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SB18 

SB18 

SB18 

SB18 SUBWOOFER 

rigging manual

rigging manual

rigging manual

rigging manual    

 

VERSION 1.0 

 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS    

1.

 

Read this manual 

 
2.

 

Heed all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings 

 

3.

 

Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS

®

 

 

4.

 

Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents before exploiting the system 

The 

product information 

document is included in the shipping carton of the related system component.

 

 
5.

 

Work with qualified personnel for rigging the system 

Installation should only be carried out by qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging techniques and safety 
recommendations outlined in this manual.  

 

6.

 

Ensure personnel health and safety 

During  installation  and  set-up  personnel  must  wear  protective  headgear  and  footwear  at  all  times.  Under  no 
circumstances personnel is allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly. 

 
7.

 

Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment 

L-ACOUSTICS

®

  is  not  responsible  for  any  rigging  equipment  and  accessories  provided  by  third  party 

manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional 
hardware rigging accessories is respected. 

 
8.

 

Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended safety level 

For  safety  issue,  respect  the  maximum  configurations  outlined  in  this  manual.  To  check  the  conformity  of  any 
configuration  in  regards  with  the  safety  level  recommended  by  L-ACOUSTICS

®

,  model  the  system  in 

SOUNDVISION and refer to the warnings in 

Mechanical Data

 section. 

 
9.

 

Be cautious when flying a loudspeaker array 

Always  verify  that  no  one  is  standing  underneath  the  loudspeaker  array  when  it  is  being  raised.  As  the  array  is 
being  raised,  check  each  individual  element  to  make  sure  that  it  is  securely  fastened  to  the  adjacent  element. 
Never leave the array unattended during the installation process. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS

®

 recommends 

the use of safety slings at all times. 

 
10.

 

Be cautious when ground-stacking a loudspeaker array 

Do not stack the loudspeaker array on unstable ground or surface. If the array is stacked on a structure, platform, 
or stage, always check that the latter can support the total weight of the array. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS

®

 

recommends the use of safety straps at all times. 

 
11.

 

Take into account the wind effects on dynamic load 

When  a  loudspeaker  assembly  is  deployed  in  an  open  air  environment,  wind  can  produce  dynamic  stress  to  the 
rigging  components  and  suspension  points.  If  the  wind  force  exceeds  6  bft  (Beaufort  scale),  lower  down  and/or 
secure the loudspeaker array.

 

  
  

Summary of Contents for KIVA SB18

Page 1: ...SB18 SUBWOOFER SB18 SUBWOOFER SB18 SUBWOOFER SB18 SUBWOOFER RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL RIGGING MANUAL VERSION 1 0 www l acoustics com...

Page 2: ...ts chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected 8 Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended safety level For safety issue respect the maximum configurations o...

Page 3: ...n on rigging the system properly and safely Carefully read this document in order to become familiar with these procedures As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards L ACOUSTICS res...

Page 4: ...in components involved in the SB18 rigging process are the following 1 1 Loudspeaker enclosure SB18 Compact subwoofer with captive rigging system 1 2 Rigging elements M BUMP Frame for flying or ground...

Page 5: ...SB18_RM_EN_1 0 w w w l a c o u s t i c s c o m 5 5 5 5 Main components involved in the SB18 rigging process SOUNDVISION M BUMP M BAR M JACK KARA MINIBU KARA MINIBUEX SB18 SB18COV SB18PLA CLAMP250...

Page 6: ...ration Mechanical modeling with SOUNDVISION The working load applied to each linking point along with the corresponding safety factor will depend on numerous variables linked to the composition of the...

Page 7: ...d configuration The cardioid configuration is in an array of 4 subwoofers with 1 reversed element Refer to the subwoofer user manual for details about the CARDIOID operating mode Any of the following...

Page 8: ...Assemble a stack of 2 SB18 enclosures logo down under the motor location Refer to PROCEDURE A Lower the array until it rests on the new stack Attach the bottom SB18 enclosure of the first stack to th...

Page 9: ...n the rigging track of the adjacent enclosure Insert the pin through both the rigging point of the second element and the SB18 rigging arm PROCEDURE A 4 different scenarios Attaching two SB18 enclosur...

Page 10: ...frame by inserting the M BAR studs into the M BUMP slits Choosing between the front or rear extension At this step install both M BAR the same way i e protruding at the front or the rear of the M BUM...

Page 11: ...an M BAR b M JACK being secured to the second hole of an M BAR An M BAR M JACK assembly being attached to the M BUMP in rear extension position A or B The stacking platform placed in rear extension M...

Page 12: ...to the M BUMP or M BAR s in the hole s providing the desired site angle If needed for the chosen flying option attach one or two M BAR to the M BUMP a Remove both pins from the M BAR s b Place the M...

Page 13: ...stallation as a front or rear extension can be achieved wherever the KARA MINIBUEX are installed However it is recommended at this step to anticipate the front or rear extension so as to keep the lase...

Page 14: ...number of enclosures Option 4 2 motor points 2 shackles at fixed front and rear positions holes 0 and 16 spacing 900 mm 35 inch 1 M BAR at 4 possible positions rear or front extension A or B Lock the...

Page 15: ...he rear extension M BAR hole numbering 0 to 16 and positions A or B in the front extension Rear 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Position A on the M BUMP Position B on the M BUMP Front Rear Fr...

Page 16: ...rigging positions when attaching the structure to an enclosure front or rear extension 34 discrete setting choices for which the angle value depends on the number of enclosures With an SB18 array in...

Page 17: ...P or KARA MINIBU with identification plate right side up Undo the four Torx bolts on the laser support plate T20 bit 7 mm hex key Place the LAP TEQ on the laser support plate with laser lens towards t...

Page 18: ...ence SB18_RM_EN_1 0 Distribution date September 25 2012 2012 L ACOUSTICS All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the expres...

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