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Ks28 rigging manual (en).
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Document reference: ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0 distribution date: february 24, 2017 © 2017 l-acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher..
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Contents safety................................................................................................................................................................ 4 instructions.................................................................................................................
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Safety safety instructions inspect the product before operation. If any sign of defect or damage is detected, immediately withdraw the product from use for maintenance. Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by l-acoustics. Read all the related product information documents shipped ...
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Safety do not expose the product to extreme conditions. Do not expose the product to rain or sea spray. Do not expose the product to moisture (mist, steam, humidity, condensation…) or excessive heat (direct sun, radiator…) for a long period of time. Contact l-acoustics for advanced maintenance. Any ...
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Welcome welcome thank you for purchasing the l-acoustics ks28. This document contains essential information on rigging the system properly. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, l-acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its...
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System components system components loudspeaker enclosures ks28 flyable subwoofer 2 x 18'' rigging elements ks28-bump lifting beam for ying up to 16 x ks28 la-sling2t 1m chain sling with two-leg bridles rated 2 tons ks28-pla removable front dolly on wheels for 1 x ks28 ks28-cov protective cover for...
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Mechanical safety mechanical safety flown congurations the ks28 rigging system complies with 2006/42/ec: machinery directive. It has been designed following the guidelines of bgv-c1. 2006/42/ec: machinery directive species a safety factor of 4 against the rupture. The own deployments described in...
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Mechanical safety assessing mechanical safety in order to assess the actual safety of any array conguration before implementation, refer to the following warnings: rated working load limit (wll) is not enough the rated wll is an indication of the element resistance to tensile stress. For complex me...
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Rigging system description rigging system description ks28 ks28 features ush-tting rigging integrated in the cabinet. The rigging system consists of two rotating rigging arms and two spring-loaded pins to connect to other ks28, to ks28-bump or ks28-chariot. The rigging arms and spring-loaded pins ...
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Rigging system description ks28 features six ergonomic handles. Ks28 features two ground runners for enclosure protection. Two tracks on the top of the enclosure t the ground runners in stacking deployment. Ks28 features eight l-shaped side runners for side protection and upright stacking. 11 ks28 ...
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Rigging system description elements for ying ks28-bump ks28-bump features two ball-lock pins to secure the ks28 rigging arms. Ks28-bump provides two sets of pickup points to choose from depending on the position of the lifting points. In addition, two sets of holes are available to implement a seco...
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Rigging system description storage elements ks28-chariot ks28-chariot is designed to transport a stack of up to 4 ks28 and features two rigging arms to secure the lower ks28. 24 15 m m / 9 5. 1 in 18 59 m m / 7 3. 2 in 13 ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0
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Rigging system description ks28-chariot features two brakes for optimal stability. Multiple ks28-chariot can be piled for easy storage. Ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0 14.
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Rigging system description ks28-pla ks28-pla is a dolly board designed to be tted to the front of a ks28 with two spring-loaded pins. Multiple ks28-pla can be piled for easy storage. 15 ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0
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Rigging system description ks28-cov and ks28-chariotcov ks28-cov is an individual cover for ks28 on ks28-pla. Foldable flaps to access the connectors ks28-chariotcov is a cover for a stack of three to four ks28 on ks28-chariot. To t a stack of three ks28, ks28-chariotcov must be folded inwards and ...
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Rigging procedures rigging procedures stacking ks28 vertically type of deployment stacked array rigging accessories ks28-pla (optional) ks28-chariot (optional) min number of operators 2 assembly procedure 1. Engage both brakes on ks28-chariot. 2. Place ks28 on ks28-chariot and connect the two elemen...
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Rigging procedures 4. Connect the two elements on both sides. Shlak! 5. Repeat until the stack is complete. Final check visually check that no yellow labels are visible. Manually check that all linking points are secured. 6. Disengage the brakes and position the stack at its nal position. 7. Block ...
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Rigging procedures stacking ks28 upright type of deployment stacked array rigging accessories ks28-pla (optional) min number of operators 3 secondary safety secure the assembly with a ratchet strap. Risk of falling objects verify that no unattached items remain on the array. Assembly procedure 1. Pl...
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Rigging procedures flying ks28 type of deployment own array rigging accessories ks28-bump la-sling2t (optional) ks28-chariot (optional) additional material 2 Ø19 mm shackles wll 3.25 t min number of operators 2 secondary safety on ks28-bump use the holes next to the pick-up points to implement a se...
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Rigging procedures 4. Lower the assembly and connect ks28-bump to the top enclosure on both sides. 5. If ks28 is stacked on ks28-chariot, remove the rigging arms from the chariot before lifting. 21 ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0
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Rigging procedures final check visually check that no yellow labels are visible. Manually check that all linking points are secured. Risk of collision do not stand close to the array when lifting the enclosures. 6. Lift the assembly and remove the chariot. 7. Position another ks28 or ks28 stack unde...
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Rigging procedures if ks28 is stacked on ks28-chariot, make sure the ks28-chariot brakes are not engaged. 8. Lower the assembly on the stack and connect the stack to the assembly on both sides. Align the runners and the tracks. Shlak! 9. Repeat steps 5 (p.21) to 8 (p.23) until the array is complete....
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Rigging procedures disassembly 1. Position a ks28-chariot under the array. Prepare ks28-chariot make sure the ks28-chariot brakes are not engaged. Make sure the ks28-chariot rigging arms are in the open position. Proceed slowly when lowering the array. 2. Lower the array until it rests on ks28-chari...
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Rigging procedures 3. Secure the bottom enclosure to ks28-chariot. Shlak! 4. Disconnect a stack from the array on both sides. Make sure both linking points are disconnected before lifting the array. 5. Lift the assembly and put the stack aside. 6. Repeat the procedure. 25 ks28 rigging manual (en) ve...
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Specications specications ks28 specications description yable subwoofer 2 × 18", amplied by la12x low frequency limit (-10 db) 25 hz ([ks28_100]) maximum spl 1 143 db ([ks28_100]) directivity standard or cardioid transducers 2 x 18" neodymium, aluminium die cast basket acoustical load bass-ree...
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Specications ks28 dimensions 1340 mm / 52.8 in 1351 mm / 53.2 in 71 9 m m / 2 8. 3 in 55 0 m m / 2 1. 7 in 56 5 m m / 2 2. 2 in 702 mm / 27.6 in 27 ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0
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Specications ks28-bump specications description lifting beam for ying up to 16 × ks28 2 × Ø19 mm shackles wll 3.25 t weight (net) 15.5 kg / 34.2 lb material high grade steel ks28-bump dimensions 1340 mm / 52.8 in 650 mm / 25.6 in 1200 mm / 47.2 in 530 mm / 20.9 in 1080 mm / 42.5 in 81 m m / 3 .2 ...
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Specications ks28-pla specications description removable front dolly on wheels for 1 × ks28 weight (net) 14 kg / 30.8 lb ks28-pla dimensions 14 6 m m / 5 .8 in 55 0 m m / 2 1. 7 in 1340 mm / 52.8 in 29 ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0
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Specications ks28-chariot specications description chariot for up to 4 × ks28 weight (net) 53.5 kg / 118 lb ks28-chariot dimensions 23 0 m m / 9 .1 in 81 3 m m / 3 2 in 1450 mm / 57.1 in ks28 rigging manual (en) version 2.0 30
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