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ELECTRO-VOICE

X-Line

Rigging Manual

X-Line Rigging Manual

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Page 1: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual X Line Rigging Manual...

Page 2: ...ques 19 2 1 Array Considerations 19 2 2 Adjusting the Vertical Angles of the Enclosures 19 2 3 Deciding Whether to Use an Xvhg or Xvhl at the Grid 21 2 4 Rigging an Array with Boxes Using X Line Dolli...

Page 3: ...the original printing As such the information may not be directly applicable in other countries Furthermore the regulations and requirements governing rigging hardware and practices may be superseded...

Page 4: ...203 mm MB drivers and three ND6 16 3 inch 76 mm HF drivers The Xvlt utilizes a trapezoidal enclosure with rigging that has the same outside dimensions as the rectangular X Line shell The enclosure is...

Page 5: ...t the back and vertical rigging track hardware at the front like that on the enclosures The top enclosure is secured to the grid with two quick release Xvhg grid hinges at the rear and two quick relea...

Page 6: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual 5 Figure 1 Typical X Line Flying System Xvhg or Xvhl Rigging Hinges Xvsg Rigging Strap Xvsl Rigging Straps Xvsd Rigging Strap Optional Xvpb Pull Up Bar...

Page 7: ...k is used at the rear of the enclosures near the top and bottom for the attachment of two Xvhg rigging hinges two Xvhl rigging hinges two Xvhp pick up hinges or one Xvbp pull up bar The track bracket...

Page 8: ...1245mm Center of Gravity 23 40in 594mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xvls 90 x 5 257 lbs 117 kg 14 33in 364mm 29 11in 739mm 16 92in 430mm Cent 49 00in 1...

Page 9: ...r of Gravity 25 50in 648mm Front View Without Grille Front View With Grille Bottom View Side View X Line Xfil1 Xfil2 120 x 40 215 lbs 98 kg Xfil1 Shown Xfil2 is Mirror Image of Xfil1 15 40in 391mm 29...

Page 10: ...50 50in 1283mm CENT 2 58in 65 5mm TYP Figure 3c Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging with Xvsg Xvsl Straps or Xvsf Fittings Figure 3b Xvls Xvlt Xsub Xfil1 Xfil2 Rear Rigging with Xvhg or Xvhp Hinges Figure 3...

Page 11: ...ck on the grid or X Line enclosure The Xvhg grid rigging hinges need not be installed in the top enclosure and the grid simultaneously The length of chain allows the grid hinges to be installed in the...

Page 12: ...p 2 5lb 1 1kg A A Configuration Shown 14 683in 373mm Xvsd Front Downfill Strap 2 4lb 1 1kg A B Configuration Shown 10 105in 257mm Xvsg Front Grid Strap 2 1lb 1 0kg B B Configuration Shown Xvsf Front F...

Page 13: ...closures pressing in until both spring loaded locking pins are fully retracted Then apply pressure to slide the hinge bases sideways towards the end of the track until both spring loaded locking pins...

Page 14: ...n the track hole the pin will easily release 1 4 Front Rigging Strap Details The Xvsg Xvsl and the Xvsd chain rigging strap shown in Figure 4 are identical except for their length Figure 4 shows the X...

Page 15: ...ry triple stud fitting that has a large steel locating plunger The plunger not only locates in the round cutouts in the track but also extends into the base of the track for extra strength To install...

Page 16: ...e locking pin retracts above the three stud feet of the fitting Insert the three round feet on the end of the fitting into the round cutouts in the track and slide the fitting to the desired position...

Page 17: ...LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE OVERHEAD To remove the Xvsf rigging fitting grasp the locking pin knob and pull out while applying pressure on the hinge to slide the hinge base along the track The three stud f...

Page 18: ...D BACK HOIST MOTORS ARE USED TO SUSPEND THE GRID NEVER ALLOW THE REAR MOTOR TO GO SLACK 1 6 ATM X Line Grid Details ATM Flyware manufactures the X Line Grid shown in Figure 7 specifically for the X Li...

Page 19: ...ural strength of the RS 1B fittings and the rigging hinges RS 1B fittings would most commonly be used for a pull up assembly for a column of X Line Attach two RS 1B fittings to the rear rigging track...

Page 20: ...1 and Xfil2 enclosures are hung so that the high frequency sections are all in a vertical straight line In a stereo sound reinforcement application the best results are achieved when the boxes in the...

Page 21: ...d rectangular enclosure Xvls Xsub Xfil1 or Xfil2 are pulled up tight with their sides parallel a 2 5 relative aiming angle exists between the enclosures Figure 8 shows all of the possible combinations...

Page 22: ...s always best to install the rigging fittings on the top box in the rigging track cutout next to the dolly pin with no holes showing on the top box then make all angle adjustments by changing the posi...

Page 23: ...during transport Because most arrays typically require more rectangular Xvls and Xsub systems than trapezoidal Xvlt systems it would be common in a large scale touring situation for the rectangular bo...

Page 24: ...dolly Step 1 Roll stack of boxes into position and attach the top box to the grid using the two grid straps at the front and two grid hinges at the rear Attach rigging chain at the front to achive th...

Page 25: ...at a time To ease installation the boxes must be held parallel Lift the suspended box or the dolly box as necessary to facilitate the hinge installation Step 1 Attatch one or more boxes to the grid us...

Page 26: ...gles are required for the top cabinets in the array the pull up assembly will have to be attached behind the array instead of the grid to the building structure or a tower structure In this case eithe...

Page 27: ...ased on a 5 1 safety factor However the user should never apply a load to that part that exceeds 1 000 lb 454 kg The safety factor provides a margin of safety above the working load limit to accommoda...

Page 28: ...ced structural engineer to perform the complex structural analysis The reader is directed to the References section of this manual for a list of rigging references for background in general rigging pr...

Page 29: ...here 0 represents an upright enclosure facing straight ahead 0 elevation angle These working Ioad versus angle limits take into account the complex forces generated in the front rigging straps the rea...

Page 30: ...sure that there is not a twist in these chains before lifting overhead 6 Only use Xvhl linking hinges Xvhg grid hinges or Xvhp pickup hinges manufactured by Electro Voice 7 Only use Xvsg Xvsl Xvsd or...

Page 31: ...k up hinges are shown in Figure 12 while the structural ratings for the Xvhl linking hinges are shown in Figure 13 It should be noted that the front to back angle range shown in Figure 12 is only 270...

Page 32: ...Working Load Limit Kg 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 180 150 120 90 60 30 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 Angle Degrees Working Load Limit lb 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg F...

Page 33: ...egrees Working Load Limit lb 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg Figure 14 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings with Xvsg Xvsl Xvsd and Xvsf Figure 15 Xfil1 Xf...

Page 34: ...t the structural ratings for the Xfil1 and Xfil2 enclosures are the same with any angle of pull There are two rigging points at the front of the enclosures The structural ratings shown in Figure 15 ar...

Page 35: ...al Figure 16 Xvls Xvlt Xsub Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Figure 17 Xfil1 Xfil2 Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Total Column Weight Working Load Limit 4400 lb 1996 kg 34 Total Column Weigh...

Page 36: ...s Xvsg Xvsl and Xvsd go slack because gravity will not permit the cabinets to hang with the required vertical angles The pull up assembly must only be pulled back until the front chains are taut Addit...

Page 37: ...structural ratings shown in Figure 19b are for a single rigging attachment point Each rigging point has the same rating The Xfil1 and Xfil2 have their front rigging track hardware located on the side...

Page 38: ...0 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Working Load Limit Kg Figure 19c Xfil1 Xfil2 Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings Figure 19b Xvls Xvlt Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings 37 Figure 19a Xvl...

Page 39: ...sed to secure the bottom cabinets Xvhp pick up hinges may also be used The tie off assembly must have a working load rating of 2000lbs 907kg A ratchet strap with a 2000lb working load rating must be u...

Page 40: ...straps is securely locked into position in the track on the X Line enclosures and grids before lifting Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load for the rigging strap assemblies Electro...

Page 41: ...nents that could reduce the structural strength Damaged structural supports should be replaced or repaired and recertified by a professional engineer Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommende...

Page 42: ...com Rope Company Rigger s Handbook Sedalia MO USA 1993 7 MacWhite Wire Rope Company Catalog of Tables Data and Helpful Information Kenosha WI USA 1991 8 Acco Chain Lifting Division Chain Sling User s...

Page 43: ...ELECTRO VOICE X Line TM Rigging Manual Notes 42...

Page 44: ...ormation contact the Service Repair Department at 800 685 2606 For technical assistance contact Technical Support at 866 78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice All Other Internationa...

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