ShowTex User Manual Kabuki
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1. N movement ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 11 Assembly 15 Attach the curtain Attach the curtain to the slidable pins Attention Begin installation of the curtain at the outmost click profile measuring TO cm if applicable to cover all brakes and bearings 1 6 rest the Kabuki system WITH the curtain ci Next test the Kabuki system with the curtain attached NS by pressing the DROP button is M BRUN A 17 Repeatsteps 14 16 Please repeat steps 14 16 before every 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 differencesin 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 cur2. 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 It is 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 checked and tested before use Safety cables must be secured anid attached in a way that they can t interfere with the system s movement 04 ShowTex User Manual Kabuki Component Parts The Kabuki system consists of the following parts Modulair Kabuki systeem Click Profile Hook Clamp 80 kg Bearing Slidable Pin Connection cable Safety cable Control Unit ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 05 Component Parts Name rt nr Colour Weight Information Click profile 8150 0906 0107 E 0 18 kg piece Length 10 cm 8150 0906 1007 E 1 85 kg piece Length 100 cim 8150 0906 2007 3 70 kg piece Length 200 cm 8150 0906 3007 S 5
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4. 55 kg piece Length 300 cm 8150 0906 6007 mE 11 10 kg piece Length 600 cm Hook Clamp 8700 0677 0807 IE 0 62 kg piece 80 kg cap ctity Brake 8150 0900 0007 EN 8 96 kg piece 230V 50Hz 0 2A Carrying capacity 30 kg Bearing 8150 0903 0007 MEE 4 20 kg piece Slidable Pin 8150 0909 0005 0 02 kg piece Power Supply Cable 8150 0912 0027 I 0 40 kg piece Length 2 m Connection cable 8150 0915 0077 a 0 97 kg piece Length 7 m Control Unit 8150 0950 0010 EX 0 82 kg piece Extra components Socket wrench nr 17 for M10 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 2 2 10 es NS 100 200 300 A 10 Ae 165 m Brake Bearing Brake Bearing o ss S E s pen il T AN O Q Q eo g E o e Q O V is Brake Bearing Brake Bearing B AN D Q Q c D gt gt z O Q O e V SS ShowTex User Manual Kabuki 07 Assembly In order for the system to operate correctly the fo
5. ShowlIlex User Manual Kabuki Nia eA 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 profile Repeat step 6 Join the brakes together with connection cable Connect the first brake tothe power supply cable Connect the control unit to the power supply cable Connectthe control unit to the power source Activate the control unit Position theclick profiles Test the Kabuki system 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 It s a modular system that can be endlessly extendedby simply connecting the desired length of brakes and bearings
6. en correctly assembled connect them together with a connection cable Attention Fasten any extra connection cable to the pipe batten truss to keep it out of the way by using tape cable fasteners or b ck to back Velcro Attention The connection cables have a maximum length of 7m Make sure that the brakes are never installed further apart than 7m Link cables longer than 7m are available on request Next connect the control unit to the power supply cable Attention This cable is maximum 3m long If necessary plan on using an extension cord not 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 showtex com Next connect the control unit to the power source 220V 0 2 A AMAZING STAGE FABRICS V4 MOTION The standard setting of the switch is OFF Switch to ON to activate the controhunit The green DROP switch will then light up While keeping the DROP button pressed in position the click profiles at a 45 angle facing upwards When the profiles are in the desired position release the DROP button The brakes will then lock in place Attention Make sure the outer edges of the profiles match the frames of the brakes and bearings vw MB wc Test the Kabuki system before installing the curtain by pressing in the DROP button K m E Check that the system is free and that no obstacles are in the way to block profile
7. llowing 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 position Attention Afterwards disconnect the power supply cable Prol nged tension of the brakes can cause damage to the system 2 Attach the hook clamps If the hook clamps are not already attached fasten the clamp hooks 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 can also be used If the curtain is used to hideall brakes and bearings then it s recommended to position a 10 cm click profile at the outside end of the first and last Kabuki brake position Keep the safety pin pressed in while you do this In case the 10cm click profile doesn t apply go to step 4 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 B Attach the next break bearing Next attach the following brake bearing to the pi
8. pe 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 using a socket wrench Attention 4 slidable pins per running meter click profile are delivered standard for mounting the curtain to the system see STEP 15 Depending on how the system is being used extra pins can be used however it s best to add them before installing the profiles 1 adjustable pinds provided with each 10cm click profile 1 Assemble the first profile by supporting it on one side on the axis of the first brake Do not slide the profile over the safety pin yet 2 Then pull the second brake or bearing closer 3 slide the other side of the profile over the respective axis While doing this keep the safety pin pressed in also see STEP 3 4 When the profile is slid over the safety pin on both sides install the hook clamp of the second brake bearing and attach the safety cable around 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 be
9. tain doesn t drop Verify that the curtain can t get stuck on any part of the System Check that the curtain isn t too tightly tensioned onthe system iri case the adjustable pins are too far apart In this case lightweight fabrics will not drop cerreetlyor atvall Verify that the profiles can t get caught on cables or light 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 gt gt ShowTex Belgie nv Hoofdkantoor Everaertsstraat 69 B 2060 Antwerpen Belgi T 32 3 236 84 40 F 32 3 236 23 02 info be showtex com ShowTex Belgigue sa T 32 10243500 F 32 10 24 36 00 info be showtex com gt gt ShowTex France 16 PI G n ral De Gaulle F 59800 Lille France T 33 0 3 20 63 73 60 F 33 0 3 20 63 73 61 M 33 0 6 89 62 59 90 info freshowtex com gt gt ShowTex Nederland bv Energieweg 2b 3762 ET Soest Nederland Postbus 31 3760 AA Soest Nederland T 31 35 693 8692 F 31 35 693 87 55 info nlEshowtex com rental nlEshowtex com gt gt Showlex Middle East FZ C Sharjah Airport Free Zone Warehouse O4 79 80 P O Box 120226 United Arab Emirates T 973 6 557 98 00 F 4971655798 10 info me showtexicom gt gt ShowTex Hong M lt olale mile Units D F 10th Flooy Wing ShanNndustrial Building 428 Cha Kwo Ling Road Yau Tong Kowloon HongKong T 852 2727 7558 F 852 27
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