KLING & FREITAG VIDA L User manual

K&F VIDA L Mounting Bracket/Handhold
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User's Manual
Translation of the original instructions
Version 1.3
Released: 20.01.2017

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Table of contents
1Introduction 4
1.1 Icons Used 4
1.2 About these user's manual 4
2Product Description 5
2.1 Items Included 5
2.2 Components 5
3Intended Use 6
4Safety Instructions 6
4.1 General Safety Instructions 6
4.2 Safety Instructions When Mounting the System to a Truss 6
5Installation 8
5.1 Required Tools 8
5.2 Mounting the Bracket/Handhold to a VIDA L Speaker 8
5.3 Mounting the Pipe Clips to a Truss or Pipe 10
5.4 Mounting to a Truss or Pipe 11
5.4.1 Mounting to a Truss 13
5.4.2 Mounting on the Ground 14
6Dismounting 17
7Dimensions and Weight 18
8Transportation and Storage 19
9Care and Maintenance 19
10 Appendix 20

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a KLING & FREITAG product. To guarantee trouble-free operation
and enable the KLING & FREITAG VIDA L speaker system to achieve its full potential, please
read these user's manual carefully before use. This item is a quality accessory for the VIDA L
speaker system.
1.1 Icons Used
Warning
This icon indicates a risk of injury or death. Not following these instructions may result in
serious health problems including potentially fatal injuries.
Caution
This icon indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Not following these instructions may cause
minor injuries or damage.
This icon marks instructions for proper use of the described products. Not following these
instructions may cause malfunctions or damage.
Tip
This icon marks information provided for simplified use of the described products.
1.2 About these user's manual
© KLING & FREITAG GMBH. All rights reserved.
All specifications regarding the features of the described products and applicable safety
guidelines provided in these user's 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 these user's manual is subject to change without notice.
To ensure safe operation, all persons using the speaker accessories must have access to this
guide and all other relevant material during installation. The speaker accessories must not be
set up nor operated unless these user's manual has been read, understood and kept readily
available on site.
The original language of all KLING & FREITAG user's manuals is German.
If you need user manuals from KLING & FREITAG, you can order a replacement or download it
from our www.kling-freitag.de.
Contact: [email protected]
KLING & FREITAG GMBH, Wohlenbergstr. 5, D-30179 Hannover
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2. Product Description
The VIDA L mounting bracket/handhold is the perfect accessory for transporting your
speaker. Using it is mandatory for mobile applications. For that purpose, the bracket will be
screwed to the mounting rail at the rear of the VIDA L . The mounting bracket/handhold
does not only allow for transporting the speaker securely and safely but is also required when
using pipe clips for mounting the speaker to a truss or a similar pipe (diameter: 48-51 mm).
2.1 Items Included
• (2x) Mounting bracket/handhold for transporting, handling, and pipe-clip mounting a
VIDA L speaker
• (4x) M8 x 50 bolt with relieved shank, 30-mm undercut (ensures bolt captivity to the
handhold)
• (2x) K&F VIDA L Slimline Half Coupler (K&F Item-No.: 36137, black)
• (2x) M10 x 25 pipe-clip screw, (Allen screw)
• (2x) Circlip for captive pipe-clip screw mounting to the pipe-clip
• (2x) M12 washer
• (2x) M12 nut
• (2x) M12 butterfly nut M12
• (1x) User's Manual
2.2 Components
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. VIDA L Mounting Bracket/Handhold
2. M8 x 50 bolt with relieved shank (special model)
3. K&F VIDA L Slimline Half Coupler (K&F Art.-Nr.: 36137, black), incl. pipe-clip screw and
circlip
4. washer M12
5. nut M12
6. butterfly nut M12

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3. Intended Use
Be sure to use this accessory only for handling and mounting KLING & FREITAG speakers of
the specified type to suitable trusses or pipes.
For commercial use in interior spaces as specified in this document only!
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).
Any other use not described in this document is not an intended use
4. Safety Instructions
4.1 General Safety Instructions
Warning
The information described here does not relieve the user of the duty to follow the given
safety requirements and legal regulations.
Only qualified technicians are permitted to perform the installation steps. Be sure to use
personal protective equipment at all times.
The technicians responsible for installing the system on site are responsible for and
guarantee safe setup and use.
Installing and dismounting the speaker system requires two persons or a suitable lift for
carrying and handling.
To prevent injury and damage, be sure to securely place or suspend the speaker system as
specified in the DGUV regulations 17 and 18 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, regularly 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
Maintenance” chapter on page 19.
4.2 Safety Instructions When Mounting the System to a Truss
Warning
Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a
deadly risk for people standing near-by! Don’t use the mounting system, if you have any
doubts regarding its safety and reliability!
Only qualified event technicians are permitted to suspend a VIDA L system.
When suspending VIDA L speakers, be sure to use the mounting components described in
these user's manual.
Ensure that all connections are secured against coming loose and that only authorized,
statically tested and correctly sized supports, mounting equipment, wire ropes and chains
are used. Follow the relevant specified safety factors. Be sure to follow the relevant national
specifications, norms, and safety regulations.
Note that every suspension point as well as the supporting structure of the building (i.e.
ceiling points, cross beams and stage or PA tower, etc.) must be capable of carrying the total
load of the system (including cabling and additional fittings).
Note that the suspension points on the hall ceiling (i.e. shackles, attachment points, or
chain hoists) must comply with the DGUV regulations 17 and 18 or similar locally applicable
accident-control standards. The maximum load must have been certified by an authorized
expert. When in doubt, request a confirmation by local authorities.

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Also follow the operating and safety instructions supplied with the product you intend to
suspend the speaker system from. Never mount the speaker system to a product if there is no
information on safe use and maximum load.
Ensure there is sufficient clear space for assembling and suspending the speakers on-site.
Remember that the truss holding the speaker may swing out wide!
Permit only personnel directly involved with assembly or disassembly to access the working
area. The person in charge must announce all system lifting and lowering activities
beforehand and make sure everybody is aware of that. In this case, all persons present must
leave the swing and lifting range immediately.
Never use suspended speakers as a climbing aid.

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5. Installation
Warning
Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!
Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a
deadly risk for people standing near-by!
Always use the supplied M8 x 50 bolts only for mounting the bracket/handhold.
Tighten all screws and bolts to the correct torque (16 Nm).
Only the supplied slot nuts must be used at the rear rail.
Setting up the speaker system requires two persons or a suitable lift for carrying and
handling.
5.1 Required Tools
Use the following tools for mounting the VIDA L mounting bracket/handhold:
• Allen screwdriver (6 mm)
• Torque wrench for 16Nm
5.2 Mounting the Bracket/Handhold to a VIDA L Speaker
To improve speaker handling, you might want to mount mounting brackets/handholds to
both the upper and the lower parts of the box rear panel.
1 Each factory-preinstalled fastener
has a specific function.
You may mount the mounting
bracket/handhold either to the two
groove nuts at position (a) or the
two groove nuts at position (c).
Note that you can use the nuts at
position (c) only if no VIDA C has
been mounted to position (b).
The second bracket/handhold
needs to be mounted at the
opposite end of the speaker box.
Consequently, the nut positions
at the opposite end are in reverse
order.
a
b
c
2.
Warning
To prevent falling of the speaker
box, make sure that all brackets/
handholds are mounted using
the bolts with relieve shank that
are supplied with the unit.
Attach the mounting bracket/
handhold to the M8-thread slot
nuts using the two outer bolts,
then screw the bolts in by a few
turns.

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3. Move the bracket/handhold into
position.
4. Now, tighten the bolts.
Torque: 16Nm
Warning
Check carefully whether all
brackets/handholds have been
mounted properly: The bolts
with relieve shank need to be
tightened firmly with no play.

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5.3 Mounting the Pipe Clips to a Truss or Pipe
Warning
Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!
Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a
deadly risk for people standing near-by!
Please be sure to mount to a K&F VIDA L Slimline half coupler (K&F item #36137) only!
Attach the pipe clip to the VIDA L mounting bracket/handhold only using the supplied pipe-
clip screw. Only screws of that type are specifically made and tested for mounting a pipe clip
to a VIDA L bracket/handhold.
Tighten all bolts and screws to a torque of 16 Nm.
Use only the supplied pipe-clip screws for mounting the pipe clips to the mounting brackets/
handholds.
When mounting the speaker system combined with a VIDA C laterally to a truss or pipe,
attach the pipe clips to one side of the mounting bracket/handhold.

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5.4 Mounting to a Truss or Pipe
Warning
Be sure to use the K&F VIDA L Slimline half coupler (K&F item #36137) for mounting the
speaker systems to trusses or pipes!
The pipe clips specified by KLING & FREITAG are designed for customary pipe surfaces and
diameters of 48 to 51 mm.
The interconnect points on the truss elements or pipes must be clean, dry, and free of oil and
grease.
Make sure all mounting brackets/handholds and pipe clips are securely attached. Note that
even pipe clips that have been properly tightened may still move under load if the truss or
pipe features specific surface finishes or coatings. In this case, ensure an appropriate degree
of friction between the truss or pipe and the pipe clip.
Improper mounting of mounting brackets/handholds can result in the speaker falling down
and imposes risks of personal injury or damage.
Also be sure to place speakers vertically in case of lateral pipe-clip mounting.
Please take note of the numbers of pipe clips indicated in the below examples. To prevent
mistakes leading to safety risks, be sure to double-check the number of pipe clips to use
according to your calculations.
When suspending VIDA L speakers using mounting brackets/handholds and pipe clips, note
that you may form arrays made up of 3 speakers at the most!
Horizontal arrays must be made up of no more than 8 speakers.
A horizontal array is any configuration of suspended speakers with the grill facing downwards.
Tip
If you want to mount VIDA L speakers to trusses, perform preassembly and attach the
speakers to trusses or rig poles on the ground as possible. Where this is not feasible, perform
all preparatory steps on the ground, then pull up the speaker(s) to mount them to the truss.
Example 1:
Each side of a speaker array or a single
speaker as well as each interconnect point
of two speakers must be connected to the
truss or a dedicated rig pole using one
pipe clip.
General Rule:
With vertical suspension as well as
horizontal suspension without VIDA C,
reckon at least one pipe clip more than
the total number of speakers to suspend.
1 speakers: 2 pipe clips
2 speakers: 3 pipe clips
3 speakers: 4 pipe clips
etc.
The figure shows 2speakers suspended
using 3pipe clips.
Exception: With speakers fitted with
VIDA C that you intend to suspend
horizontally, you need to double the
number of pipe clips. (See example 4.)

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Warning
Example 2:
When VIDA L speakers are used in
combination with VIDA C, note that you
can attach the pipe clips laterally only.
This single-sided attachment of pipe clips
necessitates vertical speaker placement.
Warning
Mounting a VIDA L speaker featuring
the VIDA C using a single-sided pipe-
clip configuration is prohibited!
X
Example 3:
When suspending a VIDA L speaker
without the VIDA C horizontally from
a truss, center the pipe clips on the
mounting bracket/handhold.
As an alternative, you may mount twice
the number of pipe clips to the ends of
the mounting brackets/handhold and
suspend the speaker or array on both
sides from suitable truss elements or
pipes of appropriate thickness. (Also see
example 4 without VIDA C.)

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Example 4:
If you want to suspend VIDA L speakers
with VIDA C horizontally as an array, be
sure to mount pipe clips to both ends of
the speaker and fix these appropriately to
trusses or rig pipes.
This means you need to use twice the
number of pipe clips compared to vertical
placement.
5.4.1 Mounting to a Truss
The following is required for performing the steps described in this section:
• Allen wrench (6 mm)
• Torque wrench (16 to 30 Nm)
1 Perform all steps separately and
in succession using an installation
lift. Start with the top speaker, then
build the array top-down.
Warning
Alternatively, you can mount
an entire speaker array using a
motorized chain host.
When doing so, note that you
need to mount a VIDA L flying
frame to the topmost speaker to
ensure safe lifting. VIDA L
Use chain hoists to configure an
array of multiple interconnected
speakers. Unload the array only
after mounting all pipe clips!
2. If you want to raise and lift the
speaker manually, you might want
to use a flying bracket for lifting.
Lift the speaker to the desired
height, then align it to the truss.

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3. Where struts are obstructive, move
the mounting brackets/handholds
as necessary to vary the pipe-clip
positions.
Warning
Tighten the bolts to a 16 Nm
torque.
4. Attach the pipe clips to the truss
one by one.
Tighten the M12 nut to a 30 Nm
torque (max.).
5. Secure the M12 nut by hand-
tighten the butterfly nut against
the nut.
Check all pipe clips carefully for
secure fit.
Unload the speaker or array only
after fixing all pipe clips and
checking for secure fit.
5.4.2 Mounting on the Ground
1 Note that the number of required
pipe clips is always one more than
the number of speakers included
in the array. (See also example 1 on
page 11.)

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If you want to mount multiple
speakers on top of each other
to a truss, you may want to
interconnect them with each other
on the ground.
Interconnect the speakers as
described in the VIDA L Speaker
user's manual.
2. Note that moving the mounting
brackets/handholds might be
necessary in order to freely position
the speakers to the truss. For that
purpose, align the mounting-
bracket/handhold position on the
speaker with the truss struts.
3. Move the pipe clips on the
mounting brackets/handholds as
necessary.
Attach the pipe clips to the truss
one by one.
Tighten the M12 nut to a 30 Nm
torque (max.).

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4. Secure the M12 nut by hand-
tighten the butterfly nut against
the nut.
Check all pipe clips carefully for
secure fit.
5.
Warning
Danger! Risk of injury from
falling objects!
Improperly mounted speakers
are not safe for suspending.
Objects falling down impose a
deadly risk for people standing
near-by!
When the final pipe clip has
been mounted, double-check all
interconnect points of the entire
speaker configuration for secure
fit.
Carefully raise the truss with
the speakers mounted using an
appropriate lift, then integrate
it into your statically tested truss
structure.
Speaker installation is now complete, so you can start the cabling.

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6. Dismounting
Warning
Dismounting the speaker system requires two persons or a suitable lift for carrying and
handling.
Basically, dismounting the speakers is performed in reverse order of the installation process.
Tip
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.
1.
Warning
Secure the speaker or array using a VIDA L flying frame, a VIDA L flying bracket, or an
appropriate lift before releasing the pipe clips.
2. Open the pipe clips carefully.
3. Separate the speaker or array from the truss.
4. Dismount the array as described in the speaker user's manual.
5. Place all speakers into transportation cases.
6.
Tip
Mounting brackets/handholds can be stored together with the VIDA L in the
transportation case. This ensures the accessories cannot get lost.

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7. Dimensions and Weight
Handhold weight (incl. bolts): 0.5 kg
Pipe-clip weight: 0.25 kg

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8. Transportation and Storage
Always protect all metal parts from even temporary moisture. 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 VIDA L accessories from mechanical strains in order
to prevent damage.
9. Care and Maintenance
Warning
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,
transport 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 inspection and repairs, if necessary.
Inspection regulations may vary depending on application and country of use. Observe all
applicable regulations; when in doubt, contact the local authorities.
Many countries require regular inspection of mounting components and accessories. An
additional 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. The log should also document maintenance measures
and inspection intervals and contain parts lists.

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10. Appendix
The figures below show product information on the specified pipe clip by Doughty.
Warning
Danger! Risk of injury from falling objects!
Improperly mounted speakers are not safe for suspending. Objects falling down impose a
deadly risk for people standing near-by!
Be sure to use exclusively the types of pipe clips and pipe clip screws specified for use with
the VIDA L mounting bracket/handhold by KLING & FREITAG.
Refer to the manufacturer's website indicated below for updates to relevant information.