User manual - UC118i
10/2021
DOP_1361_A
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1. Safety note and general information
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Information on the risk of exposure to high sound level
APG loudspeakers are liable to generate levels of sound pressure hazardous to health, which
may cause hearing impairment. It is recommended that you never stand in the immediate vi-
cinity of the loudspeakers in operation and wear hearing protection when necessary. Observe
the maximum exposure time to noise according to the noise level and the regulations in force
in your country. Pay attention to the hearing protection of listeners when using APG systems.
• Read this manual before use and keep it.
• Read all documents relating to the product to be used before setting up and using it. Please
contact APG with any questions relating to the product.
• Obtain the latest version of the user manual from the APG website: www.apg.audio .
• Consider all warnings and follow the instructions and recommendations for use.
• Make sure you know the safety rules for hanging, stacking or setting up on a pole or tripod.
Failure to follow these rules may expose people to potential injury or death.
• Ensure the safety of operators and spectators.
• Staff must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during each step of installing the pro-
duct (helmet, gloves, safety shoes at a minimum).
• Installation of APG products should only be carried out by qualified staff trained in rigging
techniques and aware of the safety recommendations set out in this manual.
• Always check the stability, resistance to weight, flatness and horizontality of the support.
Prevent access to the spectators around the system, prevent it being possible to push or
climb the stack of speakers. Use straps to prevent tipping.
• Do not store the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
• Use the products with the specified accessories by the manufacturer.
• Inspect lifting products and accessories before each use.
• Do not install equipment that is faulty or presents a risk of breakage and have it repaired by
qualified personnel or by APG.
• Entrust all repairs to qualified staff or by APG. Repairs are mandatory if the device is da-
maged in any way, for example: damaged power cord or plug, spilled liquid or object drop-
ped inside the device, exposure of the device rain or moisture for long periods of time,
appliance that does not operate normally or that has been dropped.
• Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty.
• Perform safety and compliance checks of accessories, enclosures, and third-party accesso-
ries periodically at least once a year.
• Respect the maximum load capacity of each configuration and carry out conformity simula-
tions using the tools APG Tools, APG Uniline Aiming Tool, AFMG EASE Focus 3.
• Use only with a cart, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. If a cart is used, move the cart-apparatus combination carefully so as not to tip it
over, which could cause personal injury.
• Do not install near a heat source such as an open flame, radiator, heat register, stove or any
other device that produces heat (including amplifiers).
• Do not expose the product to extreme conditions such as humidity (rain, sea water, conden-
sation, ambient humidity, etc.), excessive heat (sun, heating, etc.) over a long period.
• Take into account the effects of the wind. Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher
than, 16 mph (25km/h) is not recommended. If the wind force exceeds 46 mph (72km/h):
- Make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the loudspeaker array.
- Lower and secure the array.
• During an outdoor performance, it is advisable to find out about the weather conditions and
to follow the local weather report and the recommendations of the competent authorities. An
anemometer can be used at the top of the system.
