Biamp IV6-SB-AF Installation Manual
COMMUNITY
I SERIES
IV6-SB-AF
for Indoor
IV6 Modular Vertical Arrays
(shown with subs and attached to an IV6-GP-AF array)
The IV6 Rigging Frames, Accessories and Safety Guide
(a complete set of instructions including all of the IV6
indoor rigging frames, accessories and information)
is available on the Biamp website <here>
A: 9300 S.W. Gemini Drive Beaverton, OR 97008 USA W: www.biamp.com
IV6 Sub Behind Array Frame
I M PO R TA NT: The Instructions, and
illustrations in this manual are to be used
with INDOOR IV6 cabinets/models only.
The IV6-WR loudspeakers dier in width
and mounting points and will NOT t this
array frame. Contact Biamp's Loudspeaker
Support Group for information regarding
mounting options for WR (outdoor) IV6
loudspeakers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow these basic safety precautions when using or installing I SERIES
loudspeakers and accessories:
• Read these instructions prior to assembly, and keep for reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions, particularly those pertaining to rigging, mounting, hanging and electrical connections.
• Do not use this apparatus near water (indoor models only).
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ampliers) that produce heat.
• Only use attachments and accessories that are specied and approved by the manufacturer.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
The terms caution, warning, and danger may be used in this manual to alert the reader
to important safety considerations. If you have any questions or do not understand the
meaning of these terms, do not proceed with installation. Contact your local dealer,
distributor, or call Biamp directly for assistance. These terms are dened as:
CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose
the equipment or user to potential damage or danger.
WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will likely
cause damage to the equipment or injury to the user or to others in the vicinity.
DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately
damage the equipment and/or be extremely dangerous or life threatening to
the user or to others in the vicinity.
RIGGING and ELECTRICAL SAFETY
IMP O RTANT: IV6 loudspeakers are designed and intended to be mounted to
diering indoor building surfaces using a variety of rigging hardware, means
and methods. Installation of loudspeakers should only be performed by trained
and qualied personnel. It is strongly recommended that a licensed and certied
professional structural engineer approve the mounting plan. Severe injury and/or loss of
life, and property damage may occur if these products are improperly installed.
DANGER: All rigging ttings must be fully tightened and secured. Any missing
fasteners will compromise the structural integrity of the enclosure and
constitute a safety hazard. Do not suspend any loudspeakers unless all
fasteners are securely in place!
. DANGER: It is possible to experience severe electrical shock from a power
amplier. Always make sure that all power ampliers are in the “OFF” position
and unplugged from an AC Mains supply before performing electrical work.
CAUTION: Installation of I SERIES loudspeakers should only be performed
by trained and qualied personnel. It is strongly recommended that a licensed
and certied professional structural engineer approve the mounting. Severe
injury and/or loss of life may occur if this product is improperly installed.
UNPACKING / INSPECTION
Community I SERIES rigging accessories
are engineered and manufactured
to be rugged and they are carefully
packed in sturdy cartons. However, it is
recommended to thoroughly inspect each
unit after it has been removed from the
packaging, as damage could occur during
shipping.
Please note that once the shipment has
left your dealer or the Biamp factory, the
responsibility for damage is always borne
by the freight company. If damage has
occurred during shipping, you must le a
claim directly with the freight company.
It’s very important to contact the freight
company as soon as possible after
receiving your shipment, as most freight
companies have a short time limit within
which they will investigate claims. Make
sure to save the carton and the packing
material, as most claims will be denied
if these materials are not retained. Your
Biamp dealer and the factory will try to
help in any way they can, but it is the
responsibility of the party receiving the
shipment to le the damage claim.
It is always a good idea to retain the carton
and packing materials, if possible, in the
event that the unit may need to be returned
to your dealer or distributor for repair in the
future.
WARNING: I SERIES rigging
ttings are rated at Working Load
Limits (WLL) with a 10:1 safety
margin. All mounting provisions on the IV6
cabinets meet or exceed the 10:1 safety
margin to support the cabinet when used
with the specied mounting brackets,
either from Biamp or designated 3rd party
vendors.
Disregarding and/or exceeding the safe
working load limits could result in injury or
death!
TOOLS NEEDED FOR
AS S EMB LY:
• Metric socket and ratchet set
• Metric wrench set
• Phillips screwdriver
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SYSTEM DESIGN
All system designers incorporating IV6 arrays are encouraged to use EASE®
Focus 3 (EF3) from AFMG to model the array(s). A link to the latest version is
available on our website. Download the latest IV6 GLL le to utilize our customized
VenuePolar™ module. Our exclusive VenuePolar module makes building the
array, optimizing the coverage, and determining the loads and load safety factor
easy. Once built, the system report option creates a convenient PDF printout
documenting the array components, the optimization/attenuation settings for the
loudspeakers and simplies ordering.
The custom Rigging Safety Calculator (RiSC) (located in the VenuePolar module
"Loads" tab) automatically populates and updates in real-time as an array is
built and aimed. Refer to the "IV6 System Design and Installation Manual" for
instructions and explanations about system design with our custom VenuePolar
module in EASE® Focus 3 and array assembly.
EASE® and AFMG® are registered trademarks of AFMG Technologies GmbH.
ACCEPTABLE MOUNTING POINT LOADING
Use the “Loads” tab to ensure the rigging’s Safe Working Load (SWL) and
required Safety Factor are not exceeded. Additional RiSC information is available
in the “IV6 Rigging Frames, Accessories and Safety Guide”. The system should
be modeled in EF3 prior to ordering, and the system design report generated
should also be utilized when installing / assembling the array. The software and
system information is available on the website (search for IV6). Use the QR code
in the upper right corner of this page for a link to the IV6 downloads page.
For sub-behind applications use the “IV6 Sub Behind Hang Point Calculator" to
ensure proper deployment of the IV6-SB-AF bracket. It is available from the IV6
"Accessories" section on the website.
INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY TIPS
• Test all cabinets before hanging
• Arrange cabinets in the order that they will hang, and loosely attach
appropriate splay brackets to the top of each cabinet
• Preset attenuation settings per the EASE® Focus 3 model on each cabinet
• If using the IV6-SB-AF, adjust the carriage on the array frame to the
suggested pin setting before attaching the loudspeakers
• Orient cabinets so the horns align along the length of the array - this also
aligns the input panels for easy wiring
• Leave splay bracket connections slightly loose until all cabinet connections
are made, then tighten evenly
IM P O R TANT: The hex head Grade 10.9 rigging bolts that are used to secure
the splay brackets must also ll any unused holes (at the bottom of a own
array or at the top and bottom of a ground stack) to seal the enclosure from air
leaks. If those threaded holes are not sealed, air leaks will occur in the enclosure that
will compromise the low-frequency per formance with distortion, reduced output, and
premature driver failure.
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Safety Cable
The safety cable and associated
hardware are not included.
Consult all applicable codes for
your application. Confer with
a structural engineer for the
appropriate cable/hardware for
the load, application and locale.
If required, the safety cable must be
secured to a suitable load-bearing
point separate from the array
mounting point, with as little slack
as possible, so as not to develop
undue kinetic force if the primary
array mount were to fail.
Light Array Frame
(IV6-LAF-PBB)
When required, a secondary safety
cable can be attached to an unused
hole(s) on the LAF.
GlidePoint™ Array
Frame (IV6-GP-AF)
A secondary safety cable mounting
point is available from PolarFocus.
Part number: RLP-X2-1800
Sub Behind Array
Frame (IV6-SB-AF)
Contact PolarFocus, for a quote for
a custom secondary attachment
point(s) required for your particular
application.
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