Suspension Options; Creating An Installation - Martin EC Series LED Video Panel Installation And Safety Manual

Suspension options

Various suspension methods can be used for the EC Series. If suspension points are provided as directed
in this user manual, columns of panels maximum 16 panels high can be installed side-by-side to form any
width display surface.
The suspension options are:
1. Single columns of panels suspended from a Martin Single Header using two rigging clamps per column
from a truss.
2. Single columns of panels suspended from a Martin Single Header using two eyebolts per column from
steel cables, chains or hoists.
3. Groups of 2 or 3 columns of panels suspended from a Martin Double or Triple Header using minimum
two eyebolts per Header from steel cables, chains or hoists (i.e. minimum two eyebolts and two
suspension points per 2 or 3 columns of panels).
4. Groups of any number of columns of panels fastened into two or more Martin Double or Triple Headers
that are fastened to each other horizontally using the Bracket Joining Plates supplied with the Double or
Triple Headers. In this configuration, columns of panels can be suspended using a minimum of one
eyebolt per Double or Triple Header from steel cables, chains or hoists (i.e. minimum one eyebolt and
one suspension point per 2 or 3 columns of panels).

Creating an installation

WARNING!Read "Safety Information" on page 3 carefully before installing an EC Series system.
Before suspending panels
Before suspending a wall of EC Series panels by any of the methods listed above:
1. Check that the cables, chains, hoist, rigging points or other supporting structure can bear at least 10
times the total weight (panels, clamps, cables, auxiliary equipment, etc.) that they will have to support.
2. Check that supporting structures will not flex under the weight of the panels. Hanging panels from a
structure that is not straight will place a strain on panels and attachment hardware. Damage caused to
Headers or panels by mechanical stress is not covered by the product warranty.
3. Check that Headers are isolated from power and that power cannot be applied accidentally.
4. Block access under the work area.
5. Remove the supplied rubber connector caps (see Figure 3) and store them safely for re-use.
6. Note that each Header is supplied with one large eyebolt (B in Figure 2) installed in the center of the top
of the Header. Headers also have provision for fastening M12 rigging clamps or eyebolts (not supplied)
near their outer ends.
7. Note that Headers have a male cone at one end and a female cone at the other end. Engaging male and
female cones will ensure correct side-to-side alignment of the Headers.
8. Similarly, note that EC Series video panels have cones for correct side-to-side alignment.
9. Check that safety cables are approved by an official body such as TÜV as a safety attachment for the
weight of all the equipment they secure.
Figure 3: Connector cap
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