L-Acoustics arcs wide Rigging Manual

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ARCS® WIDE SYSTEM / ARCS® FOCUS SYSTEMrigging manualVERSION 3.0ARCSWIFO_RM_EN_2.2 w w w . l - a c o u s t i c s . c o m 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read this manual2. Follow all SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS as well as DANGER and OBLIGATION warnings3. Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS®4. Read all the related PRODUCT INFORMATION documents before exploiting the systemThe product information document is included in the shipping carton of the related system component.5. Work with qualified personnel for rigging the systemInstallation should only be carried out by qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging techniques and safetyrecommendations outlined in this manual.6. Ensure personnel health and safetyDuring installation and set-up personnel must wear protective headgear and footwear at all times. Under nocircumstances personnel is allowed to climb on a loudspeaker assembly.7. Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipmentL-ACOUSTICS® is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third partymanufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additionalhardware rigging accessories is respected.8. Respect the maximum configurations and the recommended safety levelFor safety issue, respect the maximum configurations outlined in this manual. To check the conformity of anyconfiguration in regards with the safety level recommended by L-ACOUSTICS® , model the system inSOUNDVISION and refer to the warnings in Mechanical Data section.9. Be cautious when flying a loudspeaker arrayAlways verify that no one is standing underneath the loudspeaker array when it is being raised. As the array isbeing raised, check each individual element to make sure that it is securely fastened to the adjacent element.Never leave the array unattended during the installation process. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS® recommendsthe use of safety slings at all times.10. Be cautious when ground-stacking a loudspeaker arrayDo not stack the loudspeaker array on unstable ground or surface. If the array is stacked on a structure, platform,or stage, always check that the latter can support the total weight of the array. As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS®recommends the use of safety straps at all times.11. Take into account the wind effects on dynamic loadWhen a loudspeaker assembly is deployed in an open air environment, wind can produce dynamic stress to therigging components and suspension points. If the wind force exceeds 6 bft (Beaufort scale), lower down and/orsecure the loudspeaker array.SYMBOLSThe following symbols are used in this document:DANGERThis symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product.It can also notify the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure safe installation or operationof the product.OBLIGATIONThis symbol notifies the user about instructions that must be strictly followed to ensure proper installation oroperation of the product.EQUIPMENTThis symbol indicates the equipment, tools, and spare parts required to perform a procedure.INFORMATIONThis symbol notifies the user about complementary information or optional instructions.