Meyer Sound MAPP XT Operating Instructions Manual

Pull back rigging

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Pull Back Rigging
Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Pull Back Rigging Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
  • Page 2 Meyer Sound products and accessories are trademarks of Meyer Sound. Callisto, Galileo, LEO, Meyer Sound, the Meyer Sound wave logo, MICA, QuickFly, REM, SIM, and TruPower are registered trademarks of Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.). All...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    As you read these instructions, you will encounter the fol- lowing icons for notes, tips, and cautions: pendent structural engineering firm. The ratings apply to the Meyer Sound rigging only. You are responsible for the safety factor required by local law for your installation, and for NOTE: A note identifies an important or useful determining the adequacy of supporting structure "...
  • Page 4: Limitations And Disclaimer

    (5) your system is in an out- door venue and remains installed during strong wind condi- tions. MEYER SOUND ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY PART OF AN INSTALLATION " ABOVE THE HOOK" OR WHERE ANY OF THE FOREGOING LIMITA-...
  • Page 5: Chapter 2: Pull Back Rigging Instructions

    CHAPTER 2: PULL BACK RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS Executing a pull back requires balancing the loads of suspended arrays. By altering the momentary load on each motor to achieve a new stable configuration, this dynamically shifts the array’s center of gravity. These procedures ensure a safe tran- sition from top grid suspension to full pull back.
  • Page 6: Top Grid To Pull Back Rigging Arrangement

    PULL BACK RIGGING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TOP GRID TO PULL BACK RIGGING ARRANGEMENT Assemble the Array Before you can achieve a pull back rigging configuration, the full array must first be set up as a regular top grid rigging system. 1. Maneuver the top grid motors to assemble the full array with the intended splay angles. 2.
  • Page 7 4. Without exceeding the rated pull back load, take the pull back motor up to the desired downward tilt angle. NOTE: Make sure the downward tilt angle does not exceed the simulated configuration in MAPP XT. This may result in an unstable array or exceed the maximum rated pull back load.
  • Page 8 PULL BACK RIGGING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Load Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Load transition 1. Engage both top grid motors to take the complete load of the array. 2. When at trim height (top rear of array motor point reference), the load is fully transitioned to the top rear of array motor point(s).
  • Page 9: Transitioning From Pull Back To Top Grid Rigging

    Read all rigging instructions provided by Meyer Sound. Failure to follow these Operating Instructions, or failure to inspect, maintain, and repair all rigging parts and accessories will void Factor of Safety calculations.
  • Page 10 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. © 2018 2832 San Pablo Avenue Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. Berkeley, CA 94702 Pull Back RiggingOperating Instructions +1 510 486.1166 PN 05.083.008.01 RevA www.meyersound.com...

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