RIGTEC ATOM GRIP HD User manual

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ATOM GRIP HD
(AGA01-H)
USER GUIDE

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
ATOM GRIP PARTS 5
COMPATIBILE ACCESSORIES 6
ADJUSTMENTS 7
ATTACHING TO AN AIR FRAME 9
HANGING FROM A TRUSS 10
SAFETY STEEL CABLES 11
SPECIFICATION 12
DIMENSIONS 13
EC DECLARTION OF CONFORMITY 14

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SAFETY INFORMATION
These instructions should be handed over to the
person carrying out the installation.
• Only a qualied, trained and competent technician should carry out
installation work.
• The device should only be used with approved accessories and spares.
• Do not exceed the Safe Working Load (SWL) – when used with other
accessories make sure that the Safe Working Load of any component is not
exceeded.
• Care should be taken when lifting and moving – the combined weight of
the device and any accessory should be within safe manual handling limits.
• Care should be taken when transporting that injury is not caused - make
sure the device and any attached accessory is correctly secured.
• All equipment should be visually inspected before use and in the event of
any damage, it must be immediately taken out of service and assessed by a
competent person.
• Any suspended accessory must be independently secured with an
approved safety wire/s. Local laws or regulations should be consulted
regarding the additional safety of hanging equipment
• When working at elevated heights or under a suspended load, make sure
that all necessary precautions have been taken.
• Only install the approved projectors into the Air Frame, as listed in the User
Guide. Attempting to install projectors other than those listed in the User
Guide may result in serious injury.
• Do not use the Air Frame outdoors. The Air Frame should not be installed
where it can be exposed to wind or rain.
• Do not expose the Air Frame to moisture or excessive heat.
• Do not install the Air Frame on unstable surfaces.
• Do not hang the Air Frame from unstable, unsafe or inappropriate objects/
structures. Ensure the structure can support the overall weight.
• When stacking Air Frames, ENSURE all four locking pins are securely
positioned through the adjoining male and female Air Frame stacking
connectors.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
These instructions should be handed over to the
person carrying out the installation.
• Do not install an Air Frame whilst people are under the hanging area.
• Do not make adjustments to a hanging Air Frame or Atom Grip whilst
people are under the hanging area.
• A Minimum of TWO people should be used to lift, carry and install the Air
Frame with a projector installed.
• Thorough examination of lifting equipment must take place at least every
12 months by a qualied technician.
In addition to these scheduled examinations, equipment will require a thorough
examination following:
• Any accident or dangerous occurrence.
• Any signicant change in conditions of use.
• Any long periods of inaction.
• Each time the equipment is used.

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PART NAMES
Use this page as a reference of the various part names throughout
this User Guide.
1. Clamp Handle
2. Clamp
3. Adjustment Handle
4. Ball Joint
5. Base
6. M8 Bolts (x 4)
7. M6 Bolts (x 4)

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COMPATIBILE
ACCESSORIES
The Atom Grip HD is compatible with the following Rigtec Products:
• Air Frame X-10 (AF01-X10)
• Air Frame X-20 (AF01-X20)
• Air Frame X-30 (AF01-X30)
• Barco F50 Rental Frame (AMF100130) DISCONTINUED
• Medium Rental Frame (AMF100070) DISCONTINUED
• Epson EB-L1000 Series Rental Frame (AMF100280) DISCONTINUED
• Large Rental Frame (AMF100100) DISCONTINUED
• Plate Adaptor DISCONTINUED
• Floor / Portrait Adaptor (AMF100200) DISCONTINUED
• Medium Floor / Portrait Adaptor (AMF100270) DISCONTINUED
• Large Floor / Portrait Adaptor (AMF100180) DISCONTINUED
The Atom Grip is also compatible with third party rental frames,
including the following products:
• Barco UDX Frame (R9801194)
• Barco F80 Adjustable Rigging Frame (R9802230)
• Barco F90 / F70 Rigging Frame (R9802224)

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ADJUSTMENTS
The Atom Grip HD adjustment handle can be used to achieve 25° tilt
and 360° rotation of the hanging projector. To operate the Atom Grip
Adjustments follow these instructions:
1. Rotate the Adjustment Handle anti-clockwise to untighten the
Atom Grip ball joint.
2. The Atom Grip Base and attached projector can now be tilted and
rotated to the required angle and position.
3. Once the projector is in the required position, rotate the
Adjustment Handle clockwise to tighten the Atom Grip ball joint.
4. The adjustment will now be locked into position. See Page 8 for
how to achieve additional tightening and untightening of the ball
joint.
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3
2
4
The Accessory / Projector must not be moved whilst the Atom Grip Ball
Joint is in a tightened position - failure to loosen the mechanism prior to
adjustments WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ATOM GRIP.
When the Adjustment Handle is released, the attached accessory may
unexpectedly swing from its clamped position depending on the speed the
Adjustment Handle is moved, the weight and centre of gravity of the
accessory – PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID ANY IMPACTS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE /
LEVER BE REMOVED WHILE A LOAD IS BEING SUPPORTED.

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ADJUSTMENTS
The Adjustment Handle is used to tighten and untighten the ball joint
by simply rotating either clockwise or anti-clockwise. It is possible to
tighten and untighten more than one turn:
1. To untighten the ball joint further, follow these steps:
a)Lift the Adjustment Handle to disengaged the lever.
b)Whilst raised, rotate the handle clockwise.
c)Release the handle, so it lowers and reengages with the
mechanism.
d)Rotate Adjustment Handle anti-clockwise to loosen the ball joint
further.
2. To tighten the ball joint further, follow these steps:
a)Lift the Adjustment Handle to disengaged the lever.
b)Whilst raised, rotate the handle anti-clockwise.
c)Release the handle, so it lowers and reengages with the
mechanism.
d)Rotate Adjustment Handle clockwise to tighten the ball joint
further.
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2a
b
The Accessory / Projector must not be moved whilst the Atom Grip Ball
Joint is in a tightened position - failure to loosen the mechanism prior to
adjustments WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ATOM GRIP.
When the Adjustment Handle is released, the attached accessory may
unexpectedly swing from its clamped position depending on the speed the
Adjustment Handle is moved, the weight and centre of gravity of the
accessory – PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE TAKEN TO AVOID ANY IMPACTS.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE /
LEVER BE REMOVED WHILE A LOAD IS BEING SUPPORTED.
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ATTACHING TO AN
AIR FRAME
To attach an Atom Grip HD to any of the 3 Atom Grip Attachment
Plates on an Air Frame please follow these instructions:
Required Tools:
• 6mm Hex Key (Allen Key)
1. Place the Atom Grip HD on to the Atom Grip Attachment Plate.
Line the M8 bolts up with the M8 Atom Grip Threads.
2. To help prevent damage to the M8 Atom Grip Threads on the Air
Frame it is good practice to initially attach the bolts by hand.
Attach each bolt loosely, gradually tighten them evenly.
3. Once all bolts are located in the threads and loosely attached; use
a 6mm Hex Key to tighten. Tighten all four bolts evenly.
4. Ensure all four M8 bolts are torqued to 6±0.5 Nm (M8).
Any suspended accessory must be independently secured with an
approved safety wire/s. Local laws or regulations should be consulted
regarding the additional safety of hanging equipment
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HANGING FROM A TRUSS
Once the Atom Grip HD is attached to the Air Frame it can be hung
from a Truss. Follow these instructions:
1. Firstly, ensure the Atom Grip HD is correctly attached to the Air
Frame (See Page 9). Then untighten and open the clamp by using
the clamp handle.
2. Lower the truss to the Atom Grip HD and Frame.
3. Ensure the truss chord to be used for hanging meets the open
clamp.
4. Close the clamp around the truss chord and tighten the clamp
handle using hand pressure only. Once the clamp is sufciently
tightened and safety cables have been installed the truss can be
raised.
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Only use the clamp on the correct size tube (48-51mm) in a horizontal
orientation and make sure that the tube has end stops or is fully enclosed.
Any suspended accessory must be independently secured with an approved
safety wire/s. Local laws or regulations should be consulted regarding the
additional safety of hanging equipment

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SAFETY
STEEL CABLES
The installer bears the responsibility to ensure the Air Frame and
Atom Grip HD is suspended in a safe and secure fashion. Safety
Steel Cables must be applied to suspended Air Frames according to
local regulations and standards. For more information on safely
suspending equipment please consult local laws and regulations.
The installer must ensure safety cables are the correct length,
format and strength - No drop distance is allowed or must be
limited as much as possible.
Please follow these instructions and diagrams when choosing
where to position Safety Steel Cables on Rigtec Air Frames:
1. Landscape Orientation; Please loop safety steel cables around
the suspending truss and through the Air Frame, around the
Side Bars.
2. Portrait Orientation; Please loop safety steel cables around the
suspending truss and through the Air Frame, around the Side
Bars.
3. Floor Projection Orientation; Please loop safety steel cables
around the suspending truss and through the Air Frame,
around the Back Bars.
DO NOT USE THE REMOVABLE FRONT BAR FOR ATTACHING A
SAFETY STEEL CABLE

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SPECIFICATION
Part Number: AGA01-H
Description: Atom Grip HD
Flying Weight: 4.4kg
Safe Working Load (SWL): 370kg
Tilt Adjustment: 25°
Rotation Adjustment: 360°
Tube Diameter: Ø48-51mm
Bolt Size: 4 x M8 / 4 x M6

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DIMENSIONS

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EC DECLARATION
OF CONFORMITY
Rigtec
Unit B1/B2, Holly Farm Business Park
Kenilworth
CV8 1NP
[phone]
www.rigtec.com
Description: Atom Grip HD
Part Number: AGA01-H
Safe Working Load (SWL): 370 kg
Working Coefcient (Safety Factor): 10
Is in accordance with the following Directive:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Harmonised Standards:
EN ISO 12100:2010
Safety of machinery. General principles for design. Risk assessment and risk
reduction
I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply
with the relevant sections of the above referenced specications. The unit
complies with all applicable essential requirements of the EC directives.
Signed:
Matthew Boyse - Authorised Representative
Central Presentations Ltd
Unit B1/B2 Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NP
24/07/2019
Rigtec is a trading name of Central Presentations Ltd.
Central Presentations is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registration number: 3929644. Registered
Ofce: Holly Farm Business Park, Honiley, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NP (www.cpl.tech)