L-Acoustics KARA MODULAR WST SYSTEM Quick start guide

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1SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFETY WARNINGSSAFETY WARNINGS
SAFETY WARNINGS
All information hereafter detailed applies for the L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-MINIBU rigging structure, KARA-
MINIBUEX extension bars, KARA-ANGARMEX angle arm extensions, or KARA-PULLBACK rigging accessor
designated in this section as the product.
1.1 Symbo description
Throughout this manual the potential risks are indicated b the following s mbols:
The WARNING s mbol indicates a potential risk of ph sical harm to the user or people within close
proximit to the product.
In addition, the product ma also be damaged.
The CAUTION s mbol notifies the user about information to prevent possible product damage.
The IMPORTANT s mbol is a notification of an important recommendation of use.
1.2 Important safety instructions
1. Read this manua
2. Heed a safety warnings
3. Fo ow a instructions
4. The user shou d never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by L-ACOUSTICS®
5. Personne qua ification
Installation and set-up should onl be carried out b qualified personnel that are familiar with the rigging
techniques and safet recommendations outlined in this manual. It is recommended to attend the training
courses offered b L-ACOUSTICS® before proceeding with the loudspeaker assembling procedure.
6. Personne hea th and safety
During installation and set-up personnel should wear protective headgear and footwear at all times. Under
no circumstances personnel should climb on the loudspeaker assembl .
7. System parts and rigging inspection
All s stem components must be inspected before use in order to detect an possible defects.
Please refer to the Care and Maintenance section of this manual as well as an other manuals pertaining
to the s stem for a detailed description of the inspection procedure.
An part showing an sign of defect must immediatel be put aside and withdrawn from use to be inspected
b qualified service personnel.
8. Additiona rigging equipment
L-ACOUSTICS® is not responsible for an rigging equipment and accessories provided b third part
manufacturers.
It is the user’s responsibilit to verif that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of all additional hardware rigging
accessories is greater than the total weight of the loudspeaker assembl in use.
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9. Suspension points
It is the user’s responsibilit to verif that the Working Load Limit (WLL) of the suspension points and/or
chain hoists is greater than the total weight of the loudspeaker assembl in use.
10. Loudspeaker assemb y oad capacity and setup safety imits
Load capacit and setup safet limits when fl ing or stacking a loudspeaker assembl should be strictl
followed according to the instructions outlined in this manual.
Alwa s refer to the mechanical data and warning indications provided in SOUNDVISION Software
(Mechanica Data section) [3.4] to ensure the mechanical conformit of the assembl before installation.
11. Loca regu ations
Some countries require higher Ultimate Strength Safet Factors and specific rigging approvals. It is the user’s
responsibilit to verif that an overhead suspension of L-ACOUSTICS® loudspeaker assemblies has been
made in accordance with all applicable local regulations.
12. F ying a oudspeaker assemb y
Alwa s verif that nobod is standing underneath the loudspeaker assembl when it is being raised. As the
assembl is being raised check each individual component to make sure that it is securel fastened to the
component above. Never leave the assembl unattended during the installation process.
As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS® recommends the use of safet slings at all times.
13. Stacking a oudspeaker assemb y
Do not ground stack the assembl on unstable ground or platform.
If the assembl is ground stacked on a structure, platform, or stage alwa s check that the latter can support
the total weight of the assembl .
As a general rule, L-ACOUSTICS® recommends the use of safet straps at all times.
14. Dynamic oad
When a loudspeaker assembl is deplo ed in an open air environment, wind effects should be taken into
account. Wind can produce d namic stress to the rigging components and suspension points. If the wind
force exceeds 6 bft (Beaufort scale) it is highl recommended to lower down and/or secure the loudspeaker
assembl .
15. Manua
Keep this manual in a safe place during the product lifetime. This manual forms an integral part of the
product. Reselling of the product is onl possible if the user manual is available. An changes made to the
product have to be documented in writing and passed on to the bu er in the event of resale.
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1.3 EC dec aration of conformity
L-ACOUSTICS®
13 rue Levacher Cintrat
Parc de la Fontaine de Jouvence
91462 Marcoussis Cedex
France
States that the following products:
Rigging structure, KARA-MINIBU
Extension bars, KARA-MINIBUEX
Angle arm extensions, KARA-ANGARMEX
Rigging accessor , KARA-PULLBACK
Are in conformit with the provisions of:
Machiner Directive 2006/42/EC
Applied rules and standards1:
EN ISO 12100-1: 2004 (Mechanical Safet )
DIN 18800 (Mechanical Structure)
BGV-C1 (Mechanical Standard applied in German )
Established at Marcoussis, France
December 6th, 2010
Jacques Spillmann
Head of Engineering & Design dept.
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Maximum f own vertical arra configurations: 6 KARA or 2 SB18/6 KARA or 4 SB18.
Maximum stacked vertical arra configuration: 6 KARA.

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CONTENTSCONTENTS
CONTENTS
1 SAFETY WARNINGS 1
1.1 S mbol description ............................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Important safet instructions............................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 EC declaration of conformit .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2 CONTENTS 4
3 INTRODUCTION 5
3.1 Welcome to L-ACOUSTICS
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3.2 S mbol description ............................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.3 Unpacking .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.4 Web links ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5
4 KARA
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5 KARA
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RIGGING COMPONENTS 8
5.1 KARA-MINIBU ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
5.2 KARA-MINIBUEX, KARA-ANGARMEX.............................................................................................................................. 9
5.3 KARA-PULLBACK............................................................................................................................................................ 10
5.4 Flight-case ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
6 INSTALLATION 11
6.1 Fl ing a KARA standalone arra ......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.1 Modeling and safet .......................................................................................................................................... 11
6.1.2 Arra assembling procedure ............................................................................................................................. 11
6.1.3 Arra disassembling procedure......................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Fl ing a SB18/KARA mixed arra or a SB18 standalone arra .............................................................................................. 21
6.2.1 Modeling and safet .......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.2.2 Arra assembling procedure ............................................................................................................................. 21
6.2.3 Arra disassembling procedure......................................................................................................................... 28
6.3 Stacking a KARA standalone arra ..................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3.1 Modeling and safet .......................................................................................................................................... 32
6.3.2 Arra assembling procedure ............................................................................................................................. 32
6.3.3 Arra disassembling procedure......................................................................................................................... 39
6.4 Stacking a SB18/KARA mixed arra or a SB18 standalone arra .......................................................................................... 43
6.4.1 Modeling and safet .......................................................................................................................................... 43
6.4.2 Arra assembling procedure ............................................................................................................................. 43
6.4.3 Arra disassembling procedure......................................................................................................................... 52
7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 58
7.1 Maintenance information .................................................................................................................................................. 58
7.2 Authorized service procedures ......................................................................................................................................... 59
7.2.1 Replacement kits and recommended tools........................................................................................................ 59
7.2.2 Laser support plate........................................................................................................................................... 60
7.2.3 Rubber feet...................................................................................................................................................... 60
8 SPECIFICATIONS 61
9 APPENDIX 63
9.1 LAP-TEQ inclinometer mounting...................................................................................................................................... 63
9.2 Flown arra options and site angle setting.......................................................................................................................... 64
9.2.1 KARA-MINIBU rigging options.......................................................................................................................... 64
9.2.2 KARA-MINIBU site angle setting....................................................................................................................... 65
9.2.3 KARA-PULLBACK setup safet limits................................................................................................................ 66
9.3 Stacked arra options and site angle setting ....................................................................................................................... 67
9.3.1 Stacking platform configuration......................................................................................................................... 67
9.3.2 Arra site angle setting ..................................................................................................................................... 68
9.4 Safet pin removal and insertion........................................................................................................................................ 69

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INTRO UCTIONINTRO UCTION
INTRO UCTION
3.1 We come to L-ACOUSTICS®
Thank ou for purchasing the L-ACOUSTICS® KARA® Modu ar WST® System.
This manual contains essential information on rigging the product correctl and safel . Read this manual carefull in
order to become familiar with these procedures.
As part of a continuous evo ution of techniques and standards, L-ACOUSTICS® reserves the right to
change the specifications of the product and the content of this manua without prior notice.
Should the product requires repair or if information about the warrant is needed, please contact an approved
L-ACOUSTICS® distributor. The address of the nearest distributor is available on the L-ACOUSTICS® web site.
3.2 Symbo description
All along the manual, a bracketed number refers to a section. For example, [3.2] stands for the present Symbo
description section.
3.3 Unpacking
Carefull open the shipping carton and check the product for an noticeable damage. Each L-ACOUSTICS® product is
tested and inspected before leaving the factor and should arrive in perfect condition.
If found to be damaged, notif the shipping compan or the distributor immediatel . Onl the consignee ma initiate a
claim with the carrier for damage incurred during shipping. Be sure to save the carton and packing materials for the
carrier's inspection.
Refer to [5] for full description of the shipping carton contents.
3.4 Web inks
Please check the L-ACOUSTICS® web site on a regular basis for latest document and software application updates.
Table 1 provides links for all downloadable items mentioned in this manual.
ALWAYS refer to the latest document version.
ALWAYS use the latest software application version.
Tab e 1: Links to documents and software app ications
KARA User manua
KARA Rigging procedures pack
www.l-acoustics.com/kara
SB18 User manua www.l-acoustics.com/sb18
TECH TOOLCASE Product spec sheet www.l-acoustics.com/tech-toolcase
SOUNDVISION Software www.l-acoustics.com/soundvision
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The L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-MINIBU, KARA-MINIBUEX, KARA-ANGARMEX, and KARA-PULLBACK
elements have been designed to assemble the KARA® Modu ar WST® Line Source System as a flown or stacked
vertical arra .
The s stem approach developed b L-ACOUSTICS® for KARA consists of the elements needed to full take advantage
of the possible configurations and optimize the s stem. The main components of the s stem are (see also Figure 1 and
Figure 2):
KARA
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KARA-MINIBU  Structure for fl ing or stacking a small format KARA and/or SB18 arra
KARA-MINIBUEX  KARA-MINIBU extension accessories for SB18 rigging
KARA-ANGARMEX  Angle arm extensions (x2) for stacked KARA arra s
KARA-PULLBACK  Rigging accessor for KARA arra pullback configuration
SB18  Compact high power subwoofer
SB28  High power subwoofer
LA8  Amplified controller
LA NETWORK MANAGER  Remote control software for amplified controllers
SOUNDVISION  Acoustical and mechanical modeling software
Each loudspeaker assembl configuration should first be modeled using L-ACOUSTICS® SOUNDVISION Software
[3.4] to verif its mechanical conformit . Please refer to the SOUNDVISION He p menu to obtain a detailed
description on software use.
Figure 1: KARA system components (part 1)
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RIGGING COMPONENTS
5.1 KARA-MINIBU
The L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-MINIBU rigging structure has been designed to fl or stack the KARA® enclosures as a
variable-curvature, vertical line source arra . KARA-MINIBU also allows KARA to be attached to an SB18 subwoofer
arra .
Note: KARA-MINIBU also can fl straight vertical SB18 arra s.
The KARA-MINIBU is a rectangu ar frame fitted with the following elements:
•Four 5/16” R-BLP (round-shaped ball-locking pins) for KARA rigging.
•One aser support p ate with four bo ts for optional TEQSAS® LAP-TEQ laser/inclinometer device
mounting. The LAP-TEQ is part of the L-ACOUSTICS® TECH TOOLCASE (refer to the TECH
TOOLCASE Product spec sheet [3.4]).
•Two shack es fitted with 12 mm/0.47 inch-diameter bolts and safet pins.
•17 shackle ho es for rigging.
•2 shackle ho es for pullback configurations.
Note: Refer to [9.2.1] for distance between shackles.
Figure 3: KARA-MINIBU rigging structure
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5.2 KARA-MINIBUEX, KARA-ANGARMEX
The L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-MINIBUEX is a set of two complementar rigging plates for KARA-MINIBU to adapt to
the SB18 enclosure or to stack KARA.
The L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-ANGARMEX is a set of two angle arm extensions providing extra 10° downwards site
angle for the bottom KARA in stacked configurations.
The KARA-MINIBUEX package comprises the following elements:
•Two rigging p ates featuring two rubber feet each.
•Six bo ts to assemble the KARA-MINIBU frame and two KARA-MINIBUEX plates.
•Four 5/16” T-BLP (T-shaped ball-locking pins) to attach an SB18 enclosure to the KARA-MINIBU/KARA-
MINIBUEX structure.
The KARA-ANGARMEX package comprises two ang e arm extensions with 5/16” T-BLP.
Figure 4: KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX rigging structure
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5.3 KARA-PULLBACK
The L-ACOUSTICS® KARA-PULLBACK rigging
accessor will allow setting the KARA arra in a
pullback configuration. It attaches to the bottom
enclosure of the arra and to the hook or stinger of
an additional motor.
The KARA-PULLBACK is a p ate on which is
attached one shack e fitted with 19 mm/0.75 inch-
diameter bolt and a safet pin.
Figure 5: KARA-PULLBACK rigging accessory
5.4 F ight-case
It is recommended to use a flight-case designed to ship a 3-KARA vertical arra . It should contain foam inserts to
prevent arra movement and the tra should be fitted with 2 wedges to keep the arra vertical.
Figure 6: Recommended f ight-case for KARA
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INSTALLATIONINSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
6.1 F ying a KARA standa one array
6.1.1 Mode ing and safety
An loudspeaker assembl must be modeled before installation so as to ensure acoustical and mechanical conformit .
This can be done using L-ACOUSTICS® SOUNDVISION Software [3.4] which will assist the user to:
•Determine the number of required KARA enclosures.
•Calculate the KARA-MINIBU site angle and the inter-enclosure angles.
•Check the mechanical conformit of the loudspeaker assembl .
The KARA-MINIBU can nominall fl an arra of up to 6 KARA along with all loudspeaker cables (refer to
the KARA User manua [3.4]). However, this maximum number can decrease in line with the arra
curvature.
ALWAYS refer to the mechanical data and warning indications provided in SOUNDVISION software
(Mechanica Data section) to verif the mechanical conformit of the loudspeaker assembl before
installation.
The KARA and KARA-MINIBU full integrated rigging s stems allow assembling the arra with no need for an external
accessor .
The following first procedure describes how to fl a vertical KARA arra under a KARA-MINIBU. It is recommended to
assemble the KARA b successivel adding arra s of 3 enclosures (called ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 in the order of
appearance in the procedure).
The second procedure describes how to disassemble the arra .
6.1.2 Array assemb ing procedure
All along the procedure:
STRICTLY follow the sequence of the successive steps.
SYSTEMATICALLY verif that each BLP is full inserted.
SYSTEMATICALLY verif that the bolt is full driven and secured b a safet pin on each shackle.
For clarit purposes the loudspeaker cabling procedure will not be described.
The loudspeaker cables will not be represented in the figures.
Use a strain relief to avoid mechanical stress at the connector locations due to cable weight.
The motor hooks or stingers will not be represented in the figures.
1. Bring a full KARA flight-case to the rigging location and remove the lid. Direct the front face of the KARA arra
towards the audience. In the following, the arra will be designated as ARRAY#1 and the enclosures as KARA#1
to KARA#3 from top to bottom.
2. Check the inter-enclosure attachments in ARRAY#1 as follows (repeat on both sides of the arra ):
a. Verif that each front arm (x2) is open and secured to the ink holes of two KARA b two R-BLP. Note: A ink
hole is indicated b a ellow circle.
b. Verif that each angle arm (x2) has the cursor aligned with the 0° angle label and is secured to two KARA b
two R-BLP, the top one being inserted into the ink hole and the bottom one into angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
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Figure 7: Checking the ARRAY#1 inter-enc osure attachments
3. Open the four KARA#1 arms as follows (repeat on both sides of the enclosure):
a. Remove the front top R-BLP from its storage hole, rotate the front arm up, slide it down, and lock it in place
b re-inserting the R-BLP into its ink hole. Note: The front top storage and ink holes are the same.
b. Remove the rear top R-BLP from its storage hole, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with angle
label 5°, and lock it in place b re-inserting the R-BLP into angle hole 1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°.
It is recommended to select the 5° angle on the KARA intended to be attached to the KARA-
MINIBU; in that wa the KARA#1 axis will be parallel to the KARA-MINIBU.
Figure 8: Opening the KARA#1 arms
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4. Attach a KARA-MINIBU to KARA#1 as follows:
a. Remove the four R-BLP from the KARA-MINIBU.
b. Turn the KARA-MINIBU so that the text of the identification plate is readable and the laser plate is placed at
the front (towards audience).
c. While keeping this orientation, align the four link points of KARA-MINIBU with the four arms of KARA#1 and
secure each pair together b re-inserting the four R-BLP into the same holes (insert both rear R-BLP first).
Note: If KARA-MINIBUEX extension accessories are alread mounted to the KARA-MINIBU (see [6.2.2, step 1]),
it is not necessar to remove them: the KARA-MINIBU/KARA-MINIBUEX rigging structure can also be used in
place of the KARA-MINIBU.
Figure 9: Attaching KARA-MINIBU to ARRAY#1
5. Attach the shackle(s) to the KARA-MINIBU [9.4] according to the chosen configuration [9.2]. Note: If the arra is
intended to be flown in pullback configuration, attach a single shackle to the rear pullback hole [5.1].
6. Place ARRAY#1 beneath the rigging points and attach the motor hook(s) or stinger(s) to the shackle(s).
7. Raise the arra to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY#1 are within comfortable reach and remove the
flight-case from the rigging location.
Identification p ate
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8. With 2 people working simultaneousl on each side of ARRAY#1, set the inter-enclosure angles as follows:
a. While grabbing the back handle of KARA#3, remove the KARA#2 rear top R-BLP from angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
b. Rotate KARA#2 so as to align the angle arm cursor with the chosen angle label.
c. Lock KARA#2 in place b re-inserting the R-BLP into the corresponding angle hole (0°/2°/4° or
1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°).
d. Repeat the procedure for KARA#3.
Figure 10: Setting the ARRAY#1 inter-enc osure ang es
9. Bring another full KARA flight-case to the rigging location and remove the lid. Direct the front face of the KARA
arra towards the audience. In the following, the arra will be designated as ARRAY#2 and the enclosures as
KARA#4 to KARA#6 from top to bottom.
10. Check the inter-enclosure attachments in ARRAY#2 b appl ing step 2.
Figure 11: ARRAY#2 enc osure numbering convention
11. On KARA#4, open both front arms as follows (repeat for each one): remove the front top R-BLP from its
storage hole, rotate the front arm up, and slide it down. Do NOT re-insert the R-BLP.
12. Raise ARRAY#1 slightl higher than the front arms of ARRAY#2 and place ARRAY#2 beneath ARRAY#1.
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13. Secure the front link points between ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 as follows:
a. Slide each KARA#4 front arm up and align it with the KARA#3 front bottom link point.
b. Secure each KARA#4 front arm to KARA#3 b removing the KARA#3 front bottom R-BLP from its storage
hole and re-inserting it into its ink hole.
c. Lower the arra until KARA#3 and KARA#4 front corners are in contact (keep the front arms vertical).
d. Secure each front arm to KARA#4 b inserting the KARA#4 front top R-BLP into its ink hole.
Figure 12: Securing the ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 front ink points together
14. Raise the arra to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY#2 are within comfortable reach and remove the
flight-case from the rigging location.
15. With 2 people working simultaneousl on each side of the arra , secure the rear link points between ARRAY#1
and ARRAY#2 as follows:
a. Remove the KARA#4 rear top R-BLP from its storage hole, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with
the chosen angle label, and lock it in place b re-inserting the R-BLP into the corresponding angle hole (0°/2°/4°
or 1°/3°/5°/7.5°/10°).
b. While grabbing the back handle of KARA#6, rotate ARRAY#2 so as to align the KARA#3 and KARA#4 rear
link points.
c. Lock ARRAY#2 in place b removing the KARA#3 rear bottom R-BLP from its storage hole and re-inserting
it into its ink hole.
Figure 13: Securing the ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 rear ink points together
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16. Set the inter-enclosure angles in ARRAY#2 b appl ing step 8.
Figure 14: Examp e of f own KARA homogeneous array
17. If the arra is intended to be flown in pullback configuration, attach a KARA-PULLBACK to the bottom KARA as
follows:
a. Align the KARA-PULLBACK studs with the KARA link points (long studs at the back).
b. Remove the four KARA bottom R-BLP from their storage holes and re-insert them into their ink holes.
c. Attach the hook or stinger of an additional motor to the KARA-PULLBACK shackle.
Refer to [9.2.3] for KARA-PULLBACK setup safet limits.
Figure 15: Attaching KARA-PULLBACK to KARA
18. Raise the arra to the chosen height and adjust the site angle [9.2.2].
19. Secure the KARA-MINIBU to the main rigging structure b using two safet slings (not included).
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6.1.3 Array disassemb ing procedure
All along the procedure:
STRICTLY follow the sequence of the successive steps.
SYSTEMATICALLY verif that each BLP is full inserted.
For clarit purposes the loudspeaker cable removal procedure will not be described.
The loudspeaker cables will not be represented in the figures.
1. Detach both safet slings from the KARA-MINIBU.
2. Lower the arra to a height for which the angle arms of ARRAY#2 are within comfortable reach.
3. If the arra to disassemble has been flown in pullback configuration, separate the KARA-PULLBACK from the
bottom KARA as follows:
a. Lower the pullback chain so as to release tension and detach the motor hook or stinger from the shackle.
b. While holding the KARA-PULLBACK, remove the four KARA bottom R-BLP from their ink holes and re-insert
them into their storage holes.
c. Remove the KARA-PULLBACK.
4. With 2 people working simultaneousl on each side of ARRAY#2, set the inter-enclosure angles to 0° as follows:
a. While grabbing the back handle of KARA#6, remove the KARA#5 rear top R-BLP from its angle hole.
b. Rotate KARA#5 so as to align the cursor of the angle arm with angle label 0°.
c. Lock KARA#5 in place b re-inserting the R-BLP into angle hole 0°/2°/4°.
d. Repeat the procedure for KARA#6.
Figure 16: Setting the ARRAY#2 inter-enc osure ang es
5. Bring an empt KARA flight-case to the rigging location, remove the lid, and place the tra beneath ARRAY#2.
Pa attention to the tra position: both wedges must slope upwards from front to rear [5.4].
6. Lower the arra slightl higher than the tra .
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7. With 2 people working simultaneousl on each side of the arra , disconnect the rear link points between
ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 as follows:
a. While grabbing the back handle of KARA#5, remove the KARA#3 rear bottom R-BLP from its ink hole and
re-insert it into its storage hole.
b. Rotate ARRAY#2 downwards and position the rear corners into the tra while still suspended from the front
link points.
c. Remove the KARA#4 rear top R-BLP from its angle hole, slide the angle arm so as to align the cursor with the
storage label, and re-insert the R-BLP into its storage hole.
Figure 17: Disconnecting the ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 rear ink points
8. Lower the arra until ARRAY#2 rests in the tra and the front link points between ARRAY#2 and ARRAY#1 are
in contact.
9. Disconnect the front link points between ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 as follows:
a. Remove both KARA#4 front top R-BLP from their ink holes.
b. Slightl raise ARRAY#1 so that it is no longer in contact with ARRAY#2.
c. Remove both KARA#3 front bottom R-BLP from their ink holes and re-insert them into their storage holes.
d. Rotate both KARA#4 front arms down and re-insert both front top R-BLP into their storage holes. Note:
The front top storage and ink holes are the same.
Figure 18: Disconnecting the ARRAY#1 and ARRAY#2 front ink points
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