Turbosound flexarray, flexarray TFA-600H/DP mid/high, flexarray TFA-600HW/DP wide dispersion mid/high, flexarray TFA-600L/DP low frequency Quick Start Manual

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TFA-600H/DP mid/high

TFA-600HW/DP wide dispersion mid/high

TFA-600L/DP low frequency

Rigging User Guide

(Please refer to www.turbosound.com for the latest updates)

Version 1.2 December 2010

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The Flex Array Flying System

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Safety Notes on Rigging

The Turbosound rigging system has been designed and constructed to a high standard of safety,
and tested to the most demanding of specifications. In order to ensure the highest safety standards,
the information following on the assembly and safe use of rigging accessories must be carefully
understood and followed.

Only use Turbosound recommended rigging accessories, which are specifically designed for their intended
purpose. Do not use Turbosound rigging with other types or brands of loudspeakers. This practice may
compromise safety standards and Turbosound will not be responsible for damage or injury so caused. Do not
modify the rigging accessories, or use them in a way other than that described in this user manual. Rigging
components supplied as part of a complete assembly are non-interchangeable and must not be exchanged with
the component parts of any other assembly. The component parts of a Turbosound rigging accessory must only
be assembled using the fasteners and methods of assembly recommended in this guide. The use of fasteners and
methods of assembly not specified or approved by Turbosound may result in an unsafe rigging assembly.
Welding, or any other means of permanently fixing rigging components to each other or to cabinet fixing points is
not allowed. Rigging assemblies must only be assembled using the appropriate parts and fixings as specified in
this manual using the specific mounting instructions. Rigging components or assemblies must only be fixed to
Turbosound loudspeaker cabinets using the cabinet fixing points, assembly methods and fasteners specified in
this guide and the specific mounting instructions.

Secondary Safeties

All loudspeakers flown in theatres, studios or other places of work and entertainment must, in addition to the
principle load bearing means of suspension, be provided with an independent, properly rated and securely
attached secondary safety. Only steel wire ropes or steel chains of an approved construction and load rating may
be used as secondary safeties. Plastic covered steel wire ropes are not permitted for use as secondary safeties.

Safety Inspections

Carefully inspect rigging systems components and cabinets for defects or signs of damage before
proceeding to assemble a flown array. If any parts are damaged or suspect, DO NOT USE THEM.

Regular, more rigorous test and inspection of rigging components must also be carried out. Safety
legislation and test and inspection requirements will vary from country to country. In most cases, annual
independent test and inspection by a suitably approved and qualified inspector will be required. Users must
ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements. Turbosound recommends regular safety inspections
and further recommends that a logbook be kept detailing the test and inspection history of each Turbosound
rigging accessory. Always wear protective headwear, footwear and eye protection in accordance with local
regulations. Anyone involved in flying ANY sound system should take note of the following advice:

The rigging of a flown sound system may be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the
required experience and certification to perform the necessary tasks. Fixing of hanging points in a roof should
always be carried out by a professional rigger and in accordance with the local rules of the venue. The house
rigger and/or building manager must always be consulted.

Flying System components have been individually tested in accordance with the following regulations:

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To take full advantage of the extremely flexible properties of the Flex Array system, the rigging is fully integrated
into the enclosure. The flying systems are inherently safe, flexible, self-contained and simple to use. The load is
taken entirely through the flygear and not through the cabinet’s woodwork.

The rigging design allows the creation of clusters and arrays that can be assembled quickly and with a minimum
number of crew, and with full control of the vertical angles between enclosures and their vertical inclination.

RIGGING PARTS

The rigging system consists of steel flygear rebated into the short sides of the loudspeaker enclosure, working
together with integrated drop links which locate into the flygear of the cabinet directly underneath, and form the
pivot point about which cabinets can be angled. The drop links are secured in position with captive ball-lock pins
and retract into the flygear for transportation.

The Flex Array rigging system includes all the necessary hardware to enable vertical suspension of TFA-600 series
cabinets from a single rigging point and using a single motor rated at up to and including 1 tonne.

The rigging system permits a range of inter-cabinet angle adjustment in 2° increments from 0° to 16°. A rear link
locates into a clevis connection plate with multiple holes at the rear of the cabinet.

FB-600 Flybar

A rigid ‘T’ shaped flybar with screw thread front-to-rear adjustment of the pickup point that enables the
suspension of loads up to the SWL of 700kg. The frame is constructed from a rectangular box section with a
unique formed rear spine that forms a channel in which the movable lift point is located.

A single hang of up to 12 mid/high cabinets, or a combination of mid/high and low frequency cabinets of equal
weight, can be flown using this bar and a single one-tonne motor. The drop links at the front of the bar locate into
the Flex Array cabinet’s integrated flygear and are secured with ball-lock pins.