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  • Page 1 Ground Stack Kit User Manual Model ID: GROUNDSTACKKIT...
  • Page 2 Ground Stack Kit as of the release date of this edition. Trademarks Chauvet, Chauvet Professional, the Chauvet logo, Ground, and Ground Stack are registered trademarks or trademarks of Chauvet & Sons, LLC (d/b/a Chauvet and Chauvet Lighting) in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Before You Begin ............... What Is Included ................... Claims ......................Symbols ......................Safety Notes....................2. Introduction ................Description ....................Features ......................Product Overview..................Assembled Overview ..................Assembled Product Dimensions ................ TR16 Screw Jack Overview ................Floor Base Overview ..................1 M Ladder Truss Overview ................
  • Page 4 Installing on F-Series Panels ................27 VID-CURVEKIT Mounting .................. 28 VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Diagram ................VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Procedure ................Curved Setup Example ..................29 5. Maintenance................Lubrication..................... Inspecting for Faults..................6. Technical Specifications ............Contact Us ..................Ground Stack Kit User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin 1. Before You Begin What Is Included • 1 Customized road case (ships prepacked) • 1 climbing platform • 2 Floor bars • 13 M12 F-series cabinet screws • 6 Panel attachment arm • 6 REM bracket •...

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    Before You Begin Safety Notes Read all the following safety notes before working with this product. These notes contain important information about the installation, usage, and maintenance of this product. This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 2. Introduction Description The Ground Stack Kit is a complete ground support solution for stacking REM/F-series video panels as a video wall on the floor. Multiple kits can be used to stack wider video walls. The Ground Stack Kit can accommodate flat and concave video walls, including a 5°...

  • Page 8: Assembled Product Dimensions

    Introduction Assembled Product Dimensions 10.48 ft 3.2 m 3.28 ft 3.28 ft TR16 Screw Jack Overview Locking nut (Only for rig bars. Locking nuts are fixed in position on the floor bases.) Tightening nut Floor Base Overview double sided connector AL6063, pin, and safety clip TR16 screw jack Male speego connection...

  • Page 9: Ladder Truss Overview

    Introduction 1 M Ladder Truss Overview Anchor for truss Anchor for truss double sided double sided connector AL6063 connector AL6063 0.5 M Ladder Truss Overview Anchor for truss Anchor for truss double sided double sided connector AL6063 connector AL6063 Ladder Pipe Overview Truss pins with clips Adjustable end clamp Fixed end clamp...

  • Page 10: Panel Attachment Arm Overview

    Introduction Panel Attachment Arm Overview Clamp for ladder truss locking locking locking level level level Safety clip Anchor for panel attachment screws To change the locking level on the panel attachment arm: Slip the safety clip off the end of the pin. Remove the pin.

  • Page 11: Accessories Overview

    Introduction Accessories Overview Safety Panel attachment Truss double clip screw sided connector AL6063 Ground Stack Kit User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup 3. Setup Before setting the product up, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety Notes. Guidelines Chauvet recommends using the following general guidelines when setting this product up. • Before deciding on a location for the product, make sure there is easy access to the product for maintenance purposes.
  • Page 13 Setup 3. Locate the bubble level on the inside of the lid. Bubble level 4. Locate/identify parts that may be packed beneath others. Ensure that all of the following are present: • Truss pins and safety clips (25) • M12 F-series cabinet screws (13) •...

  • Page 14: Setup Procedure (F-Series)

    Setup Setup Procedure (F-Series) Before beginning the setup, read all instructions in this chapter and in the Mounting chapter! Plan correctly for the type of setup to be created! Rig Bar and Floor Base Attachment 1. Insert TR16 screw jacks into their corresponding threaded holes on the bottom of the dual-function rig bar (DRB-F50CM, DRB-F100CM, DRB-F50CM-IP or DRB-F100CM-IP;...
  • Page 15 Setup 2. Align the male speego connector of the floor base with the female speego connector of the rig bar. • Use the female speego connectors under the hoist rings for video panel assemblies with center mounting positions. • Warning! Ensure this attachment point is fully seated and tightened! Improperly seated and tightened attachments WILL cause safety hazards! •...

  • Page 16: Ladder Truss Setup

    Setup 5. Repeat steps 1-4 with the rest of the dual-function rig bars and floor bars. Connect the male speego connector of the floor bars to the same female speego connector on each DRB-F100CM or DRB-F100CM-IP (or on every other DRB-F50CM or DRB-F50-CM-IP).

  • Page 17: Ladder Pipe Attachment

    Setup Ladder Pipe Attachment 1. Attach the clamp on the fixed end of the ladder pipe to the rear main post of the ladder truss. 2. Attach the clamp on the adjustable end of the ladder pipe to the rear bottom post of the paired ladder truss.

  • Page 18: Drb-Curvekit Instructions

    Setup DRB-CURVEKIT Instructions To create a curved video wall with the Ground Stack Kit, The VID-CURVEKIT and DRB-CURVEKIT must both be used. To set up the Ground Stack Kit with a 5° or 10° concave curve, connect the dual function rig bars with the DRB-CURVEKIT.

  • Page 19: Installing The Floor Bases With The Drb-Curvekit

    Setup Installing the Floor Bases with the DRB-CURVEKIT When creating a curved setup with the DRB-CURVEKIT and VID-CURVEKIT, each pair of floor bases will be set at a wider angle to each other. To compensate, the ladder pipes will need to be adjusted to different lengths, as seen in the example illustration below.

  • Page 20: Setup Procedure (Rem Series)

    Setup Setup Procedure (REM Series) Before beginning the setup, read all instructions in this chapter and in the Mounting chapter! Plan correctly for the type of setup to be created! Rig Bar and Floor Base Attachment 1. Insert TR16 screw jacks into their corresponding threaded holes on the bottom of the rig bar (REM-RB50CM IP CURVE or REM-RB100CM IP;...
  • Page 21 Setup 2. Align the male speego connector of the floor base with the female speego connector of the rig bar. • Use the female speego connectors under the hoist rings for video panel assemblies with center mounting positions. Warning! Ensure this attachment point is fully seated and tightened! Improperly seated and tightened attachments WILL cause safety hazards! When curving with REM video panels, leave the clamps on the ends of the ladder pipes loose until the floor bars are firmly fastened to the rig bars.

  • Page 22: Ladder Truss Setup

    Setup 5. Repeat steps 1-4 with the rest of the dual-function rig bars and floor bars. Connect the male speego connector of the floor bars to the same female speego connector on each REM-RB50CM IP CURVE or REM-RB100CM IP. Ensure that every rig bar and floor bar is level with each other before continuing! Ladder Truss Setup 1.

  • Page 23: Ladder Pipe Attachment

    Setup Ladder Pipe Attachment 1. Attach the clamp on the fixed end of the ladder pipe to the rear main post of the ladder truss. 2. Attach the clamp on the adjustable end of the ladder pipe to the rear bottom post of the paired ladder truss.

  • Page 24: Mounting

    Mounting 4. Mounting This chapter explains the methods for mounting REM video panels and F-series video panels (or Vivid panels) to the Ground Stack Kit. The specific method required depends on the video panels being mounted, and whether or not the VID-CURVEKIT and DRB-CURVEKIT are being used. •...
  • Page 25 Mounting 3. Place the panel attachment arm over the panel attachment screws and move down to secure. 4. Secure the clamp of the panel attachment arm to the ladder truss. Ground Stack Kit User Manual Rev. 1...
  • Page 26 Mounting 5. Continue to stack the ladder truss and video panels for the desired video wall size. Connect each panel horizontally to the panel next to it with the speego connectors. As each row of panels is added on the Ground Stack Kit, continue to ensure the entire system remains level! Supports walls between 4.92 ft (1.5 m) and 6.56 ft (2 m) wide, and as high as 9.85 ft (3 m) tall.

  • Page 27: F-Series Panel Mounting

    Mounting F-Series Panel Mounting Mounting Procedure If the F-series video panels being used have threaded mounting holes in the center position, it is recommended to use them instead of the threaded mounting holes in the corner positions. 1. Attach the F-series video panel to the rig bar panel by aligning the magnetic alignment conicals and locking the male speego connections.
  • Page 28 Mounting b. Adjust the panel attachment arm to the 3rd locking level and insert/lock the safety pin. 3rd locking level 4. Place the panel attachment arm over the panel attachment screws and move down to secure. M12 panel attachment screws Panel attachment Ground Stack Kit User Manual Rev.
  • Page 29 Mounting 5. Secure the clamp of the panel attachment arm to the ladder truss. 6. Continue to stack the ladder truss and video panels for the desired video wall size. Connect each panel horizontally to the panel next to it with the speego connectors. As each row of panels is added on the Ground Stack Kit, continue to ensure the entire system remains level! Supports walls between 4.92 ft (1.5 m) and 6.56 ft (2 m) wide, and as high as 9.85 ft (3 m) tall.

  • Page 30: Mounting Procedure (Vid-Curvekit)

    Mounting Mounting Procedure (VID-CURVEKIT) If the Ground Stack Kit was set up with the DRB-CURVEKIT (see DRB-CURVEKIT Instructions), then the F-series video panels will need to be connected horizontally with the VID-CURVEKIT at every corresponding point. Download the Quick Reference Guide from www.chauvetprofessional.com for more information on the VID-CURVEKIT.

  • Page 31: Installing On F-Series Panels

    Mounting Installing on F-Series Panels To install the VID-CURVEKIT on an F-Series video panel, screw the M12 33 mm screws through the lock washers, through the brackets, and into the M12 mounting points on the panel as indicated below. M12 33 mm Screw Top Male Bracket Lock Washer F-Series Panel...

  • Page 32: Vid-Curvekit Mounting

    Mounting VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Before mounting with this product, read the Safety Notes, as well as those for the attached products. VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Diagram Tightening Latch Spring Locking Knob Speego VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Procedure 1. Install the VID-CURVEKIT on the panel as shown in Installing on F-Series Panels.

  • Page 33: Curved Setup Example

    Mounting Curved Setup Example 10° curve VID-CURVEKIT VID-CURVEKIT VID-CURVEKIT DRB-CURVEKIT *Ballast weights not shown for illustrative purposes only. A single 10° curve or a pair of 5° curves can be used within each Ground Stack Kit. *Ballast weights not shown for illustrative purposes only. The ballast weights MUST always be in position before installing any panels, or any Ground Stack Kit setup taller than 1 meter.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance 5. Maintenance Lubrication Add lubricant to the metal parts regularly to ensure optimum performance and prevent rust and corrosion. Take special care that no excess lubricant drips or leaks onto the attached video panels. • Apply lubricant with a brush and wipe the excess clean. •...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Note: Dimensions in inches are rounded. Ordering Product Name Item Name Item Code UPC Number Ground Stack Kit GROUNDSTACKKIT 23102243 781462225919 Ground Stack Kit hardware tested at an independent TUV lab. Force/Pull reports available upon request. Ground Stack Kit User Manual Rev. 1...

  • Page 36: Contact Us

    Contact Us Contact Us General Information Technical Support Chauvet World Headquarters Address: 3360 Davie Rd., Suite 509 Voice: (844) 393-7575 Davie, FL 33314 Fax: (954) 756-8015 Voice: (954) 577-4455 Email: chauvetcs@chauvetlighting.com Fax: (954) 929-5560 Toll Free: (800) 762-1084 Website: www.chauvetprofessional.com Chauvet U.K.

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