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Section 1
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The terms “Caution,” “Warning” and “Danger” are used throughout this manual to alert
the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions about any
aspects of these cautions, contact your local dealer, distributor or EAW.
CAUTION:
describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment
or user to potential damage or danger.
WARNING:
describes an operating condition or user action that will cause damage to the
equipment or injure the user.
DANGER:
describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage
the equipment or be extremely dangerous or possibly life-threatening to the user.
1.1 Safety
Precautions
Rigging (flying) must be performed only by a professional rigger. See Section 1.3 for
information for professional riggers.
1.2
General Precautions
WARNING:
Some aspects of rigging and other related fields for which EAW manufactures,
sells or distributes equipment are potentially hazardous. Any person using this equipment
is personally responsible for his own safety. EAW transactions are made with the assumption
that the purchaser is a qualified individual or will have only qualified individuals perform
work with the equipment. EAW will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of
equipment sold to purchaser.
1.3
Important Information about Rigging
Prior to suspending any EAW loudspeaker enclosures overhead, it is essential that the user
be familiar with the load ratings, rigging techniques and special safety considerations
appropriate to suspending loudspeakers overhead. The user must determine the load
requirements, dynamic loading and any other contributing factors affecting the flown
loudspeakers. The user must determine the proper safety factor for specific applications
and the required load rating of the connection points. EAW strongly recommends that all
rigging be done in accordance with and in compliance with all federal, state and local
regulations, relative to properly securing suspended loads prior to usage. The user
assumes liability for proper design, installation and use of rigging systems.
EAW strongly recommends the following rigging system practices:
1. Documentation: Thoroughly document the rigging design with detailed drawings
and parts lists.
2. Analysis: Have a licensed structural engineer, registered architect or other qualified
professional review and approve the rigging design before its implementation.
3. Installation: Have a qualified professional rigger install and inspect the rigging
system.
