IWEISS VENUE User manual

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CURTAIN MACHINE
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This Product is oered to you conditioned upon your acceptance without modication of the
terms, conditions and notices in this manual and disclaimer itself and the limited warranty.
The Buyer may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, reproduce, publish, license, create
derivative work, transfer or sell any information related to this product or service. IWEISS Inc
(IWEISS) reserves the right to change the terms, conditions, and notices under which their
products are oered.
The information in this manual will not cover all possible situations, nor could such inclusive
instructions be written by the equipment manufacturer due to the various processes of
mounting theatrical equipment. This manual is intended to provide a guide to the safe
and ecient operation of the furnished stage equipment and its routine maintenance. No
manual can replace your duty to exercise constant vigilance and common sense. IWEISS is not
responsible for any damage that results from your failure to comply with this manual.
IWEISS Inc liability to any party injured or suering a loss in connection with the purchase,
set up, use, operation, maintenance or control of any Product, (User) is contained exclusively
in the limited warranty which is attached to and made part of this Operation & Maintenance
Manual.
User accepts the limited Warranty of IWEISS Inc as in eect with respect to the Product Line,
a copy of which shall be included as part of this Manual and the packaging included with the
Machine. User acknowledges receipt of the limited warranty currently in eect. The limited
warranty of IWEISS Inc is in lieu of all other warranties, whether expressed or implied. User
shall keep a copy of IWEISS Inc limited warranty and this Operation & Maintenance Manual
intact and available for reference at any time and limit the use of the product to persons fully
familiar with the warranty and the Manual. User acknowledges and agrees that liability of
IWEISS with respect to the ac ine shall be limited solely to the aforementioned
limited Warranty of IWEISS In the event User maintains, repairs, services or operates
the machine in a manner in any way inconsistent with the contents of this
Operation & Maintenance Manual, such action shall eectively terminate any IWEISS
warranty for such ac ine product.
DISCLAIMER

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•Read this manual carefully before installing or using this product. Failure to do so can result
in injury or death.
•The procedures in the manual are for use by qualied personnel only.
•Use of this hoist is undertaken at User's own direction and risk.
•If User has any questions or uncertainty regarding use of this hoist or any item contained in
this manual - the machine should not be operated.
WARNING! Improper installation or maintenance can cause the load to
fall.
•Machines can impose signicant loads on the structure to which they are attached. The
installer is responsible for verifying that a licensed structural engineer has determined that
the structure can withstand the imposed loads.
•Equipment must be installed by personnel trained in the Industry Standards of theatrical
rigging.
•Do not substitute or modify components provided with this equipment.
•Do not exceed the total capacity of the hoist, plainly marked on the Identication Label.
•The IWEISS Machinery is only to be used to lift equipment, NEVER to be used for lifting
people.
•The IWEISS Machinery weighs several hundred pounds each, plus the weight of any
packaging. Use appropriate handling equipment and safe work practices. Follow all OSHA
guidelines for material handling and safety practices.
DANGER! Electrocution Hazard!
•Remove power source before opening electrical panels. Use lockout / tag out systems
whenever servicing equipment.
•Electrical equipment must be installed by qualied electricians as per the electrical riser
supplied. Buyer must adhere to all local & national codes
WARNING! Moving parts can cut or crush.
•Keep body parts away from machinery in motion.
•Remove power source before working on machinery.
•Always check for people or obstructions before operating.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

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•Installation of this equipment must comply with local building codes.
•Equipment must be installed according to manufacturer's drawings. Individual component
information is listed in the bill of materials of these drawings.
•Curtain Machine Systems must be inspected by qualied personnel at least every year
or more frequently depending on use and local, state, and federal laws. Do not install in
locations that prohibit access or prevent removal of any machine covers. A “Qualied Person”
is someone who has been fully trained in the use and maintenance of the machine.
•IWEISS machines are designed for use in temperatures between 50° and 90°F (10°-38°).
•Do not expose machines to rain or extreme humidity.
•The recommended working load and duty cycle of each machine is marked on the
Identication Label. Do not exceed.
•The machinery must be protected from oil, dust and other contaminants.
•Installation of electrical power and control devices must be coordinated prior to the
installation of the hoist.
PRODUCT USER REQUIREMENTS

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Identify the components of the Curtain Machine:
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CURTAIN MACHINE
The Curtain Machine should only be installed by
personnel totally familiar with the product and the
industry guidelines for safe rigging standards.

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(Actual machine design may vary)
1.Gearmotor: The motor is a 3 phase gearmotor with integral brake mounted to the side of
the winch frame.
2.Winch Frame: The winch frame is made from plate steel. The entire perimeter of the device
is to be considered the frame. The frame has a series of mounting points on the sides of the
frame along with the bottom base angles.
3.Grooved Drum/Drive Shaft: The steel drum is grooved for 3/16”operating line and will
rotate on a keyed drive shaft. The Drive Shaft is a solid round steel member that is connected
to the gearmotor and the grooved drum.
4.Cable Tension Device: These help maintain tension within the operating line. These pivot
back and forth as cable tension increases and decreases
5.Adjustable Limit: This is the black or yellow housing connected via Chain and sprocket to
the drive shaft.
6.Electrical Junction Box: This electrical enclosure houses the cable terminals for the
gearmotor, limits and potential encoder. All wiring terminations from the motor control
cabinet to the curtain machine occur here.

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Control station: The control station will typically be mounted to the proscenium wall. See the
following descriptions for use:
Key Switch: The key switch removes power from the control station and motion will not be
allowed with the key in the o position.
NOTE: The key does not remove high voltage power from the system and the main
disconnect should be used when servicing.
Open Button: This button is used to move the curtain open allowing the stage area to be
open for display.
Close Button: This button is used to move the curtain closed allowing the stage area to be
masked by the curtain.
NOTE: If the E-STOP (if provided) OR ultimate limit is deployed the system should not be
activated again until communication, visual and verbal, has been established between the
operator and all spotters, as well as a complete evaluation and determination of why the
E-STOP/ultimate was used. Once all matters are reviewed and security and safety is insured,
the system is ready to be operated again, conrm the direction in which the machine needs
to move and continue with operation.
For the safety of all concerned, the operating buttons are momentary push buttons,
otherwise known as dead man buttons. These buttons will allow the piece to move in its
desired direction until the piece has hit its limit position or when the button has been
released. CONTINUE TO HOLD THE BUTTONS FIRMLY DOWN UNTIL MACHINE HAS MOVED TO
ITS DESIRED LIMIT LOCATION.

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INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Unload the packaged machinery.
Curtain Machines are shipped on a pallet. While packaged you must:
- Protect pallets from rain and humidity.
- Use safe material handling practices.
-Store packaged machinery in clean and dry locations that are protected from impact or
other abuse.
2. Installation layout must occur with the proper alignment of the machine to the diverter
pulleys utilizing proper eet angle of no greater than 1.5 degrees.
3. Once layout is conrmed use at minimum (4) 3/8" anchors, as determined by a licensed
engineered and per the instructions of the anchor manufacturer, in the perimeter mourning
holes provided in the base of the frame.
4. Install the Motor Control Cabinet and Control Station per the supplied wiring diagrams.
5. Once power to both control and motor is conrmed quick compress each directional
button on the control station to conrm proper drum rotation.
**NOTE: No limits have been factory set and a potential collision of equipment is possible**.
6. Install 3/16" Non-stretch operating cord to the drum utilizing 3 dead wraps on each line of
the cord installed onto the drum. Terminating the cord to the drum should be preferred as
specied by the cord manufacture. IMPORTANT: Ensure the cable page direction is correct in
relation to the direction of the curtain’s movement when the control buttons are depressed.
7. Terminate the other end of the drive line as required by the movement element (typically a
master carrier of a curtain track system).
8. Prior to running the system to full travel, test the operation by moving the curtain in each
direction by only 1/3rd of the available travel. Review for any misalignment or slack in the
operation cord. Adjust as required.
9. Once all rigging, cord terminations and cable tension has been conrmed, set the limit
according to the instructions on the following page.
**NOTE: Changing speed velocity will alter the manner and timing in which the limits stop the
curtain from moving. Best practice is to set the limits at a slower speed and adjust accordingly
as the desired speed is adjusted and ultimately achieved.

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A. Setting the Limits
Limit switches determine the amount of travel allowed in the system. These positions are set
during the installation process and should not have to be re-adjusted. This system has a total
of 4 limit positions:
• Ultimate CLOSE limit position
• Primary CLOSE limit position
• Primary OPEN limit position
• Ultimate OPEN limit position
THESE LIMIT POSITIONS MUST BE SET DURING INSTALLATION, PRIOR TO THE USE OF THE
CURTAIN MACHINE.
In this system, the Ultimate positions are set just inches past the Primary positions. IT IS THE
INSTALLER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO SET ALL OF THE LIMIT POSITIONS IN ORDER TO OPERATE
AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE IN THE SPECIFIC INSTALLATION.
If for any reason the system over runs the Primary position, the Ultimate limit will stop the
system from moving and completely shut it down, similar to the E-STOP. However, if the
Ultimate limit is reached [see note below], an “Over-ride” button (if equipped) must be
engaged in order to re-start the system. The system must then be run in the opposition
direction of the limit to get back to normal settings. This“Over-ride”button is located in the
MCC.
PLEASE NOTE: IF THE OVER-TRAVEL
LIMIT IS ENGAGED, A FULL INSPECTION
OF THE SYSTEM MUST BE PERFORMED
BEFORE OPERATING THE SYSTEM
OUT OF ITS OVERTRAVEL POSITION
TO SEE WHAT PROBLEMS OCCURRED
TO ALLOW THE OVERTRAVEL TO BE
REACHED.
On top of the center cam there are ve screws:
• Center (clamping) screw =Located at the center of cam stack
• Screw #1 =Ultimate Down limit position
• Screw #2 =Primary Down limit position
• Screw #3 =Primary Up limit position
• Screw #4 =Ultimate Up limit position

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Please follow these steps to reset your limit positions.
1.Drive the machine to its desired position. Starting with the closed position tends to be
easiest. Locate the limit device with the center stack of cam per the above illustration.
2.Loosen the center clamp screw half a turn, counterclockwise.
3.Rotate the coordinating numbered screw (the #2 for the Primary closed position) in the
cam stack until the limit cam engages the base switch and creates an audible click. You must
conrm the correct direction to rotate the cam prior to adjusting the screw.
4.Once complete, tighten down the center clamp screw.
5.To adjust the Ultimate limit positions, rotate the cams in the same fashion, however, leave
them to rest in position so that it would engage directly behind the Primary position limit.
6.Repeat the same steps for setting the open positions limits.
7.When all limits have been set, perform a 5 time full travel duty cycle to conrm that the
limits in both directions are operating correctly.
8.Once all the limits are set, conrm that the center clamp screw is tight. Close and bolt the
limit enclosure lid.
DATE OF Installation: