d&b xA-Series - Manual (Page 4)

1.1. Intended use
The xA-Series rigging components (Flying bar, Flying bar adapter,
Connector plates) must only be used in conjunction with d&b xA-
Series loudspeakers as described in this rigging manual.
Installation and setup should only be carried out by qualified and
authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules for the
Prevention of Accidents (RPA).
It is the responsibility of the person installing the assembly to ensure
that the suspension/fixing points are suitable for the intended use.
Always carry out a visual and functional inspection of the items
before use. In case you have any doubt as to the proper
functioning and safety of the items, these must be withdrawn from
use immediately.
1.2. Load capacity
1.2.1. Approved array configurations
The xA-Series rigging system is designed to allow the following
approved array configurations for indoor applications.
Flown arrays Ground stacks
Array configuration Number and type of cabinets Configuration Number and type of cabinets
10AL Line array – Up to 9 x 10AL (-D) cabinets. Mixed ground stack – Up to 6 x 10AL (-D) cabinets on
top of up to 3 x 18A or 27A
subwoofers as ground support.
10A Vertical array – Up to 6 x 10A (-D) cabinets. SUB stack – Up to 4 x 18A or 27A
subwoofers.
Mixed arrays – Up to 6 x TOP cabinets
combined with up to 2 x SUB
cabinets at the top of the array.
– Up to 3 x cabinets at the top of
the array with up to 2 x SUB
cabinets in-between and up to 3
x TOP cabinets at the bottom.
SUB column – Up to 4 x 18A subwoofers.
– Up to 3 x 27A subwoofers.
1.2.2. xA-Series loudspeaker cabinet weights
Cabinet Weight in kg (lb)
10A (-D)/10AL (-D) 14 kg (31 lb)
18A-SUB 32 kg (71 lb)
27A-SUB 41 kg (90 lb)
1. System safety
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