BC
Broadcast
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2. Installation of the console
This chapter is only of importance if the unit is not delivered and installed
by adt-audio or one of its representatives. In this case, the console system
is delivered by a forwarding agency. You will receive several wooden boxes
that contain the console, the floor stand, the power supply units, and the
accessories. To keep the total weight of the main box as low as possible,
the main box contains only the main frame of the console, everything else
is packed in additional boxes. Since the total weight of the console frame
box is considerable, it might be a problem to unload the main case. As
soon as we have shipped the console system, we will inform you about
the details of shipment. Please get in touch with the local office of the
forwarding agency to clear up all details about the unloading of the boxes.
The total weight of the entire system depends on the size of the frame
and on the versions of modules. In any case, the total weight of a BC4
broadcast console system will be between 100 kg/220 lbs (16 channel)
and 300 kg/660 lbs (72 channel). Two persons can easily handle the
power supply, accessories and other boxes.
Unpacking
Make sure that you have the following tools at hand:
A set of screwdrivers for Philips head screws and
metric Allen keys 1.5 to 4 mm
A set of metric spanners, from 10 to 19 mm
Please unpack all the other boxes before unpacking the main box. If your
console has a floor stand, you will need the floor stand to assemble the
frame. In addition, the floor stand box also contains a cardboard box with
screws and other small parts that are necessary for the assembly of the
frame. This box also contains an exploded view, drawing of the frame, and
the wooden side panels.
Open the main box with the console and remove the lid and all end walls.
The console frame is fixed to the base plate of the box with 4 screws. You
can reach these screws from the bottom of the box. Remove the screws to
free the main frame.
Check carefully to verify that the console was not damaged during transit.
If there is damage, inform the forwarder before you continue. Do not alter
anything and make sure to take some pictures of the damage. In most
cases, transport insurance will cover any damage; this however, depends
on the details of the purchase. In any case, you are supposed to inform
the forwarding agency and us immediately.
Depending on the size and the weight of the frame you might need up to 6
persons for the next step, the installation of the floor stand. There are two
separate floor stands, one for each side of the frame. They are fixed with
2 screws thru the upper tube of each stand to the flange plate on the left
and right bottom of the main frame. It is the same point that was used to
fix the main frame into the transport box.
See the exploded view that contains marks for the lifting points of the
frame.
Do not use the meter bridge as a handle or lifting point when
lifting and/or moving the console.
Use the flange plates and the side panels.
The easiest way to install the floor stand is to sit the console frame on
its connector panel with the fader bank up (in the air). Depending on the
weight of the frame, 4 or 6 persons will be required to lift the frame. For
safety, two persons, (one on either end of the console) should securely
hold the console in place at all times when it is in this position. The bottom
of the frame can now be accessed easily. Attach the two floor stands to
the flange plates and fix them in place with the special screws that are
located in the small cardboard box. After this part is accomplished, you
can carefully tilt the entire frame up into the normal operating position.
Make sure that there are enough persons to safely handle the weight of
the console.
To avoid damage, the wooden side panels are packed separately. After
the installation of the floor stand, place the console into the final position
and unpack the side panels. The panels contain threaded inserts. They
