User's Manual SINGLE BAR ( ALIGN)
KLING & FREITAG GMBH ©2003-2007 Version 2.0, 01.06.2007 Page 6 of 23
2. Safety Instructions
These operating instructions alone cannot offer the complete information and safety
advice necessary for the correct use of the rigging system described here.
Please refer also to the operating and safety instructions for the product on which the
Single Bar is to be suspended (e.g. truss). If no information is available regarding safe-
ty of use and permissible load, then the rigging system must not be suspended upon
it.
Due to variable conditions we are not able to rule out operational errors on the part
of the user. The information given here does not exempt the user from his obligation
to observe valid safety regulations and legal requirements.
The suspension of the rigging system must be carried out only by trained specia
The suspension of the rigging system must be carried out only by trained speciaThe suspension of the rigging system must be carried out only by trained specia
The suspension of the rigging system must be carried out only by trained special-
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ist personnel certified as experienced 'Riggers'.
ist personnel certified as experienced 'Riggers'.ist personnel certified as experienced 'Riggers'.
ist personnel certified as experienced 'Riggers'.
Those persons entrusted with the task of erecting the rigging system are responsible
for ensuring the safe assembly and safe operation of the system.
These instructions and all other necessary information regarding safety of operation
must be distributed to all persons using the rigging system. The system may not be
assembled and put into operation unless these instructions have been read and un-
derstood.
Only those persons directly involved in the assembly and dismantling procedures may
be present while work is in progress.
When chain hoists are being used to move loudspeaker arrays all persons must vacate
the area below.
A clear signal must be given on each occasion before the system is raised, lowered or
released from its rigging. All persons must then remove themselves from the radius of
movement.
The safe operation of the rigging system depends upon various factors specific to the
area of operation. For example, adverse weather conditions such as wind or rain can
impair the safety of the system. These factors must be considered and evaluated in
each case.
If there is the slightest doubt with regard to the safety of the rigging system it
If there is the slightest doubt with regard to the safety of the rigging system itIf there is the slightest doubt with regard to the safety of the rigging system it
If there is the slightest doubt with regard to the safety of the rigging system it
may not be put into use.
may not be put into use.may not be put into use.
may not be put into use.
Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only author-
ized, statically tested and correctly sized supports, clamps, ropes and chains are used.
Observe the prescribed safety procedures. Follow the safety and assembly instructions
supplied as well as the respective national rules, norms and safety regulations.
The Single Bar ('Align') must be used only for the prescribed purpose and in the stated
manner laid down in this document. For assembly only original Kling & Freitag parts
may be used. The use of other parts --- in particular parts by other manufacturers --- is
not authorized.
Please ensure that the Single Bar's maximum load capacity of 200 kg is not exceeded.
The Single Bar must not be used to suspend other loads or in conjunction with loud-
speaker systems other than those described here!
Warning
