Ground Stacking; Rigging And Suspension - EM Acoustics R5 Product User Manual

Ground Stacking

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Ensure that the floor or stage surface can withstand the weight of the system.
• Wherever possible, avoid high stacks and use ratchet straps to secure loudspeakers
together. Please also remember that vibrations from subwoofer systems can shake
other loudspeakers out of place, which may present a toppling hazard. The use of
ratchet straps and non-slip material is recommended to prevent this.

Rigging and Suspension

Please see Chapter 5 for further information on the detailed rigging options for your
loudspeaker system.
WARNING: The overhead suspension of loudspeakers is a very serious issue with
potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong. Rigging should only be
carried out by experienced personnel following safe working practice. Should you be
in any doubt whatsoever, please contact your local dealer who will be able to refer you
to a suitable rigging company.
To ensure the highest standards of safety, the following information on array assembly must be
exactly followed and understood.
Only use EM Acoustics recommended rigging hardware and accessories, which are specifically
designed for the purpose. Do not use these accessories for any other loudspeaker system – the
components are specifically designed to work with this product and are not interchangeable with
any other EM Acoustics loudspeaker product (unless where specifically stated) or any other
loudspeaker system. The use of EM Acoustics accessories with other manufacturers' systems may
compromise the safety standards and EM Acoustics is in no way liable for any loss, damage or injury
caused by such practice.
Do not modify or alter the R5 loudspeaker or accessories, nor use them in any way other than that
described in this manual. Rigging components supplied with the R5 are in no way interchangeable
and should not be used as such.
The component parts of the R5 and its accessories should only be assembled in the manner
described in this manual, using the fasteners and fixings stated herein. The use of fasteners and
methods of assembly not described in this manual may result in an unsafe assembly and as such
EM Acoustics will not be responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused by such practice. Welding,
drilling or any other means of modifying any part of the flying hardware or permanently fixing
components to each other is strictly forbidden.
Rigging assemblies must only be assembled using the appropriate parts and fixings as described in
this manual, explicitly following the assembly instructions given herein. Rigging components must
only be fixed to the R5 loudspeaker, using the correct cabinet location points, assembly methods
and fasteners specifically described within this manual.
Walls, floors and ceilings must be capable of supporting the actual load placed upon them. The
rigging hardware must be safely and securely fixed to both the loudspeaker system and the
supporting structure.
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