QSC Audio AF3082-L, AF3082-S, AF3082-S-WH, WL3082-WH, WL212-sw User Manual

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WideLine-8 Series Loudspeaker System User Manual

WL3082

full-range line array loudspeaker, black color (WL3082-WH for white color)

WL212-sw subwoofer line array loudspeaker, black color (WL212-sw-WH for white color)
AF3082-S small array frame for WideLine8, black color (AF3082-S-WH for white color)
AF3082-L large array frame for WideLine8, black color (AF3082-L-WH for white color)
PB3082 pull-back bar, black (PB3082-WH for white color)
EB3082 extension bar, black (EB3082-WH for white color)
CP3082 cart and cover for WL3082 loudspeakers
CP212 cart and cover for WL212-sw loudspeakers
AF8-10 array frame adapter, WideLine-8 to Wideline, black (AF8-10-WH for white color)

*TD-000237-00*

TD-000237-00 revA

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product's instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer.

WARNING!

Before placing, installing, rigging, or suspending any speaker product, inspect all hardware, suspension, cabinets, transducers, brackets and
associated equipment for damage. Any missing, corroded, deformed, or non-load rated component could significantly reduce the strength of
the installation, placement or array. Any such condition severely reduces the safety of the installation and should be immediately corrected.
Use only hardware which is rated for the loading conditions of the installation and any possible short-term, unexpected overloading. Never
exceed the rating of the hardware or equipment.

Consult a licensed, Professional Engineer regarding physical equipment installation. Ensure that all local, state and national regulations
regarding the safety and operation of suspended equipment are understood and adhered to.

Warranty (USA only; other countries, see your dealer or distributor)

Disclaimer

QSC Audio Products, Inc. is not liable for any damage to amplifiers or any other equipment that is caused by negligence or improper
installation and/or use of this loudspeaker product.

QSC Audio Products 3 Year Limited Warranty

QSC Audio Products, Inc. (“QSC”) guarantees its products to be free from defective material and / or workmanship for a period of three (3)
years from date of sale, and will replace defective parts and repair malfunctioning products under this warranty when the defect occurs
under normal installation and use - provided the unit is returned to our factory or one of our authorized service stations via prepaid trans­portation with a copy of proof of purchase (i.e., sales receipt). This warranty provides that the examination of the return product must
indicate, in our judgment, a manufacturing defect. This warranty does not extend to any product which has been subjected to misuse,
neglect, accident, improper installation, or where the date code has been removed or defaced. QSC shall not be liable for incidental and/
or consequential damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. This limited warranty is freely transferable during the term of the
warranty period.

Customer may have additional rights, which vary from state to state.

In the event that this product was manufactured for export and sale outside of the United States or its territories, then this limited war­ranty shall not apply. Removal of the serial number on this product, or purchase of this product from an unauthorized dealer, will void this
limited warranty.

Periodically, this warranty is updated. To obtain the most recent version of QSC’s warranty statement, please visit www.qscaudio.com.

Contact us at 800-854-4079 or visit our website at www.qscaudio.com.

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Introduction

The WideLine-8 is a high performance line array system designed for portable and installed sound reinforcement. The current WideLine-8
family is composed of the WL3082 line array element, WL212-sw subwoofer, AF3082-S small array frame, AF3082-L large array frame,
PB3082 pull-back bar, EB3082 extension bar, and AF8-10 WideLine-8 to WideLine adapter frame. For further information on available sus­pension, transport, and signal processing options, please visit the QSC website: http://www.qscaudio.com

The WL3082 line array element uses two high-power, neodymium magnet, 2" voice-coil, 8" low-frequency drivers in a two-and-a-half way
configuration. Both woofers produce low-frequencies but only one covers the mid-range, resulting in far better horizontal directivity con­trol in the crossover region. Excellent high-frequency output and clarity are provided by a 3.0" voice coil, neodymium magnet compression
driver with a titanium diaphragm. The compression driver is mounted to a patented multiple-aperture diffraction waveguide that provides
an extremely wide horizontal coverage of 140º. As a result, systems will rarely require side or center fill speakers and solid stereo imaging
is preserved across the listening area.

The low-frequency capability of a WL3082 array extends to 62 Hz (-10 dB); adequate for speech/vocal and acoustic music program mate­rial. For reinforcement of program material with more demanding low-frequency content, the WL212-sw companion subwoofer is avail­able.

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Figure 1: WL3082 Loudspeaker

1- Suspension links

2- Suspension plate attachment holes

3- Driver access plate

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4- Suspension alignment pin

5- Grille

6- Grille retaining screws (four total)

7- Ball-lock pins with lanyards

8- Recess for subwoofer feet

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9- Landing skids

10- Input plate

11- Splay angle selection holes

12- Port/handle (patent pending)

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13- Link slider knobs

14- Suspension attachment screws. Do not remove!

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Introduction (continued)

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WL212-sw

The WL212-sw subwoofer extends the
system’s low-frequency capability to 32
Hz with a compact fourth-order band­pass enclosure. Its two ceramic magnet,
4” voice coil, 12” transducers provide
1100 watt continuous power handling
capability.

Many users of line array systems have
found that suspending the subwoofers
with the array provides audible benefit.
Additionally, many venues lack physical
space for floor-mounted subs. For these
reasons, the WL212-sw includes sus­pension hardware and, with selection of
the appropriate suspension accesso­ries, subwoofers may be flown at the
top of or behind a WL3082 array.

Suspension

Suspending the WideLine-8 array is sim­ple and flexible. Enclosures are built
with integral suspension plates and are
pinned together with ball-lock pins.

The AF3082-S and AF3082-L array
frames support most suspended appli­cations, and the EB3082 extension bar
supports suspension where the center
of gravity is beyond the limits of either
frame. Additionally, the EB3082 is used
for arrays where subwoofers are flown
behind the main array. The PB3082 pull­back bar is used for pulling back the bot­tom element of the array for aiming and
stability or as the primary suspension
component for certain small arrays.

Ground stacking is easily accomplished
directly on the subwoofer. The sub­woofer has rubber feet to help keep the
stack in place. Uptilt or downtilt of the
groundstack is adjustable from -10° to
+10°.

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Figure 2: WL212-sw Subwoofer

1- Front suspension links

2- Rear suspension links

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3- Port

4- Handles

5- Ball-lock pins with lanyards

6- Recess for subwoofer feet

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7- Link slider knobs

8- NL8 and NL4 Speakon input panel

9- Rubber feet

10- Driver access panel

11- Mounting screws (Do Not Remove!)

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Figure 3: AF3082-L Array Frame

1- Shackle holes (accept 5/8”(16mm) screw pin anchor shackle)

2- Center support bar

3- Suspension plates

4- Suspension plate attachment holes

5- Screws for lanyard attachment

6- Ball-lock pins with lanyards

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Use only shackle holes for
suspension of array!

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Introduction (continued)

Use only shackle holes for
suspension of array!

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Figure 4: AF3082-S Array Frame

1- Shackle holes (accept 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin anchor shackle)

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2- Center support bar

3- Suspension plates

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4- Lanyard retaining screw for ball-lock pin lanyard

5- Suspension plate attachment holes

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6- Ball-lock pins with lanyards

Figure 5: PB3082 Pull Back Bar

1- Shackle hole (accepts 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin anchor shackle)

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2- Suspension plate attachment holes

3- Ball-lock pins with lanyards

4- Lanyard retaining screw for ball-lock pin lanyard

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Figure 6: EB3082 Extension Bar

1- Extension bar

2- Suspension plate retaining bolts

3- Shackle holes (accept 5/8” (16 mm) screw pin anchor shackle)

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4- Suspension plates

Figure 7: CP3082 Cart

Accommodates up to 4 WL3082 enclosures and includes a padded soft cover.

Figure 8: CP212 Cart

Accommodates up to 3 WL212-sw enclosures and includes a padded soft
cover.

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Introduction (continued)

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Figure 9: AF8-10 WideLine-8 to WideLine Adapter Frame

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1- WideLine attachment knuckles

2- Knuckle retaining bolt

3- Rear link receiver for WideLine loudspeaker

4- WideLine-8 attachment links

5- Suspension plate attachment holes

Suspending the WideLine-8 Array

Rules for Suspension

•Correct use of all suspension hardware and components is imperative in sound system suspension and deployment.

•Always calculate suspended loads before lifting to ensure suspension components and hardware are used within their respective load limits.

•Research local codes and regulations to fully understand the requirements for suspended loads in the venue in which the equipment is to be
suspended.

•Use only shackle holes for suspension of array.

•Be absolutely certain of the integrity of any structural member intended to support suspended loads. Hidden structural members can have hid­den structural weakness.

•Consult a Professional Mechanical or Structural Engineer licensed in the jurisdiction of the sound system installation to review, verify, and
approve all attachments to the building or structure.

•Never assume anything- Owner or third-party supplied suspension attachment points may not be adequate for the loads to be suspended.

•Employ the services of a Professional Rigger for hoisting, positioning, and attaching the equipment to the supporting structure.

•Always inspect all components (enclosures, suspension brackets, pins, frames, bolts, nuts, slings, shackles, etc.) for cracks, wear, deforma­tion, corrosion, missing, loose, or damaged parts that could reduce the strength of the assembly before lifting. Discard any worn, defective, or
suspect parts and replace them with new appropriately load-rated parts.

Shock Loading

When a load is either moved or stopped, its static weight is magnified. Sudden movements can magnify the static weight several times. This
magnification of static weight is termed "shock loading". Shock loading poses a danger to equipment and workers. The effects of shock loading
can be instantaneous, or they may remain undetected unless the equipment is visually damaged. Avoiding shock loading requires careful plan­ning and knowledge of equipment, suspension, and lifting practices.

Shock loading of equipment and structures is usually confined to lifting and installation, but natural forces (winds, earthquakes) can impose
shock loads several times the static load. This is why structures and suspension equipment must be capable of supporting several times the
weight of the equipment suspended.

WideLine-8 Working Load Limits and Design Factors

Table 1 lists the WideLine-8 suspension components and provides Working Load Limit data at various Design Factors. The tabulated Design Fac­tors are for static loads only. The choice of which Design Factor to use will depend upon the jurisdiction and venue of installation, as well as the
conditions of suspension. Dynamic conditions are determined by unknown, installation-specific factors and should be referred to a Licensed
Structural Engineer for clarification before proceeding with any suspension of the equipment. The data presented is based upon the listed compo­nent weights:

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