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K&F VIDA L Flying Frame
Version 1.6
User's Manual
Released: 24.04.2017
Translation of the original instructions
Important Information,
Please Read Before Use!
KLING & FREITAG GmbH
Junkersstraße 14
D-30179 Hannover
TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70
FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94
www.kling-freitag.de

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  • Page 1 K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Version 1.6 User's Manual Released: 24.04.2017 Translation of the original instructions Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstraße 14 D-30179 Hannover TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70 FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dismounting onto Case Bases Dismounting into Upright Cases Dimensions and Weight VIDA L Flying Frame-Dimensions and Weight VIDA L Flying Frame with VIDA L Flying Frame Extension-Dimensions and Weight Transportation and Storage KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6...
  • Page 4 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Care and Maintenance Declaration of Conformity (CE) KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6 Page 4 of 40...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Introduction Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable the KLING & FREITAG VIDA L speaker system to achieve its full potential, please read these user's manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the VIDA L speaker system.
  • Page 6: Product Description

    VIDA L speakers. When used in combination with a second VIDA L flying frame unit and a flying frame extension, tilt angles of up to 90° can be achieved, for example, for installing horizontal arrays.
  • Page 7: Connector Set

    After operation and dismounting, you can lock and store the connector sets in the flying frame parking bays. • (4x) VIDA L connector set for attaching a VIDA L flying frame to the bottom of a VIDA L speaker •...
  • Page 8: Identification Plate

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Stationary suspension / bearing point Extended bore rail for fastening the load adapter (2x) K&F suspension pins for fastening the flying frame extension Identification plate Manufacturer logo Manufacturer address Product name Safety Instructions...
  • Page 9: Intended Use

    K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Intended Use The VIDA L flying frame is designed for flying a maximum of 8 VIDA L speakers at a specific tilt angle. For commercial use in interior spaces as specified in this document only! Unless otherwise stated, use only KLING &...
  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Safety Instructions The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety requirements and legal regulations. Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protective equipment at all times.
  • Page 11 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame During setup, installation, and dismounting, when using chain hoists that do not comply with the DGUV regulations 17 and 18 or similar locally applicable accident-control standards, make sure no persons stand in the danger zone below or near the speaker system.
  • Page 12: Vida L Setup

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame VIDA L Setup For commercial use as specified in this document only! To prevent personal injury and damage, be sure to securely place or suspend the speaker as specified in the locally applicable standards.
  • Page 13 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame 6 x K&F VIDA L with K&F VIDA C 26/27 to 29/30 (forbidden) 7 x VIDA L with VIDA C 24/25 to 29/30 (forbidden) 8 x VIDA L with VIDA C 23/24 to 29/30 (forbidden) At least 1 flying frame and 1 flying frame extension (if necessary) are required for flying VIDA L arrays.
  • Page 14: Load Adapter

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Table 2: Dual-fall suspension without/with VIDA C Array Minimum angle Maximum angle size -90.0 -90.0 -90.0 -90.0 -70.0 / -45.0 -40.0 / -30.0 -25.0 / -20.0 -20.0 / -15.0 5.2.2 Load Adapter Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects! Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending.
  • Page 15: Moving The Load Adapter

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame A: 1/1 load-adapter grid B: 1/2 load-adapter grid Tip for unneeded accessories An appropriate bay exists for each accessory items such as connector sets or fixing pins. Whenever an accessory is not in use, lock it in the appropriate bay. Doing so will ensure that all accessories will be at hand when needed.
  • Page 16 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame To attach and secure the load adapter, always use both of the two lock pins supplied. Never secure the load adapter Warning using only a single fixing pin! Double-check the load adapter and, in particular, the two fixing pins for secure fit.
  • Page 17: Mounting The Flying Frame Extension

    To fly the VIDA L system, you need either a VIDA L flying frame or a VIDA L flying bracket. Warning Be sure never to fly the system without the use of either a VIDA L flying frame or a VIDA L flying bracket! KLING &...
  • Page 18 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame When using a BGV C1 or a D8+ motor, the VIDA L system is intrinsically safe, so no secondary safety components are required; however, suspending the VIDA L system from a different motor requires using a secondary safety component. You can attach it to the 3.25 t shackle with no drop.
  • Page 19: Attaching A Flying Frame To A Speaker

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame 5.3.1 Attaching a flying frame to a Speaker Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects! Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by!
  • Page 20 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Crushing hazard! When mounting, avoid crushing your body parts between system components moving towards Warning each other. During the process, never put your hands between connecting faces! Put the flying frame onto the speaker.
  • Page 21 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects! Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Warning Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by! Be sure to lift the speaker array using a 3.25-t shackle only.
  • Page 22: Mounting The Flying Frame With Connector Sets

    Be sure to use the special connector sets supplied by KLING & FREITAG for mounting the second VIDA L flying frame to the bottom of a VIDA L system. To ensure that the connector sets are available whenever needed and cannot get lost, we recommend sliding them into their respective parking bays when not in use.
  • Page 23 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Operate the lever to prepare the bottom for accepting the connector sets. To do so, pull out the lever longitudinally, then rotate it clockwise. Insert the connector set into the speaker. Make sure the guide grooves inside the connector sets are aligned inwardly.
  • Page 24 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Make sure that the chamfers of the 4 connecting pins sit flush with the housing surface. Warning Put the flying frame onto the connector sets. To attach the flying frame, push the flying-frame clips outwards to their initial position.
  • Page 25: Setting Up A Speaker Array

    To set up a speaker array, we recommend interconnecting all speakers on the ground and then lift them using the VIDA L flying frame and a suitable lift off their transportation cases. When doing so, be sure to lift no more than 5 VIDA L plus VIDA C or 6 VIDA L without VIDA C during the same operation.
  • Page 26 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Depending on the ground condition, connecting the speakers may or may not be difficult. If you experience problems, try selecting a different place for connecting the speakers. After doing so and mounting the required number of flying frames, connect the uppermost flying frame to the lift using a 3.25 t shackle.
  • Page 27: Stacking Speakers

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame When lifting, the lower array part may start swinging out. Make sure that no persons are standing in the swing-out range Warning of the speaker array. Stacking Speakers Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects! Improperly mounted speakers are not safe but pose a potential hazard.
  • Page 28 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Risk of injury! While mounting the speakers to one another, never put your hands between the connecting Warning faces (i.e. speaker bottom and top faces)! Slowly and carefully lower the upper speaker onto the lower one.
  • Page 29 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Carefully lift the speakers, thus pulling the bottom speaker off the case. Make all cabling connections during mounting as and when appropriate. To attach more speakers at the bottom, repeat the above procedure for each speaker.
  • Page 30: Dual-Fall Arrays

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Dual-fall Arrays Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects! Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by! Warning Never suspend an array made up of more than 4 VIDA L units horizontally (i.e. in a 90°...
  • Page 31: Dismounting A Flying Speaker Array

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Dismounting a Flying Speaker Array Risk of injury: Never disconnect speakers that are suspended or are installed by stretching! Make sure that the connecting interface is unloaded before starting dismounting. Therefore, always lower the speaker array onto the case bases or right into the case before operating...
  • Page 32 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Note that when loading the case base eccentrically, it might tip over. To avoid this, move the case base Caution from under the lowest speaker until you can fully see the red marking.
  • Page 33 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Disconnect the speakers. If you have problems disconnecting the speakers, try again at a more level place and/or shake gently. Disconnect the lift from the flying frame, then disconnect the flying frame from the speaker.
  • Page 34: Dismounting Into Upright Cases

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Dismounting into Upright Cases You can also dismount a VIDA L speaker array into upright transportation cases. The key benefit of this approach is the low space requirements. Place an upright VIDA L case below the speaker array with the top removed.
  • Page 35: Dimensions And Weight

    Repeat the process for the other speakers to dismount. Dimensions and Weight VIDA L Flying Frame-Dimensions and Weight Weight: 12.0 kg KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6...
  • Page 36: Vida L Flying Frame With Vida L Flying Frame Extension-Dimensions And Weight

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame VIDA L Flying Frame with VIDA L Flying Frame Extension- Dimensions and Weight Weight Extension: 9.5 kg Weight flying frame with flying frame extension: 21.5 kg KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6...
  • Page 37: Transportation And Storage

    User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame Transportation and Storage Always protect all metal parts from even temporary moisture. despite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. Speaker accessories are not designed for prolonged use in corrosive environments.
  • Page 38 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame 10. Declaration of Conformity (CE) KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6 Page 38 of 40...
  • Page 39 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2017 Version 1.6 Page 39 of 40...
  • Page 40 User's Manual K&F VIDA L Flying Frame INDEX • Array..........................14,22,27,31 • connecting..........................17,27 • Connector set........................... 7,22 • Dimensions...........................35 • Disconnecting..........................33 • Down-tilt angle........................... 12 • dual-fall............................14 • Flying frame........................19,22,31 • Flying Frame Extension......................7,17 • Load Adapter..........................14 • Maintenance..........................37 •...

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