Rigging, 8 highly curved arrays, Connecting a 4 stack to a highly curved array – Adamson E-Series User Manual

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3.8 Highly Curved Arrays

When connecting a 4 stack of cabinets to a steep flown array,

it may not be safe or practical to continue to lower the array to

make the rear attachment (once the fronts are connected). It is

also not recommended to tip the lower dolly forward as this can

be dangerous. The easiest connection method is as follows:

1. Place ALL rear red levers on the 4 stack on the ground to the

“open” position. (Fig. 1)

2. Set the front blue levers on the top cabinet of the 4 stack to the

“Spring” position (Fig. 2)

3. Connect the front of the upper array to the 4 Stack in the same

manner as outlined in section 3.7, #5.

4. Lift the motor slightly so that there is minimal weight on the

dolly of the 4 stack - without actually lifting the dolly from the

ground

5. Ensure the rear red lever on the bottom cabinet of the flown

array is set to “spring” mode. (Fig. 3) Lift the top cabinet in the

stack by hand, so it meets the upper array. The rear red lever

should automatically latch in place. This should be relatively easy

with two people. If the cabinet seems very heavy- there is too

much weight on the cabinet- and the motors must be raised

slightly.

6. Set the next rear red lever to “spring” mode

7. Repeat steps 4-6 until all cabinets are connected at the rear.

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CAN CAUSE SEVERE

PERSONAL INJURY

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SAFETY RISK

PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION

NOTE: With enough stage hands, this process can be carried out

with two cabinets at a time- meaning only the red lever connecting

the backs of the 2nd & 3rd cabinet need be disconnected. Please

ensure safe lifting practices are being adhered to to avoid injury.

If straining to lift cabinets - use more stage hands or try lifting the

motors slightly.

Connecting a 4 stack to a highly curved array

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