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Turbosound TLX LIVERPOOL Series Rigging Manual

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TLX LIVERPOOL SERIES
TLX215L
Compact Dual 15" Subwoofer for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications
TLX84
Dual 2 Way 8" Line Array Element for Portable and
Fixed Installation Applications
TLX84-FLB
Fly Bar for TLX84 and TLX215L 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TLX84 and TLX215L 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 TLX84 Array on a TLX84-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 TLX84 and TLX215L 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

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 2: Introduction 2.1 Typical Configurations TLX84 Array (See Chapter 3) TLX215L (See Chapter 4) TLX215L Pair (See Chapter 4)
  • Page 7 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual TLX215L and TLX84 Array (See Chapter 5) Two TLX215L Subwoofer Groundstack (See Chapter 6) TLX215L and TLX84 Array Groundstack (See Chapter 7)
  • Page 8 TLX84 and TLX215L 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 TLX84 cabinet should be noted, as well as the correct suspension hole on the TLX84-FLB flybar, where your bow shackle would be fitted for single-point suspension.
  • Page 9 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.3 TLX84 Cabinet Angles The angle of each TLX84 cabinet relative to the cabinet above it, is varied by selecting one of 7 mounting holes in the rear mounting bracket. These are labeled 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 5, and 6 degrees. Degrees...
  • Page 10 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.4 Weights Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX84 27.9 55.8 83.7 Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX215L Item Quantity Weight (kg) Weight (lbs) TLX84-FLB 25.1 55.3 2.5 TLX84-FLB Flybar Working Load Limit (WLL) Item WLL (kg) WLL (lbs)
  • Page 11 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.7 TLX84-FLB Flybar Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 61.5 [2.4] 14 [0.6] 26 [1] 15 [0.6] 80 [3.1] 104 [4.1] 738 [29.1] 808 [31.8] SIDE 9 [0.4] FRONT 2.8 TLX84 Cabinet Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance.
  • Page 12 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.9 TLX215L Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 740 [29.1] 12 [0.5] 12 [0.5] BACK 802 [31.6] 95 [3.7] 175 [6.9] 130 [5.1] 12 [0.5] SIDE FRONT...
  • Page 13 TLX84 and TLX215L 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 TLX84-FLB flybar, TLX84 cabinet, and the TLX215L subwoofer. 1. Spring Balls – These are locking devices that prevent the pin from pulling out once it has been inserted.
  • Page 14 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.10.1 Rigging Pin Installation Pin Installation The following example shows how to use a pin to join a TLX84 cabinet and a TLX84-FLB flybar. Exact details of the connections for various configurations are given in the various chapters of this manual. 1.
  • Page 15 TLX84 and TLX215L 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 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.11 Vertical Orientation Vertical Orientation Only! CORRECT INSTALLATION The mechanical design of the TLX84 cabinet, TLX215L subwoofer, and the TLX84-FLB flybar uses 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 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.12 TLX215L Subwoofer The TLX215L subwoofer has 2 retractable mounting links at the bottom (5), Mounting Components mounting holes at the rear (9) and top (8), and a drop-down link (7) at the rear bottom and underneath (10). The TLX84-FLB flybar has 2 drop down links that fit Mounting Links Out in two locations (1) on top of the subwoofer.
  • Page 18 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.13 TLX84 Cabinet Mounting Components The TLX84 cabinet has 2 mounting slots (2) at the top, 2 retractable mounting lugs (3) at the bottom, a choice of 7 mounting holes (6) at the rear top, and a drop-down link (8) at the rear bottom.
  • Page 19 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.14 TLX84-FLB Flybar Mounting Components The TLX84-FLB flybar shall only be used with TLX84 cabinets and TLX215L subwoofers. 1. Mounting Links – These retractable links connect the flybar to the top mounting slots of the TLX84 cabinet or TLX215L subwoofer. The connections are secured using the front pins of the TLX84 cabinet or TLX215L subwoofer.
  • Page 20 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.14.1 TLX84-FLB Flybar (continued) Suspend the array by attaching one or more bow shackles or similar lifting devices with a pin diameter (D) to fit the 20 mm suspension pick point. Typically, manufacturers of bow shackles provide suitable devices with pin diameters between 11 mm and 19 mm, and with work loads between 1 tonnes and 3.25 tonnes.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Assembling A Tlx84 Array On A Tlx84-Flb Flybar

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 3: Assembling a TLX84 Array on a TLX84-FLB Flybar The following procedure shows how to build an array of TLX84 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 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.1 Connecting TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX84-FLB Flybar 1. Prepare the TLX84-FLB flybar by pulling out the rigging pins (2) to drop down the front links (1) and then securing them in the lower position with the rigging pins (2) again.
  • Page 23 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 7. Prepare the next TLX84 cabinet, as described in step 3. 8. Carefully lower the upper enclosure and flybar assembly until the front lower mounting links (6) of the top cabinet fit into the top slots (11) in this lower cabinet.
  • Page 24 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.2: Adding a group of four TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX84-FLB Flybar Groups of four cabinets can be pre-assembled using Procedure 3.1, steps 8 to 11, and then connected to the TLX84-FLB flybar as an assembled group of four just prior to flying.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Assembling Tlx215L Subwoofers On A Tlx84-Flb Flybar

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 4: Assembling TLX215L Subwoofers on a TLX84-FLB Flybar The following procedure describes how to assemble a TLX215L subwoofer to the TLX84-FLB flybar. The TLX84-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX215L subwoofer, using 2 front pins, 2 mounting links, and the rear drop-down link from the TLX84-FLB flybar.
  • Page 26 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.1 Connecting TLX215L Subwoofers to the TLX84-FLB Flybar 1. Prepare the TLX84-FLB flybar by pulling out the rigging pins (2) to drop down the front links (1) and then secure them in the down position with the rigging pins (2).
  • Page 27 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 6. Prior to attaching the lower subwoofer, ensure that bottom mount hardware on the upper subwoofer and upper mount hardware on the lower subwoofer are in their stored positions. Carefully lower the flybar/subwoofer assembly and physically align the top and bottom subwoofers so that front lower mounting links (11) and the rear drop link (13) of the top subwoofer will properly align with the mount link slots (14) and rear drop link channel (16) of the lower subwoofer.

  • Page 28: Chapter 5: Assembling A Tlx84 Array With A Tlx215L Subwoofer

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 5: Assembling a TLX84 Array with a TLX215L Subwoofer The following procedure describes how to assemble a mixed array consisting of one TLX215L subwoofer and four TLX84 cabinets below it. One TLX84-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX215L subwoofer, using components supplied with the TLX84-FLB flybar.
  • Page 29 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.1 - Attaching the TLX84-FLB flybar to the TLX215L Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedures in Chapter 4: Procedure 4.1 steps 1 to 5, to attach the TLX84-FLB flybar to the TLX215L subwoofer. Procedure Description of Work Check 4.1 step 1 to...
  • Page 30 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.2 - Attaching the TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX215L Subwoofer 1. Pull out the front rigging pins (7) of the first TLX84 cabinet. Carefully lower the upper flybar and subwoofer assembly using your lifting apparatus and align the subwoofer's front links (3) with the top mounting slots (6) of the TLX84 cabinet.
  • Page 31 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual WARNING VARIOUS MIXTURES OF TLX84 CABINETS AND TLX215L SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 260 KG. A TYPICAL CONFIGURATION IS 1 SUBWOOFER AND 4 TLX84 (SHOWN). WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE TLX215L SUBWOOFER ON TOP, AND THE TLX84 CABINETS BELOW.

  • Page 32: Chapter 6: Groundstack Of Two Tlx215L Subwoofers

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 6: Groundstack of two TLX215L Subwoofers The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two TLX215L subwoofers. The TLX215L 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 TLX215L SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 33 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 6.1 - Assembling the two TLX215L Subwoofers 1. Prior to stacking, ensure that all mount hardware on upper and lower subwoofers are their stored positions. Carefully lower and physically align top and bottom subwoofers so that front lower mounting links (3) and the rear drop link (5) of the top subwoofer will properly align with the mount link slots (6) and the rear drop link channel of the lower subwoofer.

  • Page 34: Chapter 7: Groundstack Tlx215L Subwoofer And Tlx84 Array

    TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 7: Groundstack TLX215L Subwoofer and TLX84 Array The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with a TLX215L subwoofer as a base, and an array of four TLX84 cabinets on top. WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 4 TLX84 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION.
  • Page 35 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 - Attaching the TLX84 cabinets to the TLX215L Subwoofer 1. Prepare all the TLX84 cabinets, by pulling out the front rigging pins (1), and sliding the front mount links (3) down. Secure the links in the lower position with the pins (1).
  • Page 36 TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 continued 6. The addition of other TLX84 cabinets is performed by repeating procedure steps 4 through 6 for each additional cabinet. Double check all the connections to make sure that the TLX215L subwoofer and TLX84 cabinets are all securely connected together.

  • Page 37: 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.

  • Page 38: Chapter 9: Enclosure Quantities And Combinations For Tlx84-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 39: Manufacturer's Declaration

    TLX84 and TLX215L 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: TLX84 Loudspeaker Cabinets TLX215L Subwoofer Cabinets TLX84-FLB Flybar are in compliance with the relevant fundamental safety and health criteria of the applicable EC Directive(s).

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