Martin VDO Face 5, User Manual

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In a flat array of panels, it is possible to leave out some corner connection plates, but in a curved array of
panels, you must bolt curving alignment plates into all the corners where two or more panels meet. At
the edges of the array where only two panels meet you can use either Corner Connection Plates or
Curving Alignment Plates to fasten the corners together.
5. Do not create a column of VDO Face 5™ panels that is more than fourteen (14) panels high.
6. Attach the array to anchoring points at its lower corners to make it impossible for the bottom of the array
to move. Do not apply downward force to the array when attaching it.
Securing the bottom of columns against lateral movement
After installing columns of panels, secure them against lateral movement by passing sturdy cable, straps or
webbing through the holes in the bottom of the bottom row of panels and fastening to a fixed anchoring
point.
Warning! Do not apply stress to panels or increase the load on supporting hardware by applying
downwards tension to the bottom row of panels.
Dismantling a flying installation
Warning! When dismantling a suspended column of panels, start at the bottom and work upwards,
removing one panel at a time. Make sure that each panel is supported vertically before you release
its side-to-side fasteners. Support the weight of each panel so that it cannot fall before you release
its vertical fasteners.
Important! Avoid shocks to the edges of panels.
When tearing down an installation, remove single panels one at a time starting at the bottom of the column
and working upwards.
To unfasten panels from each other, follow the instructions for fastening in reverse, but respect the following
guidelines:
• Release each panel’s side-to-side fasteners before you release the panel’s vertical fasteners.
• Support the weight of each panel by hand before you release its vertical fasteners.
• Lift up locking buttons on vertical fastening plates before moving them to release vertical fastening posts.
• Reinstall rubber caps over connectors immediately when you disconnect a panel. This will protect
connectors from moisture and damage.