K&F SPECTRA 212i Horizontal Cluster Flying Set User Manual

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USER'S MANUAL
K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories

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  • Page 1 EN | VERSION 1.0 | 06/16/21 USER‘S MANUAL K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3.2.2 Connector Flying Set Intended Use Items Included 5.1 Point-Source Applications 5.1.1 K&F SPECTRA 212i cluster plate set 5.1.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster flying set 5.2 Line-Source Applications 5.2.1 K&F SPECTRA 212i connector set 5.2.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i connector flying set Components 6.0.1 K&F SPECTRA 212i cluster plate set...
  • Page 4 User‘s Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 10.1.2 Connector Flying Set (Line Source) 10.1.3 Flybar grid mode (full-grid or half-grid) 10.2 Mounting the Flybar 10.3 Mounting the Horizontal Cluster Flying Set to the Speaker 10.4 Mounting the Connector Flying Set to the Speaker 11 Mounting for Horizontal Suspended Operation 11.1 Mounting the Cluster Plate Set and the Flying Frame to the Speaker 11.2 Mounting the Connector Set and the Flying Frame to the Speaker...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Introduction SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Icons Used This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in seri- WARNING ous health problems including potentially fatal injuries. This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause CAUTION minor injuries or damage.
  • Page 6: Terms Used In This Manual

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Terms Used in This Manual Cluster = Array = a setup of point sources a setup of line sources (point-source mode) (line-source mode) Horizontal cluster = Vertical array = Horizontal array = horizontal array extent vertical array extent horizontal array extent...
  • Page 7: Product Description

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Product Description Cluster plates (point-source mode) Cluster plates are used for clustering two SPECTRA 212i systems in point-source mode. This allows for achieving a larger overall directivity. The accessories allow interconnecting the speakers in acoustically logical angles. We recommend using the cluster plates for the SPECTRA 212i N speaker version only.
  • Page 8: Connector (Line-Source Mode)

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Connector (Line-Source Mode) Connectors allow for connecting two speakers to build an array for operation in line-source mode. Interconnecting the speakers using the connectors allows for achieving the acoustically logical angle between the speakers for line-source operation. You can use the connectors for interconnecting the following speaker combinations: •...
  • Page 9: Connector Flying Set

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 3.2.2 Connector Flying Set Allows for suspending a horizontal array of two SPECTRA 212i speakers in line-source mode. This setup allows for achieving vari- ous tilt angles. Using the connector flying set, you can suspend two interconnected speakers using the flybar (included with the set).
  • Page 10: Intended Use

    K&F SPECTRA 212i cluster plate set Items Included 2 x SPECTRA 212i cluster plate stack 5.1.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster flying set Items Included 1 x SPECTRA 212i cluster plate fly 1 x flybar incl. fixtures 1 x SPECTRA 212i cluster plate stack...
  • Page 11: Components

    2 cluster plates stack 6 mounting holes each for speaker attachment 6.0.2 K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster flying set Flybar (mountable in 2 positions) 2 positioning aids 1 SPECTRA 212i cluster plate fly 4 M8 × 20 fixing screws: coun-...
  • Page 12: K&F Spectra 212I Connector Flying Set

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 6.0.4 K&F SPECTRA 212i connector flying set Flybar (mountable in 2 positions) 2 positioning aids 1 SPECTRA 212i connector fly 4 M8 × 20 fixing screws: coun- tersunk screws, strength class 1 SPECTRA 212i connector For each connector: 6 mounting holes for speaker at-...
  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Technical Specifications Horizontal cluster flying set/cluster plate set (Point Source) 7.1.1 Overview Load capacity 2 x SPECTRA 212i Horizontal cluster flying set: 8.7 kg Weight Cluster plate set: 5.4 kg RAL 9005 (black), standard Colors RAL 9010 (white), standard RAL spot color, on request...
  • Page 14: Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.1.2 Dimensions 150 .4 m m [5 .9 2 inch] 2 0 mm 290.4 m m [11.433 inch] 48 .4 m m [1.906 inch] 53 m m 28 .8 m m [2.08 7 inch ] [1.134 inch] 582.9 m m...
  • Page 15: Connector Set/Connector Flying Set (Line Source)

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Connector Set/Connector Flying Set (Line Source) 7.2.1 Overview Load capacity 2 x SPECTRA 212i Connector set: 2,8 kg Weight Connector flying set: 6.1 kg RAL 9005 (black), standard Colors RAL 9010 (white), standard RAL spot color, on request ©...
  • Page 16: Dimensions

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7.2.2 Dimensions 225 mm [8.858 inch] 100 mm [3.937 inch] 141.6 mm [5.575 inch] 141.6 mm [5.575 inch] 100 mm [3.937 inch] 225 mm [8.858 inch] 290.4 mm [11.433 inch] 48.4 mm [1.906 inch] 53 mm 28.8 mm...
  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Safety Instructions Safety Instructions for Suspending the Speakers WARNING Suspended loads pose a safety risk. • Have all installation works including suspension as well as wall or ceiling mount performed by qualified event technicians or appropriately trained persons. •...
  • Page 18 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Risks imposed by falling or overturning parts WARNING • Be sure to install, suspend, fasten, and use Kling & Freitag speaker accessories only using the designated fixtures as specified in this document. •...
  • Page 19: Mounting For Standing Operation

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Mounting for Standing Operation Required mounting accessories Required Tools • 1 x cluster plates stack hexagon socket wrench IS6 (2 items included with the K&F SPECTRA 212i cluster plate set) • 1 x connectors (2 items included with the K&F SPECTRA 212i connector set) Danger! Speakers may tip and/or fall.
  • Page 20: Connector Set

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Connector Set To build an array in line-source mode 1. Position the speakers in their place of use. 2. Remove the M8 screws shown in the adjacent figure. 3. Connect the speakers using the connector and the previously re- moved screws.
  • Page 21: Mounting For Vertical Suspended Operation

    K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Mounting for Vertical Suspended Operation For vertical suspended operation of two adjacent speakers, you need either a K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster flying set (point source applications) or a K&F SPECTRA 212i connector flying set (line source applications) For vertical suspended operation (horizontal cluster flying set/connector flying set), you first need to mount the flybar to the correct appropriate plate/connector.
  • Page 22: Connector Flying Set (Line Source)

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 10.1.2 Connector Flying Set (Line Source) Array of two speakers, vertically sus- pended with flybar. Speaker Flybar hole down-tilt Half grid 35.8 Full Grid -33.6 Half grid -31.2 Full Grid -28.7 Half grid -26.1 Full Grid...
  • Page 23: Flybar Grid Mode (Full-Grid Or Half-Grid)

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 10.1.3 Flybar grid mode (full-grid or half-grid) Half-grid mode Full-grid mode When the slanted flybar end points towards When the straight flybar end points towards the speaker fronts, the flybar is aligned in half- the speaker fronts, the flybar is aligned in full- grid mode.
  • Page 24: Mounting The Flybar

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 10.2 Mounting the Flybar Required mounting accessories Required Tools (included in the set) • 1 x cluster plate fly hexagon socket wrench IS5 1 x connector fly • Flybar • Mounting hardware •...
  • Page 25: Mounting The Horizontal Cluster Flying Set To The Speaker

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 10.3 Mounting the Horizontal Cluster Flying Set to the Speaker To build a vertical suspended cluster in point-source mode Items required Required Tools • 1 x K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster plate flying set hexagon socket wrench IS6 •...
  • Page 26 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7. Place the cluster upright. 8. If necessary, mount a receptacle such as the K&F 450 rotation clamp to the flybar. 9. Suspend the cluster. For wall or ceiling installation, refer to the respective accessory manual.
  • Page 27: Mounting The Connector Flying Set To The Speaker

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 10.4 Mounting the Connector Flying Set to the Speaker To build a vertical suspended cluster in line-source mode Items required Required Tools • 1 x K&F SPECTRA 212i connector flying hexagon socket wrench IS6 •...
  • Page 28 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 7. Put up the array. 8. If necessary, mount a receptacle such as the K&F 450 rotation clamp to the flybar. 9. Suspend the array. For wall or ceiling installation, refer to the respective accessory manual.
  • Page 29: Mounting For Horizontal Suspended Operation

    Speaker To build a horizontal suspended cluster in point-source mode Items required Required Tools • 1 x K&F SPECTRA 212i horizontal cluster flying set hexagon socket wrench IS6 • 1 x K&F SPECTRA 212i flying frame • 2 x K&F SPECTRA 212i...
  • Page 30 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5. Attach the two bottommost screws of the cluster plates to the speaker. 6. Move the speakers towards each other, so that the holes of the plates align with those in the speaker cabinet.
  • Page 31: Mounting The Connector Set And The Flying Frame To The Speaker

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 11.2 Mounting the Connector Set and the Flying Frame to the Speaker To build a horizontal suspended array in line-source mode Required mounting accessories Required Tools • 1 x K&F SPECTRA 212i connector set hexagon socket wrench IS6 •...
  • Page 32 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 5. First, loosely attach both connec- tors to one speaker with three screws each. 6. Place the speakers side by side, so that the accessory holes are aligned with those in the speaker’s side panels.
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories Maintenance • Perform a visual inspection before each installation. • Visually inspect the entire setup every six months. • When performing those checks, particularly look for deformations, cracks, dents, damage to threads, and corrosion. Also check slings and lifts (e.g. shackles, chains, and steel ropes) carefully for wear and deformation.
  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories 16.06.2021 06/16/21 Declaration of Conformity Page 34 of 35 Version 1.0 © KLING & FREITAG GMBH...
  • Page 35 User's Manual K&F SPECTRA 212i Configuration Accessories © KLING & FREITAG GMBH Version 1.0 Page 35 of 35...
  • Page 36 THANK CHOOSING K&F. KLING & FREITAG GmbH Junkersstrasse 14 · D-30179 Hannover Phone +49 (0)511 969970 www.kling-freitag.de · info@kling-freitag.de...

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