5XT COAXIAL ENCLOSURE
rigging manual
VERSION 1.0
5XT_RM_EN_1.0
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Read this manual
Heed all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings
2.
Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS
®
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used in this document:
DANGER
This symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product. It can also notify the
user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operation of the product.
OBLIGATION
This symbol notifies the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation
or operation of the product.
INFORMATION
This symbol notifies the user about complementary information or optional instructions.
