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  • Page 1 J-Series Rigging manual (1.3 EN)
  • Page 2 References in the manual WARNING! This refers to a potentially dangerous situation which may lead to personal injury. This refers to a potentially dangerous situation which CAUTION! may lead to damage to the equipment. IMPORTANT! This refers to a situation which may cause the equipment to malfunction.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Safety precautions............4 1.1. Intended use....................4 1.2. Load capacity/System safety..............4 1.2.1. ArrayCalc / TI 385...............4 1.3. Operational safety..................5 2. J-Series rigging concept..........6 2.1. Z5300 J Flying frame................6 2.1.1. System components overview...........7 2.1.2. Z5300 J Flying frame center bar..........8 2.1.3. Z5300 J Flying frame dimensions..........9 2.1.4.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    1. Safety precautions 1.1. Intended use The J-Series rigging components (Flying frame, Load adapter, Locking pins) must only be used in conjunction with the d&b J-Series loudspeakers J8, J12 and J-SUB as described in this manual. Installation and set up should only be carried out by qualified and authorized personnel observing the valid national Rules of Prevention of Accident (RPA).

  • Page 5: Operational Safety

    1.3. Operational safety During assembly pay attention to the possible risk of crushing hazard. Wear suitable protective clothing. Observe the weight of the J-Series loudspeaker cabinets and the J Flying frame. Single person lift could cause injury – Lifting Hazard! Always use assistance when moving or lifting.

  • Page 6: J-Series Rigging Concept

    2. J-Series rigging concept 2.1. Z5300 J Flying frame The Z5300 J-Flying frame is equipped and supplied with the following rigging components: Fig. 1: Z5300 J Flying frame top and bottom view J-Series Rigging manual (1.3 EN) Page 6 of 34...

  • Page 7: System Components Overview

    2.1.1. System components overview Pos. Component Description Z5300 J Flying frame The Z5300 J Flying frame is designed to support arrays consisting of the following J-Series loudspeakers: Code Type Weight incl. rigging comp. Z0650 60 kg (132 lb) Z0651 60 kg (132 lb) Z0660 J-SUB 106 kg (234 lb)

  • Page 8: Z5300 J Flying Frame Center Bar

    2.1.2. Z5300 J Flying frame center bar [2.6] [2.1] [2.2] [2.5b] [2.5a] [2.3a] [2.3b] [2.4b] [2.4a] Fig. 2: Z5300 J Flying frame center bar with user instructions Fig. 3: Z5300 J Flying frame user instructions Position Description Center bar of the Flying frame with user instructions. Main hole grid at the top of the center bar with a total of 39 holes numbered with an increment of five.

  • Page 9: Z5300 J Flying Frame Dimensions

    2.1.3. Z5300 J Flying frame dimensions Fig. 4: Z5300 J Flying frame dimensions in mm [inch] 2.1.4. Dimensions of the Mounting plate [1.3] Fig. 5: Mounting plate dimensions in mm [inch] J-Series Rigging manual (1.3 EN) Page 9 of 34...

  • Page 10: Z5303 J Safety Chain

    2.1.5. Z5303 J Safety chain The Z5303 J Safety chain is supplied with the J Flying frame and is used as a secondary safety. (Please refer to section 3.6. Secondary safety on page 15) Z5303 Specifications Lifting chain................2-leg, 10 mm (DIN EN 818) β...

  • Page 11: Preparation

    3. Preparation 3.1. General preparations Check the acoustical and mechanical set up with the ArrayCalc array calculator and prepare enough print outs for each array. Using the plan, the riggers are able to set up the suspension points, the securing points and the chain hoists. WARNING! The working load limit of the chain hoists and their suspension points has to be high enough to carry the...

  • Page 12: Splay Link Position At The Z5300 J Flying Frame

    Within the J-Series Rigging system the following types of Locking pins are used: J-Series Loudspeaker (J8/12 and J-SUB) Locking pins 10 mm for the cabinet Front links. Linked in pairs with a • steel wire and undetachably fixed to the cabinet. Locking pins 11 mm for the Splay (Rear) link at the central rear •...

  • Page 13: Suspension Of The Z5300 J Flying Frame

    Assembly 1. First alter the position of the additional Locking pins [1.5] as shown in Fig. 14 - Step 1. 2. Release and remove the Locking pin of the Splay link and fold out the Splay link. Release Remove/ Snap in Lock 3.

  • Page 14: Single Hoist Set Up

    3.5.2. Single hoist set up Fig. 16: ArrayCalc When suspending the array from a single pick point (Single Pick point Hole position for Single hoist set up Operation) the following limits apply: Maximum system weight of 1025 kg (2260 lb) or accordingly: Max.

  • Page 15: Secondary Safety

    3.6. Secondary safety The secondary safety suspension must be independent of WARNING! the primary suspension points and capable of carrying the total system weight. The additional safety device must be mounted in a way that the array is caught by the safety device without any drop and swing in the event that the primary suspension fails.

  • Page 16: Horizontal Aiming And Securing Of The Array Against Rotation

    3.7. Horizontal aiming and securing of the array against rotation If the system is used in an open air environment the WARNING! influence of wind has to be taken into account. The protection against rotation and swing has to withstand higher forces.

  • Page 17: J-Series Arrays And Assembly

    4. J-Series arrays and assembly J-Series loudspeakers and J Flying frames may be assembled in the following ways. Variant 2: J-SUB and J8/J12 Array (Refer to section 4.2 starting from page 22) Alternative variant 3: J-SUB Array Variant 1: J8/J12 Array (Refer to section 4.3 starting from page 26) (Refer to section 4.1 starting from page 18) Variant 4: J Ground stacks...

  • Page 18: Variant 1: J8/J12 Array

    4.1. Variant 1: J8/J12 Array 4.1.1. Preparations and order of assembly The array can be assembled on the ground completely without the need of lifting the cabinets by hand. On their wheel boards the cabinets can be easily moved into position and joined together. 1.
  • Page 19 11. Release and remove both Locking pins of the central rigging strand at the rear of the top cabinet. 12. Release and remove the Locking pin of the frame's Splay link and fold it out. 13. Attach the Splay link to the central rigging strand at the rear of the top cabinet and lock it with the two pins of the cabinet (0°...
  • Page 20 Fix the splay angles 21. Lift the Flying frame using the hoist until the first Splay link has hooked over the preset Locking pin. (Fig. 31a/b) 22. Lower the Flying frame until the second securing Locking pin can be inserted into the hole below the preset pin. (Fig. 31b) 23.

  • Page 21: Derigging

    4.1.2. Derigging The same safety instructions as for the set up apply and the following order is recommended: 1. Lower the array and stop before the lowest cabinet hits the ground. 2. Attach the wheel boards beginning with the lowest cabinet. 3.

  • Page 22: Variant 2: J-Sub And J8/J12 Arrays

    4.2. Variant 2: J-SUB and J8/J12 Arrays Unlike an array of J-TOP cabinets only with mixed configurations the cabinets are lifted and attached to the array one by one. For flown arrays of J-SUB and J8/J12 cabinets two J Flying frames must be used.
  • Page 23 Preparation and assembly of the first J-SUB cabinet (Fig. 33a-k) 7. Remove the transport lid of the J-SUB 8. Release and remove both Locking pins of the cabinet's Front links and slid out to their stop position (Fig. 33a). 9. Insert one pin to the respective socket to fix the Front links in place as shown in Fig.
  • Page 24 Preparation and assembly of the second Flying frame (Fig. 34a – j) To allow J8/J12 cabinets to be attached below J-SUB cabinets a second J Flying frame must be used as an adapter. The J Flying Frame can be picked up by the flown J-SUB column directly from the E7441 Touring case.
  • Page 25 Attach the J8/J12 cabinets (Fig. 35a-j) 31. Lift the array to a suitable height using the hoists. 32. Fold out the Splay link of the frame (J8/J12 position) - Fig. 35a. 33. Preset the Locking pin at the central rigging strand at the rear of the first cabinet to the 0°...

  • Page 26: Derigging

    Hoisting and securing of the array When all the mechanical adjustments, system checks and safety checks have been made the array can be hoisted up to its operating position. When hoisting the array, ensure that the loudspeaker cables do not get caught anywhere.

  • Page 27: J8/J12 Ground Stack Assembly

    4.4.3. J8/J12 ground stack assembly The hole grid [2.2] (Ground stack) at the Flying frame (Fig. 37) allows the first J-TOP cabinet to be set to an fixed vertical aiming of –3°, 0° or +3°. 1. Place the Flying frame on the ground with the hole grid of the center bar facing upwards.
  • Page 28 11. Remove the wheel board of the next cabinet. 12. Add the next cabinet. With one person to each side of the cabinet insert the Front links to the rigging tracks at the front of the cabinet - Fig. 40a. 13.

  • Page 29: Ground Stack With J-Sub And J8/J12

    4.5. Ground stack with J-SUB and J8/J12 Setting up a ground stack consisting of J-SUB and J8/J12 cabinets first the subwoofer cabinets are stacked on the floor and connected together with their Front and Rear links - Fig. 41. The J Flying frame is placed on top of them to support the J8/J12 cabinets Set up 1.

  • Page 30: Wind Loads

    5. Wind loads When loudspeaker arrays are flown in an open air environment, possible wind effects should be taken into account. Wind load will produce additional dynamic forces to the rigging components and the suspension, which may lead to a dangerous situation. WARNING! Generally flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher than 6 bft is not recommended.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance / Disposal

    6. Care and maintenance / Disposal 6.1. Transport / Storing During transport ensure the rigging components are not stressed or damaged by mechanical forces. Use suitable transport cases. Due to their surface treatment the J-Series rigging components are temporarily protected against moisture. However, ensure the components are in a dry state while stored or during transport and use.

  • Page 32: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity within the meaning of the EC Machine Directive 98/37/EEC We hereby declare that the equipment designated below is designed and built in the version sold by us in such a way as to comply with the relevant fundamental safety and health criteria of the applicable EC Directive(s). This declaration shall cease to be valid if alterations are made to the equipment without our prior agreement.
  • Page 34 d&b audiotechnik GmbH, Eugen-Adolff-Str. 134, D-71522 Backnang, Germany, Phone +49-7191-9669-0, Fax +49-7191-95 00 00_______...

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