D.A.S. Aero 2 Series, Aero-20A, Aero-20.120A Rigging Manual

Rigging Manual

AERO-20A / AERO-20.120A

El colgado del equipo sólo debe realizarse
ut il iz an do l os he rr aj es de c ol ga do
recomendados y por personal cualificado.
No cuelgue la caja de las asas.
The appliance should be flown only from
th e r iggin g p oin ts an d b y qual ified
personnel. Do not suspend the box from
the handles.

CONTENTS

RIGGING SYSTEM: WARNINGS

4 UNITS MOUNTING ON A PL-20S

ARRAY MOUNTING WITH GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

ARRAY DISASSEMBLY IN GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

COMBINATION WITH AERO-40A ARRAY

STACKING SYSTEMS

TRANSPORTING

ANNEX I : Tools for rigging systems

ANNEX II : Maximum load capacity for AX-AE20

ANNEX III : Advice for EASE Focus 2 use

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RIGGING SYSTEM

Warning

This manual offers all the necessary
information for flying DAS Audio systems.
To any operations related to flying a
system, read the present document first
and act on the warnings and advice
given. The goal is to allow the user to
become familiar with the mechanical
elements required to fly the acoustic
system, as well as the safety measures to
be taken during set-up and teardown.

Only experienced installers with
adequate knowledge of the equipment
and local safety regulations should fly
speaker boxes. It is the user´s
responsibility to ensure that the systems
to be flown (including flying accessories)
comply with state and local regulations.

The working load limits in this manual
are the results of tests by independent
laboratories. It is the user´s responsibility
to follow and comply with safety factors,
resistance values, periodical supervisions
and warnings given in this manual.
Product improvement by means of
research and development is on going at
DAS Audio Specifications are subject to
change without notice.

It is common practice to apply 5:1
safety factors for enclosures and static
elements. For slings and elements
exposed to material fatigue due to friction
and load variation the following ratios
must be met; 5:1 for steel clable slings;
4:1 for steel chain slings and 7:1 for
polyester slings. Thus, an element with a
breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be
statically loaded with 200 kg (5:1 safety
factor) and dynamically loaded with 142
kg (7:1 safety factor).

When a system is flying, the working
load must be lower than the resistance of
each individual flying point in the
enclosure, as well as each box. Hanging
hardware should be regularly inspected
and suspect units replaced if in doubt.
This is important to avoid injury and
absolutely no risks should be taken in this
respect. It is highly recommended that
you implement an inspection and
maintenance program on flying elements,
including reports to be filled out by the
personnel that will carry out the
inspections. Local regulations may exist
that, in case of accident, may require you
to prevent evidence of inspection reports
and corrective actions after defects were
found.

Absolutely no risks should be
taken with regards to public safety.

When flying enclosures from ceiling
support structures, extreme care should
be taken to assure the load bearing
capabilities of the structures so that the
installation is absolutely safe. Do not fly
enclosures from unsafe structures.
Consult a certified professional if needed.
All flying accessories that are not
supplied by DAS Audio are the user´s
responsibility. Use at your own risk.

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4 UNITS MOUNTING ON A PL-20S

The groups of 3 or 4 units are easy to transport by truck as we will see in this section. We will also see
the preparation.

If we look at the PL-20S, we will see the two security pins on the sides (see figure). These pins allow to
hold the first enclosure to the platform.

Rear part of the

PL-20S platform.

Front part of the

PL-20S platform.

PL-20S

W.L.L.: 160kg

Security pins on

the PL-20S platform side.

Rear part of the

PL-20S platform.

Front part of the

PL-20S platform.

Side view of the PL-20S platform.

Security pins on

the PL-20S platform side.

Front view of the PL-20S platform.

Side view of AERO-20A unit

Looking at the side of AERO-20A unit, we
observe the blocking angle trigger.

Warning: Make sure the trigger is hidden,

blocking the angle, so that the box is fixed to
the platform safely.

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When you push the trigger, you will block AERO-20A angles.

Lift the enclosure by the handles and sit it
gently over the platform.

Remove the security pins and hold the
enclosure with them.

Check that the four security pins are well
positioned.

Rear security pins:

REAR LINK

Front security pin

Front security pin

Final mounting of one enclosure on a PL-20S platform.

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Lets add another enclosure over the previous.

We need to look at the side controls of the
enclosure and act on them like in the figure.

We push up the front rods (as seen in the
figure), we will deploy them and we will lock them
into position. Make sure they are properly locked
for safety.

The front rod remains locked, unless you press
the front triggers so that we can bring it to its initial
position, folded on the side.

The result, platform included, can be seen in
the figure below.

Move the front
folded rod

Front trigger

Click !

Front rod
unfolded

Figure of the enclosure on the platform PL-20S
with the rods ready to add another enclosure over it.

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Now we unlock the angle in the second box,
before leaning it on the first (in this configuration
the rear trigger is hidden).

To do this we will move the handles on the
sides of the box up to the end where you will hear
a click.

At that time the rear trigger will come out, the
handle will lock, and it will unlock the angle.

Taking the second enclosure by the handles,
we will lower it gently upon the first enclosure, until
it rests upon it.

Remove the safety pins on each side of the
enclosure, and to anchor the enclosure we will use
these pins, as shown in the figures.

Note: We can leave the front rods
prepared for stacking the third box.

Side handle

Hidden rear trigger

Click !

Front
security
pins

Visible rear trigger

This figure shows mounting of two enclosures on a PL-20S platform.

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Once the second enclosure is supported by the first and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose 7º (which is the maximum possible for this model), with the angle selector and we will put the rear
safety pins on the first enclosure (two on each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of
second enclosure and others, in the holes corresponding to 7º angle, on the first enclosure (as shown in the
figures below).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

Security
pins

Security
pins

DETAIL

This figure shows final mounting of two enclosures on a PL-20S platform.

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Now we should unlock the angle in the third enclosure to place it on the second (in this configuration the
rear trigger is hidden, as seen on page 7).
To do this we will move the handles on the sides of the enclosure up to the end where you will hear a
click.
At that time the rear trigger will come out, the moved handle will be locked and it will unlock the angle.
Taking the third enclosure by the handles, we will lower it gently upon the second enclosure, until it rests
upon it.
Remove the safety pins on each side of the box and to anchor the enclosure we will use these pins as
shown in the figures, on page 7.

Once the third enclosure is supported by the second and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose also 7º with the angle selector and we will put the rear safety pins on the second enclosure (two on
each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of third enclosure and others, in the holes
corresponding to 7º angle, on the second enclosure (as shown in the figures below and as seen on page 8).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

These figures show final mounting of three
enclosures on a PL-20S platform. We can leave
the front rods prepared for stacking the fourth
enclosure, only if the group isn't finished.

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Now we should unlock the angle in the fourth enclosure to place it on the third (in this configuration the
rear trigger is hidden, as seen on page 7).
To do this we will move the handles on the sides of the enclosure up to the end where you will hear a
click.
At that time the rear trigger will come out, the moved handle will be locked and it will unlock the angle.
Taking the fourth enclosure by the handles, we will lower it gently upon the third enclosure, until it rests
upon it.
Remove the safety pins on each side of the box and to anchor the enclosure we will use these pins as
shown in the figures, on page 7.

Once the fourth enclosure is supported by the third and the front safety pins are positioned, we will
choose also 7º with the angle selector and we will put the rear safety pins on the second enclosure (two on
each side of the enclosures): put pins in REAR LINK holes of fourth enclosure and others, in the holes
corresponding to 7º angle, on the third enclosure (as shown in the figures below and as seen on page 8).

Check that all safety pins are located correctly because they will have to withstand the weight of all the
enclosures.

These figures show final mounting of four
enclosures on a PL-20S platform.
Do not stack more than four boxes so as
not to endanger stability.

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ARRAY MOUNTING WITH GROUPS OF 4 UNITS ON A PL-20S

The groups of 3 or 4 units are easy to
transport by truck.

Lets see in this section how to mount an array
with groups of four units.

Firstly, we will mount the AX-AE20 onto the top
enclosure of the first group of four units.

Therefore, to mount the AX, the rods of the
upper unit of the group should be extracted, as
explained in the previous section.

The result is shown in the figure at the right.

Then, place the side parts of the AX inserting
safety pins, as shown in the figure below.

Check that the security pins are well positioned
because they will support the weight of the rest of
the enclosures.

Rods

DETAIL

Note:

Select 0º angle and the
safety pin should put it
to lock the rear rod

RESULT

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With the help of the Ease Focus software we can
determinate which point is the correct one to join
the side pieces with the crossbar of the AX-AE20,
called PICKUP-AX-AE20, and with the help of the
security pins, as shown in figures.

If we use two lift motors, we will use a second
PICKUP-AX-AE20 which joins through the same way
to the pinpoint marked by Ease Focus software.

Check that the security pins are well
positioned.

DETAIL

AX-AE20

W.L.L.: 715 kg

PICKUP-AX-AE20

W.L.L.: 715 kg

RESULT

Lastly, hook the lift motor. In case two lift motors are needed, hook each one to each PICKUP-AX-AE20.

Like in every security operation, use adecuate security elements.

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