Crest Audio Versarray Mk III FlyQWIK User manual

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CrestAudio®Versarray™MkIII FlyQWIK™
Adjustable Rigging System
Crest Audio® Versarray™ VR218 Mk III Ground Stack Kit
Specifications and Instructions
CAUTION !Before attempting to stack any Versarray™ 112 Mk III /Pro cabinets onto aVersarray™ 218
Mk III /Pro Sub, refer to aqualified professional. The Versarray™ 218 Mk III /Pro Sub and/or speaker
array can fall over from improper suspension, resulting inserious injury andproperty damage. Use only
the cor rect mating hardware. All associated rigging is the responsibility of others.
Description
TheCrest Audio® Versarray™ VR218 Mk IIIGroundStack Kit is designedtoallowuptothree ofthe
Versarray™ 112 Mk III / Pro cabinets to be stacked above a Versarray™ 218 Mk III / Pro Sub for ground
stack use. Brackets that bolt tothe topofthe Versarray™218MkIII/Pro Sub, to interface withthe
cabinet rigging hardwareare provided, as well asStrapping Platestoprovide for strappingtheSub
cabinet down andsecuring ittothe stage or the ground are supplied.
This Kit is an optional piece of the overall rigging system, and it will not be needed if there is no needto
stack VR™ 112 Mk III / Pro cabinets on top of the VR™ 218 Mk III / Pro Sub.
Specifications:
Contents: Two Strap Stacking Brackets (L & R), one Rear Pivot Bar Bracket, two Strapping
Plates (L & R). All requiredbolts are supplied onthe VR™218Sub, and the locking push pins
needed are includedonthe VR™ 112 Mk III / Pro cabinets.
Height added to Versarray™ 218 Mk III / Pro Sub: 4.93” (12.52 cm)
Material: 5 mm (approx. 7 Gauge) thick solid steel alloy.
Finish: Allbrackets andplateshave aflatblack powder coated paintfinish.
MaximumCombinedTotalStack Angle: Must belessthan 30degrees.
Maximum Number of Cabinets per Sub: No more than 3 maximum
Versarray™112MkIII/Protwo-wayspeaker cabinetscanonly bestacked ontopofaVersarray™218Mk
III /Pro Sub when the Sub is located on asubstantially level surface, and securedto the stage or ground
with safety straps.
CAUTION!The Crest Audio® Versarray™ MkIII Ground Stack Kit is designedto be used ONLY in
con-junction with the Versarray™ 218 Mk III /Pro Sub and the Versarray™ 112 Mk III /Pro two-way
speaker cabinets! It is not designed to be used with any other brands of Subs or stacking cabinets!

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CAUTIONS:
IF ANY OF THE BRACKETS, RAILS, CABINET STRAPS, PIVOT BAR OR GROUND STACK BRACK-
ETS HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR DISTORTED, DO NOT USE, AND DO NOT STACK THE ARRAY UNTIL
THEY CAN BE REPLACED ORREPAIRED!
DO NOT USE THE PIVOT BAR OR ANGLE SLIDER BRACKET AS HANDLES TO TRANSPORT THE
CABINETS!
DO NOT TRANSPORT THE CABINETS IN ARRAY CONFIGURATION COUPLED TOGETHER, OR
WHILE STACKED ON TOP OF THE SUB.
TRANSPORT WITH THE RECOMMENDED TRANSPORT CART AND INTHE STIPULATED MANNER
FOR THAT CART IS THE ONLY APPROVED METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING THE CABINETS IN THE
ARRAY CONFIGURATION. TRANSPORT IN AN UNAPPROVED MANNER VOIDS THE WARRANTY,
ANDTHESYSTEMWOULD BECONSIDEREDUNSAFE TOBEFLOWNAFTERSUCH ANUNAP-
PROVED TRANSPORT EVENT.
Correctuseandseatingofthe QuickReleasePush Lock Pins Usedwith most all Versarray™rigging hardware
When using the Quick Release Positive Lock Pins, when the Quick Release Push Lock Pins are inserted, they
shouldbe fully seated, so that the black shoulder near the end of the pin has been placedflush with the side of
the bracket, or as far in as the pin hole cavity will allow it to be inserted.
You will have to fully depress the center push-button to do this.
You should not be able to pull these pins out unless the center push-button is fully depressed.
The Crest Audio® Versarray™ loudspeaker models should be stacked on top of the Sub only in accordance
with the procedures and limitations specified in the User’s Manual and possible manual update notices.
Do not at- tempt to suspend/stack unless you have read and properly understood all instructions. This system
should be connected with certified rigging hardware by an authorized rigging professional and in compliance
with local, provincial or national suspension ordinances. ALWAYS USE PROPER GRADE
HARDWARE.
Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Crest Audio® Versarray™
VRGround StackKit
Installation Procedure
Installation of each individual bracket and/or plate is started by the removal of the bolts on the top and
sides of the cabinet that correspond with the particular bracket being installed. There are 8 bolts on the top
of the cabinet and 2 on each side to be removed. A 6.0 mm Allen wrench (Hex Key) is required to remove
the bolts. See Fig. 1 – 4
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
Left Strap StackingBracket
1. After the two bolts have beenremoved, place the bracket into position. Orient it so that the ear is onthe edge
of the cabinet. See Fig.5
Figure 5

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2. Place the bolts through the mounting holes in the bracket into the holes in the cabinet.
See Fig. 6
Figure 6
3. Slowly tighten down the bolts, while moving the wrench from bolt to bolt. This allows the bolts to
tighten the bracket down evenly. This also allows the head of the bolts to grab in the mounting holes
and allow for self centering. You might have to slightly maneuver the bracket to assist with this.
Note: If the bracket does not square up and align properly, the cabinet being placed on the brackets will
not line up correctly, making it hard to pin the cabinet in place.
Right Strap Stacking Bracket
Repeat the steps for installing the Left Strap Stacking Bracket. The Right Strap Stacking Bracket is
installed in the same fashion as the left. See Fig. 7 & 8
Figure 7 Figure 8

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Rear Pivot Bar Bracket
1. After the four bolts have been removed, place the bracket into position. Orient it so that the angle
part of the bracket is pointing toward the rear of the cabinet. See Fig. 9
Figure 9
2. Place the bolts through the mounting holes in the bracket into the holes in the cabinet. See Fig 10
Figure 10
3. Slowly tighten down the bolts, while moving the wrench from bolt to bolt. This allows the bolts to
tighten the bracket down evenly. This, also, allows the head of the bolts to grab in the mounting holes and
allow for self centering. You might have to slightly maneuver the bracket to assist with this.
Note: If this bracket does not square up and align properly, the Angle Slider Bracket on the back of the
cabinet being set in place will not line up correctly. This will make it hard to pin the cabinet to the bracket.

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Right andLeftStrapping Plates
Use the following steps to install both the right and left Strapping Plates.
1. After the two bolts have been removed, place the bracket into position. Orient it so that the ear is on
the edge of the cabinet. See Fig. 11
Figure 11
2. Place the bolts through the mounting holes in the plate into the holes in the cabinet.
See Fig. 12
Figure 12
3. Slowly tighten down the bolts, while moving the wrench from bolt to bolt. This allows the bolts to
tighten the bracket down evenly. This also allows the head of the bolts to center in the mounting holes and
allow for self centering. You might have to slightly maneuver the bracket to assist with this.
Note: The Strapping Plates will be needed when using safety straps to secure the VR218
MKIII/Pro Sub to the floor or stage. The Safety Straps will stabilize the cabinet while
having the extra weight of the VR112 MKIII/Pros mounted on top.
Maximum Strap width: 3 inches
Minimum Strap width: 2 inches
Warning: Use a Safety Strap to secure the the VR218 MKIII/Pro Sub when installing more
than one VR112 MKIII/Pro to the ground stack kit on top of the cabinet.

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VR112 MKIII / PRO Cabinets to Ground Stack
Brackets Installation Procedure
1. Before attempting to install the VR112 cabinet onto the ground stack brackets, remove the bottom
front quick release lock pin. Do this on both sides. See Fig. 13 and 13a.
Figure 13 Figure 13a
2. Remove the Pivot Bar hole pin from the Angle Slider Bracket. Swing the Pivot Bar up and
out of the way. See Fig. 14 and 14a
Figure 14 Figure 14a

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3. Predetermine what angle the first VR112 cabinet will be used in, 0 or 2.5 degrees. Remove the pin
from the Lock Pin hole on the Angle Slider Bracket. Adjust the Angle Slider Bracket until the angle ar-
row lines up with the desired angle point as shown by the arrow labeled Angle on the Angle Slider Rail.
The Ground Stack Kit will only allow for the first cabinet to be adjusted to the angles of 0 degrees and 2.5
degrees.
Insert the pin into the Angle Pin hole. This sets the angle of the cabinet to desired angle. See Fig. 15.
Figure 15
4. With help from a second person, lift the VR112 MKIII Cabinet and place it on top of the sub, engag-
ing the Ground Stack Brackets on the top of the cabinet. See fig 16 and 16a
Figure 16 Figure 16a
5. Maneuver the cabinet byhand to allow the holes onthe Strap Stacking brackets and
the cabinet bottom strap slots to line up. This can be achieved easily bycarefully setting the cabinet down
initially lining up the Strap Slots onthecabinet with the Strap Stacking Brackets. Also, lining upthe
Rear Pivot BarBracket with the Angle Slider Bracket on the cabinet. Raise the cabinet up so the front is
parallel with the surface of the suband pin first oneside than the other. See Fig 17

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Figure 17
6. Using the handle mounted on the back of the cabinet, adjust the back of the cabinet up or down to
align the Pivot Bar hole on the Angle Slider Bracket to the pin hole on the Rear Pivot Bar Bracket mounted
on the sub. Once the holes on the two brackets align, insert the Lock Pin. See Fig. 18 and 18a
Figure 18 Figure 18a
7. The first cabinet isnow in place and is nowready toreceive the second and thirdcabinets.
See Fig. 19. No more than a total of 3 cabinet are to be stacked on to the subusing the Ground StackKit.
More than 3 will make the subunstable even with the substrapped down with a safety strap to the floor or
stage.
Figure 19

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Installation Procedure for additional
VR112 MKIII/Pro Cabinets
1. Start by preparing the first cabinet to receive the second cabinet. This is done by removing the top
front quick release lock pins. Slide the front hang straps up and pin them in place using the pins that were
just removed. See fig. 21. Swing the pivot bar upwards so that it would be able to mate up with the second
cabinet. See Fig. 22
Figure 21 Figure 22
2. Now prepare the second cabinet to mate with the first. Remove the bottom front quick release lock
pin on the second cabinet. Do this on both sides. See Fig. 23 and 23a.
Figure 23 Figure 23a