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  • Page 1 KIVA II rigging manual (EN)
  • Page 2 Document reference: Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0 Distribution date: November 28, 2016 © 2016 L-Acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety................................4 Instructions..............................4 Symbols..............................5 Welcome................................6 System components.............................7 Mechanical safety...............................8 Rigging system description..........................10 Kiva II..............................10 SB15m..............................11 KIBU-SB..............................13 KIBU II..............................15 KIET II..............................15 KIVA-PULLBACK............................16 Rigging procedures............................17 Flying..............................17 Flying a Kiva II array........................17 Flying a Kiva II / SB15m array......................23 Adding a pull-back under Kiva II....................30 Ceiling-mounting Kiva II.........................

  • Page 4: Safety

    Respect the Working Load Limit (WLL) of third party equipment. L-Acoustics is not responsible for any rigging equipment and accessories provided by third party manufacturers. Verify that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points, chain hoists and all additional hardware rigging accessories is respected.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Do not expose the product to rain or sea spray. Do not expose the product to moisture (mist, steam, humidity, condensation…) or excessive heat (direct sun, radiator…) for a long period of time. Contact L-Acoustics for advanced maintenance. Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty. Symbols The following symbols are used in this document: This symbol indicates a potential risk of harm to an individual or damage to the product.

  • Page 6: Welcome

    This document contains essential information on rigging the system properly. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, L-Acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its document without prior notice. Please check www.l-acoustics.com...

  • Page 7: System Components

    System components System components Loudspeaker enclosures Kiva II 2-way passive WST enclosure: 2 x 6.5'' LF + 1.75 HF diaphragm SB15m High power compact subwoofer : 1 x 15'' Rigging elements KIET II Rigging plate for ceiling or pole-mount of 3 KIVA II/KIVA maximum KIBU II Rigging frame for ying or stacking KIVA II/KIVA KIBU-SB...

  • Page 8: Mechanical Safety

    Mechanical safety Mechanical safety Flown congurations The Kiva II rigging system complies with 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive. It has been designed following the guidelines of BGV-C1. 2006/42/EC: Machinery Directive species a safety factor of 4 against the rupture. The own deployments described in this manual achieve a safety factor of 4 or higher.
  • Page 9 Mechanical safety Assessing mechanical safety In order to assess the actual safety of any array conguration before implementation, refer to the following warnings: Rated working load limit (WLL) is not enough The rated WLL is an indication of the element resistance to tensile stress. For complex mechanical systems such as loudspeaker arrays, WLLs cannot be used per se to determine the maximum number of enclosures within an array or to assess the safety of a specic array conguration.

  • Page 10: Rigging System Description

    Rigging system description Rigging system description Kiva II Kiva II features a three-point rigging system composed of a rigging arm and a spring-loaded pin at the back and two pairs of pin and lodging at the front. pin and lodging rigging arm spring-loaded pin pin and lodging...

  • Page 11: Sb15M

    Weight: 14 kg / 31 lb SAFE USE: 12 KIVA II 1+ = IN+ 1 - = IN - Znom. = 16 Ω USE ONLY WITH L-ACOUSTICS AMPLIFIED CONTROLLERS. FOR OTHER CONFIGURATIONS, CHECK MECHANICAL SAFETY WITH SOUNDVISION SOFTWARE SB15m SB15m features four rigging rails on top and bottom faces. Connection with other elements is ensured by two coupling bars with locking tabs.
  • Page 12 Rigging system description The coupling bars can be stored on both sides on the storage pins. The locking tabs slide inside the coupling bars to keep them in place. CLICK ! The locking tabs lugs t into notches. A yellow safety label is visible if the locking tabs are not fully engaged. The top face is equiped with a 35 mm pole socket.

  • Page 13: Kibu-Sb

    Rigging system description KIBU-SB Kiva II/SB15m rigging interface KIBU-SB is a rigging interface to connect Kiva II to SB15m. Each side of the rigging structure is designed to t one enclosure type. One side is compatible with the Kiva II three-point rigging system. front linking points rear linking points The other side features two rigging rails and two coupling bars with two locking tabs for securing the SB15m.
  • Page 14 Rigging system description Stacking platform KIBU-SB features four runners for stacking Kiva II. The coupling bars must be removed. In stacked conguration, Kiva II can be secured in front or rear position on KIBU-SB. For optimal stability, the array must be secured in front position when tilted towards the rear, and in rear position when tilted towards the front.

  • Page 15: Kibu Ii

    Rigging system description KIBU II Flying frame KIBU II is a rigging structure designed to t the Kiva II rigging system in own conguration. 13 pickup points are available. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 front linking points rear linking point KIET II...

  • Page 16: Kiva-Pullback

    Rigging system description Ceiling-mount KIET II can be used to secure up to three Kiva II under a ceiling, a balcony or structure. Use the spacers provided with the pole-mount socket. 350 mm / 13.8 in rear linking point front linking points 175 mm / 6.9 in KIVA-PULLBACK KIVA-PULLBACK is used to implement pull-back congurations with up to nine Kiva II.

  • Page 17: Rigging Procedures

    Rigging procedures Rigging procedures Flying Flying a Kiva II array type of deployment own array rigging accessory KIBU II / KIBU-SB 2 x Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t (provided) min number of operators Risk of falling objects Verify that no unattached items remain on the array. On every Kiva II, check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism (identifyable by the eyelet and the handle shape).
  • Page 18 Rigging procedures Assembly Procedure 1. Bring a stack of four Kiva II (logos on the right-hand side) under the lifting point. All angles must be at 0°. 2. Secure the rigging frame on top of the stack. - With KIBU-SB Use the front or rear position.
  • Page 19 Rigging procedures - With KIBU II CLICK ! Insert the rigging arm in the slot. Lower the KIBU II until it rests on the enclosure to ensure a 0° angle. Secure the rigging arm with the ball-locking pin. Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side.
  • Page 20 Rigging procedures Hold the bottom enclosure at all times. 4. Set each inter-enclosure angle by lifting the array. Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark. 7.5° SHLAK ! 5. Bring a second stack of four Kiva II (logos on the right-hand side) under the array. All angles must be at 0°.
  • Page 21 Rigging procedures Risk of trapping hand/ngers Do not rest the array completely on the stack Make adjustments to align the rigging points. 6. Lower the array and connect it to the stack. CLICK ! Set the inter-enclosure angle at 0°. 0°...
  • Page 22 Rigging procedures 8. Set the inter-enclosure angles. Do not use this method for an array bigger than eight enclosures. Any additionnal enclosure must be connected one by one as follows. 9. Connect a Kiva II (logo on the right-hand side) under the array. CLICK ! Set the inter-enclosure angle.

  • Page 23: Flying A Kiva Ii / Sb15M Array

    Rigging procedures Flying a Kiva II / SB15m array type of deployment own array rigging accessory KIBU-SB 2 x Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t (provided) min number of operators Risk of falling objects Verify that no unattached items remain on the array. On every Kiva II, check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism (identifyable by the eyelet and the handle shape).
  • Page 24 Rigging procedures Assembly Procedure 1. Secure KIBU-SB on SB15m. Use the coupling bars provided with the KIBU-SB. Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs. CLICK ! Make sure the safety label on each locking tab is fully covered. Make sure the lugs are in the notches. 2.
  • Page 25 Rigging procedures 5. Secure the SB15m under the array. Use the coupling bars from the top subwoofer. Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs. CLICK ! Make sure the safety label on each locking tab is fully covered. Make sure the lugs are in the notches. 6.
  • Page 26 Rigging procedures 7. Secure a Kiva II (logo on the left-hand side) on a KIBU-SB (coupling bars removed). - Front position CLICK ! Select the 0° angle on the rigging arm. 0° Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 27 Rigging procedures - Rear position CLICK ! Select the 0° angle on the rigging arm. 0° Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side. Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 28 Rigging procedures 8. Turn the assembly upside-down and secure it under the SB15m array with coupling bars. Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs. CLICK ! Make sure the safety label on each locking tab is fully covered. Make sure the lugs are in the notches. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 29 Rigging procedures 9. Connect a Kiva II (logo on the right-hand side) under the array. CLICK ! Set the inter-enclosure angle. Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark. 7.5° SHLAK ! Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side. Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured.

  • Page 30: Adding A Pull-Back Under Kiva Ii

    Rigging procedures Adding a pull-back under Kiva II type of deployment own array rigging accessory KIVA-PULLBACK 1 x Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t min number of operators Space between lifting points The space between the two lifting points must be aligned with the array pickup points. The deployment load-bearing lines must be parallel to each other.
  • Page 31 Rigging procedures Assembly Procedure 1. Secure a KIVA-PULLBACK under the bottom enclosure. Rotate the accessory to nd the correct locking position. Secure the rear piece in the spring-lock safety of the bottom enclosure. SHLAK ! Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 32 Rigging procedures Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side. Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured. 2. Secure a shackle to KIVA-PULLBACK and lift it with an additional motor. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 33: Ceiling-Mounting Kiva Ii

    Rigging procedures Ceiling-mounting Kiva II type of deployment ceiling-mount rigging accessory KIET II 3 M8 spacers (provided) 3 M8 screws (depending on the ceiling material) min number of operators On every Kiva II, check that the logo is on the same side as the safety mechanism (identifyable by the eyelet and the handle shape).
  • Page 34 Rigging procedures 2. Secure Kiva II (logo on the right-hand side) under KIET II. CLICK ! Select the site angle on the rigging arm. Use the applicable rear linking point, as illustrated. -5.3° -4.1° -3° -1.8° -0.5° +0.9° +5.2° Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side.
  • Page 35 Rigging procedures 3. Connect a Kiva II (logo on the right-hand side) under the array. CLICK ! Set the inter-enclosure angle. Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark. 7.5° SHLAK ! Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side. Shake the assembly up and down and from side to side to verify that all linking points are secured.

  • Page 36: Disassembly

    Rigging procedures Disassembly Removing one Kiva II Procedure 1. Release the rigging arm of the bottom enclosure. Slightly lift the enclosure if necessary. Risk of fall Carefully lower the rear of the enclosure. 2. Release the enclosure. Slightly lift the rear of the enclosure if necessary. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 37 Rigging procedures Removing a stack of four Kiva II About this task Use this method for an array of eight or less Kiva II. Any additional enclosure must be removed one by one. Minimum number of operators: 2 Procedure Hold the bottom enclosure at all times. 1.
  • Page 38 Rigging procedures 3. Release the rigging arm of the upper enclosure to disconnect the stack at the rear. 4. Release the top enclosure. 5. Raise the array and put the stack aside. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 39: Stacking

    Rigging procedures Stacking Stacking Kiva II on SB15m type of deployment stacking rigging accessory KIBU-SB min number of operators Additional safety Secure the stack with straps. Risk of falling objects Verify that no unattached items remain on the array. Cardioid conguration A cardioid conguration is an array of four subwoofers with one reversed element.
  • Page 40 Rigging procedures 2. Secure KIBU-SB on top of the SB15m stack. Use the KIBU-SB coupling bars. Secure the coupling bars with the locking tabs. CLICK ! Make sure the safety label on each locking tab is fully covered. Make sure the lugs are in the notches. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...
  • Page 41 Rigging procedures 3. Secure Kiva II (logo on the left-hand side) on KIBU-SB (coupling bars removed). For optimal stability, prefer the rear position for a front-tilting array and the front position for a rear-tilting array. - Front position CLICK ! Select the site angle on the rigging arm.
  • Page 42 Rigging procedures - Rear position CLICK ! Select the site angle on the rigging arm. Kiva II in rear position with a positive 7.5° angle The positive 7.5° angle is only available when Kiva II and KIBU-SB are stacked on SB15m. When Kiva II and KIBU-SB are ground-stacked, the rigging arm cannot be secured at 7.5°.
  • Page 43 Rigging procedures 4. Secure a Kiva II (logo on the left-hand side) on top of the rst one. CLICK ! Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark on the bottom enclosure. SHLAK ! 10° Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side.
  • Page 44 Rigging procedures Disassembly Removing Kiva II Procedure 1. Release the rigging arm of the top enclosure. Risk of trapping hand/ngers Carefully release the back of the enclosure until it rests on the assembly. 2. Unlock the mechanism inside the left handle of the top enclosure and slide the enclosure to the left. 3.

  • Page 45: Pole-Mounting

    Rigging procedures Pole-mounting Pole-mouting Kiva II type of deployment pole-mount rigging accessory KIET II 4 x M8 screws, nuts and spacers (provided) additional material 35 mm / 1.4" pole torque screwdriver 6 mm hex bit 13 mm hex key min number of operators Pole-mounting on SB15m A maximum of two Kiva II can be pole-mounted on a SB15m Risk of falling objects...
  • Page 46 Rigging procedures 3. Secure KIET II on top of Kiva II. CLICK ! Select the site angle on the rigging arm. Use the applicable rear linking point, as illustrated. -15° -14° -13° -12° -11° -10° -7.5° -5° -2.5° 0° Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side.
  • Page 47 Rigging procedures 5. Secure a Kiva II (logo on the left-hand side) on top of the assembly. CLICK ! Align the mark on the rigging arm with the chosen angle mark on the bottom enclosure. SHLAK ! 10° Final check The yellow label is not visible on the logo side.
  • Page 48 Rigging procedures Disassembly 1. Lower the pole. 2. Release the rigging arm of the top enclosure. Risk of trapping hand/ngers Carefully release the back of the enclosure until it rests on the assembly. 3. Unlock the mechanism inside the left handle of the top enclosure and slide the enclosure to the left. Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 49: Appendix A: Installing The Lap-Teq Inclinometer On Kibu-Sb

    TOOLCASE. slit opening support plate for laser Calibrating the LAP-TEQ Refer to the manufacturer instructions in the L-Acoustics TECH TOOLCASE. An additional XLR3 cable is needed. Exploded view Use the screws and nuts provided with the KIBU-SB. Before tightening the screws, align the laser with the slit opening.

  • Page 50: SpeciCations

    Specications Specications Kiva II specications Description 2-way passive WST enclosure: 2 x 6.5" LF + 1.75" HF diaphragm, amplied by LA4X / LA8 / LA12X Usable bandwidth (-10 dB) 70 Hz - 20 kHz ([KIVA II]) Maximum SPL 138 dB ([KIVA II]) Nominal directivity horizontal: 100°...
  • Page 51 Specications Kiva II dimensions 357 mm / 14 in 175 mm / 6.9 in 104 mm / 4.1 in 520 mm / 20.5 in 525 mm / 20.7 in Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 52: Sb15M SpeciCations

    Specications SB15m specications Description high power compact subwoofer, amplied by LA4X / LA8 / LA12X Low frequency limit 40 Hz ([SB15_100]) Maximum SPL 135 dB ([SB15_100]) Directivity standard or cardioid Transducers 1 x 15" Acoustical load bass-reex enclosure, L-Vents Nominal impedance 8 Ω...
  • Page 53 Specications SB15m dimensions 520 mm / 20.5 in 580 mm / 22.8 in Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 54: Kibu Ii SpeciCations

    Specications KIBU II specications Description rigging frame for ying Kiva / Kiva II 2 × Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t Weight (net) 3.8 kg / 8.4 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KIBU II dimensions 482 mm / 19 in 91 mm / 3.6 in 522 mm / 20.6 in Kiva II rigging manual (EN) version 2.0...

  • Page 55: Kibu-Sb SpeciCations

    Specications KIBU-SB specications Description rigging frame for ying or stacking Kiva / Kiva II and SB15m 2 × Ø12 mm shackles WLL 1 t Weight (net) 10.7 kg / 23.6 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KIBU-SB dimensions 72.4 mm / 78.8 mm / 3.1 in 105 mm / 4.1 in...

  • Page 56: Kiet Ii SpeciCations

    Specications KIET II specications Description rigging plate for ceiling or pole-mount of 3 Kiva / Kiva II maximum Weight (net) 3.2 kg / 7.1 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KIET II dimensions 47 mm / 1.9 in 516 mm / 20.3 in 135 mm / 5.3 in 415 mm / 16.3 in...

  • Page 57: Kiva-Pullback SpeciCations

    Specications KIVA-PULLBACK specications Description pullback accessory for Kiva / Kiva II 1 × Ø12 mm shackle WLL 1 t Weight (net) 2.6 kg / 5.7 lb Material high grade steel with anti-corrosion coating KIVA-PULLBACK dimensions 53 mm / 2.1 in 380 mm / 15 in Ø...
  • Page 58 L-Acoustics, an L-Group Company 13 rue Levacher Cintrat - 91460 Marcoussis - France +33 1 69 63 69 - info@l-acoustics.com www.l-acoustics.com L-Acoustics GmbH L-Acoustics Ltd. L-Acoustics Inc. Steiermärker Str. 3-5 PO. Box Adler Shine - Aston House 2645 Townsgate Road, Suite 600...

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