d&b audiotechnik Q-Series Rigging Manual

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3. Z5156 Q Flying adapterFig. 22: 3 x Q1s with Z5156 Q FlyingadapterThe Z5156 Q Flying adapter is designed to support arrays of up to threeof the following types of loudspeakers:Code Type Weight incl. array linksZ0501 Q1 23 kg (51 lb)Z0507 Q7 23 kg (51 lb)Z0511 Q10 23 kg (51 lb)The weight of the Q Flying adapter is 0.8 kg (1.76 lb)3.1. Load capacity/System safetyWARNING! The Z5156 Q Flying adapter is designed to suspend up tothree d&b Q1, Q7 or Q10 loudspeaker cabinets. TheWorking Load Limit (WLL) for the adapter is 72 kg (159lb).Make sure that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of thesuspension point is high enough to carry the total systemweight.3.2. Suspension of the Q Flying adapterFig. 23: Q Flying adapter hole gridFig. 24: Q Flying adapter and Z5147 Rotaclamp[S][1]Fig. 25: Q Flying adapter [1] and securingpin [S]1. 2.3. 4.GSFig. 26: Q cabinet quick lock mechanismThe Q Flying adapter is equipped with nine locating holes 12.5 mm(0.5“) at 30 mm (1.2”) spacings. With arrays up to three cabinetsArrayCalc displays the Q Flying adapter hole position to achieve thedesired vertical aiming.The Q Flying adapter can be suspended using an E6502 1t Shackle andsteel wire ropes or the Z5147 Rota clamp. Choose the appropriate holeposition in the Q Flying adapter according to the ArrayCalc simulation.3.3. AssemblyThe Z5156 Q Flying adapter is connected to the quick lock adapter plateof the first cabinet as follows (Fig. ):Attach the Q Flying adapter's fixing plate into the recessed holes in thecabinets quick lock adapter plate.Slide the adapter towards the back of the cabinet until it is fixed inplace.Insert the securing pin [S] into the aligned socket.Ensure that the securing pin [S] is locked. A groove [G] in thebolt of the securing pin indicates that it is properly locked.Connect up to two more cabinets using Z5151 Q Front links, Z5152 QSplay links and Z5153 Q Locking pins 8 mm as described in section2.3 Assembly of the array on page 7.For safety reasons the final array must be fitted with an additionalsafety device which is independent of the suspension points. A detaileddescription is given in section 4. Secondary safety on page 12.Q-Series Rigging manual (1.2EN) Page 11 of 20