Vq Link Plate; Using The Vq Mb For Additional Pattern Control - Tannoy VQ 100 Quick Start Manual

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VQ Series
Remove the front two countersunk M10 screws located on the top of the cabinet and the top M10 countersunk screw on the top rear of the cabinet. Assemble the
flying bracket as shown. (See fig. 1)
IMPORTANT: Only the screws, fasteners, shake proof and plain washers supplied should be used to assemble the VQ flying bracket. Note: All fixings should be
thread-locked and torqued to 25 Nm.
When fixed in position the rod end can be moved along any of the five serrated edges within each slot to fine tune the loudspeakers tilt angle. (See fig. 2) Threaded
rod used should be no more than 300 mm (12") in length. The user is responsible for supplying the correct threaded rod. The minimum specifications for the
threaded rod are:-
USA - Grade B7 (1438 lbs, 650 kgs for ½" rod based on a safety factor of 10:1)
Metric - Grade 10.9 (1459 lbs, 660 kgs for 12 mm rod based on a safety factor 10:1)
Use the appropriate nuts to lock the rod end to the threaded rod (supplied by user). Use a Nyloc nut at the top of the threaded rod to secure the pole clamp
(supplied by user).
The threaded rod can be attached to a suitably rated Uni-Strut accessory.
Always use Nyloc nuts to secure the threaded rod to the pole clamp or Uni-Strut.
The rigging of a flown sound system may be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the required experience and certification to perform the
necessary tasks.
Fixing of hanging points in a roof should always be carried out by a professional rigger and in accordance with the local rules of the venue.
A maximum of VQ 60 + VQ MB + VQ DF (350 lbs, 160 kg) can be flown from a single threaded rod. This combination carries a safety factor of 8:1. (See fig. 3)
( g. 1)
( g. 2)

VQ Link Plate

The VQ link plate is used to join a VQ DF or VQ MB to a VQ 60 or VQ 100 cabinet. Three link plates are used to connect each cabinet. The Link plates are supplied as
standard with each VQ DF and VQ MB.
Remove the M10 countersunk screws as shown in the diagram opposite. Use the same screws to fix the link plate in place. The link plate will sit flush in the cabinet
indentations. Two longer M10 bolts are supplied with the link plates. These bolts should be used to fix the rear link plate in position.
Note: All fixings should be thread-locked and torqued to 25 Nm

Using The VQ MB For Additional Pattern Control

The VQ link plate is used to join a VQ DF or VQ MB to a VQ 60 or VQ 100 cabinet. Three link plates are used to connect each cabinet. The Link plates are supplied as
standard with each VQ DF and VQ MB.
Remove the M10 countersunk screws as shown in the diagram opposite. Use the same screws to fix the link plate in place. The link plate will sit flush in the cabinet
indentations. Two longer M10 bolts are supplied with the link plates. These bolts should be used to fix the rear link plate in position.
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LINK PLATE
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Quick Start Guide