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15 Jan 98
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Luminaire
Hanging
VL2B/VL2C luminaires can be hung from a truss or similar structure by
one of several methods. All methods utilize hanging clamps called truss
hooks. VL2B/VL2C luminaires have five receptacles for hook connection.
For an in-depth explanation of hanging methods, refer to Series 200
Installation and Checkout Manual (02.9622.0010).
2.1.1.1
Luminaire-To-Luminaire Distance Requirements
Refer to the following table for VARI*LITE luminaire-to-luminaire
distance requirements.
Luminaire
VL2B/
VL2C
VL4
VL5/
VL5B/
VL5Arc
VL6
VLM
VL2B/
VL2C
21.50 in.
546 mm
19.50 in.
495 mm
19.75 in.
502 mm
19.00 in.
483 mm
19.50 in.
495 mm
VL4
19.50 in.
495 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
VL5/VL5Arc/
VL5B
19.75 in.
502 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
18.00 in.
457 mm
17.25 in.
438 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
VL6
19.00 in.
483 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.25 in.
438 mm
16.50 in.
419 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
VLM
19.50 in.
495 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
Example: To find center-to-center
distance between VL5 and
VL6 luminaire:
Step
1.
On chart, find VL6
luminaire on top row and VL5 luminaire
on side row
Step
2.
From VL6 luminaire on top
row follow chart down. From VL5
luminaire on side row follow chart to right.
Step
3.
Where two rows meet is
correct distance (17.25 in. or 438 mm).
17.25 in
(438 mm)
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