ROSE BRAND KABUKI SYSTEM User manual

Installation Instructions
Version 1.0

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Tools Needed: 7/16” Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
3/16” Allen Wrench (included with Trip Mechanism)
1/8” Allen Wrench (included with Trip Mechanism)
Materials Recommended:Tie-Line
Figure 1: Kabuki units with and without a Trip Mechanism installed.
Pipe Clamp
And Bracket
End Plate
Coupling
Support Rod
Curtain Rod
Curtain Pin
Trip Mechanism
Lever

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Step 1: Layout all Kabuki units on the floor below batten pipe or truss. Units with trip mechanisms indicated by
a plastic cover go on the ends with the plastic cover facing off-stage (If trip mechanisms are not installed, see
Trip Mechanism instructions). Loosen thumb screws on all pipe clamps completely. You may also need to
loosen the pipe clamp bracket nuts slightly (just enough so they slide) using a 7/16” wrench.
Figure 2
Step 2: Starting from the center of the batten pipe or truss, hang one Kabuki unit (aligned with center) and
tighten the pipe clamp thumb screws and bracket bolts.
Step 3: Hang another Kabuki unit adjacent to the first and tighten the pipe clamp thumb screws only.
Pipe Clamp Thumb Screw
Pipe Clamp Bracket Nuts

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Step 4: Align curtain pins on curtain rods with one another (i.e. all pointing up) and push units together so the
couplings are completely meshed, keeping curtain pins in alignment (refer to Figure 3). The couplings are
preset at the factory and should not need adjusting, but If the curtain pins are out of alignment, adjust the angle
by loosening the set screw on one side of the coupling with an Allen wrench (included); rotate the curtain rod so
the curtain pins are in alignment and retighten the set screw. You MUST make sure all set screws are tight
before operating Kabuki units.
Figure 3
Step 5: Once the units are meshed together tighten the pipe clamp bracket nuts (refer to Figure 2).
Step 6: Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 until all units are in place.
Curtain Pins
in alignment
Coupling completely
meshed

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Step 7: Rotate curtain rods so the lever on the end engages and is prevented from rotating. Make sure the
counterweight (sandbag) and manual release are hanging straight down and unobstructed (refer to Figure 4).
Figure 4
Step 8: If you are using a manual release as your primary method, ensure the tie-line is securely tied to each
manual release cable. When using an electric release, plug the trip mechanisms into a light board or the
pendant control unit. (When using extension cords make sure to properly secure the connections with tie-line
or gaffer’s tape ensuring they will not separate. The extension cord(s) should also be supported by securing
them to the batten, truss or support rods of the Kabuki units every few feet or as necessary).
Step 9: Test the units noting which tie-line, channel or button triggers the upstage and downstage curtain rods.
(This is especially important for a Double Kabuki because the Kabuki bag needs to be triggered first while the
curtain needs to be triggered second; refer to Double Kabuki Instructions).
Step 10: Re-engage the Kabuki curtain rod(s) into their respective latches, again making sure the counterweight
(sandbag) and manual release are hanging straight down and unobstructed (refer to Figure 4).
Step 11: Hang the main curtain. Starting at the center of the layout, place the center grommet of the curtain
over the centermost curtain pin. Continue out to each end, placing each curtain pin along the curtain rod as
needed for each grommet.
Helpful Hint: It is important to be familiar with the Kabuki units so test the functionality of the units often and
before going “live”. Also, ensure that the curtain will be the only thing falling from above. Please remember
SAFETY FIRST!
Counterweight and
Lanyard (supplied)
Manual Release Cable
Tie-line extension

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If Double Kabuki Drop is required…
Step 1: In order to conceal the Kabuki mechanism with the Kabuki bag attach Kabuki bag to the outside of the
downstage support rod and allow it to hang.
Step 2: West Coast (bunch) main curtain and bring the bottom edge of the Kabuki bag up and attach to the
upstage curtain rod as you did with the main curtain (refer to Figure 5).
Figure 5
Helpful Hint: A Double Kabuki Drop will require two trip mechanisms. These can be controlled by the handheld
pendant,a light board or by using the manual release lines. In the case of the manual release lines however,
there will be two lines, one on each side of the stage (stage right and stage left). Make sure they are labeled and
everyone is aware of their function and which line gets pulled first.

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Install Trip Mechanism
Included with Trip Mechanism: Trip Mechanism, Mounting Bolts and Washers, Lever, Cotter Pin,
Counterweight, Mounting Lanyard, 1/8” L-Hex Key and 3/16” L-Hex Key
Step 1: Remove the couplings from one side of a Kabuki unit to prep it for the trip mechanism. (Do this for a
second unit if a Double Kabuki is required).
Step 2: Bolt the trip mechanism to the end plate of the Kabuki unit(s) using the four (4) bolts and washers
provided.
Step 3: Slide the lever onto the shaft on the right side and align it with the curtain pins on the curtain rod and
pin it into place using the cotter pin provided.
Step 4: Install the counterweight by threading the lanyard provided through the hole in middle of the lever and
hooking the counterweight’s quick-link onto both loop ends. Close the quick-link by tightening the nut and
allow the counterweight to hang down unobstructed.
Step 5: Tie a length of tie-line to the cable protruding from the plastic cover. The length of this cord should be
as long as the curtain is tall. This is your manual release. In the event of an electrical failure, simply pull this
cord and the curtain will release.
Figure 6
Trip Mechanism
Lever Cotter Pin
Bolts and Washers

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Pendant Controller
Step 1: Clamp the electrical box included with the pendant controller to the batten pipe or truss next to the
Kabuki units. It is best to place this box off-stage and use extension cords as necessary.
Step 2: Plug in the Kabuki trip mechanism(s) to the electrical box. The pendant controller gets attached to the
electrical box by the control outlet on the bottom right-hand side. Then plug in the electrical box itself.
Figure 7
Helpful Hints: The “Power” light on the Handheld Pendant will illuminate when power is supplied (this only
means the electrical box and pendant have power; it does not mean the trip mechanisms are plugged in). When
the “Arm” toggle switches are down the units cannot be triggered. To activate the unit push the desired toggle
switch up. To trigger the unit press the corresponding “fire” button.
Figure 8
Pendant Control Outlet
Outlet for Kabuki Trip
Mechanism. (2nd outlet
on opposite side)
When Power Light is lit,
Pendant has power.
With toggle “Arm”
switch up; press “Fire”
button to trigger Kabuki