Rigging And Safety; Safety Is The Priority - PRESONUS AI-Series Owner's Manual

4 System Configuration
4.3

Rigging and Safety

4.3 Rigging and Safety

4.3.1 Safety is the Priority

This section has been created as a reference for safe rigging and mounting
practices. It is not an installation tutorial. PreSonus StudioLive AI-Series
loudspeakers are professional products and are not intended for consumer
use. Installation of PreSonus StudioLive AI loudspeakers should only be
undertaken by a qualified systems integrator or a professional rigger. Every
audio project is unique and a licensed and insured professional should be
consulted to guarantee the safety and performance of the installed system.
The installer must have a complete understanding of the design intent as well
as knowledge of safe installation techniques to create a successful project.
Understanding safe rigging and mounting practices will provide these benefits:
• Proper coverage of listening area with accurate speaker placement.
• Best installation methods will be utilized with regard
to safety, performance, aesthetics, and cost.
• Minimal wasted time during installation.
WARNING: Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in
severe injury or death. Installations such as described in this guide should only
be attempted by a trained professional.
• Inspect all the components associated with the project for damage before
assembly. Any suspect parts should not be used, and the component
manufacturer should be contacted to arrange for replacement parts.
• Read all instructions shipped with selected speaker or rigging
products. Make sure you fully understand all components.
• Always make sure that the structure the loudspeaker is to be
suspended from has been approved by the building or structural
engineer and will support the weight of all the components of the
speaker system including speakers, speaker cable, wire rope, etc.
• Make sure all installation crew members are trained for loudspeaker
rigging and mounting and are in compliance with applicable local
laws. Local government offices can help with this information.
• Make sure that all relevant health and safety regulations
are known and followed by the installation crew.
• Suspended installations must be completed or supervised by a certified rigger.
• The system should be designed so that it is a static suspension.
There should be no dynamic or shock loading.
• Personal protective equipment (hardhats, steel-toed footwear, safety
glasses, etc.) should be worn at all times by the installation crew.
• If called for in the design, make sure all installation personnel are trained to
work at height and have certifications for scissor lifts, theatrical hoists, etc.
• Make sure all lifting equipment (slings, span-sets, deck chain, scaffolding, etc.)
is in good working order. Thoroughly inspect all components prior to use.
• Keep a tidy workplace. Do not leave tools, rigging items, etc., on top of
loudspeakers during installation. Loose items can fall and cause injury.
• Never leave the system unattended during the installation process. Make
sure that the workspace is isolated from public access. No one should
be allowed to pass beneath the loudspeakers during installation.
• Do not suspend any other components or loudspeakers
from PreSonus StudioLive AI loudspeakers.
• If secondary steel safeties are required, they should be installed once the
entire system is at operating height and before public access is allowed.
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