Daktronics Hoist Installation Manual
HOIST SYSTEM
INSTALLATION
GUIDE
HOIST INSTALLATION MANUAL
Daktronics Automated Theatre Rigging System
Manufacturer contact
7200 Rawson Road
Victor, New York 14564
tel 866-486.7835 585-924-5000
fax 585-924-0545
email sales@daktronics.com
www.daktronics.com/rigging
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Warning and Compliance with Regulations ......................................2
Tool List and Hoist Overview ...........................................................3
Mechanical Installation
When the Hoists Arrive
Unloading Vortek Hoists ............................................................4
Proper Staging of Vortek Units ....................................................5
Uncrating Vortek Hoists .............................................................6
Using the Installation Blocks ............................................................6
Using Hoist Lifting Clips and Installing Backbone Stiffeners .................7
Attaching the Backbone Stiffeners and Installing the Hoist ...................8
Completing the Vortek Hoist Installation ...........................................9
Installing Vortek Loft Blocks ............................................................10
Routing the Lift Lines ....................................................................11
Terminating Wire Rope Cables ......................................................12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
This guide assists with the most common Daktronics installations and scenarios showing basic mechanical
layouts.
Each installation will have its own layout and drawings as specifi ed by the Architect and Theater Consultant
that works best for the theater involved. Refer to the drawings for specifi c information that may be needed.
If any questions arise, please contact Daktronics at:
585-924-5000
8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday EST/EDT
When calling please specify whether the question refers to an electrical or mechanical rigging issue.
Electrical Safety—General Warning
All Warning notes contained in this manual indicate information that may endanger personnel.
WARNING
WARNING
The voltages used in the motor drive and master control panels can cause severe electrical
shock and/or burns. Extreme care is necessary at all times when working with the motor
drives. Only authorized personnel should carry out any installation, commissioning, or
maintenance of the electrical systems. All drive systems have been tuned at the factory
and will not require any additional alteration or adjustment by the owner’s personnel
unless specifically authorized by a Daktronics representative.
Before working on any of the Vortek hoists, the main electrical disconnect must be
turned off and locked out according to OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.147.
Compliance with Regulations
The Vortek system complies with the relevant European directives required for the CE mark, including:
98/37/EC: Machinery Directive
73/23/EEC: Low Voltage Directive
89/336/EEC: Electromagnetic Compatibility
Independent reviews/tests in support of above compliance
EN55022 / Class A Radiated and Conducted Emissions
EN61000-4-2 / Electrostatic Discharge
EN61000-4-6 / Conducted Susceptibility
EN60950, 60204 / Safety Review
Standard products are ETL listed to the following UL Standards
UL508A - UL Standard For Industrial Control Panels
UL1340 - UL Standard For Hoists.
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Vortek® Hoist Installation Tool List
1. 9/16" Combination Wrench
2. 3/4" Combination Wrench
3. 3/8" drive 7/16" Socket
4. 3/8" drive 1/2" Socket
5. 3/8" drive 9/16" Deep Well Socket
6. 1/2" drive 3/4" Deep Well Socket
7. 3/8" drive torque wrench
8. 3/8" drive ratchet
9. 1/2" drive ratchet
10. 18" long 3/8" drive “wobble” extension or universal
11. 1/4" Allen Wrench
12. 3/32" Allen Wrench
13. Cordless drill with 3/8" drive attachment
14. Tape Measure
15. Metal Banding Cutter
16. Nicopress Tool
17. Cable Cutter
18. Electrical Tape
Basic Hoist Components
Beam clamps
ˇ
MOTOR
END
ˆ
Power panel
Cable drop
ˆ
Gearbox/Motor
Backbone stiffeners
ˇ
ˆ
Vortek load brake
ˆ
Drum
TAIL END
Cable drop
SAFETY INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Cables
out end
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