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Turbosound TLX LIVERPOOL Series Rigging Manual

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TLX LIVERPOOL SERIES
TLX212L
Compact Dual 12" Subwoofer for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications
TLX43
Compact Dual 2 Way 4" Line Array Element for Portable and
Fixed Installation Applications
TLX43-FLB
Fly Bar for TLX43 and TLX212L for Suspended or Ground Stacked Arrays
Rigging Manual
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This rigging manual contains important safety information, and it must be kept in a safe place for future reference. It must be supplied with the equipment during the
original sale, rental, or re-sale, and all operators and users of the equipment must be made aware that this manual is available. Please visit our website
turbosound.com regularly and check for any updates to this manual.

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  • Page 1 This rigging manual contains important safety information, and it must be kept in a safe place for future reference. It must be supplied with the equipment during the original sale, rental, or re-sale, and all operators and users of the equipment must be made aware that this manual is available. Please visit our website turbosound.com regularly and check for any updates to this manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........3 Legal Disclaimer ............. 3 Limited warranty ............3 Chapter 1: Safety Information ........4 Chapter 2: Introduction ..........6 Chapter 3: Assembling a TLX43 Array on a TLX43-FLB Flybar ....... 21 Chapter 4: Assembling one TLX212L Subwoofer on a TLX43-FLB Flybar .......

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    MIDAS, KLARK TEKNIK, by qualifi ed personnel. or table specifi ed by the LAB GRUPPEN, LAKE, TANNOY, TURBOSOUND, manufacturer, or sold with This symbol, wherever it appears, TC ELECTRONIC, TC HELICON, BEHRINGER, BUGERA the apparatus. When a cart alerts you to the presence of uninsulated...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Safety Information

    We also recommend you schedule TURBOSOUND line array training with our sales partners and applications team. Equipment used to connect to the TURBOSOUND rigging system must be properly rated and must conform to the local, state and other safety regulations. Do not use TURBOSOUND rigging with other types or brands of loudspeakers.
  • Page 5 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 1.7 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 shall be used as secondary safeties.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2: Introduction

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 2: Introduction 2.1 Typical Configurations TLX43 Array (See Chapter 3) TLX212L (See Chapter 4) TLX212L Pair (See Chapter 4)
  • Page 7 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual TLX212L and TLX43 Array (See Chapter 5) Two TLX212L Subwoofer Groundstack (See Chapter 6) TLX212L and TLX43 Array Groundstack (See Chapter 7)
  • Page 8 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.2 Rigging and Acoustic Simulation Software The EASE FOCUS II software allows you to configure the system for optimal performance and coverage in the venue. The software can be downloaded from http://www.afmg.eu/index.php/products.html The quantity of cabinets can be varied, the angles of each cabinet can be adjusted, and the SPL coverage calculated for any configuration. Once an optimum system has been designed using the EASE FOCUS II software, the angles of each TLX43 cabinet should be noted, as well as the correct suspension hole on the TLX43-FLB flybar, where your bow shackle would be fitted for single-point suspension.
  • Page 9 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.3 TLX43 Cabinet Angles The angle of each TLX43 cabinet relative to the cabinet above it, is varied by selecting one of four mounting holes in the rear mounting bracket. These are labeled 0, 2.5, 5.0, and 7.5 degrees. Degrees...
  • Page 10 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.4 Weights Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX43 17.6 35.3 52.9 70.6 88.2 Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX212L 94.8 Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX43-FLB 13.6 2.5 TLX43-FLB Flybar Working Load Limit (WLL) Item WLL (kg) WLL (lbs)
  • Page 11 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.7 TLX43-FLB Flybar Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 12 [0.5] 22 [0.9] 23.3 [0.9] 102 [4] 534 [21] SIDE 588 [23.1] 501 [19.7] 9 [0.4] 9 [0.4] 450 [17.7] FRONT 2.8 TLX43 Cabinet Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance.
  • Page 12 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.9 TLX212L Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 576 [22.7] 518 [20.4] 12 [0.5] BACK 175 [6.9] 182 [7.2] FRONT SIDE...
  • Page 13 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.10 Rigging Pins See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. These pins are the fundamental mechanical fastener for the assembly of the TLX43-FLB flybar, TLX43 cabinet, and the TLX212L subwoofer. 1. Spring Balls – These are locking devices that prevent the pin from pulling out once it has been inserted.
  • Page 14 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.10.1 Rigging Pin Installation Pin Installation The following example shows how to use a pin to join the lugs of a TLX43 cabinet and a TLX43-FLB flybar. Exact details of the connections for various configurations are given in the various chapters of this manual. 1.
  • Page 15 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.10.2 Typical Locations where Rigging Pins are used PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN WARNING GAP ! VERIFY THAT EACH PIN IS CORRECTLY INSERTED, AND THAT EACH PIN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FIRST.
  • Page 16 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.11 Vertical Orientation Vertical Orientation Only! CORRECT INSTALLATION The mechanical design of the TLX43 cabinet, TLX212L subwoofer, and the TLX43-FLB flybar uses lugs, links, and pins to assemble the various components. The mechanical strength comes from the cabinet's metal side pieces and the pins, and not through the wooden cabinets.
  • Page 17 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.12 TLX212L Subwoofer The TLX212L subwoofer has two retractable mounting links at the bottom (6), Mounting Components one mounting hole at the rear top (9), and a drop-down link (8) at the rear bottom. The TLX43-FLB flybar is supplied with two drop down links that fit in Mounting Links Out two locations (1) on top of the subwoofer.
  • Page 18 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.13 TLX43 Cabinet Mounting Components The TLX43 cabinet has two fixed mounting lugs (2) at the top, two fixed mounting lugs (3) at the bottom, a choice of four mounting holes (4) at the rear top, and a drop-down link (6) at the rear bottom.
  • Page 19 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.14 TLX43-FLB Flybar Mounting Components The TLX43-FLB flybar shall only be used with TLX43 cabinets and TLX212L subwoofers. One side is used to connect to a TLX43 cabinet, the other side is used to connect to the top (or bottom) of a TLX212L subwoofer. 2.14.1 Use with TLX43 Cabinet 1.
  • Page 20 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 2.14.1 TLX43-FLB Flybar (continued) 2.14.2 Use with TLX212L Subwoofer 1. Front Pins* – These secure the mounting lugs (2) of the flybar either to the mounting links (3) that fit into the top of the TLX212L subwoofer, or to the retractable links at the bottom of the TLX212L subwoofer.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Assembling A Tlx43 Array On A Tlx43-Flb Flybar

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 3: Assembling a TLX43 Array on a TLX43-FLB Flybar The following procedure shows how to build an array of TLX43 cabinets by adding them one at a time. Alternatively, cabinets can be pre-assembled into groups of four, and then connected to the flybar at a later time.
  • Page 22 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.1 Connecting TLX43 Cabinets to the TLX43-FLB Flybar 1. The TLX43-FLB flybar comes with extra components (marked* in this drawing) that are only used when rigging the TLX212L subwoofer. Remove these components from the flybar and keep them together in a safe place.
  • Page 23 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 5. Align the flybar's drop-down link (7) with the desired hole (3) in the TLX43 rear bracket. The holes are marked with the angle. Choose the correct hole that corresponds to the angle recommended by EASE FOCUS II software for the first TLX43 cabinet.
  • Page 24 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.1 continued 9. Insert the front two pins (1), to secure the front top mounting lugs (2) of this TLX43 cabinet to the two bottom mounting lugs (8) of the TLX43 cabinet above it. CAUTION: Support the rear of the cabinet until the rear drop-down link (5) is connected (next step).
  • Page 25 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.2: Adding a group of four TLX43 Cabinets to the TLX43-FLB Flybar Groups of four cabinets can be pre-assembled using Procedure 3.1, steps 7 through 10, and then connected to the TLX43-FLB flybar as an assembled group of four just prior to flying.
  • Page 26 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.2 continued 3. Insert the front two pins (3) to secure the front mounting lugs of the flybar (8) with the two top mounting lugs (4) of the TLX43 cabinet. CAUTION: Do not let the TLX43 cabinet assembly hang from the two front lugs only. This may cause damage to the front lugs.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Assembling One Tlx212L Subwoofer On A Tlx43-Flb Flybar

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 4: Assembling one TLX212L Subwoofer on a TLX43-FLB Flybar The following procedure describes how to assemble a single TLX212L subwoofer to the TLX43-FLB flybar. The TLX43-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX212L subwoofer, using 2 front pins, 2 mounting links, and a rear drop-down link, supplied with the TLX43-FLB flybar.
  • Page 28 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.1 - Installing the TLX212L Subwoofer Top Mounting Links The TLX43-FLB flybar is supplied with two sub links (1) that are installed in the top of the TLX212L subwoofer. These form the mounting points for connecting the flybar to the subwoofer.
  • Page 29 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.2 - Preparing the TLX43-FLB Flybar for a TLX212L Subwoofer The TLX43-FLB flybar is supplied with captive front pins and a removable rear sub drop link and rigging pin assembly that is only used when suspending the TLX212L subwoofer.
  • Page 30 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.3 continued 4. Line up the hole in the rear drop-down link (7) of the flybar, with the hole in the rear mounting bracket of the subwoofer. Insert the rear pin (6) to capture the drop-down link.
  • Page 31 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.4 - Connecting a Second TLX212L Subwoofer 1. Attach a bow shackle or other lifting equipment securely to the correct flybar pick point hole as recommended by EASE FOCUS II software, then attach the hook and chain to the bow shackle. 2.
  • Page 32 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 7. Check that left and right front rigging pins (4) are correctly inserted - 4x rigging pins total. Check that the rear drop down link rigging pin (5) is correctly inserted. Double check all the connections to make sure that the TLX212L subwoofers and the TLX43-FLB flybar are securely connected together.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Assembling A Tlx43 Array With A Tlx212L Subwoofer

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 5: Assembling a TLX43 Array with a TLX212L Subwoofer The following procedure describes how to assemble a mixed array consisting of one TLX212L subwoofer and four TLX43 cabinets below it. One TLX43-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX212L subwoofer, using components supplied with the TLX43-FLB flybar.
  • Page 34 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.1 - Attaching the top TLX43-FLB flybar to the TLX212L Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedures in Chapter 4: 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, to attach the TLX43-FLB flybar to the TLX212L subwoofer. Procedure Description of Work Check Installing the TLX212L Subwoofer Top Mounting Links...
  • Page 35 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.2 - Attaching the bottom TLX43-FLB Flybar to the TLX212L Subwoofer 1. Remove the two front pins (1) and the rear drop link and pins (2) from the second (bottom) flybar. (The rear drop link and pins are not used, but the two front pins are.) 2.
  • Page 36 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 4. Support the rear of the flybar and align the rear hole (5) of the flybar with the lower hole in the rear drop-down link (4) of the subwoofer. 5. Insert the rear pin (6) to secure the drop-down link to the flybar. Double check that all pins are correctly inserted, and that the lower flybar is now securely attached to the subwoofer.
  • Page 37 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.3 - Attaching the TLX43 Cabinets to the TLX43-FLB Flybar 1. Perform the previous procedures shown in Chapter 3 to attach a maximum of four TLX43 cabinets to the bottom TLX43-FLB flybar. Follow all safety precautions in the procedure. Procedure Description of Work Check...

  • Page 38: Chapter 6: Groundstack Of Two Tlx212L Subwoofers

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 6: Groundstack of two TLX212L Subwoofers The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two TLX212L subwoofers. The TLX212L subwoofers are attached using the 2 bottom mounting links and the rear drop-down link of the top subwoofer. WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TLX212L SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 39 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 6.1 - Assembling the two TLX212L Subwoofers 1. Make sure the bottom subwoofer is on a flat, horizontal, and steady surface. 2. Carefully lower the top subwoofer on top of the bottom subwoofer and allow the stacking runners on the bottom of the upper enclosure to self-center with the stacking recesses on the top of the lower enclosure.

  • Page 40: Chapter 7: Groundstack Tlx212L Subwoofer And Tlx43 Array

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Chapter 7: Groundstack TLX212L Subwoofer and TLX43 Array The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with a TLX212L subwoofer as a base and an array of four TLX43 cabinets on top. The TLX43-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX212L subwoofer, using 2 front pins and a rear drop-down link supplied with the TLX43-FLB flybar.
  • Page 41 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 - Attaching the top TLX43-FLB Flybar to the TLX212L Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedures in Chapter 4: 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3, to attach the TLX43-FLB flybar to the TLX212L subwoofer. Procedure Description of Work Check Installing the TLX212L Subwoofer Top Mounting Links...
  • Page 42 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.2 - Attaching the TLX43 Cabinets to the TLX43-FLB Flybar 1. Prepare the first TLX43 cabinet, by pulling out the front two pins (3) from the top mounting lugs (4), and remove the rear pin (6) from the rear mounting hole (5).
  • Page 43 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 5. Align the flybar's link (9) with the desired hole (5) in the TLX43 rear bracket. The holes are marked with the angle. 6. Insert the rear pin (6) to secure the flybar link (9) to the TLX43 cabinet. Double check all pins are correctly inserted, before proceeding further.
  • Page 44 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.2 continued 10. Insert the front two pins (3) to secure the front two mounting lugs to the two mounting lugs of the TLX43 cabinet below it. Support the rear of the cabinet until the rear link is connected in the next step. Take care not to trap your fingers between components.
  • Page 45 TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual 13. The addition of other TLX43 cabinets is performed by repeating procedure steps 7 through 12 for each additional cabinet. WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 4 TLX43 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 46: Chapter 8: Safety Inspection

    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 head-wear, footwear and eye protection in accordance with local regulations.

  • Page 47: Chapter 9: Enclosure Quantities And Combinations For Tlx43-Flb Flybar Suspension At 10:1, 7:1, 5:1 Design Factors

    7:1 or 5:1 design factors may be acceptable. IN ALL CASES, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE USER TO MAKE CERTAIN THAT ANY TURBOSOUND LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM IS SUSPENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE NATIONAL/FEDERAL, STATE/PROVINCIAL, AND...

  • Page 48: Manufacturer's Declaration

    TLX43 and TLX212L Rigging Manual Manufacturer’s Declaration We, MUSIC Group Manufacturing PH Ltd. MUSIC Group Manufacturing PH Ltd. 17A Brunswick Street Hamilton HM 10 Bermuda Do hereby declare that the following components: TLX43 Loudspeaker Cabinets TLX212L Subwoofer Cabinets TLX43-FLB Flybar are in compliance with the relevant fundamental safety and health criteria of the applicable EC Directive(s).
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