SB15m rigging manual
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1. gt 4 2 d O ee i ee oo FRI LIE f 3 20 OD RO ge To achieve a 0 site angle with SB I 5m use hole number 6 2 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 Lock the pierced bolt with the safety pin With CLAMP250 install safety slings between the KIBU SB and the truss gt PROCEDURE B A shackle being installed on the KIBU SB ye A CLAMP250 being installed on the KIBU SB Safety pin mechanism on shackles SB15M RM EN 1 0 WWW L ACODUSTICS COM Document reference SBI5m_RM_EN_1 0 Distribution date January 18 2013 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 COM2. LOCKTAB locking tab Delivered with the SBI 5m KIBU SB Frame for flying KIVA and SB I 5m enclosures as line elements or independent mixed arrays Provided with two bow shackles WLL l t CLAMP250 Truss clamp 1 3 Software application SOUNDVISION Proprietarv 3D acoustical and mechanical modeling software Other SBI5m SYSTEM components All the other components of the system are presented in the SBI5m user manual document intended to describe the enclosures configuration and connection SB15mM_RM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGCDUSTICS COM KIBU SB SBI5MRIG equipped with LOCKTAB Delivered with the SBI5m SOUNDVISION Main components involved in the SBI5m rigging process SB15mM_RM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGOUSTIGS COM SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 2 MECHANICAL SAFETY 2 1 Maximum configurations The SBI5m rigging system complies with BGV CI 2012 DIN 18800 and EN ISO 12100 1 2004 when the following vertical arrays are deployed Ground stacking Flying On the floor With KIBU SB and shackle WLL t With KIBU SB and CLAMP250 8 SBI5m 8 SBI 5m 6 SBI 5m A Mechanical safety of the rigging system Before any installation always 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 Rat
3. SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 WWW _L ACOUSTICS COM SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read this manual Follow 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 eS I 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 regard
4. about the use of this configuration Any of the following arrays can be set in cardioid configuration 3 1 Flying Vertical B Place one enclosure logo down on the ground gt Remove the rigging bars from the KIBU SB gt Place the KIBU SB on the enclosure and align their rails gt Attach the KIBU SB and the top enclosure Refer to PROCEDURE A gt Attach a bow shackle WLL tor a CLAMP250 on the KIBU SB Refer to PROCEDURE B P Raise the array so you can position another enclosure under it gt Lower the array so it rests on the enclosure gt Attach the enclosure to the bottom enclosure of the array Refer to PROCEDURE A gt Repeat the three previous steps until the array is completed 3 2 Pole mounting Pole mounted enclosure on SBI5m gt Insert and secure the pole in the SBI 5m socket gt Secure the pole gt Insert and secure the enclosure on the pole i Refer to the main enclosure system rigging manual for a detailed rigging procedure SB15M_RM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGOUSTIGCS COM SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 3 3 Ground stacking Vertical gt Stack the enclosures logo down on top of each other gt Attach the adjacent enclosures Refer to PROCEDURE A gt Assemble vertical stacks side by side Stack and attach the enclosures logo down on top of each other O Refer to PROCEDURE A Horizontal amp On end B Place the SBI 5m enclos
5. ation 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 EQUIPMENT This symbol indicates the equipment tools and spare parts required to perform a procedure i INFORMATION This symbol notifies the user about complementary information or optional instructions SB15M_RM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGOUSTIGS GOM WELCOME TO L ACOUSTICS Thank you for choosing the L ACOUSTICS SBI5m subwoofer enclosure 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 documents without prior notice Please check the L ACOUSTICS web site on a regular basis to download the latest document and software updates www l acoustics com CONTENTS I RIGGING SYSTEM 4 I I LOUdspeaker enClosUre A E E E A een E T E E E E T 4 1 2 RISEINS GIE OM ES nee eier rer 4 1 3 SO WAre ANC AION ae cee A B A KE ia Ia bie 4 2 MECHANICAL SAFETV 6 2 1 MB URN COM SUP ALIGNS ren e e a 6 2 2 Assessing mechanical SAL OLY nn 6 3 SYSTEM SET UP 7 3 1 al A IONA 7 3 2 POIE NOUNEINE sesse seaisacy rien iii ET 7 3 3 Eae NS AC IE ee ee an A ee 8 4 SUBSET PROCEDURES 9 PROCEDURE A Attaching th
6. e SBI5m to a second element nr rna nnnn rna mnn nn n nsa 9 PROCEDURE B Installing a shackle or CLAMP250 0 ss ccesnneceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeennnnaceeeeeeeeeseseseeeesenaneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaanes IO SB15Mm RM EN 1 0 WWW L AGOUSTIGS COM SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 1 RIGGING SYSTEM The system approach developed by L ACOUSTICS consists in providing packaged solutions for loudspeaker systems 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 enclosures afforded by L ACOUSTICS It includes enclosures rigging accessories loudspeaker cables amplified controllers and software applications The SBI5m is the recommended subwoofer for the XT range and KIVA enclosures from L ACOUSTICS It extends the low frequency response of a loudspeaker system down to 40 Hz The main components involved in the SB I 5m rigging process are the following I 1 Loudspeaker enclosure SBI5m Subwoofer enclosure i Loudspeaker system design Sound design aspects are beyond the scope of this document However the various applications of the system will be based on the loudspeaker configuration presented in this document 1 2 Rigging elements SBISMRIG Coupling bars dedicated to the SBI 5m Equipped with the
7. ed 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 per 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 beyond 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 platfo
8. rm It is user responsibility to secure the array and to ignore this warning Consideration must be given to unusual conditions SOUNDVISION calculations are based on usual environmental conditions 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 gt gt pp SB15M_RM_EN_1 0 wWWW L AGOUSTICS COM 3 SYSTEM SET UP A Independent or mixed This document only deals with the independent rigging of the SB 5m subwoofer enclosure When the SBI5m enclosure is used with a main system some configurations can imply the set up of mixed arrays such as KIVA SB I 5m arrays Alwavs refer to the rigging manual of the main svstem or enclosure to get acquainted with the rigging procedures specific to the mixed main sub arravs 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 verify the locking tabs yellow labels are fully covered as indicated in PROCEDURE A Shackles All safety pins must be secured as indicated in PROCEDURE B i Cardioid configuration A cardioid configuration is an array of four subwoofers with one reversed element Refer to the subwoofer user manual for details
9. s 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 Il 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 SYMBOLS The following symbols are used in this document DANGER This svmbol 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 oper
10. ures side by side as indicated in the figure Dismantling an array Apply the associated set up procedure in reversed order WWW L ACOUSTICS cCOM SB15M_RM EN 1 0 4 SUBSET PROCEDURES PROCEDURE A Attaching the SBI5m to a second element Remove the bar from its storage location 2 Slide the bar into adjacent rigging rails from the front of the array 3 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 c Check that the yellow label is fully covered to know if the locking tab is fully engaged gt PROCEDURE A yellow label hidden Always check that the yellow label is fully covered to ensure the locking tabs are fully engaged 3 Securing the bar with the locking tab SB15mM_RM_EN_1 0 WWW L AGOUSTICS COM SB15m SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 PROCEDURE B Installing a shackle or CLAMP250 i The KIBU SB is compatible with SB I 5m and KIVA One side dedicated to KIVA and the other to SBI 5m Refer to the KIVA SBI5m system rigging manual for more information about the use of the KIBU SB with KIVA alone or KIVA and SB15m in mixed arrays Refer to SOUNDVISION modeling to identify the hole number that corresponds to the desired tilt angle KIBU SB hole numbering on the side of the SBI5m 7
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