Chauvet Professional GROUND SUPPORT 2 KIT User manual

User Manual
Model ID: GROUNDSUPPORT2KIT

Ground Support 2 Kit User Manual Rev. 1
Edition Notes
The Ground Support 2 Kit User Manual includes a description, safety precautions, installation,
programming, operation and maintenance instructions for the Ground Support 2 Kit as of the release date
of this edition.
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Ground Support 2 Kit User Manual Rev. 1
Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Before You Begin ......................................................................................... 1
What Is Included ...................................................................................................... 1
Claims ...................................................................................................................... 1
Text Conventions ..................................................................................................... 1
Symbols ................................................................................................................... 1
Safety Notes............................................................................................................. 1
2. Introduction................................................................................................... 2
Description ............................................................................................................... 2
Features ................................................................................................................... 2
Product Overview..................................................................................................... 2
Assembled Overview ..................................................................................................... 2
Assembled Product Dimensions ..................................................................................... 3
TR16 Screw Jack Overview ........................................................................................... 3
Floor Base Overview...................................................................................................... 3
Angling Horizontal Bar Overview ................................................................................... 4
1M Ladder Truss Overview ............................................................................................ 4
Angling 1M Pipe Overview ............................................................................................. 4
Panel Attachment Arm Overview ................................................................................... 5
Accessories Overview.................................................................................................... 5
3. Setup.............................................................................................................. 6
Guidelines ................................................................................................................ 6
Orientation...................................................................................................................... 6
Required Tools............................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking ................................................................................................................ 6
Setup Procedure ...................................................................................................... 8
Ballast Weight Requirements......................................................................................... 13
Angling Horizontal Bar Dimensions (Shortest)................................................................ 13
Angling Horizontal Bar Dimensions (Longest) ................................................................ 13
DRB-CURVEKIT Instructions................................................................................... 14
Installing the Angling Horizontal Bars with the DRB-CURVEKIT ................................... 15
4. Mounting ....................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Procedure (Center)................................................................................... 16
Mounting Procedure (Corner) .................................................................................. 19
Mounting Procedure (VID-CURVEKIT) .................................................................... 22
VID-CURVEKIT Description........................................................................................... 22
VID-CURVEKIT Overview............................................................................................... 22
Selecting the Angle ........................................................................................................ 22
Angle Selection Diagram ................................................................................................ 22
Installing on F-Series Panels ......................................................................................... 23
VID-CURVEKIT Mounting .............................................................................................. 24
VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Diagram ................................................................................ 24
VID-CURVEKIT Mounting Procedure ............................................................................. 24
Curved Setup Example .................................................................................................. 25
5. Maintenance.................................................................................................. 26
Lubrication................................................................................................................ 26
Inspecting for Faults................................................................................................. 26
6. Technical Specifications.............................................................................. 27
Returns.............................................................................................................. 28
Contact Us......................................................................................................... 29

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Before You Begin
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1. Before You Begin
What Is Included
Claims
Carefully unpack the product immediately and check the container to make sure all the parts are in the
package and are in good condition.
If the box or the contents (the product and included accessories) appear damaged from shipping, or show
signs of mishandling, notify the carrier immediately, not Chauvet. Failure to report damage to the carrier
immediately may invalidate your claim. In addition, keep the box and contents for inspection.
For other issues, such as missing components or parts, damage not related to shipping, or concealed
damage, file a claim with Chauvet within 7 days of delivery.
Text Conventions
Symbols
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.
• WARNING: This product should only be used by competent and qualified persons.
• This product is for indoor use only! To prevent risk of fire or shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture (IP20).
• When selecting an installation location, consider ease of access for operation and routine
maintenance of attached panels.
• Make sure that the floor structure is stable and immobile.
• DO NOT use the kit if any welded joints are cracked or appear damaged in any way.
• The ballast weights stated in this manual are for indoor usage only. If this kit is used outdoors, the
unit must be protected from wind and additional ballast (as determined by a qualified and competent
rigger) must be used.
• Floor base (x2)
• Angling horizontal bar (x2)
• Angling 1M pipe with 2 clamps (x3)
• 1M ladder truss with spigots, pins, and safety
clips (x6)
• Panel attachment arm (x6)
• TR16 screw jacks (x10)
• M12 panel attachment screws (x12)
• Quick Reference Guide
The Ground Support 2 Kit is shipped in the road case.
Convention Meaning
1–512 A range of values
50/60 A set of values of which only one can be chosen
Settings A menu option not to be modified
<ENTER> A key to be pressed on the product’s control panel
Symbol Meaning
Critical installation, configuration, or operation information. Not following these
instructions may make the product not work, cause damage to the product, or cause
harm to the operator.
Important installation or configuration information. The product may not function
correctly if this information is not used.
Useful information.
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Any reference to servicing in this User
Manual will only apply to properly trained, certified technicians. Do not open the housing
or attempt any repairs.
All applicable local codes and regulations apply to proper installation of this product.
If your Chauvet product requires service, contact Chauvet Technical Support.

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Introduction
2. Introduction
Description
The Ground Support 2 Kit is a complete ground support solution for stacking F-series video panels as a
video wall on the floor. Multiple kits can be used to stack wider video walls. The Ground Support 2 Kit can
accommodate flat and concave video walls, including a 5° or 10° curve (kit sold separately). The DRB-
F100CM or DRB-F50CM dual function rig bars are required for operation.
Features
• Complete ground support solution for stacking video wall on the floor
• Works for walls between 4.92 ft (1.5 m) and 8.2 ft (2.5 m) wide and as high as 9.85 ft (3 m) tall;
combine additional groundsupport2kits to achieve wider walls
• Use multiple kits to stack wider video walls
• Support for flat and concave video walls, including 5° and 10° curves
• Designed to work with the F2, F3, F4IP, F5IP, and Vivid 4 video panels
• Ships in road case for easy setup and pack after the gig
• DRB-F100CM, DRB-F50CM dual function rig bars required for operation (not included with
Ground Support 2 Kit)
Product Overview
Assembled Overview
Panel attachment arm (x6)
Floor base (x2)
Angling horizontal bar (x2)
Angling 1M pipe
with 2 clamps (x3)
1M ladder truss (x6)
TR16 screw jacks (x10)

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Introduction
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Assembled Product Dimensions
TR16 Screw Jack Overview
Floor Base Overview
3.28 ft
1 m
10.24 ft
3.12 m
3.28 ft
1 m
Tightening nut
Locking nut
(Only for rig bars.
Locking nuts are welded
to the floor bases.)
Coupler spigot, pin, and
safety clip for ladder truss
Anchor for angling horizontal bar
Male speego connection
for dual-function rig bar
TR16 screw jack

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Introduction
Angling Horizontal Bar Overview
1M Ladder Truss Overview
Angling 1M Pipe Overview
Minimum supported angling horizontal bar length: 1 m
Maximum supported angling horizontal bar length: 1.27 m
Minimum supported angling 1M pipe length: 1 m
Maximum supported angling 1M pipe length: 1.27 m
Locking bolt
Coupler spigot, pin, and
safety clip for floor base
Anchor for
coupler spigot
Anchor for
coupler spigot
Tightening wing-nuts
Fixed end clampAdjustable end clamp

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Introduction
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Panel Attachment Arm Overview
Accessories Overview
Minimum panel attachment arm length: 0.22 m
Maximum panel attachment arm length: 0.27 m
Clamp for
ladder truss
Anchor for panel
attachment screws
3rd
locking
level
2nd
locking
level
1st
locking
level
To change the locking level
on the panel attachment
arm, press in the locking
pin with a finger and slide
the clamp assembly until
the pin locks at the desired
level.
Coupler
spigot
Safety
clip
Pin Panel attachment
screw

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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.
• Make sure that the structure onto which you are mounting the product can support the product’s
weight and that of the products to be mounted. See the Technical Specifications for weight
information.
Orientation
Always mount this product in a safe position, making sure there is adequate room for ventilation,
configuration, and maintenance of the Ground Support 2 Kit and all products to be mounted.
Required Tools
• Bubble level
• 1-inch wrench or large adjustable wrench (C-wrench or crescent wrench)
• 3 mm hex key
• Rubber mallet
Unpacking
The Ground Support 2 Kit comes in a road case, with all parts and pieces fitted in securely. Follow the
steps below to unpack the road case and verify that all parts and pieces are within.
1. Open the road case.
2. Extract the Quick Reference Guide, the first three ladder trusses (by the handle straps), and the
floor bases (with screw jacks installed).
3. Extract the panel upon which the floor bases rest (by the handle holes).
Quick Reference
Guide
Handle
Ladder truss (x3)
Floor base (x2)
Handle strap for
ladder truss (x2)
TR16 screw jack
(x4)
Handle hole for
panel (x2)

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Setup
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4. Extract the angling horizontal bars and the panel upon which they rest.
5. Extract the angling 1M pipes and the panel upon which they rest.
6. See that all of the following are present:
• Coupler spigots (12)
• Pins and safety clips (16)
• Panel attachment screws (12)
• Panel attachment arms (6)
• TR16 screw jacks (6)
Ladder truss (x3)
Angling
horizontal bar
(x2)
Angling 1M pipe
(x3)
TR16 screw jack
(x6)
Spigot (x12)
Pins and safety
clips (x16)
Panel attachment
screws (x12)
Panel attachment
arm (x6)

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Setup
Setup Procedure
1. Insert TR16 screw jacks into their corresponding threaded holes on the bottom of the dual-function
rig bar (DRB-F50CM or DRB-F100CM; not included with the Ground Support 2 Kit).
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!
Threaded holes for TR16 screw jacks

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Setup
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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.
• Use the alternate female speego connectors for video panel assemblies with only corner
mounting positions.
3. Turn the tightening nuts on the screw jacks with a 1-inch wrench (or adjustable wrench) to raise or
lower the rig bar and floor base until they are both completely level with each other. Verify that they
are level with a bubble level tool.
4. Turn the screw jack locking nuts with a 1-inch wrench (or adjustable wrench) until they are firmly
against the rig bar to protect the internal welds.
For uneven surfaces such as stage decks the TR16 screw jacks may need to be set to
different heights in order to ensure the rig bars and floor bases are level.
Warning! If the rig bars and floor bases are not completely level, the Ground Support 2 Kit
may be unstable, lean forward or backwards, or collapse. This may cause severe damage
to equipment, products, flooring, or people!
Warning! If the locking nuts are not firmly against the rig bar, the internal welds of the rig
bar may break under the load!
For center-mounting
For corner-mounting

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Setup
5. Repeat steps 1-4 with the rest of the dual-function rig bars and floor bars.
6. Remove the pins and safety clips from the tops of the coupler spigots on the floor bars.
7. Place the ladder truss over the coupler spigots on the floor bars, and secure with the pins and
safety clips.
Connect the male speego connector of the floor bars to the same female speego
connector on each DRB-F100CM (or on every other DRB-F50CM).
Ensure that every rig bar and floor bar is level with each other before continuing!
If creating a curved setup, the DRB-CURVEKIT must be used to connect the dual-function
rig bars. See DRB-CURVEKIT Instructions for more information.
Each pin can only go through each coupler spigot in one direction.
Use a rubber mallet to get the pins fully through the spigots if necessary.

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Setup
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8. Remove the pins and safety clips from the bottoms of the coupler spigots on the angling horizontal bars.
9. Loosen the locking bolts on the angling horizontal bars.
10. Insert the coupling spigots on the angling horizontal bars into the anchor pipes on the floor bases,
and secure with the pins and safety clips.
11. Once the angling horizontal bars are secured to the floor bases, tighten the locking bolts on the
angling bars.
12. Attach the clamp on the fixed end of the angling 1M pipe to one of the main posts of the ladder truss.
13. Attach the clamp on the adjustable end of the angling 1M pipe to the paired ladder truss.
14. Verify that the angling 1M pipe is level with a bubble level tool, then tighten the wing-nuts.
• Ensure the arrows on the angling horizontal bars point in the same direction as the
arrows on the floor bases.
• Each pin can only go through each coupler spigot in one direction.
If creating a curved setup, the lengths of the angling horizontal bars will need to be
adjusted accordingly. See Installing the Angling Horizontal Bars with the DRB-CURVEKIT
for more information.
Locking bolt
Tightening wing-nuts

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Setup
15. Place ballast weights (sandbags or steel weights) evenly over the angling horizontal bars.
Example
sandbag placement

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Setup
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Ballast Weight Requirements
Angling Horizontal Bar Dimensions (Shortest)
Angling Horizontal Bar Dimensions (Longest)
Ballast per 1M Height Stack Ballast per 2M Height Stack Ballast per 3M Height Stack
100 lb (45 kg) 175 lb (80 kg) 250 lb (113.4 kg)
The ballast weights stated in this specification are for indoor usage only. If this kit is used
outdoors, the unit must be protected from wind and additional ballast (as determined by a
qualified and competent rigger) must be utilized.
2.7 in
68.5 mm
41.97 in
1066 mm
13.58 in
345 mm
0.63 in
16 mm
1.97 in
50 mm
1.97 in
50 mm
1.57 in
40 mm
3.54 in
90 mm
6.1 in
155 mm
48.07 in
1270 mm
1.57 in
40 mm
1.97 in
50 mm
2.7 in
68.5 mm
1.97 in
50 mm
1.57 in
40 mm
3.54 in
90 mm
13.58 in
345 mm
0.63 in
16 mm

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Setup
DRB-CURVEKIT Instructions
To create a curved video wall with the Ground Support 2 Kit, The VID-CURVEKIT and DRB-CURVEKIT
must both be used.
To set up the Ground Support 2 Kit with a 5° or 10° concave curve, connect the dual function rig bars with
the DRB-CURVEKIT.
1. Insert the DRB-CURVEKIT locking bars into the female Speego connections on the rig bars and
insert alignment nodules into the alignment holes on the rig bars.
2. Twist the spring knobs on the DRB-CURVEKIT by 90°, until it locks into place.
3. Twist the tightening knob clockwise until the DRB-CURVEKIT is secure to the rig bars.
Two 5° DRB-CURVEKIT products or one 10° DRB-CURVEKIT can be used with each
Ground Support 2 Kit.
• Download the Quick Reference Guide for the DRB-CURVEKITX2 from
www.chauvetprofessional.com for more information on the product.
•SeeMounting Procedure (VID-CURVEKIT) for information on continuing the process
with the video panels.
Alignment nodule (x2)
Spring knob (x2)
Tightening knob (x2)
Locking bar (x2)

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Installing the Angling Horizontal Bars 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 angling horizontal bars will need to be adjusted
to different lengths, as seen in the example illustration below.
If using the corner mounting positions to attach the panels (see Mounting Procedure
(Corner)) , the DRB-CURVEKIT should only be used at the horizontal junctions which will
not use the panel attachment arms. Otherwise, the VID-CURVEKIT will not be able to be
used in alignment with the DRB-CURVEKIT, and the panels will not be able to be mounted.
10° DRB-CURVEKIT
The angling horizontal bar
farthest from the dual-
function rig bar will need to
be longer than the other
angling horizontal bar

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Mounting
4. Mounting
This chapter explains the methods for mounting F-series video panels (or Vivid panels) to the
Ground Support 2 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.
•SeeMounting Procedure (Center) for mounting video panels with center-position threaded
mounting holes.
•SeeMounting Procedure (Corner) for mounting video panels which have only corner-position
threaded mounting holes.
•SeeMounting Procedure (VID-CURVEKIT) for mounting video panels with a concave curve.
Before mounting with the product, read and follow the safety recommendations indicated in the Safety
Notes for all products involved.
Mounting Procedure (Center)
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. If the panels do
not have threaded mounting holes in the center position, see Mounting Procedure (Corner).
1. Attach the F-series video panel to the rig bar panel by aligning the magnetic alignment conicals
and locking the male speego connections.
2. Install the M12 panel attachment screws into the center-position M12 threaded mounting holes
and secure with a 3 mm hex key.
The F2 and F5IP video panels have frames with a center mounting position. The F3 video
panel will need the panel attachment screw inserted at the corner of the frame. Both the
F4IP and Vivid 4 have been upgraded with center mounting position frames, and may vary
depending on order date.
M12 panel attachment screws
Video panel

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Mounting
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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.
The panel attachment arm is adjustable depending on the type of video panel being
attached. If the attachment arm is connected to the center mounting position, it will need to
be extended to the third locking level.
3rd locking level
M12 panel attachment screws
Panel attachment arm
To change the
locking level on
the panel
attachment arm,
press in the
locking pin with
a finger, and
slide the clamp
assembly until
the pin locks at
the desired
level.