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MANCHESTER SERIES
MV212-XV and MV212
Dual 12" Full Size Line Array Element and Variable Curvature Line Array Element for
Touring and Install Applications
MV212-VT
Vertical Transporter for 4 MANCHESTER MV212 Line Array Elements
MS215
Dual 15" Vented Bandpass Subwoofer for Touring and Installation Applications
MS215-VT
Vertical Transporter for MANCHESTER MS215 Subwoofers
MAN-FG
Universal Fly Grid for MANCHESTER MV Line Array Elements and MS215 Subwoofers
!
!
WARNING!
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

    MANCHESTER SERIES 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 an MV212 Array on a MAN-FG Fly Grid ...... 28 Chapter 4: Assembling MS215 Subwoofers on a MAN-FG Fly Grid ...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Midas, Klark Teknik, by qualified personnel. or table specified by the Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, manufacturer, or sold with This symbol, wherever it appears, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Auratone and Coolaudio the apparatus.

  • 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 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 1.7 Secondary Safeties All loudspeakers flown in theatres, studios or other places of work and entertainment shall, 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

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 2: Introduction 2.1 Typical Configurations MV212 Array (See Chapter 3) MS215 Array (See Chapter 4) SCALE 1:1...

  • Page 7: Ms215 And Mv212 Array Groundstack (See Chapter

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual MS215 and MV212 Mixed Array (See Chapter 5) Two MS215 Subwoofer Groundstack (See Chapter 6) Two MS218 Subwoofer Groundstack (See Chapter 6) MS215 and MV212 Array Groundstack (See Chapter 7)
  • Page 8 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2 Rigging and Acoustic Simulation Software The EASE FOCUS 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.
  • Page 9 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2.2 EASE example: Array MV212 x 8, with MAN-FG Tip Bar Centered This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the center position of the MAN FG fly grid. Note: for systems that do not require much variation in the tilt angle, and in systems that only require one main hoist, the single shackle plate can be used instead of...
  • Page 10 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2.3 EASE example: Array MV212 x 8, with MAN-FG Tip Bar Mounted Rearwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN-FG fly grid. Using the Tip Bar in this position will make the array's Centre of Gravity force the...
  • Page 11 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2.4 EASE example: Array MV212 x 8, with MAN-FG Tip Bar Mounted Forwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the forward position on the MAN-FG fly grid. Using the Tip Bar in this position will make the array's Centre of Gravity force...
  • Page 12 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2.5 EASE example: Array MV212 x 24, with MAN-FG Tip Rearwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN-FG fly grid. All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN-FG fly grid. It also...
  • Page 13 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.2.6 EASE example: Mixed Array MS215 x 6, MV212 x 16, with MAN-FG Tip Bar Mounted Rearwards This example uses the Tip Bar mounted in the rear position on the MAN-FG fly grid. All four rigging pins are used to secure the Tip Bar to the MAN-FG fly grid.
  • Page 14 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.3 MV212 Cabinet Angles The angle of each MV212 cabinet relative to the cabinet above it, is varied by inserting the quick release pin into one of the mounting holes in the rear mounting bracket. These are labeled from 0 to 10 degrees.
  • Page 15 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Rigging Pin installation in the MV212 rear mounting plate This drawing shows the pin location used to set the angle of the cabinet relative to the cabinet above (0 degrees = Parallel). Pin location Pin location 0 degrees 0.5 degrees...
  • Page 16 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.5 Weights Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) MAN-FG with Tip Bar 116.9 MV212 116.9 MV212-XV 110.2 MS215 MS218 213.9 2.6 MAN-FG Fly Grid Working Load Limit (WLL) Item WLL (kg) WLL (lbs) DESIGN FACTOR 3 Point Suspension...
  • Page 17 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.8 Rigging Component Traceability Markings Each component of the rigging system is marked with a number that allows it to be identified for tracebility purposes. The illustrations below show the locations of the tracebility markings on the various components.
  • Page 18 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.9 MAN-FG Fly Grid Dimensions See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. FRONT VIEW (WITH INTERNALS SHOWN) FRONT VIEW LEFT SIDE (WITH INTERNALS SHOWN) 825.4 [32.5] 850 [33.5] LEFT SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Dimensions in mm [Inches] 2.10 MV212 Cabinet Dimensions...
  • Page 19 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.11 MS215 Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. SIDES BACK 810 [31.9] FRONT TOP / BOTTOM NOTE: Pole mount socket on top of box only Dimensions in mm [Inches] 2.12 MS218 Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance.
  • Page 20 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.13 Rigging Pins See Chapter 9 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. These quick release pins are the fundamental mechanical fastener for the assembly of the MAN-FG fly grid, MV212 cabinet, and the MS215 subwoofer.
  • Page 21 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.13.1 Rigging Pin Installation Pin Installation The following example shows how to use a quick release pin to join two MV212 cabinets together. This just shows one pin as an example, but all pins must be installed.
  • Page 22 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.13.2 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 VERIFY THAT EACH PIN IS CORRECTLY INSERTED, AND THAT EACH PIN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FIRST.
  • Page 23 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.14 Vertical Orientation Vertical Orientation Only! CORRECT INSTALLATION The mechanical design of the MV212 cabinet, MS215 subwoofer, and the MAN-FG fly grid uses links and quick release 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 24 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.15 MS215 Subwoofer Mounting Components Mounting Links Out The MS215 subwoofer has four retractable mounting links at the top (1), and four corresponding mounting holes at the bottom (3). These mounting components allow the subwoofer to be attached to the MAN-FG fly grid, or attached to other MS215 subwoofers.
  • Page 25 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.16 MV212 Cabinet Mounting Components The MV212 cabinet has two retractable mounting links (1) at the top, and an adjustable rear link (4) that allows setting of the inter-cabinet angle. There are two corresponding front slots at the bottom, and one at the rear, with securing pins.
  • Page 26 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 2.17 MAN-FG Fly Grid Mounting Components The MAN-FG fly grid shall only be used with MV212 cabinets and MS215 subwoofers. It is not designed to work with any other cabinets. Tip Bar 1. Mounting Links – These retractable links connect the fly grid to the bottom mounting slots of an MV212 cabinet or MS215 subwoofer.
  • Page 27 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Recommended Bow Shackles Suspend the array by attaching one or more bow shackles or similar lifting 43 mm devices with a pin diameter to fit the 20 mm suspension pick points on the Tip Bar or the single shackle plate of the MAN-FG fly grid.

  • Page 28: Chapter 3: Assembling An Mv212 Array On A Man-Fg Fly Grid

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 3: Assembling an MV212 Array on a MAN-FG Fly Grid The following procedure shows how to build an array of MV212 cabinets by adding them one at a time. Alternatively, cabinets can be pre-assembled into groups of four, and then connected to the fly grid at a later time.
  • Page 29 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 3.1 Connecting MV212 Cabinets to the MAN-FG 1. Install the Tip Bar (1) onto the MAN-FG fly grid and secure using the 4 rigging pins (2). 2. Double check that all pins are correctly inserted, before proceeding further.
  • Page 30 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 12. The addition of other MV212 cabinets is performed by repeating steps 8 through 11 for each additional cabinet. WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 16 MV212 CABINETS FOR ONE MAN-FG FLY GRID. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
  • Page 31 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 3.2: Adding a group of MV212 Cabinets to the MAN-FG Fly Grid Groups of MV212 cabinets can be pre-assembled using Procedure 3.1, steps 8 to 11, and then connected to the MAN-FG fly grid as an assembled group just prior to flying.

  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Assembling Ms215 Subwoofers On A Man-Fg Fly Grid

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 4: Assembling MS215 Subwoofers on a MAN-FG Fly Grid The following procedure describes how to assemble a MS215 subwoofer to the MAN-FG fly grid. The MAN-FG fly grid is attached to the top of the MS215 subwoofer, using the subwoofer's 4 mounting links, and four lower rigging pins of the MAN-FG fly grid.
  • Page 33 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 4.1 Connecting MS215 Subwoofers to the MAN-FG Fly Grid 1. Prepare the MAN-FG fly grid by pulling out the 4 lower rigging pins (1). Attach the single shackle plate (2) using its 2 rigging pins (3), to the fly grid mounting position recommended by the EASE FOCUS software.
  • Page 34 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 6. Prepare the upper subwoofer by removing its 4 lower pins (6). 7. Prepare the lower subwoofer by pulling out its 4 top pins (4) so the top links (5) spring up. Reinsert the top pins (4) to secure the links in the up position.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5: Assembling An Mv212 Array With A Ms215 Subwoofer

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 5: Assembling an MV212 Array with a MS215 Subwoofer The following procedure describes how to assemble a mixed array consisting of one MS215 subwoofer and MV212 cabinets below it. One MAN-FG fly grid is attached to the top of the MS215 subwoofer, using components supplied with the MAN-FG fly grid.
  • Page 36 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 5.1 - Attaching the MAN-FG fly grids to the MS215 Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedure in Chapter 4: Procedure 4.1 steps 1 to 3, to attach the MAN-FG fly grid to the MS215 subwoofer.
  • Page 37 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 5.2 - Attaching the MV212 Cabinets to the MS215 Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedure in Chapter 3: Procedure 3.1 steps 3 to 12, to attach MV212 cabinets to the lower MAN-FG fly grid. Procedure...
  • Page 38 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual WARNING VARIOUS MIXTURES OF MV212 CABINETS AND MS215 SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 1009 KG. WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE MS215 SUBWOOFER ON TOP, AND THE MV212 CABINETS BELOW.

  • Page 39: Chapter 6: Groundstack Of Two Ms215 Subwoofers

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 6: Groundstack of two MS215 Subwoofers The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two MS215 subwoofers. The MS215 subwoofers are attached using the 4 pop up mounting links of the lower subwoofer.
  • Page 40 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 6.1 - Assembling two MS215 Subwoofers 1. Prior to stacking, ensure that the lower subwoofer is mounted on a flat, dry, and solid horizontal surface, capable of safely bearing the weight of the assembly. 2. Pull out the lower subwoofer's 4 upper pins (2), and the spring-loaded mounting links (3) will move to the up position.
  • Page 41 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 6.2 - Assembling two MS218 Subwoofers The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two MS218 subwoofers. 1. Prior to stacking, ensure that the lower subwoofer is mounted on a flat, dry, and solid horizontal surface, capable of safely bearing the weight of the assembly.

  • Page 42: Chapter 7: Groundstack Ms215 Subwoofer And Mv212 Array

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 7: Groundstack MS215 Subwoofer and MV212 Array The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with a MS215 subwoofer as a base, and an array of four MV212 cabinets on top. WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 6 x MV212 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 43 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 - Attaching the MAN-FG fly grid to the MS215 Subwoofer stack 1. Perform the previous procedures in Chapter 4 to attach the MAN-FG fly grid to the MS215 subwoofer(s). Procedure Description of Work Check...
  • Page 44 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 5. Prepare the first MV212 cabinet, by pulling out the front lower rigging pins (6), and the rear lower rigging pin (7). 6. Carefully lift the MV212 cabinet until its lower front mounting slots fit over the 2 front links (1) of the MAN-FG fly grid.
  • Page 45 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 - continued 10. Prepare the next MV212 cabinet, by pulling out the front lower rigging pins (6), and the rear lower rigging pin (7). (See step 5.) 11. Carefully lift the MV212 cabinet until its lower front mounting slots fit over the links (10) of the lower MV212.

  • Page 46: Chapter 8: Mv212-Vt And Ms215-Vt Vertical Transporters

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 8: MV212-VT and MS215-VT Vertical Transporters 8.0.3 Measured Weights Item Quantity Weight MS215 -VT 31.6 kg 69.7 lbs MV212-VT 24.7 kg 54.5 lbs The MS215-VT allows a stack of up to 3 MS215 subwoofers to be transported and stored securely, and moved into postion for flying.
  • Page 47 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 8. 1 Attaching MV212 cabinets to the MV212-VT 1. Prepare the first MV212 cabinet, by pulling out the front lower rigging pins (1), and the rear lower rigging pin (2). 2. Carefully lift the MV212 cabinet until its lower front mounting slots fit over the 2 front mounting links (3) of the MV212-VT.
  • Page 48 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual 8. 2 Attaching MS215 subwoofers to the MS215-VT 1. Prepare the first MS215 subwoofer, by pulling out the 4 lower rigging pins (1). 2. Carefully lift the MS215 subwoofer until its mounting slots fit over the 4 mounting links (2) of the MS215-VT.

  • Page 49: Chapter 9: 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.

  • Page 50: Chapter 10: Enclosure Quantities And Combinations For Man-Fg Fly Grid Suspension At 10:1, 7:1, And 5:1 Design Factors

    MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Chapter 10: Enclosure quantities and combinations for MAN-FG fly grid suspension at 10:1, 7:1, and 5:1 design factors Maximum allowed MV212 and MS215 enclosure quantities and combinations for suspension using MAN-FG Fly Bar at 10:1, 7:1 and 5:1 design factors.
  • Page 51 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual MS215 Arrays Safety Factor MS215 Weights kg Description 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1 10 to 1...
  • Page 52 Note: 2nd MAN-FG Fly Grid must be included in total weight load on 1st MAN-FG Local Regulatory Compliance: The design factor and Working Load Limit (WLL) ratings of the Manchester Series suspension system are intended to be in compliance with all known regulatory statutes. Recommendations throughout this manual are based on a 10:1 design factor, however there are variations internationally in the regulations and practices applying to suspension of sound systems in public places and 7:1 or 5:1 design factors may be acceptable.
  • Page 53 MANCHESTER SERIES Rigging Manual Manufacturer’s Declaration We, Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 26th Floor, Centuria Medical Makati Century City Makati City, Manila 1200, PH Do hereby declare that the following components: MV212 (and variants) Loudspeaker Cabinets...

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