1. Safety precautions
1.1.
Intended use
The Q-Series rigging components must only be used in conjunction with
the d&b Q-Series loudspeakers as described in this manual.
Installation and set up should only be carried out by qualified and
authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules of Prevention of
Accident (RPA).
It is the responsibility of the person installing the
assembly to ensure that the suspension/fixing points
are suitable for the intended use.
1.2.
General safety instructions
WARNING!
All system components must be inspected for faults before use. This also
includes the loudspeaker and in particular the rigging sockets of the
cabinets.
Damaged components must be withdrawn from use immediately.
Please pay attention to section 7. Care and maintenance / Disposal on
page 16 of this manual.
When chain hoists are in operation ensure that there is nobody directly
underneath or in the proximity of the load.
1.3.
Load capacity/System safety
WARNING!
The Q Flying system (frame and loudspeakers) is designed
to suspend a total system weight of 480 kg (1058 lb)
Working Load Limit (WLL) according to BGV C1.
The rigging components allow arrays up to a total system weight of
240 kg (527 lb) to be flown in any vertical splay angle configuration.
If the array contains Q-SUB cabinets these must always be positioned at
the top of the column.
For arrays with a total system weight of more than 240 kg (527 lb) the
load conditions within the rigging components have to be checked using
the ArrayCalc array calculator.
Under no circumstances climb on the array.
1.3.1.
ArrayCalc
/
TI
385
The use of ArrayCalc is described in "TI 385 J-Series and Q-Series system
design, d&b ArrayCalc" which is supplied with the Q Flying frame.
ArrayCalc can be downloaded at
www.dbaudio.com
.
This TI also includes typical array configurations within the permitted load
limits.
Carefully read this TI to become familiar with the operation and behaviour
of ArrayCalc and in particular with the mechanical load conditions and
limitations.
We also recommend to attend the regularly hosted d&b Q-Series training
seminars. Further information of the d&b seminars can be requested
directly from d&b audiotechnik sales partners.
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