User manual - iS Series
10/2021DOP_1457_A 4
1. Safety note and general information
• Information on the risk of exposure to high sound level
APG loudspeakers are liable to generate levels of sound pressure hazardous to health, which
may cause hearing impairment. It is recommended that you never stand in the immediate vi-
cinity of the loudspeakers in operation and wear hearing protection when necessary. Observe
the maximum exposure time to noise according to the noise level and the regulations in force
in your country. Pay attention to the hearing protection of listeners when using APG systems.
• Read this manual before use and keep it.
• Read all documents relating to the product to be used before setting up and using it. Please
contact APG with any questions relating to the product.
• Obtain the latest version of the user manual from the APG website: www.apg.audio .
• Consider all warnings and follow the instructions and recommendations for use.
• Make sure you know the safety rules for hanging, stacking or setting up on a pole or tripod.
Failure to follow these rules may expose people to potential injury or death.
• Ensure the safety of operators and spectators.
• Stamustwearpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)duringeachstepofinstallingthepro-
duct(helmet,gloves,safetyshoesataminimum).
• InstallationofAPGproductsshouldonlybecarriedoutbyqualiedstatrainedinrigging
techniques and aware of the safety recommendations set out in this manual.
• Alwayscheckthestability,resistancetoweight,atnessandhorizontalityofthesupport.
Prevent access to the spectators around the system, prevent it being possible to push or
climb the stack of speakers. Use straps to prevent tipping.
• Do not store the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
• Usetheproductswiththespeciedaccessoriesbythemanufacturer.
• Inspect lifting products and accessories before each use.
• Do not install equipment that is faulty or presents a risk of breakage and have it repaired by
qualiedpersonnelorbyAPG.
• EntrustallrepairstoqualiedstaorbyAPG.Repairsaremandatoryifthedeviceisda-
maged in any way, for example: damaged power cord or plug, spilled liquid or object drop-
ped inside the device, exposure of the device rain or moisture for long periods of time,
appliance that does not operate normally or that has been dropped.
• Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty.
• Perform safety and compliance checks of accessories, enclosures, and third-party accesso-
ries periodically at least once a year.
• Respectthemaximumloadcapacityofeachcongurationandcarryoutconformitysimula-
tions using the tools APG Tools, APG Uniline Aiming Tool, AFMG EASE Focus 3.
• Useonlywithacart,tripod,bracket,ortablespeciedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththe
apparatus. If a cart is used, move the cart-apparatus combination carefully so as not to tip it
over, which could cause personal injury.
• Donotinstallnearaheatsourcesuchasanopename,radiator,heatregister,stoveorany
otherdevicethatproducesheat(includingampliers).
• Donotexposetheproducttoextremeconditionssuchashumidity(rain,seawater,conden-
sation,ambienthumidity,etc.),excessiveheat(sun,heating,etc.)overalongperiod.
• Takeintoaccounttheeectsofthewind.Flyingloudspeakersoverheadatwindforceshigher
than,16mph(25km/h)isnotrecommended.Ifthewindforceexceeds46mph(72km/h):
- Make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the loudspeaker array.
- Lower and secure the array.
• Duringanoutdoorperformance,itisadvisabletondoutabouttheweatherconditionsand
to follow the local weather report and the recommendations of the competent authorities. An
anemometer can be used at the top of the system.
