d & b audiotechnik Z5160 User manual

Z5160
Load adapter
Mounting instructions (1.0E)

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General Information
Z5160 Load adapter
Mounting instructions
Version 1.0E, 10/2004, D2971.E.01
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Z5160 Load adapter
Table of content
1. Product description...............................................................................................3
2. Safety instructions.................................................................................................4
3. Load safety information.....................................................................................4
4. Part list Z5160 Load adapter............................................................................4
5. Weight Z5160 Load adapter............................................................................4
6. Assembly.................................................................................................................5
6.1. Quick lock mechanism of the locking pins............................................5
6.2. Fitting to the Z5159 Flying frame and adjustment.............................5
7. Maintenance and care........................................................................................6
7.1. Test recommendations...............................................................................6
8. Rigging example...................................................................................................6
1. Product description
Fig. 1: Z5160 Load adapter
11
12,5
2,5
0
17
Fig. 2: Z5160 bottom row of holes and
vernier scale
The Z5160 Load adapter is intended for the use together with Z5159
Flying frame for arrays of Q loudspeakers to be suspended from a
single flying point.
The load adapter is supplied with one 2t Shackle and two locking pins,
12 mm (B2212) which are fixed to the adapter with a steel wire. The 2t
Shackle also allows the the Z5155 Hoist connector chain to be applied.
A second hole (∅: 11 mm/0.4”) opposite to the 2t shackle is supplied to
accept the Z5147 Rota Clamp.
The bottom row of holes (∅: 12.5 mm/0.5”) is splitted into two groups of
four holes building a “quad vernier” along with the respective hole
above the hole labeled as “1/1” (see (Fig. 2).
The Load adapter therefore allows a “quad hole value” between the
holes grid of the bars of the flying frame.
Depending on the chosen lifting device – 2t shackle or Rota clamp – the
matching vernier scale is printed on both sides of the load adapter (see
Fig. 3/4)
FRONT
SELECT
LIFTING POSITION
AND INSERT PIN
Z5160
12
INSERT
SECOND PIN
BEFORE LIFTING
Z5159
FLYING FRAME
Fig. 3: Z5160 Vernier scale for 2t Shackle
FRONT
SELECT
LIFTING POSITION
AND INSERT PIN
Z5160
12
INSERT
SECOND PIN
BEFORE LIFTING
Z5159
FLYING FRAME
Z5147
Fig. 4: Z5160 Vernier scale for Rota Clamp
Z5160 Mounting instructions (1.0E) Page 3 of 6

2. Safety instructions
WARNING! The Z5160 Load adapter must only be used in
conjunction with the d&b Q-Series rigging accessories
and loudspeaker as described in this mounting
instructions and in the Q-Series Rigging manual.
Installation should only be carried out by fully trained
personel. There are certain rules for installation that must
be complied with.
It is the responsibility of the person installing the
assembly to ensure that the structure being attached to is
suitable for the intended use.
Secondary safeties must always be provided and used
when flying or fixing loudspeaker loads overhead.
3. Load safety information
LOCK PIN
SECURELY
BEFORE LIFTING
CAUTION
ONLY UNLOCK FOR
DISASSEMBLY ON
GROUND
WARNING! The maximum permitted working load limit (WLL) of the
Z5160 Load adapter is 500 kg/1100 lb in terms of using
the shackle.
Using the Z5147 Rota Clamp the maximum permitted
working load limit (WLL) is 250 kg/550 lb
The Load adapter must only be moved beyound the rear
edge of the bar of the flying frame while the “1/1 hole”
of the adapter must to be kept in line with the last hole
(hole 27) of the flying frame.
Ensure both locking pins are inserted and locked securely
before lifting the array.
[3]
[2]
[1]
Fig. 5: Z5160 Load adapter Part list
4. Part list Z5160 Load adapter
− 1 x Z5160 Load adapter [1] including:
− 1 x 2t Shackle [2]
− 2 x Locking pins [3] (B2212) connected together with a steel wire
and fixed to the load adapter.
5. Weight Z5160 Load adapter
1.3 kg/2.9 lb
Z5160 Mounting instructions (1.0E) Page 4 of 6

6. Assembly
6.1. Quick lock mechanism of the locking pins
[B]
[B]
G
Fig. 6: B2212 Quick lock mechanism
Pressing the button [B] releases the locking mechanism allowing
insertion and retraction thru the load adapter and the flying frame.
Releasing the button [B] after the pin is fixed in place the locking
mechanism will be locked.
Ensure that the pin is locked. A groove [G] (see Fig. 6) in the bolt of the
pin indicates that it is properly locked.
6.2. Fitting to the Z5159 Flying frame and adjustment
FRONT
SELECT
LIFTING POSITION
AND INSERT PIN
Z5160
12
INSERT
SECOND PIN
BEFORE LIFTING
Z5159
FLYING FRAME
FRONT
SELECT
LIFTING POSITION
AND INSERT PIN
Z5160
12
INSERT
SECOND PIN
BEFORE LIFTING
Z5159
FLYING FRAME
Z5147
Fig. 7: Direction label of the Load adapter
20
15
1
2
Fig. 8: Hole 20 (1/1)
20
15
1
2
Fig. 9: Hole 20 + 1/4
The appropriate hole in the top row of the frames bars to achieve the
desired vertical aiming of the array is calculated using the d&b Q-Calc
Array software.
Depending on the chosen lifting device – 2t shackle or Rota Clamp – the
Load adapter is to be placed on the centre bar of the Z5159 Flying
frame while the chosen suspension point is facing towards the back of
the flying frame (see Fig. 7).
According to the calculated value given by Q-Calc the Load adapter
needs to be adjusted as following:
Example 1:
Hole 20 is calculated - Fig. 8.
1. The Load adapter is to be placed and moved as long as the hole of
the bottom row marked with "1/1" is in line with hole 20 of the bar
of the flying frame and to be fixed with the locking pin ().
2. The second locking pin is to be fixed to the resulting "free" hole ().
Example 2:
Hole 20+1/4 is calculated - Fig. 9.
1. Again the Load adapter is to be placed and moved as long as the
hole of the bottom row marked with "1/1" is in line with hole 20 of
the bar of the flying frame.
2. Now the Load adapter is to be moved towards the back of the
frame as long as the hole of the bottom row marked with „1/4“ is in
line with the nearby hole of the bar of the flying frame and to be
fixed with the locking pin ().
3. The second locking pin is to be fixed to the resulting "free" hole ().
The other two possible holes (20+1/2 - Fig. 10 and 20+3/4 - Fig. 11)
are adjusted the same way as decribed in example 2.
20
15
1
2
Fig. 10: Hole 20 + 1/2
20
15
1
2
Fig. 11: Hole 20 + 3/4
Z5160 Mounting instructions (1.0E) Page 5 of 6

7. Maintenance and care
WARNING! To eliminate the potential risk of accident because of
malfunction of a component regulary inspection of all
system components is essential.
7.1. Test recommendations
−Visual inspection regarding deformation and damage (e.g. cracks
and corrosion) of the Load adapter including all holes of the
component and the 2t Shackle.
− Inspection of mssing ball bearings and damage of the locking pins.
− Functional inspection of the ball bearings.
−Functional inspection of the release mechanism for proper function.
8. Rigging example
Fig. 12: Examplea Q array consisting of:
Z5159 Flying frame,
Z5160 Load adapter,
Z5147 Rota Clamp used as lifting device
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