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1. Verify that the curtain can t get stuck on any part of the system KX Check that the curtain isn t too tightly tensioned on the system lpr case the ausen pins are too far apart In this case lightweight fabrics will not drop correctly or a a Verify that the profiles can t get caught on cables or ight equipment For more technical assistance please contact your local ShowTex office see back cover of manual HAVE A GREAT SHOW 14 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki F Showlex www showtex com
2. and bearings to Kabuki profiles The unique design will not release curtain in the event of a power outage ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 03 safety Instructions Read this user manual carefully Profiles may only be used to move or carry light weight fabrics and objects never people The maximum weight capacity per brake is 30 kg Overloading the brakes can cause damage to the system and endanger the safety of its users Make sure that the area where the curtain will drop is always visible to the system operator The system must be installed and activated by qualified technicians with knowledge of its capabilities and limitations Itis prohibited to stand under the suspended load at any time The system must be installed in a dry frost free environment The material to be dropped should be in good condition checkedsand tested before use Safety cables must be secured and attached in a way that they can t interfere with the systems movement O4 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki Component Parts The Kabuki system consists of the following parts Slidable Pin Connection cable Safety cable Control Unit ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 05 Component Parts Name Art nr Colour Weight Information Click profile 8150 0906 0107 VI 0 18 kg piece Length 10 cm 8150 0906 1007 a 1 85 kg piece Length 100 cm 8150 0906 2007 3 70 kg piece Length 200 cm 8150 0906 3007 IE 5 55 kg piece Length 300 cm 8150 0906 6007 RI 11 10
3. kg piece Length 600 cm Hook Clamp 8700 0677 a 0 50 kg piece 100 kg capactity Brake 8150 0900 0007 z 8 96 kg piece 230 V 50 Hz 0 2 A _ Carrying capacity 30 kg Bearing 8150 0903 0007 IE 4 20 kg piece Slidable Pin 8150 0909 0005 0 02 kg piece O y Power Supply Cable 8150 0912 0027 0 40 kg piece Length 2m Connection cable 8150 0915 0077 IB 0 97 kg piece gt Length 7m Control Unit 8150 0950 0010 i 0 82 kg piece Extra components Socket wrench nr 17 for M1 0 see STEP 2 Extension cable optional see STEP 10 06 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki standard Assembly Options The number of brakes and bearings and the length of the click profiles depends on the weight of the chosen fabric Each brake has a weight capacity of 30kg Click profiles come in three lengths 100cm 200cm and 300cm Brake Max weight 30kg Bearing 10 100 200 300 z Bearing k AN D Q Q 99 g E O Q Q O V SS a N i Brake N Bearing Brake Bearing AN D Q Q O D gt gt z O Q O AN V SS ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 07 Assembly In order for the system to operate correctly t
4. ShowlIlex User Manual Kabuki V Snowlex AMAZING STAGE FABRICS IN MOTION Introduction Safety Instructions Component Table of Contents Standard Assembly options Assembly 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Position all slidable pins in the same direction Attach the hook clamps Assemble the click profile 10cm Attach the first brake Attach the next break bearing Attach the first click sions i Repeat step 6 Join the brakes together with connection cable Connect the first brake to the power supply table S Connect the control unit to the powers pply cable Connect the Ra unit to the p wer source Activate the man unit Position the click profiles Test the Kabukksys tem without the curtain attached Attach the curtain Test the Kabuki system with the curtain Repeat steps 14 16 Care and Maintenance Trouble shooting 02 showTex User Manual Kabuki 03 04 05 06 07 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 09 09 09 09 12 13 Introduction The Kabuki system is an easy to use electro mechanical device used to create spectacular unveilings This system was developed by ShowTex to drop lightweight fabrics curtains and objects in order to reveal the stage performers or products Kabuki drop systems are used to form a complete fabric or curtain wall and drop the entire piece at once Its a modular system that can be endlessly extended by simply connecting the desired length of brakes
5. anual Kabuki 11 Assembly T5 Attach the curtain Attach the curtain to the slidable pins Attention Begin installation of the curtain at the outmost click profile AVIS ing 10 cm if fapplicable to cov tdl brakes and bearings a CS ui lt 1 6 Test the Kabuki system WITH the curtain lt lt Next test the Kabuki syst ehh ith the curtain attached by pressing the DROP ka 17 Repeat PSN 14 S6 Please repeat steps 14 16 before eve show 12 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki Care and Maintenance The Kabuki system has components that must be regularly checked maintained and replaced in order to ensure safety and keep it in good condition The best way to maintain the Kabuki system is to use it often Each mechanical part should be used at least once a week In this way residue and dirt can t collect in the bearings and irregular noises can be discovered in time More frequent maintenance is recommended in case of frequent use or in case the system is installed in a space with a high degree of moisture dust or differences in temperature When necessary disassemble the system in the same way it was installed ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 13 Trouble Shooting What to do if the system stops working Verify that the system is correctly connected to the power supply Verify that all cables are connected to the correct outlets and that none of them are damaged What to do if the curtain doesn t drop
6. g a socket wrench Attention 4 slidable pins per running meter click profile are eN ea standard for mounting the curtain to the system see STEP 15 Depending on 1 how the systemyis being used extra pins can be used however it s best to add them before installing the pipii 1 1 adjustable pi Js provided with each 10cm click profile S 1 Assemble the first profile by di it to side on the axis of the first brake Do not slide the profile over the safety pin yet O 2Then pull the second brake or ease 3 s other side of the prot over the respective axis While doing this keep the safety pin pressed in also see STEP 3 4 When the profile is sig ver the safety pin on both sides install the hook clamp of the second brake bearing and attach the safety cable round your pipe batten truss also see STEP 4 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 09 Assembly 7 Repeat STEP 6 Repeat STEP 6 until all the profiles are assembled Finish off the last profile with a brake or bearing including a click profile of 10cm see STEP 3 8 Join the brakes together with connection cable Connect the brakes together with a connection cable When all brakes bearings and profiles have een moraci assembled connect them together with a connection cable Attention Fasten any extra connection cable to the pipe batten truss to keep it out Ja the way by using tape cable fasteners ot pack to back Velcro Attention The connection cables have a maxi
7. he following steps should be taken Check that all brake axes are in the same position Make sure all brake axes are in the same position Verify by seeing that all safety pins are pointing in the same direction Connect each brake with the power supply separately In this way the brakes will be unblocked and the axes can be moved to the desired pc i Attention Afterwards disconnect the power supply ARS Prolonged tension of the or brakes can cause damage to the system A OS V 2 Attach the hook clamps If the hook clamps are not already attached fasten the some in the middle of each brake and bearing Use a socket wrench to do this see components parts Also connect the safety cable Attention Other types of hook clamps with bolt M10 a also be used 4 Attach thesfirst brake Mount the first brake together with the 10cm click profile on the pipe batten truss Tighten the hook clamp and attach the safety cable to the pipe batten truss Attention Make sure the safety cable isn t hanging in the way of any movable parts of the system 08 showTex User Manual Kabuki Assembly 5 Attach the next break bearing Next attach the following brake bearing to the pipe batten truss at the desired position depending on the profile that is to be installed between them 1m 2m or3m The break or bearing should still not be tightened at this phase Attention If required reposition the hook clamp by usin
8. mum a of7m Make sy Shar the brakes are never installed further apart than 7 m Link cables longer tha 7m are available on request KN 7 R Next connect the i brake to the power supply a 1 O connect the control unit to the power supply cable Next cee the control unit to the power supply cable es This cable is maximum 3m long If necessary plan on using an extension cord t included depending on the desired height of the Kabuki system 10 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki Assembly 1 1 Connect the control unit to the power source Next connect the control unit to the power source 220V 0 2 A sShowtex com AMaz ZING STAGE FABRICS IW MOTION 12 Activate the control unit VA ST AN 9 The ANS of the switch is OFF A to ON to activate the control unit The green P switch will then light up K 13 Position LAS click protiles K While gt keeping the DROP button peed in position the click profiles at a 45 angle facing upwards When the pr fle are in the desired position release the DROP button T will in place Attention Make sure th X edges of the profiles match the frames of the brakes and bearings Ar 7 l V 1 4 Test the l system WITHOUT the curtain attached est the Kabuki system before installing the curtain by pressing in the DROP button Check that the system is free and that no obstacles are in the way to block profile movement ShowTex User M

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