d&b Vi - Manual (Page 3)

1. Safety................................................................................... 4
1.1. Intended use................................................................ 4
1.2. General safety............................................................. 4
1.3. Load capacity/System safety..................................... 4
1.3.1. Wind loads............................................................... 5
1.4. d&b ArrayCalc calculator software / TI 385............ 5
1.5. Secondary safety......................................................... 5
1.6. Operational safety...................................................... 6
2. Rigging concept and components............................ 7
2.1. Mounting and flying frames....................................... 7
2.1.1. Z5387.000 Vi Mounting frame top....................... 8
2.1.2. Z5387.001 Vi Mounting frame bottom................. 9
2.1.3. Dimensional drawings........................................... 11
2.2. Ring cotters................................................................ 12
2.3. Locking pins............................................................... 13
2.4. Rear/Splay links of the frames................................. 14
2.5. Cabinet's rigging mechanism................................... 16
2.5.1. Front link mechanism............................................. 16
2.5.2. Splay/Rear link mechanism.................................. 17
2.5.3. Setting splay angles for Vi-TOP cabinets............. 17
3. Arrays and assembly................................................. 18
3.1. Setup preparation..................................................... 19
3.2. Vi8/Vi12 Array......................................................... 19
3.3. Vi-SUB Column.......................................................... 22
3.4. Mixed array.............................................................. 25
4. Safety and system checks......................................... 32
4.1. Mechanical setup..................................................... 32
4.2. Wiring........................................................................ 32
5. Hoisting and aiming the array............................... 33
5.1. Hoisting the array..................................................... 33
5.2. Modifying the vertical aiming of the array.............. 33
5.2.1. Dedicated fixing points......................................... 34
6. Care and maintenance / Disposal......................... 35
6.1. Visual and functional inspection.............................. 35
6.2. Disposal..................................................................... 35
7. Manufacturer's declaration...................................... 36
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