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MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual

Chapter 6: Groundstack of two MS215 Subwoofers

6.0.1  Required Components

Item

Quantity

MS215 Subwoofer

3 (maximum)

6.0.2  Location

The MS215 subwoofers should be located on a flat, horizontal, and dry surface, 

capable of supporting the weight of the complete assembly.

6.0.3  Measured Weight

Item

Quantity

Weight

MS215

1

83 kg

183 lbs

The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two 

MS215 subwoofers. 
The MS215 subwoofers are attached using the 4 pop up mounting links of the 

lower subwoofer.

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WARNING

DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 MS215 SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS 

GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE 

PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.

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WARNING

WHERE POSSIBLE ALWAYS SECURE THE GROUND-STACKED SPEAKERS TO THE 

STACKING SURFACE WITH ADDITIONAL FIXINGS SUCH AS RATCHET STRAPS.

6.0.4  Personnel

The following procedures shall be undertaken by experienced, certified, 

qualified, and authorised personnel only. The procedures require the use of three 

or more authorised persons.

Protective Headwear shall be worn

Protective Footwear shall be worn

Protective Gloves shall be worn

Protective Eyewear shall be worn

Practice Safe Lifting

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Страница 1: ...r website turbosound com regularly and check for any updates to this manual MANCHESTER SERIES MV212 XV and MV212 Dual 12 Full Size Line Array Element and Variable Curvature Line Array Element for Touring and Install Applications MV212 VT Vertical Transporter for 4 MANCHESTER MV212 Line Array Elements MS215 Dual 15 Vented Bandpass Subwoofer for Touring and Installation Applications MS215 VT Vertica...

Страница 2: ...28 Chapter 4 Assembling MS215 Subwoofers on a MAN FG Fly Grid 32 Chapter 5 Assembling an MV212 Array with a MS215 Subwoofer 35 Chapter 6 Groundstack of two MS215 Subwoofers 39 Chapter 7 Groundstack MS215 Subwoofer and MV212 Array 42 Chapter 8 MV212 VT and MS215 VT Vertical Transporters 46 Chapter 9 Safety Inspection 49 Chapter 10 Enclosure quantities and combinations for MAN FG fly grid suspension...

Страница 3: ...th theapparatus Whenacart isused usecautionwhen movingthecart apparatus combinationtoavoid injuryfromtip over 13 Unplugthisapparatusduringlightningstormsor whenunusedforlongperiodsoftime 14 Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel Servicingisrequiredwhentheapparatushasbeen damagedinanyway suchaspowersupplycordorplug isdamaged liquidhasbeenspilledorobjectshavefallen intotheapparatus theapparatu...

Страница 4: ...se them in a way other than that described in this rigging manual Rigging components supplied as part of a complete assembly are non interchangeable and must not be exchanged with the component parts of any other assembly Welding or any other means of permanently fixing rigging components to each other or to cabinet fixing points is not allowed Rigging components or assemblies must only be fixed t...

Страница 5: ...ar the area of personnel 2 Lower and secure the array 1 9 Operational Safety The procedures require the use of two or more authorised persons Produce a lift plan before any lift takes place you must formulate a lift plan that describes the exact steps and procedures that will be carried out The plan must be shared with all assistants and stake holders in the lift so that each person will understan...

Страница 6: ...6 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 2 Introduction 2 1 Typical Configurations MV212 Array See Chapter 3 MS215 Array See Chapter 4 SCALE 1 1 ...

Страница 7: ...ESTER SERIES Rigging Manual MS215 and MV212 Mixed Array See Chapter 5 Two MS218 Subwoofer Groundstack See Chapter 6 Two MS215 Subwoofer Groundstack See Chapter 6 MS215 and MV212 Array Groundstack See Chapter 7 ...

Страница 8: ... two point suspension pick point holes on the MAN FG Tip Bar can be utilized in conjunction with front and rear chain motors to obtain the desired array site angle The EASE FOCUS screenshot below is for a typical MV212 configuration Check the RIGGING Tab and and note installation parameters such as array weight bottom element elevation above ground level bottom enclosure angle Note the angle of ea...

Страница 9: ...the Tip Bar mounted in the center position of the MAN FG fly grid Note for systems that do not require much variation in the tilt angle and in systems that only require one main hoist the single shackle plate can be used instead of the Tip Bar All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN FG fly grid ...

Страница 10: ...p Bar Mounted Rearwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN FG fly grid Using the Tip Bar in this position will make the array s Centre of Gravity force the array tilt downwards All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN FG fly grid ...

Страница 11: ...p Bar Mounted Forwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the forward position on the MAN FG fly grid Using the Tip Bar in this position will make the array s Centre of Gravity force the array tilt upwards All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN FG fly grid ...

Страница 12: ...s This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN FG fly grid All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN FG fly grid It also shows a warning that the Working Load Limit of the MAN FG flygrid has been exceeded at 7 1 This means the array is now at 5 1 WLL ...

Страница 13: ...unted Rearwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN FG fly grid All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN FG fly grid It also shows a warning that the Working Load Limit of the MAN FG flygrid has been exceeded at 10 1 This means the array is now at 7 1 WLL ...

Страница 14: ...unting bracket These are labeled from 0 to 10 degrees Use the STOW position to securely stow the sliding mount plate in the lowest position when not in use The Zero degrees position uses the same hole as STOW but is used with the sliding mount plate moved up to its highest postion The plate is captive and will not fall out 6 degrees 0 degrees 1 5 degrees STOW position or zero degrees 1 or 5 degree...

Страница 15: ... The MAN FG fly grid center spine also has an MV212 LOCK hole below the number 12 hole that allows the rear top mounting plate of the MV212 cabinet to be attached for flying One captive quick release pin is attached to the MAN FG fly grid center spine for this purpose not shown below The Ground Stack Plate has angle markings as follows 6 3 1 0 1 3 and 6 degrees It fits into the MAN FG fly grid hol...

Страница 16: ...ar 1 53 116 9 MV212 1 53 116 9 MV212 XV 1 50 110 2 MS215 1 83 183 MS218 1 97 213 9 2 6 MAN FG Fly Grid Working Load Limit WLL Item WLL kg WLL lbs DESIGN FACTOR 3 Point Suspension for MV212 and MV212 XV 894 1971 10 1 4 Point Suspension for MS215 1009 2224 10 1 2 7 MAN FG Fly Grid Safety Warning Labels ...

Страница 17: ...cebility purposes The illustrations below show the locations of the tracebility markings on the various components Note These are not part numbers for ordering spare parts Rigging Component Traceability Markings Single Shackle Plate Ground Stack Plate Tip Bar MAN FG Fly Grid Mounting Link MV212 Side Bracket MV212 Rear Bracket MV212 Rear Slide Plate MS215 Side Bracket Pop Up Link ...

Страница 18: ...2 Cabinet Dimensions See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection care and maintenance 825 4 32 5 460 18 1 181 7 1 FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW Dimensions in mm Inches TOP VIEW LEFT SIDE WITH INTERNALS SHOWN FRONT VIEW WITH INTERNALS SHOWN BACK FRONT 600 23 6 850 33 5 810 31 9 354 13 9 490 19 3 TOP BOTTOM FRONT SIDES BACK Dimensions in mm Inches ...

Страница 19: ...are and maintenance 2 12 MS218 Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection care and maintenance 810 31 9 800 31 5 530 20 9 FRONT SIDES BACK TOP BOTTOM NOTE Pole mount socket on top of box only Dimensions in mm Inches 1050 41 3 800 31 5 FRONT SIDES BACK TOP BOTTOM 560 22 Dimensions in mm Inches ...

Страница 20: ...e pin to be inserted into the mounting holes and links Release this button and the spring balls will lock and prevent the pin from pulling back out 3 Lanyard These prevent the pins from being easily lost WARNING BEFORE EVERY USE INSPECT ALL PINS FOR DAMAGE AND VERIFY THE CORRECT OPERATION OF THE SPRING LOCKING MECHANISM DO NOT USE ANY PINS THAT SHOW SIGNS OF DAMAGE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS M...

Страница 21: ...lot in the upper cabinet Align the holes so the pin can pass through and join them together 4 Press the button 2 at the end of the pin and insert the pin in as far as it will go The spring balls 1 will retract while the button is being held allowing the pin to pass through the holes 5 Release the button 2 when the pin is fully inserted 6 Check the pin is correctly inserted as far as it will go and...

Страница 22: ...FY THAT EACH PIN IS CORRECTLY INSERTED AND THAT EACH PIN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FIRST FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED ALL THE WAY IN ...

Страница 23: ... fly grid WARNING THE ASSEMBLY MUST BE ORIENTED SO THAT THE SIDES OF THE CABINETS AND SUBWOOFER ARE ALWAYS KEPT IN THE VERTICAL PLANE FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY CAUSE STRAIN AND FAILURE OF THE MECHANICAL STRUCTURE LEADING TO POSSIBLE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING THIS ILLUSTRATION SHOWS AN INCORRECT INSTALLATION WHERE THE SIDES OF THE CABINETS ARE NOT IN THE VERTICAL PLANE THIS MAY CAUSE STRAIN AN...

Страница 24: ...t in the up or down position These fit into the corresponding slots in an MS215 subwoofer above or to a MAN FG fly grid To set in the up position pull out the pin 2 and the link 1 will spring up Secure in the up position by reinserting the pin To retract pull out the pin press downwards on the link and secure in the down position with the pin 2 Top Pins Secures the mounting links in the up or down...

Страница 25: ... up Secure in the up position by reinserting the pin To retract pull out the pin press downwards on the link and secure in the down position with the pin 2 2 Top Pins Secures the mounting links in the up or down position 3 Bottom Pins Secures the cabinet to the top mounting links of another MV212 or a MAN FG fly grid below it when ground stacking 4 Rear Mounting Plate This captive sliding plate at...

Страница 26: ...he plate is attached to the fly grid with two pins after the Tip bar 3 is removed The MV212 has one pin for attaching the top hole of this plate to the rear mounting hole of the MV212 5 Single Point Shackle Plate This has one 20 mm diameter hole that is used to attach a bow shackle or similar lifting equipment for suspending the assembly Use the EASE FOCUS software to determine the correct pick po...

Страница 27: ...s on the Tip Bar or the single shackle plate of the MAN FG fly grid WARNING THE BOW SHACKLE MUST BE RATED AT 3 25 TONNES Installation and setup should only be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules for the Prevention of Accidents RPA Refer to Chapter 1 for more details One example of a manufacture of suitable bow shackles is a Netherlands company calle...

Страница 28: ...dure shows how to build an array of MV212 cabinets by adding them one at a time Alternatively cabinets can be pre assembled into groups of four and then connected to the fly grid at a later time This method is shown in procedure 3 2 The system is suspended using a MAN FG fly grid that attaches to your lifting system The top MV212 cabinet connects to two front mounting points on the fly grid and on...

Страница 29: ... fly grid Take care not to trap your fingers between components 6 Support the rear of the fly grid and align the hole of the MV212 rear mounting plate 7 with the rear hole in the fly grid Reinsert the rear pin 4 to secure the plate to the fly grid Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 7 Attach the bow shackles or other lifting equipment securely to the Tip Bar...

Страница 30: ...ther MV212 cabinets is performed by repeating steps 8 through 11 for each additional cabinet WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 16 MV212 CABINETS FOR ONE MAN FG FLY GRID FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH NOTE Disassembly is the reverse of assembly ...

Страница 31: ...align the fly grid s rear mounting hole with the top hole in the MV212 rear plate 5 Insert the fly grid rear pin 2 to secure the plate to the fly grid 5 The angle of the cabinet can be selected by moving the rear plate up or down and inserting the pin 6 into one of the holes marked with the angle from 0 to 10 degrees Choose the correct hole that corresponds to the angle recommended by EASE FOCUS s...

Страница 32: ... Factor Item Working Load Limit WLL 4 Point Suspension MAN FG 1009 kg 2224 lbs The following procedure describes how to assemble a MS215 subwoofer to the MAN FG fly grid The MAN FG fly grid is attached to the top of the MS215 subwoofer using the subwoofer s 4 mounting links and four lower rigging pins of the MAN FG fly grid WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 12 MS215 SUBWOOFERS FOR ONE MAN ...

Страница 33: ...ully lift the MAN FG fly grid on top of the MS215 subwoofer and align the fly grid s lower mounting slots with the top links 5 of the subwoofer Insert the fly grid s 4 pins 1 to secure the fly grid to the subwoofer s top links 5 Take care not to trap your fingers between components Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 4 To attach a second subwoofer first atta...

Страница 34: ...rresponding slots in the bottom of the upper subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers between components 9 Insert the upper subwoofer s 4 lower pins 6 to secure the subwoofers together Double check all the connections to make sure that the MS215 subwoofers and the MAN FG fly grid are securely connected together 10 The addition of one more MS215 subwoofer is performed by repeating steps 6 throu...

Страница 35: ... components supplied with the MAN FG fly grid A second MAN FG fly grid is attached to the bottom of the lowest MS215 subwoofer using components supplied with the MAN FG fly grid WARNING VARIOUS MIXTURES OF MV212 CABINETS AND MS215 SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1009 KG WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE MS215 SUBWOOFER ON TOP AND THE MV212 CABINETS BEL...

Страница 36: ...bwoofer assembly to a reasonable working height to allow attachment of the second MAN FG fly grid 3 Prepare the subwoofer by pulling out the 4 lower rigging pins 1 4 Prepare the second MAN FG fly grid by pulling out the 4 top rigging pins 2 and moving the 4 top links 3 to the up position Secure the links in the up position by fully inserting the pins 2 Remove the single shackle plate and secure it...

Страница 37: ...nets to the MAN FG fly grid Double check all pins are correctly inserted and that the MV212 cabinets are securely attached to the MAN FG fly grid 2 Add further MV212 cabinets below the first MV212 cabinet in a similar way 3 Alternatively a previously assembled group of MV212 cabinets can be assembled to the lower MAN FG fly grid See Chapter 3 Procedure 3 2 Adding a group of MV212 Cabinets to the M...

Страница 38: ...215 SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1009 KG WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE MS215 SUBWOOFER ON TOP AND THE MV212 CABINETS BELOW FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH NOTE Disassembly is the reverse of assembly ...

Страница 39: ...e 4 pop up mounting links of the lower subwoofer WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 MS215 SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING WHERE POSSIBLE ALWAYS SECURE THE GROUND STACKED SPEAKERS TO THE STACKING SURFACE WITH ADDITIONAL FIXINGS SUCH AS RATCHET STRAPS 6 0 4 Personnel The following procedures shall be un...

Страница 40: ...m of the upper subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers between components 4 Reinsert the upper subwoofer s rigging pins 1 to secure the top links 3 of the lower subwoofer to the upper subwoofer Double check all the connections to make sure that the MS215 subwoofers are securely connected together 5 The upper subwoofer s top links 3 can also be secured in the up position with the rigging pins ...

Страница 41: ...stacking ensure that the lower subwoofer is mounted on a flat dry and solid horizontal surface capable of safely bearing the weight of the assembly 2 With the help of assistants carefully lift the second MS218 subwoofer on top of the lower subwoofer Make sure that the feet of the top subwoofer fit into the corresponding recesses on top of the lower subwoofer Take care not to trap your fingers betw...

Страница 42: ...MS215 subwoofer as a base and an array of four MV212 cabinets on top WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 6 x MV212 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH WARNING WHERE POSSIBLE ALWAYS SECURE THE GROUND STACKED SPEAKERS TO THE STACKING SURFACE WITH ADDITIONAL FIXINGS SUCH AS RATCHET STRAPS 7 0 4 Personnel The following pr...

Страница 43: ...ached 2 Pull out the upper rigging pins 2 in the MAN FG fly grid and move the links 1 in the up position Reinsert the pins 2 to secure the links 1 in the up position The rear top mounting links 1 in the up position can be used as tie down points 3 Remove the Single Pick Point 3 and attach it to its stowage postion in the MAN FG fly grid using its own rigging pins 4 Pull out the ground stack plate ...

Страница 44: ...th the top hole 8 in the ground stack plate 4 Reinsert the rear pin 7 to secure the rear of the MV212 to the ground stack plate Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 8 Prepare the lower MV212 for the next MV212 cabinet by pulling out the 2 front upper rigging pins 9 The spring loaded top links 10 will move to the up position Reinsert the pins 9 to secure the l...

Страница 45: ... lower MV212 s rear mounting plate 11 Reinsert the rear pin 7 to secure the rear of the upper MV212 to the rear mounting plate of the lower MV212 Double check that all pins are correctly inserted before proceeding further 13 The addition of other MV212 cabinets is performed by repeating procedure steps 8 through 12 for each additional cabinet Double check all the connections to make sure that the ...

Страница 46: ... postion for flying The MS215 subwoofers are assembled onto the MS215 VT and are secured using quick release pins The MV212 cabinets are assembled onto the MV212 VT and are secured using quick release pins The following procedures describes how to assemble the MS215 subwoofers onto the MS215 VT and the MV212 cabinets onto the MV212 VT WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 4 MV212 CABINETS FOR ...

Страница 47: ... MV212 5 When the last cabinet has been added the top lid of the MV212 VT can be added as follows to protect the cabinets 6 Prepare the top MV212 cabinet for attaching the top lid of the MV212 VT by pulling out the 2 front upper rigging pins 5 The spring loaded top links 6 will move to the up position Reinsert the pins 5 to secure the links 6 in the up position 7 Pull out the rear upper rigging pi...

Страница 48: ...tion on ground stacking 4 When the last subwoofer has been added the top lid of the MS215 VT can be added as follows to protect the subwoofers 5 Prepare the top MS215 subwoofer by pulling out the 4 upper rigging pins 3 The spring loaded top links 4 will move to the up position Reinsert the pins 3 to secure the links 4 in the up position 6 Pull out the 4 rigging pins 5 from the top lid of the MS215...

Страница 49: ...ns are present and operate correctly to retain the mounting links Care and Maintenance In addition to regular inspections make sure that all equipment is kept clean and dry by careful brushing and wiping down with a clean dry cloth Light use of lubrication such as WD40 may be applied to the rigging pins and mounting holes All equipment must be stored in a clean and dry state to prevent corrosion T...

Страница 50: ...MAN FG fly grid 4 Point System MS215 1009 kg 2224 lbs Measured Weights Item Measured Weight MV212 53 kg MV212 XV 50 kg MS215 83 kg MAN FG with Tip Bar 53 kg MV212 Arrays Safety Factor Qty MV212 Weights kg Description 10 to 1 1 53 10 to 1 2 106 10 to 1 3 159 10 to 1 4 212 10 to 1 5 265 10 to 1 6 318 10 to 1 7 371 10 to 1 8 424 10 to 1 9 477 10 to 1 10 530 10 to 1 11 583 10 to 1 12 636 10 to 1 13 68...

Страница 51: ... 12 996 Maximum quantity at 10 1 7 to 1 13 1079 7 to 1 14 1162 7 to 1 15 1245 7 to 1 16 1328 7 to 1 17 1411 7 to 1 18 1494 Maximum quantity at 7 1 Mixed Array Examples Example A 8 x MV212 and 6 x MS215 Safety Factor 10 1 Qty of MV212 MV212 Weights kg Qty of MS215 MS215 Weights kg 1 106 1 83 2 159 2 166 3 212 3 249 4 265 4 332 5 318 5 415 6 371 6 498 7 424 8 477 TOTAL WEIGHT 975 kg Note 2nd MAN FG ...

Страница 52: ... 689 TOTAL 1 187 kg Note 2nd MAN FG Fly Grid must be included in total weight load on 1st MAN FG Local Regulatory Compliance The design factor and Working Load Limit WLL ratings of the Manchester Series suspension system are intended to be in compliance with all known regulatory statutes Recommendations throughout this manual are based on a 10 1 design factor however there are variations internati...

Страница 53: ...f unauthorised modifications are made to the equipment National standards and technical specifications applied DIN EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction BGV C1 superseded by DGUV reg 17 Accident prevention regulation Staging and Production Facilities for the Entertainment Industry ANSI E1 8 2018 Entertainment Technology Loudspeaker Enclos...

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