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VL3600 PROFILE IP
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HANGING THE FIXTURE
The VL3600 Profile IP can be hung horizontally or 45° vertically from any
structure designed to work with the type of load created by this moving
luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other mounting hardware are
required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from different manu-
facturers for your particular needs.
A minimum of two hooks per luminaire is required. If mounting method
does not use truss hooks, two attachment points, per luminaire, are re-
quired.
install mounting hardware and brackets:
Step 1.
Install truss hooks (also refer to “Truss Hook Hardware (by oth-
ers)” on page 23) for additional information) on two provided
truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure 2-7.
NOTE:
Various types of truss hooks can be used. The Mega Claw truss
hook (as shown in the example above) as well as many other standard
hooks, can be ordered separately.
Truss HOOK HarDWare (BY OTHers)
When installing hanging hooks on mounting brackets, Vari-Lite strongly recommends the use of a Belleville
washer when installing a truss hook or claw. The Belleville washer’s size should be approximately 13-25mm (0.5-
1.0 in) diameter. Belleville washers are available in various thicknesses and any of the following thicknesses are
acceptable for the application described: 0.9.mm, 1.0mm, 1.3mm, 1.9mm (0.035-inch, 0.043-inch, 0.050-inch,
0.073-inch).
The washer serves two purposes:
•
to spread out the load.
When a washer IS NOT used, the bolt head (without a washer) concentrates the
load in a smaller area, creating focused stress on the steel bracket, making premature failure possible. A
steel washer is recommended to spread this load over a larger surface area.
•
to keep the bolt in place.
The recommended Belleville washer maintains tension in the bolted assembly
and prevents it from vibrating loose.
If a Belleville washer is not available, a regular flat washer measuring in diameter of 25mm (1 inch) minimum can
be used in conjunction with a suitable split lock washer situated between the bolt head and flat washer.
Step 2. Determine required configuration of bracket installation. Brackets may be installed in many different
orientations.
Step 3. While pulling up on locking mechanism release, fit keyed holes onto raised mounting buttons at bot-
tom of enclosure. Slide forward and release locking mechanism to lock in place. Ensure brackets are
locked securely.
WARNING:
Ensure that the bracket locking mechanism is fully seated after the bracket is installed on the
luminaire.
installing in truss:
Step 1.
Using two people, lift luminaire into mounting position.
Step 2. Secure in place with truss hook. Ensure truss hook hardware that locks hook in place (e.g. wing bolt) is
properly tightened and that luminaire is fully supported.
Step 3. Attach safety cable (as required) as follows:
a.
Loop safety cable at least once around safety cable anchor point rod.
b.
Loop safety cable at least once around truss/pipe and secure around pipe.
Step 4. Make sure tilt and pan locks are disengaged so luminaire moves freely.
Step 5. Connect power and data cables.
When the fixture is mounted in a side hanging orientation, you must enable side hang in the menu for proper
operation. To enable side hang, press MENU. Select CONFIG > MOVEMENT > SIDE HANG > ENABLE.
Mount Bracket
Mega Claw Truss Hook
(not provided)
Truss Hook Hardware
(not provided)
