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- Page 1 K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Version 1.4 User's Manual Released: 15.10.2018 Translation of the original instructions Important Information, Please Read Before Use! KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstraße 14 D-30179 Hannover TEL +49 (0) 511 96 99 70 FAX +49 (0) 511 67 37 94...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.4.2 Pinpoint table for horizontal arrays 6.4.3 Pinpoint table for vertical arrays with Single Stud Fitting K&F SPECTRA 212 Singlebar and Single Stud Fitting K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar K&F Rotation Clamp 450 Dismounting a Flying Speaker Array Flying Speakers Material Lists... -
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation and enable the KLING & FREITAG SPECTRA 212 speaker system to achieve its full potential, please read this manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker system. -
Page 5: Product Description
Weight: 1.3 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector horizontal Connecting element between two K&F SPECTRA 212 with fixture for K&F SPECTRA 212 flybar and K&F VIDA L load adapter Allows for creating and suspending a horizontal array from several K&F SPECTRA 212. - Page 6 K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Used for single-fall suspension of a vertical or horizontal array. Items included: K&F SPECTRA 212 flybar (1 item) Shackles (2 items) K&F VIDA L load adapters (2 items) Weight: 7.4 kg K&F SPECTRA 212 Singlebar Used for single-fall suspension of a single K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker.
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Page 7: Intended Use
The K&F SPECTRA 212 rigging system is intended for exclusive use in the following: 1) Creating and suspending a horizontal array of up to six K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers 2) Creating and suspending a vertical array of up to four K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers People may safely stand below the suspended structure during operation. - Page 8 DGUV regulations 17 (BGV C1) or similar locally applicable accident-control standards, make sure no persons stand in the danger zone below or near the speaker system. When using a BGV C1 motor, the SPECTRA 212 system is intrinsically safe, so no secondary safety components are required in operation;...
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Page 9: Wind Loads
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Wind loads In case of outdoor use, stay informed of the latest wind and weather conditions. See the following table for provisional guidance. Wind force Impact 0–0.2 Calm Smoke rises vertically. 0.3–1.5 Light air Direction shown by smoke drift but not by wind vanes. -
Page 10: Flying Configurations
You can fly K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers vertically or horizontally. You can fly K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers either separately or as an array. With an array of K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers, you can choose between horizontal (A) and vertical (B) orientation. -
Page 11: Horizontal Arrays
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Horizontal Arrays Horizontal array with two speakers a: K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector horizontal ([…] items) Single-fall suspension: • VIDA L load adapter (1 item) • Optional: K&F 450 rotation clamp (1 extra item) Dual-fall suspension: •... -
Page 12: Vertical Arrays
(1 extra item) Dual-fall suspension: • K&F VIDA L Load Adapter (2 items) Vertical Arrays Vertical array with two speakers a: K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector vertical (1 items) b: K&F SPECTRA 212 Connector (2 items) Single-fall suspension: • K&F SPECTRA 212... -
Page 13: Mounting And Suspending
Failing to attach all required connecting elements may result in a severe accident. With an array with six K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers, be sure to always mount and secure an extra K&F SPECTRA 212 Connector at the bottom center (i.e. between speakers 3 and 4). - Page 14 Insert the foremost studs of the connector into the foremost flybar receptacles. Fold down the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector. Please note: • When folding down the connector, make sure all studs slide into the flybar openings.
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Page 15: Horizontal Arrays With Six Speakers
K&F SPECTRA 212 Connector. To prevent the rigging system from overloading, perform the necessary steps on the floor at the start of the installation process as explained below. - Page 16 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System The following steps require the use of a transport cover including a K&F SPECTRA 212 rigging aid set for each speaker. The hinges are required for a single person to set up the speaker array;...
- Page 17 K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Repeat the previous steps for the remaining three leaves. The hinge leaves of the K&F SPECTRA 212 rigging aid set are easily accessible even with the transport lid mounted. With each speaker, completely fold out the two hinge leaves between the K&F SPECTRA 212 transport...
- Page 18 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Pull the two speakers together as shown and fasten them to each other using one K&F SPECTRA 212Connector on each side. Place the two firmly connected K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers onto their bottoms (with the plastic feet).
- Page 19 Place one more K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker on each side and connect it using a K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector horizontal. Again, place one more K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker on each side and connect it using a K&F SPECTRA 212 Connector.
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Page 20: Mounting Vertical Arrays
212 Transport Cover with the 'K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging Help Set'.. The following steps require the use of a transport cover including a K&F SPECTRA 212 rigging aid set for each speaker. The hinges are required for a single person to set up the speaker array;... - Page 21 Mount all speakers to be part of the array to one another: In order not to exceed the maximum load of a K&F SPECTRA 212 array, be sure to fly not more than four SPECTRA 212 speakers in a vertical array. Warning...
- Page 22 Make sure that the pins (a) of both hinges are fully inserted into the appropriate knuckles (b). Warning Mount the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector Vertical to the upper end of the topmost speaker as described in the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connector chapter (see page 13).
- Page 23 Carefully fold down the K&F SPECTRA 212 Transport Cover. Pull the K&F SPECTRA 212 transport cover out of the hinge KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 1.4 Page 23 of 42...
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Page 24: K&F Vida L Load Adapter
Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a deadly risk for people standing near-by! Warning For fastening one K&F VIDA L load adapter to a K&F SPECTRA 212 flying adapter, you need to use two K&F fixing pins. Warning Note that the K&F VIDA L load adapter can be adjusted in half-steps. - Page 25 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Remove the two lock pins from the base of the K&F VIDA load adapter. Find the configuration you need in the pinpoint tables and determine the pinpoints required for the 1 / 2 speaker array.
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Page 26: Pinpoint Tables
For example: If you want to fly a vertical array of three K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers at a 5° angle, you need to use pinpoint 7. 6.4.1... -
Page 27: Pinpoint Table For Horizontal Arrays
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System 10 (1/1 grid) -47.5 -25.1 -8.6 10 (1/2 grid) -50.0 -27.3 -10.3 11 (1/1 grid) -52.3 -29.4 -12.1 11 (1/2 grid) -54.5 -31.4 -13.8 6.4.2 Pinpoint table for horizontal arrays Pinpoint (1x) K&F... -
Page 28: Pinpoint Table For Vertical Arrays With Single Stud Fitting
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System 7 (1/2 – -12.2 -10.1 -1.6 grid) 8 (1/1 – -14.0 -11.9 -3.5 grid) 8 (1/2 – -15.7 -13.6 -5.4 -0.2 -1.1 grid) 9 (1/1 – -17.5 -15.3 -7.3 -2.0 -3.0 grid) 9 (1/2 –... -
Page 29: K&F Spectra 212 Singlebar And Single Stud Fitting
K&F SPECTRA 212 Singlebar Single Stud Fitting You can fly individual K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers in a single-fall configuration using the K&F SPECTRA 212 singlebar; Single Stud Fittings allow for setting up dual-fall configurations of individual K&F SPECTRA 212 speakers. -
Page 30: K&F Spectra 212 Flybar
Center the K&F flybar on top of the two determined bores inclination holes of the flying bars. Align the bore position vertically to the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar. Determine the bore that is closest to the selected position on the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar. - Page 31 VIDA L load adapters. Place the K&F SPECTRA 212 flybar above the K&F VIDA L load adapters. Mount the K&F SPECTRA 212 flybar onto the K&F VIDA L load adapters. The horizontal K&F SPECTRA 212 speaker array is now ready for use...
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Page 32: K&F Rotation Clamp 450
The K&F Rotation Clamp 450 is exclusively designed for the following K&F components: K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar, K&F SPECTRA 212 Single Bar, K&F VIDA L Flying Frame, K&F SEQUENZA 5 Flying Frame, and K&F SEQUENZA 10 Flying Frame. Never use it for mounting any other... -
Page 33: Dismounting A Flying Speaker Array
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Dismounting a Flying Speaker Array Risk of injury: Never disconnect speakers that are suspended or are installed by stretching! Make sure that the connecting interface is unloaded before starting dismounting. Therefore, always lower vertical speaker arrays right onto transport covers before removing the connecting elements between the speakers. -
Page 34: Flying Speakers Material Lists
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Flying Speakers Material Lists Material overview: Standalone Setup Single-strand suspension with vertical speaker: (1x) – (1x) optional: (1x) K&F K&F K&F SPECTRA SPECTRA Rotation Clamp Singlebar Single-strand suspension with horizontal speaker: (1x) (1x) -
Page 35: Material Overview: Vertical, Single-Stranded Arrays
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Material overview: Vertical, single-stranded arrays In the following combinations you can assemble vertical, single-stranded K&F SPECTRA 212 arrays: (2x) (1x) (1x) optional: (1x) K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F... -
Page 36: Material Overview: Vertical, Double-Stranded Arrays
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Material overview: Vertical, double-stranded arrays In the following combinations you can assemble vertical, double-stranded K&F SPECTRA 212 arrays: Note that the suspension strands must be vertical and parallel. Warning (2x) (1x) (2x) (2x) K&F SPECTRA 212... -
Page 37: Material Overview: Horizontal, Single-Stranded Arrays
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Material overview: Horizontal, single-stranded arrays In the following combinations you can assemble horizontal, single-stranded K&F arrays: (2x) (1x) (1x) optional: (1x) K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F SPECTRA 212 K&F VIDA L K&F Flybar Connector... -
Page 38: Material Overview: Horizontal, Double-Stranded Arrays
Note that the suspension strands must be vertical and parallel. Warning This means that you will always need two K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connectors. Always mount the K&F SPECTRA 212 Flybar Connectors units symmetrically to the array centerline. (See the Flying Configurations chapter on page 10.) -
Page 39: Transportation And Storage
Make sure that the system is adequately ventilated during longer storage periods so any residual moisture can escape from the equipment. In addition, protect all system parts and K&F SPECTRA 212 accessories from mechanical strains in order to prevent damage. -
Page 40: Declaration Of Conformity (Ce)
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System 11. Declaration of Conformity (CE) KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 1.4 Page 40 of 42... -
Page 41: Notes
User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System INDEX • connecting........................... 13 • Declaration of Conformity......................40 • Dismounting..........................33 • Flybar............................30 • Flying Configurations........................10 • horizontal, double-stranded arrays................... 38 • horizontal, single fall........................37 • Horizontal Arrays........................11 • Installation........................... 13 •... - Page 42 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212 Rigging System Translated version of the original SPECTRA 212 Operating Manual © Kling & Freitag GmbH, 2018 Junkersstrasse 14 D-30179 Hannover Germany www.kling-freitag.de All rights reserved. KLING & FREITAG GMBH © 2018 Version 1.4 Page 42 of 42...