Safety - Electro-Voice X1-212/90 Installation Manual

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Safety

This document details general rigging practices appropriate to the entertainment industry, as
they would apply to the rigging of X1 and X2 loudspeaker systems from Electro-Voice. It is
intended to familiarize the user with standard rigging hardware and techniques for suspending
X1 and X2 loudspeaker systems overhead. Only persons with the knowledge of proper
hardware and safe rigging techniques should attempt to suspend any sound systems
overhead. Prior to suspending any X1 and X2 loudspeaker systems overhead, it is essential the
user is familiar with the strength ratings, rigging techniques and special safety considerations
outlined in this manual. The rigging techniques and practices recommended in this manual
are, of necessity, in general terms to accommodate the many variations in loudspeaker arrays
and rigging configurations. As such, the user is expressly responsible for the safety of all
specific X1 and X2 loudspeaker array designs and rigging configurations as implemented in
practice.
All the general rigging material contained in this manual is based on the best available
engineering information concerning materials and practices, as commonly recognized in the
United States, and is believed to be accurate at the time of original printing. As such, the
information may not be directly applicable in other countries. Furthermore, the regulations
and requirements governing rigging hardware and practices may be superseded by local
regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to ensure any Electro-Voice loudspeaker system
is suspended overhead in accordance with all current federal, state, and local regulations.
All specific material concerning the strength ratings, rigging techniques, and safety
considerations for the X1 and X2 loudspeaker systems is based on the best available
engineering information concerning the use and limitations of the products. Electro-Voice
continually engages in testing, research and development of its loudspeaker products. As a
result, the specifications are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the
user to ensure that any Electro-Voice loudspeaker system is suspended overhead in
accordance with the strength ratings, rigging techniques, and safety considerations given in
this document and any manual update notices. Visit our website: www.electrovoice.com for
current product technical documentation or software. All non-Electro-Voice associated
hardware items necessary to rig a complete X1 and X2 loudspeaker array (chain hoists,
building or tower supports, and miscellaneous mechanical components) are the responsibility
of others.
Electro-Voice
April 2015
Electro-Voice Installation Manual
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2015.04 | 02 | F.01U.310.953