Kling & freitag K&f vida l User manual

K&F VIDA L Adapter Plate

User‘s Manual

EN | Translation of the original instructions

Revision 1.4

Released: 11/18/2019

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KLING & FREITAG GmbH

Junkersstraße 14

D-30179 Hannover

TEL +49 (0) 511- 96 99 70

FAX +49 (0) 511- 67 37 94

www.kling-freitag.de

User‘s Manual K&F VIDA L Adapter Plate

Table of Content

Chapter / Content Page

1. Introduction 4

1.1 Icons Used 4

1.2 About this user's manual 5

2. Product Description 6

2.1 Items Included 6

2.2 Components 6

3. Safety Instructions 7

3.1 General Safety Instructions 7

3.2 Safety Instructions When Mounting the System as a Stand 7

4. Intended Use 8

5. Installation 8

5.1 Preparing the Stand 9

5.2 Mounting a Single Speaker onto the Stand 10

5.3 Mounting Two Speakers onto the Stand 13

6. Dismounting 13

7. Dimensions and Weight 14

8. Transportation and Storage 15

9. Care and Maintenance 15

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Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product.

1. Introduction

1.1 Icons Used

This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in serious health

problems including potentially fatal injuries.

Warning

This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause minor in-

juries or damage.

Caution

This icon marks instructions for proper use of the described products. Not following these instructions

may cause malfunctions or damage.

This icon marks information provided for simplified use of the described products.

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All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety guidelines pro-

vided in this manual are based on information available at the time of publishing.

We assume no responsibility for technical specifications, dimensions, weights, and properties.

All information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

All persons who use this speaker accessories must have this guide and all further information

for safe operations available to them during assembly, disassembly, and use. The speaker ac-

cessories must not be set up nor operated unless this manual has been read, understood and

kept readily available on site.

All KLING & FREITAG manuals are originally authored in German.

KLING & FREITAG spare manuals are separately available for order or can be downloaded

1.2 About this user's manual

KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Junkersstr. 14, D-30179 Hannover

Phone +49 (0) 511 96 99 70, fax +49 (0) 511 67 37 94

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Under specific circumstances, the VIDA L adapter plate allows for mounting up to 2 VIDA L speakers with

or without a VIDA C onto the DesignStand KLING & FREITAG VIDA L stand by H.O.F. Alutec.

Visit the following page on the H.O.F. Alutec website to find out more about generic as well as KLING &

FREITAG-specific DesignStand components:

http://hof-alutec.com/en/products/designstand/designstand-kf-vida-l/

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(1x) VIDAL adapter plate for Excellent Line DesignStand D4 stand by H.O.F. Alutec

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User's manual (1 item)

1. (1x) VIDAL adapter plate for Excellent Line DesignStand

2. (4x) 8.8 M8 x 35” countersunk bolt (ISO 10642-compliant) for mounting

3. Connecting tabs

2. Product Description

2.1 Items Included

2.2 Components

1 2 3

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Raised speakers mounted to each other can be considered a stand.

3. Safety Instructions

3.1 General Safety Instructions

The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given safety require-

ments and legal regulations.

The component is designed for operation on horizontal grounds. There must be no risk of persons run-

ning into the setup as well as no wind loads in normal operation; otherwise, be sure to take appropriate

additional measures to prepare for such circumstances.

Always follow the technical documentation and the structural certifications on the H.O.F. Alutec website.

Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use personal protec-

tive equipment at all times.

The technicians responsible for installing the system on site are responsible for and guarantee safe setup

and use.

To prevent injury and damage, be sure to securely place the speaker system as specified in the DGUV

regulations 17 (BGV C1) or similar locally applicable accident-control standards.

Unless otherwise stated, use only KLING & FREITAG original parts for mounting the speakers. Never use

other parts (in particular, parts not made by KLING & FREITAG).

Be sure to always visually inspect all accessories and loudspeakers before use. In fixed installations, reg-

ularly check all system components for signs of wear. Visual inspection includes checking the system

components of the speakers as well as the mounting components. During the inspection, check all

mounting components carefully for deformations, cracks, bolt damage, and corrosion. If there are signs

of wear, cracks, or deformation, etc., replace the affected parts immediately.

See also the ‘Care and

Warning

3.2 Safety Instructions When Mounting the System as a Stand

Never place stands on emergency escape routes.

For any application, always have a proof of stability issued.

This can be done on the basis of the structural analysis available on the manufacturer's website at http:/

/excellent-line.de/pdf/ELD4_Statik.pdf.

The proof of stability must be issued by a qualified event technician or a structural engineer.

Remember that placing speakers onto or removing them from speaker-stands poses specific risks. Be sure

to use means suitable for the purpose (for example, platforms).

If you put up the stand in a public area, establish a minimum height of 1.6 meters (5¼’) from the floor

to the bottom edge of the speaker.

Depending on the application at hand, you can mount up to 2 VIDA L or 2 VIDA L plus 2 VIDA C onto

the specified stand using the adapter plate.

Warning

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Be sure to use the VIDAC adapter plate only in combination with the DesignStand KLING & FREITAG

VIDA L stand and the required stand components (see below) and the VIDA L or VIDA L plus VIDA C

speakers by KLING & FREITAG.

Provided the stability has been proven by the structural certification issued by the manufacturer, you can

use the adapter plate for establishing reliable and secure connections of up to 2 VIDA L speakers on the

stand.

For commercial use in interior spaces as specified in this document only!

Never use components by manufacturers other than listed here.

Any other use not described in this document is not an intended use.

Never use components other than those made by H.O.F. Alutec for the purpose (see below) for

stand configurations.

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Excellent Line DesignStand Universal Joint

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Excellent Line DesignStand Universal Header HD

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Excellent Line DesignStand 400-mm Extension

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Excellent Line DesignStand 600-mm Extension

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Excellent Line DesignStand 800-mm Extension

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Excellent Line DesignStand 1,000-mm Extension

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Excellent Line DesignStand 2,000-mm Extension

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Excellent Line DesignStand D4 Base Plate (from aluminum or steel)

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Excellent Line Weight Set for D4/S3 Stands (black, 120 kg)

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Excellent Line Weight Set for D4/S3 Stands (black, 144 kg).

4. Intended Use

5. Installation

Danger! Speakers may tip and/or fall.

Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for installation. Objects tipping or falling over impose a deadly

risk for people standing near-by!

The speaker accessory is designed for vertical speaker arrangement only.

Read the user's manual and other relevant documentation (including the structural certification) supplied

with the stand. In particular, be sure to review the sections on stability and ballast.

Before mounting, make sure that the ground is level and will not give way to the system weight.

In many cases, upright speakers and, in particular, upright arrays need to be secured against tipping and

falling over.

If you put up the stand in a public area, establish a minimum height of 1.6 meters (5¼’) from the floor

to the bottom edge of the speaker.

However, if you put up the stand in a non-public area, or if you put it up in a public area but block access,

stand heights of less than 1.6 meters may be acceptable.

Depending on the application at hand, you can mount up to 2 VIDA L or 2 VIDA L plus 2 VIDA C onto

the specified stand using the adapter plate.

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5.1 Preparing the Stand

1) Mount the stand as appropriate for the

desired height.

2) Mount the adapter plate to an Excel-

lent Line DesignStand Universal Header

HD component made by H.O.F. Alutec

only!

Place the adapter plate onto the Uni-

versal Header HD.

While doing so, align the adapter plate

so that the rounded edge points to-

wards the front.

3) Use the four screws to secure the

adapter plate.

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5.2 Mounting a Single Speaker onto the Stand

4) To fold down the stand, unlock the

stand joint.

5) Loosen the stand joint by unscrewing

the hand wheel from the detent.

6) Fold down the stand.

7) Use the lever to release the speaker’s

connecting pins.

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8) Align the speaker.

The adapter-plate connecting tabs

should smoothly slide into the speaker

housing.

9) Lock the lever. Check the lever for se-

cure fit.

10) Risk of injury from falling objects!

Improperly mounted speakers are not

safe but pose a potential hazard.

On both sides of the speaker, make sure

that you can see and feel the chamfers

of the 4 connecting pins are flush with

the walls from outside.

11) Put up the stand with the speaker

mounted. This step should be per-

formed by two persons.

Depending on the ground conditions, a

third person might be required for pre-

venting slipping of the stand plate.

Warning

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Speaker installation is now complete, so you can start the cabling.

12) Lock the stand joint again by screwing

the hand wheel into the joint detent.

If necessary, apply ballast to prevent

the stand from tipping or falling over.

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Depending on the application at hand, you can mount up to 2 VIDA L or 2 VIDA L plus 2 VIDA C onto

the specified stand using the adapter plate.

Basically, dismounting the speakers is performed in reverse order of the installation process.

5.3 Mounting Two Speakers onto the Stand

To mount two VIDAL speakers to the same stand, you first need to mount the speakers together, then

place them onto the stand vertically using a suitable lift.

Follow steps 7 to 10 in the ‘Mounting a Single Speaker onto the Stand’ section on page 10 for mounting.

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6. Dismounting

When dismounting is completed, store all speakers and accessories in the transportation case. This way,

they cannot get lost and are always at hand when needed. In addition, the parts are protected at least

temporarily against the effects of unfavorable weather conditions, etc.

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Weight: 2.7 kg

7. Dimensions and Weight

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All metal parts are protected against the effects of unfavorable temporary weather conditions, etc.; de-

spite, be sure to store, transport, and use the accessories in dry environments only. Speaker accessories

are not designed for prolonged use in corrosive environments.

Make sure that the system is adequately ventilated during longer storage periods so any residual moisture

can escape from the equipment.

In addition, protect all system parts and K&F VIDAL accessories from mechanical strains in order to pre-

vent damage.

2. Clean this speaker accessory regularly using a corrosion-prevention penetrating oil (for example, WD-

40).

8. Transportation and Storage

9. Care and Maintenance

1. For the owner and user, it is mandatory to be aware that speaker accessories used to fly or mount the

speakers are fundamentally safety-relevant.

Over time, the accessories may exhibit signs of wear, for example, from mechanical strain, trans-

port damage, corrosion, or improper handling.

As a basic principle, you must visually inspect the speaker accessory before and after you use it.

For fixed installations, you must inspect it for signs of wear at regular intervals.

When performing those checks, particularly look for deformations, cracks, dents, damage to

threads, and corrosion. Also check slings and lifts (e.g. shackles, chains, and steel ropes) carefully

for wear and deformation.

If as a result of these checks any uncertainty should arise with regard to safety or if specific faults

are found, stop using the accessories and send in the product to KLING & FREITAG GmbH for in-

spection and repairs, if necessary.

Inspection regulations may vary depending on application and country of use. Observe all appli-

cable regulations; If in doubt, contact local authorities.

Many countries require regular inspection of mounting components and accessories. An addi-

tional annual inspection is typically required to be performed by a technical expert. Moreover,

a legally certified or official authority must perform a detailed inspection every four years.

Therefore, be sure to maintain an inspection log. Enter the values determined for each speaker

and accessory during the periodic checks into this log. This way, relevant data are always at hand

in case of inspection. This inspection log book shall be updated with the inspection steps, test

intervals and parts lists.

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INDEX

Array

.............................................................................................................................................................. 13

Care

............................................................................................................................................................... 15

Dimensions

..................................................................................................................................................... 14

Dismounting

................................................................................................................................................... 13

Flying frame

.................................................................................................................................................... 13

Installation

........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Items Included

.................................................................................................................................................. 6

Maintenance

................................................................................................................................................... 15

Storage

........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Transportation

................................................................................................................................................ 15

Transportation case

......................................................................................................................................... 13

Weight

........................................................................................................................................................... 14