XSL Rigging components
3.10 Locking pins
WARNING!
Potential risk of personal injury and/or
damage to material!
The steel wires between the Locking pins of the cabinets and
rigging components are not intended to carry any load. The
cabinet's weight must only be carried by the Front and Splay/Rear
links in connection with the front and rear rigging strands of the
loudspeaker cabinets and the Flying frame.
Please observe the following:
▪ The steel wire must run from the upper to the lower Locking pin.
▪ Do not cross the Locking pins to avoid twisting of the steel wires.
▪ Ensure all Locking pins are fully inserted and securely locked
before lifting any load by briefly pulling the Locking pin towards
you.
The XSLloudspeaker cabinets, frames, and touring carts are
equipped with three types of Locking pins:
[A]
Locking pin 16 x 40 mm.
Used for the flying frame and the coupling shackle of the
compression chain.
[B]
Locking pin 9 x 40 mm for TOP and SUB cabinets.
[C]
Locking pin 9 x 30 mm.
Used for the Front links of the loudspeaker cabinets, the
compression frames' and the touring carts' front supports.
[D]
Locking pin 10 x 40 mm.
Used for the Rear link adapter and Splay/Rear link slots of
the touring carts.
Functionality (Quick lock mechanism)
The quick lock mechanism applies to all types of Locking pins listed
above. Proceed as follows:
1. Press the button to
Release the locking mechanism (
[R]).
2. Remove the Locking pin through the respective link or socket.
3. Insert the Locking pin through the respective link or socket until
it is fixed in place.
4. Release the button to
Lock the pin (
[L]).
5. Recheck the Locking pin is securely locked by briefly pulling
the Locking pin towards you.
Locking pin functionality
Shown with pin type
[C]
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