VHD5 Rigging Manual ·
Flying cabinets and cabling
HAZARD!
It is very important that safety cables are always used when flying the VHD5 system. Failure to do so could
cause injury or death, and will immediately void warranty.
4. Attach the steel safety cables to the flybar safety points, using two rated shackles.
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1. In 90 DEGREE MODE, raise the top flybar slightly and rotate the Flybar transit case through 90 degrees or by one quarter
turn. Position the large metal spigot directly above the black centre fin of the tilt flybar below, and then lower the top
flybar and insert the locking pin all the way through both sides of the spigot, connecting the two flybars. Ensure that
the 5 pin XLR panel connector on the top flybar is facing upstage.
2. In PARALLEL MODE, simply move the flybar transit case so that the spigot is directly above the black centre fin of the
tilt flybar below, and then lower the top flybar and insert the locking pin all the way through both sides of the spigot,
connecting the two flybars. Ensure that the 5 pin XLR panel connector on the top flybar is located at the upstage end
of the assembly.
3. Raise the flybar to ≈1.4 metres working height.
HAZARD!
When the flybars are being rigged in the 90 DEGREE MODE, ensure that the top flybar is absolutely level before
connecting the second main (tilting) flybar. Failure to do so will make the connection process difficult,
and potentially cause damage to the flybar assembly by placing unnecessary strain on the internal
components. The same practice should be followed when the flybars are in PARALLEL MODE to ensure even
distribution of weight between the 2 chain motors.
It is recommended to use the flybars in PARALLEL MODE when possible, as this eliminates the possibility
of damaging the flybar assembly.
Flying cabinets and cabling
HAZARD!
It is essential that the cabinets are placed directly underneath the flybar, otherwise it can be difficult to line
up and insert the rigging bars. You must land each flown cabinet on to the next cabinet to be flown, to ensure
that the hinged rigging bar can accurately swing into the vertical position, ready to be pinned.
Failure to do so can cause damage to the rigging bars and cabinets.
