RIGTEC AIR FRAME X-10 User manual

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AIR FRAME X-10
(AF02-X10)
USER GUIDE
Version R1.2
Revision Date Revision Details Revised By
R1.0 05/05/22 Version renamed from 1.0 to R1.0 ST
R1.1 05/07/22 Additional Projector Models Added ST
R1.2 20/02/23 Additional Projector Models Added ST

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Thank you for purchasing a Rigtec Air Frame.
We hope you enjoy using the Air Frame as much as we’ve
enjoyed designing and manufacturing it.
If you have any questions, suggestions or just want to say hello;
please contact the team at [email protected]

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
SAFETY INSPECTION 5
AIR FRAME PARTS 6
COMPATIBLE PROJECTORS 7
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES 8
INSTALLING A PROJECTOR 12
ADJUSTMENTS 13
STACKING 14
STACKING LIMITS 15
REMOVABLE FRONT BAR 16
HANGING ACCESSORIES 17
ATTACHING AN ATOM GRIP:
LANDSCAPE 18
PORTRAIT 19
FLOOR PROJECTION 20
SWIVEL COUPLER SAFETY INFORMATION 21
ATTACHING SWIVEL COUPLERS:
LANDSCAPE 22
PORTRAIT 23
FLOOR PROJECTION 24
SAFETY STEEL CABLES 25
SPECIFICATION 26
DIMENSIONS 27
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 28
UKCA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 29

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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 Working Load Limit (WWL) – when used with other
accessories make sure that the Working Load Limit 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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SAFETY INSPECTION
The Air Frame should always be inspected to check for defects and
loose bolts or nuts prior to installation or use.
It is important to inspect the Air Frame for damaged, broken,
misshapen or missing parts. If any of these issues are found, the
product must not be used.
Along with an overall visual check covering the issues above, the
following specic parts should be checked before the product is
used:
1. Ensure the nuts and bolts that connect the projector plate to
the rest of the frame are not loose.
2. All Atom Grip Attachment Plates must be inspected, it is
important to ensure that all threads are intact. If there is any
damage to the threads that Atom Grip Attachment Plate must
not be used.
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PART NAMES
Use this page as a reference of the various part names throughout
this User Guide.
1. Ratchet Handle
2. Yaw Adjustment Handle
3. Projector Plate
4. Male Stacking Connector
5. Female Stacking Connector
6. Locking Pin
7. Landscape Atom Grip Attachment Plate
8. Portrait Atom Grip Attachment Plate
9. Floor Projection Atom Grip Attachment Plate
10. M8 Atom Grip Threads
11. Upper Side Bar
12. Lower Side Bar
13. Upper Back Bar
14. Lower Back Bar
15. Removable Front Bar
16. Removable Front Bar Bolts
17. Lower Front Bar

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COMPATIBLE
PROJECTORS
The Air Frame projector plate has ve hole sets. One hole from
each set is labelled with a shape to aid the installation process.
When installing a projector, begin with the labelled hole which will
then line up the other holes in the associated hole set. Please see
the compatibility table below for a full list of compatible projectors
and an itemisation of each hole set.
Hole Set 1
Square
(Panasonic)
Hole Set 2
Triangle
(Digital Projection & NEC)
Hole Set 3
Parallelogram
(Panasonic)
Hole Set 4
Rectangle
(Barco & Optoma)
Hole Set 5
Kite
(Christie)
PT-RZ570
PT-RZ575
PT-DW730
PT-DW740
PT-DW750
PT-DZ770K
PT-DZ780
PT-DX800
PT-DX810
PT-DX820
E-Vision Laser 10K
E-Vision Laser 1100 4K-UHD
E-Vision Laser 13000 WU
E-Vision Laser 8500
E-Vision Laser WQ-120
E-Vision Laser 4K-UHD
E-Vision 6900
E-Vision Laser 7500
NEC PX1005QL
NEC PX1004UL
NEC PX803UL
PT-RW620
PT-RW630
PT-RZ660
PT-RZ670
PT-RW730
PT-RZ770
PT-RZ870
PT-RW930
PT-RZ970
PT-RX110
PT-RZ120
PT-DZ870K
PT-DW830
PT-DX100
PT-RCQ10
PT-RCQ80
PT-RZ690
PT-RZ790
PT-RZ890
PT-RZ990
PT-REQ80
PT-REQ10
PT-REQ12
PT-REZ80
PT-REZ10
Barco G60-W7
Barco G60-W8
Barco G60-W10
Barco G62-W9
Barco G62-W11
Barco G62-W14
Optoma ZU1050
Optoma ZU850
Optoma ZU860
Optoma ZU750
Optma ZU660e
DHD850-GS
DWU850-GS
DHD1075-GS
DWU1075-GS
DWU880-GS
DWU1100-GS
DWU1400-GS

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INSTALLATION
ACCESSORIES
Rigtec Air Frames are provided with all the necessary
accessories to install the projector into the Air Frame. Bolts,
washers and spacers will be required for all projectors, using
the incorrect size could lead to damage to the projector or
serious failure of the Air Frame. Please consult the tables on
pages 9, 10 and 11 to nd the correct bolts, washers and
spacers to use with your projector.
The number in brackets following the projector model shows
the quantity of bolts, spacers and washers required for that
model, this quantity must be used. Failure to use the full
amount of spacers, bolts and washers could lead to serious
failure of the Air Frame.
• Christie Projectors DHD850-GS, DWU850-GS, DHD1075-
GS, DWU1075-GS, DWU880-GS, DWU1100-GS and
DWU1400-GS require 5mm and 22mm Spacers to be
stacked to create a 27mm Spacer. They also require two
washers to be stacked per bolt.
Where third party accessories are to be used with the Air
Frame, such as a the Dynamic Projection Mirror Head, please
contact the team at Rigtec to discuss. Alternative bolts and
spacers will be required to accommodate the accessory.
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The full amount of spacers, bolts & washers MUST be used.
Please Torque bolts to 4±0.5 Nm (Or as recommended by the Projector Manufacturer in the Projector User guide)
Only use supplied bolts to connect Air Frame and Projector.
Projector Model M6 25mm
Bolt
M6 35mm
Bolt
M6 45mm
Bolt
M4 25mm
Bolt
5mm
Spacer
10mm
Spacer
22mm
Spacer M4 Washer M6 Washer
M6 40mm
Bolt
Panasonic PT-RZ570 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ575 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DW730 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DW740 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DW750 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DZ770K [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DZ780 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DX800 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DX810 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DX820 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RW620 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RW630 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ660 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ670 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RW730 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ770 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ870 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RW930 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ970 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ690 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ790 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ890 [5] ◆◆◆
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The full amount of spacers, bolts & washers MUST be used.
Please Torque bolts to 4±0.5 Nm (Or as recommended by the Projector Manufacturer in the Projector User guide)
Only use supplied bolts to connect Air Frame and Projector.
Continued…..
Projector Model M6 25mm
Bolt
M6 35mm
Bolt
M6 45mm
Bolt
M4 25mm
Bolt
10mm
Spacer
22mm
Spacer M4 Washer M6 Washer
5mm
Spacer
M6 40mm
Bolt
Panasonic PT-RZ990 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RX110 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RZ120 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DZ870K [6] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DW830 [6] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-DX100 [6] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RCQ10 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-RCQ80 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REQ80 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REQ10 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REQ12 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REZ80 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REZ10 [5] ◆◆◆
Panasonic PT-REZ12 [5] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection Laser 10K [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 1100 4K-UHD [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 1300 WU [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 8500 [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision Laser WQ-120 [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 4K-UHD [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision 6900 [6] ◆◆◆
Digital Projection E-Vision 7500 [6] ◆◆◆

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The full amount of spacers, bolts & washers MUST be used.
Please Torque bolts to 4±0.5 Nm (Or as recommended by the Projector Manufacturer in the Projector User guide)
Only use supplied bolts to connect Air Frame and Projector.
Continued…..
Projector Model M6 25mm
Bolt
M6 35mm
Bolt
M6 40mm
Bolt
M6 45mm
Bolt
M4 25mm
Bolt
5mm
Spacer
10mm
Spacer
22mm
Spacer M4 Washer M6 Washer
NEC PX1005QL [6] ◆◆◆
NEC PX1004UL [6] ◆◆◆
NEC PX803UL [6] ◆◆◆
Barco G60-W7 [4] ◆◆◆
Barco G60-W8 [4] ◆◆◆
Barco G60-W10 [4] ◆◆◆
Barco G62-W9 [4] ◆◆◆
Barco G62-W11 [4] ◆◆◆
Barco G62-W14 [4] ◆◆◆
Optoma ZU1050 [4] ◆◆◆
Optoma ZU850 [4] ◆◆◆
Optoma ZU860 [4] ◆◆◆
Optoma ZU750 [4] ◆◆◆
Optoma ZU660e [4] ◆◆◆
Christie DHD850-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DWU850-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DHD1075-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DWU1075-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DWU880-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DWU1100-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
Christie DWU1400-GS [4]* ◆◆◆◆
* Christie DHD850-GS, DWU850-GS, DHD1075-GS, DWU1075-GS, DWU880-GS, DWU110-GS, DWU1400-GS require 5mm and 22mm spacers to be stacked to create a 27mm spacer & two washers per bolt

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INSTALLING
A PROJECTOR
Required Tools:
• 7mm Spanner (for M4 Bolts)
• 10mm Spanner (for M6 Bolts)
See ‘Installation Accessories’ (page 8) for Bolt, Washer & Spacer
quantities & sizes.
1. Turn the projector upside down and place onto a stable at surface.
To make the installation as easy as possible it’s recommended to
place the projector onto an object to raise the projector body around
100mm from the chosen surface. Also raising the Air Frame
projector plate as high as possible by adjusting the ratchet handles
can simplify the installation.
2. Place the provided spacers over the mounting points (threaded
holes) of the projector, the chamfered side of the spacer should be
facing up away from the projector body.
3. Carefully lower the Air Frame over the projector, ensuring the ratchet
handles are at the front of the projector. Carefully line the projector
threaded holes up with the associated holes in the Air Frame plate.
4. Using the provided Bolts, secure the recommended number of bolts
(Please Consult the Projector Manufacturer’s User Guide) through
the provided Washers, then through the Air Frame plate holes, then
through the provided Spacers and into the projector’s threaded
holes. Use a spanner to tighten the bolts.
Please Torque bolts to 4±0.5 Nm (Or as recommended by the Projector
Manufacturer in the Projector User guide)
Only use supplied bolts to connect Air Frame and Projector.
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ADJUSTMENT
SYSTEM
The Air Frame features an adjustment system to ne tune projection
set ups. There are 3 controls to make adjustments to the Roll, Pitch
and Yaw axes:
Ratchet Handles; one on each side of the front of the frame. Each
handle features a switch to reverse the direction of the adjustment;
position the switch to the left to lower the adjustment plate, position
the switch to the right to raise the adjustment plate.
The Yaw Adjustment Handle, is positioned on the rear right hand side
of the frame. Twisting this clockwise moves the projected image to
the left, twisting it anti-clockwise moves the projected image to the
right.
1. To control the projector on the Roll Axis, operate the Ratchet
Handles in opposite directions (Anti-Clockwise to raise one side,
Clockwise to lower the other side).
2. To control the projector on the Pitch Axis, operate the Ratchet
Handles in the same directions (Anti-Clockwise to raise, Clockwise
to lower).
3. To control the projector on the Yaw Axis, operate the Yaw
Adjustment Handle. Clockwise for movement to the left and Anti-
Clockwise for movement to the right.
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STACKING
Air Frames can be stacked together for use as a ground stack on a at
surface or a suspended stack from a truss. To stack frames together,
choose a safe, even and suitable surface and follow these instructions:
1. Lower one frame down on to the other ensuring the four male
stacking connectors of one frame locate inside the four female
stacking connectors of the lower frame.
2. Once the frames are connected; remove the tethered locking pins
from their storage positions by pushing the button to release the
pins. Whilst pushing and holding the button in, position the
locking pin through the hole in the side of the female stacking
connector, ensuring it goes all the way through the male stacking
connector and out the other side of the female stacking
connector.
3. Step 2 must be completed for all 4 stacking connectors to safely
lock the stacked frames together.
ENSURE all four locking pins are securely positioned through the
adjoining male and female Air Frame stacking connectors.
Care should be taken when lifting and moving Air Frames with
Projectors installed – the combined weight of the device and any
accessory should be within safe manual handling limits.
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STACKING
LIMITS
Do not exceed the following limits when stacking Air Frames:
1. Ground Stack
A stack to be rested on a at surface like the oor or a stage;
Can contain a MAXIMUM of three Rigtec Air Frames
2. Suspended Stack
A stack to be suspended from a truss or a bar;
Can contain a MAXIMUM of two Rigtec Air Frames.
3. Suspended Stack from Swivel Couplers
A stack to be suspended from a truss or a bar
with Swivel Couplers;
Should contain a MAXIMUM of three Rigtec Air Frames.
A Stack of Air Frames must only be suspended in a Landscape
Orientation, either with an Atom Grip or Rigtec Swivel Couplers -
DO NOT suspend a stack of Air Frames in Portrait
or Floor Projection Orientation.
When hanging a Stack the total weight of the combined Stack
must be taken into consideration when selecting the hanging
accessory - DO NOT exceed the WLL of the Hanging Accessory.
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REMOVABLE
FRONT BAR
Air Frames feature a removable front bar, a feature designed for when
using the Air Frame with a projector tted with an Ultra Short Throw
lens, like the ET-DLE030 and ET-DLE035.
Required Tools:
• 5mm Hex Key (Allen Key)
How to Remove the Front Bar:
1. Locate the four Removable Bar Bolts, using the 5mm Hex Key;
loosen and remove the bolts.
2. Pull the bar out of the left and right blocks. The removed bolts
can be threaded back into the bar for storage.
How to Ret the Front Bar:
3. If the bolts were kept in the front bar for storage, please remove
them rst. Then push the bar into the holes in the front of the left
and right front blocks.
4. Once the front bar is rmly in place, locate the four Removable
Bar Bolts back into the holes in the top and bottom of both left
and right front blocks and tighten with the 5mm Hex Key.
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HANGING
ACCESSORIES
There are various methods and accessories to suspend an Air
Frame, the next few pages will detail those accessories and the give
instructions on how to safely suspend Rigtec Air Frames.
Rigtec Atom Grips
The best solution for hanging an Air Frame is by using a Rigtec
Atom Grip, depending on the application there are 3 models to
choose from:
Atom Grip (AG02-A): 245kg Single Point Trigger Clamp
Atom Grip Duo (AG02-D): 295kg Twin Point Quick Trigger Clamps
Atom Grip HD (AG02-H): 370kg Single Point Half Coupler
Air Frames feature three Atom Grip Attachment Plates:
1. Landscape Atom Grip Attachment Plate
2. Portrait Atom Grip Attachment Plate
3. Floor Projection Atom Grip Attachment Plate
Rigtec Swivel Couplers (CWC01)
Alternatively a set of four Swivel Couplers can be used to suspend
an Air Frame.

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ATTACHING
AN ATOM GRIP
To attach an Atom Grip to the Landscape Atom Grip Attachment Plate
of the Air Frame please follow these instructions:
Required Tools:
• 6mm Hex Key (Allen Key)
1. Place the Atom Grip on to the Landscape 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 it is good
practice to initially attach the bolts by hand. Attach each bolt
loosely, gradually tighten 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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ATTACHING
AN ATOM GRIP
To attach an Atom Grip to the Portrait Atom Grip Attachment Plate
of the Air Frame please follow these instructions:
Required Tools:
• 6mm Hex Key (Allen Key)
1. Place the Atom Grip on to the Portrait 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 it is good
practice to initially attach the bolts by hand. Attach each bolt
loosely, gradually tighten 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).
The Removable Front Bar MUST be in place and secured when
the Air Frame is hanging in a portrait orientation.
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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