Always model the system configuration with the SOUNDVISION software and check the Mechanical Data section to identify the weakest link and its corresponding working load By default a stress warning will appear when the mechanical safety goes below the recommended safety level Safety of ground stacked arrays in SOUNDVISION For ground stacked arrays a distinct stability warning is implemented in SOUNDVISION It indicates a tipping hazard when the array is not secured to the ground stage or platform It is user responsibility to secure the array and to ignore this warning Consideration must be given to unusual conditions SOUNDVISION calculations are based upon usual environmental conditio
10. ure gt Remove the bars from their storage location and slide them into adjacent rigging rails gt Slightly raise the array and lock the coupling bars Refer to PROCEDURE A to lock the SBI8MRIG bars gt To add more enclosures repeat the previous 5 steps until the array is completed SB18m RM EN 1 0 WWW L ACDUSTICS GCOM 4 RIGGING PROCEDURES A Locking a SBI8MRIG bar Coupling bars and SBI8m For SBI8m SBI8m or SBIBM WIFOBUMP attachment only use the long SBI8MRIG bars stored on the SBI8m subwoofers The shorter WIFORIG bars cannot ensure the mechanical safety of these connections RIGGING Slide the bar into adjacent rigging 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 gt PROCEDURE A Locking a rigging bar STORAGE position Pinch and slide at the same time A A clicking noise should be heard A Check that the tab lugs are well locked Pushing the bar into position and sliding the locking tab ARGSWIFO RM EN 1 0 WWW L ACDUSTICS COM SBIBMSUBWODOFER RIGGING MANUAL V
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