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IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE User Manual Revision 5 Issued April 2022 Doughty Engineering Ltd Crow Arch Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1NZ Tel: +44 (0) 1425 478961 sales@doughty-engineering.co.uk www.doughty-engineering.co.uk Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 1 of 26...
10) MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION ..................... 23 11) IF THE PRODUCT IS NO LONGER NEEDED ..............24 12) WARRANTY ..........................24 13) INSTALLATION / INSPECTION REPORT ................25 14) EC DECLARATION ........................26 Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 2 of 26...
DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION notification. 2) GENERAL Six Track is a modular curtain track system suitable for a wide range of stage and studio applications. Six Track kits include all the components required to install your chosen track length.
3) SIX TRACK RANGE Six Track is a curtain track system made up from a variety of interchangeable parts to form a flexible, efficient system. Six track can be configured as: 1) A Walk-along System. This is a system where a person opens/closes the curtains/drapes manually by pulling the curtain cloth.
5) MODIFICATION Six Track components should not be modified in any way. If there is a requirement for non- standard Six Track parts for a special purpose please contact your Doughty agent. 6) SAFETY INFORMATION Do not exceed any working load limit indicated.
All suspension points must be assessed to ensure they are adequate to suspend the load. • A typical Six Track will be installed at a height such that any failure could be hazardous. • Before starting the installation, the load for each support should be calculated allowing for the weight of all the track and accessories as well as the curtain whether open or bunched or part bunched as during opening.
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Nylon twin hooks (T63796) are used to connect curtains to Six Track runners Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 9 of 26...
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4. Take up the slack line through the master runner. 5. Tighten the rope clamp on the master runner. 6. Release the tensioner spring ensuring it remains partially compressed. 7. Replace the cover. Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 16 of 26...
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Variable Speed Curtain Track Drive (T63845) The variable speed electric track drive is designed to be mounted on the end of Doughty Six Track rail. The power supply is 230 volts 50hz, single phase and must be fused at 5 amps.
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6. Tighten the rope clamp on the master runner. 7. Release the tensioner spring ensuring it remains partially compressed. 8. Replace the cover. 9. Re-connect the power and test. Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 18 of 26...
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The master runner must also be oriented on the rail with the hauling rope clamp facing in the direction as shown below. Failing to install the limit switches correctly can damage the track drive. Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 19 of 26...
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The control functions are as follows: • Emergency stop which switches the control off completely. • ‘Open’ and ‘close’ buttons. • Local/remote control selector switch. • Power on indicator. Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 20 of 26...
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A remote ‘emergency stop’ control is provided for mounting near the remote-control box. This control cuts the mains supply to the local control to provide an independent emergency stop. Ten metres of cable is provided with the emergency stop. Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 21 of 26...
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If any damage is seen, including cracks, deformation or missing parts, the product must be removed from service and returned to an Approved Service Agent for evaluation/repair. A full list of approved service agents can be found at www.doughty-engineering.co.uk. Approved personnel must carry out a visual inspection and a functional test before every use.
The manufacturer is not liable for indirect consequential damage or financial loss. • The manufacturer is not liable for any changes made to the Six Track or for any damage resulting from such changes. Six Track User Manual Revision 5...
13) INSTALLATION / INSPECTION REPORT Installation Inspection ESTIMATED INSPECTED BY DATE NOTES SIGNATURE OPERATIONS Six Track User Manual Revision 5 Original User Manual Page 25 of 26...
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