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Xi-A Rigging Manual
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The user is cautioned, however, that in certain permanent-installation applications, the polyester
material may not meet local fire regulations. The user is also cautioned that polyester material will
deteriorate with extended exposure to ultraviolet light (direct sunlight) or to hot, dry environments,
resulting in reduced strength capability. In such instances, wire rope or chain assemblies must be
substituted. The RS-1B double-stud fitting and the RS-2B single-stud fitting both attach to the Xi-A
enclosure’s rigging track, and have swivel rings that are suitable for attachment to various
standard rigging hardware. The user may use the RS-1B and RS-2B to construct wire rope or
chain rigging assemblies. In addition, the Xi-A enclosure’s rigging track will also accept the RS-1B
double-stud swivel-ring fillings and the RS-2B single-stud swivel-ring fillings. The user is cautioned
that the structural strength ratings of the single-stud fittings are approximately one half that of the
double-stud fittings. These lower ratings, however, are completely sufficient for suspending lighter
loads overhead (for example, when flying one or two of the smaller/lighter Xi-A loudspeaker
systems in permanent installations), making the single-stud fittings attractive lower-cost
alternatives to the double-stud fittings. The reader is referred to Chapters IV and V of this manual
for a detailed discussion of the structural strength ratings of the Xi-A loudspeakers and L-track
rigging accessories, and information on how to safely suspend Xi-A loudspeaker systems
Figure 2.3:
Xi-A L-Track Rigging
Accessories
Figure 2.4a:
RS-1B Double-Stud Fitting
Figure 2.4b:
RS-2B Single-Stud Fitting
LOCKING
PIN
FITTING
BODY
STUD
FEET
LOCKING
RING
LOCKING
PIN
FITTING
BODY
STUD
FOOT
GS-1B Linking Strap (with Double-Stud Fitting)
LS-1B Linking Strap (with Double-Stud Fitting)
LS-2B Linking Strap (with Double-Stud Fitting)
LS-3B Linking Strap (with Double-Stud Fitting)
RS-1B Swivel-Ring Fitting (with Double-Stud Fitting)
RS-2B Swivel-Ring Fitting (with Single-Stud Fitting)
