ShowTex Rail H100 User manual

2
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED

3
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
DISCLAIMER&COPYRIGHT
No part of this publication may be duplicated or edited in any form or
by any means, including any type of electronic or mechanical method
withoutpriorwrittenpermissionfromShowTex.
ShowTex NV and itsemployees are fully aware of their task to provide areliable edition
of this document. Nevertheless they can accept no liability for (the direct or indirect
consequences of) imperfections that might remain in this edition. The material in this
manualissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
All products from the ShowTex Rental range are supposed to be returned in the same
state as they were rented. Please treat our products with care, allowing the next user to
enjoy the products as much as you did. The rented products are internally checked
accordingto thegeneralrental conditions. Besureto checkour rentalguidelines on our
websitebeforeinstallingandusingthisproduct:
http://www.showtexrental.com/showtex-rental-guidelines.
Read and understand this user manual before installing and or
operating the automatic reveal system. Failure to follow the
instructions in this document could result in serious injury!
Asaresultoftheabovewarning,anyShowTexproductmustbeinstalled
and operated by a qualified technician who has knowledge of its
capabilities as well as its limitations.
Following the guidelines of this manual will reduce the risk of damaging the
equipmentorinjuringyourselfand thepeoplearoundyou.Damagetothesystem
caused by any other method of installation than the one shown in this manual
can only be repaired or fixed at the customer s expense.
CONTENTS
Disclaimer & copyright........................................................................................................................3
Intro.............................................................................................................................................................4
Warranty....................................................................................................................................................4
Product description..............................................................................................................................4
Safety instructions.................................................................................................................................4
Max. load & distance........................................................................................................................5
Technical specifications......................................................................................................................6
Components .......................................................................................................................................6
Assembled single track central overlap....................................................................................9
Front, top and bottom plan view ..........................................................................................9
Side and exploded view.........................................................................................................10
Assembled double track central overlap..............................................................................11
Front, top and bottom plan view .......................................................................................11
Side and exploded view.........................................................................................................12
Installation.............................................................................................................................................13
Necessary steps...............................................................................................................................13
Necessary Tools...............................................................................................................................13
...........................................................................................................................................14
Determine number of attachment points & distance between them.................14
Secure mounting brackets....................................................................................................15
Secure coupler...........................................................................................................................15
Insert end stops.........................................................................................................................16
Install head pulley.....................................................................................................................16
Insert runners and / or master carriers .............................................................................16
Install return pulley..................................................................................................................17
Install floor fixed pulley..........................................................................................................17
Secure the double braided rope.........................................................................................18
Install the curtain......................................................................................................................20
Care and maintenance .....................................................................................................................21
Trouble shooting................................................................................................................................21
Contact & support..............................................................................................................................21

4
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
INTRO
Thank you for purchasing a ShowTex product.
Please take a moment to read this manual before installing or starting to use your
new curtain track system. It contains important information regarding health and
safety regulations andwill guide you throughthe installation process safely andwill
showyouhowtouse thesystemwithoutinjuringyourselfor thepeople aroundyou.
WARRANTY
ShowTex warrants that its mechanical/technical products, when delivered in new
condition,inoriginalpackaging,sold directlyand usedinnormalconditions, arefree
from any defects in manufacturing, materials and workmanship. The warranty shall
only apply if the mandatory preventive maintenance actions as described in the
technical documentation have been executed by skilled people. Warranty starts on
invoice date for a period of 24 months.
Please read the entire warranty declaration on our website www.showtex.com
before installing & using this product.
PRODUCTDESCRIPTION
The H100 is an all-round, multifunctional and budget-friendly rail system for
medium-heavy to heavy curtains which can be controlled manually, by rope or
electrically. The system is compatible with our RTD motor range and can be
controlled by the DMX communication protocol. It is the ideal track for television
studios and medium-sized venues or theatres.
RTD or Rope Track Drivers are a range of motors provided by ShowTex. They can be
used to electronically control the movement of the curtain.
Beware, this manual only covers the rope-controlled H100 rail system.
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Do not exceed the maximum carrying capacity of the track and its
components. Be sure to check if the capacity of the suspension points
corresponds to the weight of the track and the items to be suspended
from the track.
The maximum distance between each suspension point should be 1,5 m. Allow for
extra points in the curtain storage area to support the extra weight of the curtain
when gathered together. Be sure to read the technical specifications chapter for
more detailed information.
Do not allow any item to be operated or used when in doubt about the safety or
good working order to avoid accidents and injuries. Most accidents are the result of
lack of training, carelessness and overconfidence, do not assume anything.
Do not use this rail system for any other purpose than hanging and moving stage
curtains or light-weight decorative elements.
Only combine this rail system with parts and accessories from the ShowTex curtain
track range.
Disassembly mustbe carried outunder thesame conditions and following thesame
steps as assembly. Remove all curtains or other suspended items before removing
tracks from their permanent location. Disconnect all parts before removing tracks.
Never remove in one piece.

5
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
MAX. LOAD & DISTANCE
Never exceed the maximum distance and approved loads shown in the drawing and graph on this page.
Allowforextrasuspensionpointsinthecurtainstorageareatosupporttheextraweightofthecurtainwhengatheredtogether!
Art. No.
Description
SWL
Point load between
1.5 m suspension points
Uniformly distributed load
between 1.5 m suspension points
8050 0001 6007
Track section
x
61 kg
112 kg
8050 0205 0087
Ball-raced runner
8 kg
x
x
8050 0221 0167
Master carrier
15 kg
x
x
8050 0230 0001
Scenery carrier
60 kg
x
x
MAX 150 cm
MAX 25 cm
Standard 4 runners / meter
MAX 25 cm

6
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS
COMPONENTS
The following components are part of the manually rope-controlled H100 system.
CAUTION! The components included in your shipment will depend on the specific
situation in which you want to use this system.
For more technical information please refer to the technical datasheet.
LEGEND
/m
Weight per meter
/p
Weight per piece
/s
Weight per set
1. TRACK
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Length
805000016001
Galvanised
1.34kg/p
600 cm
805000016007
Black
1.34kg/p
600 cm
2. COUPLING
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Info
805000400801
Galvanised
0.24 kg/p
805000400807
Black
0.24 kg/p
805000400811
805000400817
Galvanised
Black
0.24kg/p
0.24kg/p
Forusein
combinationwith
ceilingbracket
3. CEILING BRACKET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
805001100001
Galvanised
0.18kg/p
80500110 0007
Black
0.18kg/p
4. WALL BRACKET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
805001000001
Galvanised
0.14kg/p
805001000007
Black
0.14kg/p
5. HORIZONTAL WALL BRACKET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
805001000037
Black
0.14kg/p
6. VERTICAL WALL BRACKET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
805001000057
Black
0.14kg/p

7
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
7. BRACKET + M10 STUDDING
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Height
805001300101
Galvanised
0.18kg/p
10cm
805001300107
Black
0.18kg/p
10 cm
8. END STOP
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
80500050 0001
Galvanised
0.03kg/p
9. BALL-RACED RUNNER
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
SWL
80500205 0083
White
0.03kg/p
8 kg
80500205 0087
Black
0.03kg/p
8 kg
10. BALL-RACED MASTERCARRIER
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
SWL
80500221 0163
White
0.05kg/p
15 kg
805002210167
Black
0.05kg/p
15 kg
12. SHORT OVERLAP CARRIER
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
SWL
80500245 0057
Black
0.09kg/p
15 kg
13. OVERLAP CARRIER SET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Quantity
80500246 0167
Black
0.82kg/p
2pieces
14. SCENERY CARRIER
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
SWL
805002300001
Galvanised
0.11kg/p
60 kg
15.HEAD PULLEY
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
80500400 0037
Black
1,65 kg/p

8
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
16.RETURN PULLEY
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
80500410 0037
Black
0,95kg/p
17. WEIGHTED RETURN PULLEY
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
80500415 0057
Black
5,5 kg/p
18. FLOOR-FIXED RETURN PULLEY
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
80500420 0007
Black
3,38kg/p
19. CABLE CLAMP SET
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Quantity
80500248 0035
Inox
0,014kg/p
3pieces
20. DOUBLE BRAIDED ROPE
Art. No.
Colour
Weight
Diameter
753003080007
Black
0.04kg/m
8mm

9
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
1. Front view
ASSEMBLED SINGLE TRACK CENTRAL OVERLAP
FRONT, TOP AND BOTTOM PLAN VIEW
2. Top view
3. Bottom plan view

10
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
SIDE AND EXPLODED VIEW
BACKTO LIST

11
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
2. Top view
3. Bottom plan view
ASSEMBLED DOUBLE TRACK CENTRAL OVERLAP
FRONT, TOP AND BOTTOM PLAN VIEW
1. Front view

12
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
SIDE AND EXPLODED VIEW
BACKTO LIST

13
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
INSTALLATION
This chapter provides all required information and steps necessary for installing a manually rope-controlled Rail H100 system.
Note that a certain technical knowledge and experience are required to understand this guide and install this product.
BES
NECESSARY STEPS
1. Determine attachment points & distance between them.
2. Place brackets on rail(s), secure them by hand.
3. Place coupler on outer end of each rail, secure them by hand.
4. Mount first rail in supporting structure & secure brackets to rail.
5. Mount second rail in supporting structure & secure coupler.
6. Repeat step 5 for all other pieces of rail.
7. Insert first end stop (optional for single track installation).
8. Install head pulley.
9. Insert runners and master or overlap carriers.
10. Insert 2nd end stop (optional for single track installation).
11. Insert return pulley.
12. Add weighted return or floor-fixed pulley.
13. Insert double braided rope accordingly.
14. Tighten the operation line.
15. Connect rope to master or overlap carriers using the rope clamps.
16. Test system without curtain & check curtain width.
17. Hang curtain & test again.
18. Connect curtain ends to head/return pulley. (optional)
Wheninstallingarailbetween2walls,
railinthesupportingstructure!
NECESSARY TOOLS
The following tools are needed to install the H100 rope controlled rail track
Wrench 10
Wrench 13
Wrench 17
Wrench 8
Allen key n° 3

14
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
Total track length (m)
A
B
L
HOW TO
DETERMINE NUMBER OF ATTACHMENT POINTS & DISTANCE BETWEEN THEM
Determine the amount of attachment points you need and calculate the distance between them by following the steps outlined below.
Never exceed the maximum distance of 150 cm between each point!
STEP 1:determine net length (L) of the track STEP 2:determine number of attachment points (#p) STEP 3:determine distance between attachment points
Whenconnectingtworailswithacoupler,alwaysplaceanextrasuspensionpointwithin 5cmofthecoupler!

  

󰇛󰇜 
  󰇛󰇜
BACKTO LIST

15
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
1
3: Secure nut (M10).
2: Fasten threaded rod (M10) hand tight.
1: Loosen nut (M10).
2
3
2:Fastenthebolts(M6) onthetopside handtight,giveanextra½turnto secure.
1: Align the rail end in the middle of the coupler.
4:Fasten thebolts(M6) onthetopside handtight, givean extra½ turnto secure.
Realign if you feel a height difference!
3: Align the rail end of the second section in the middle of the coupler.
SECURE MOUNTING BRACKETS
Fasten the bolt (M6) hand tight in case you are using another type of bracket.
Appliesfor:
1. Ceilingbracket
2. Wallbracket
3. Horizontalwallbracket
4. Verticalwallbracket
SECURE COUPLER
BACKTO LIST

16
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
5: Fasten the bolts (M6) on the left and right sides hand tight, give an extra ½
turn to secure, even if the rails are already aligned! Do one side at a time.
6: Trace the inside of the rail with a finger. Realign the rail if you feel a gap or
height difference.
1: Make sure the rubber muffler faces the runners and or master carriers.
2: Fasten the bolt (M8) hand tight, give an extra ½ turn to secure.
1: Refer to page 9 (single track configuration) or 11 (double track configuration
)
in order to insert the runners & carriers accordingly.
1:Loosen both bolts (M8).
2: Slide pulley into the rail.
3: Tighten both nuts (M8).
INSERT END STOPS
INSTALL HEAD PULLEY
INSERT RUNNERS AND / OR MASTER CARRIERS
1
3
2
BACKTO LIST

17
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
1&2: Loosen both bolts (M8) & slide pulley into the rail.
3: Tighten both nuts (M8).
1 + 2
3
1: Secure pulley into the floor, in line with the head pulley.
2&3: Loosen the knob, extend pulley to max height and tighten the knob.
3:Pull the rope through the return pulley & walk back towards the head pulley.
4: Stop at the centre of the rail/stage and leave the rope there for now.
1:Pull the end of the rope through the correct guide wheel of the head pulley
2: Take the end of the rope & walk to the return pulley.
INSTALL RETURN PULLEY
INSTALL FLOOR-FIXED PULLEY
GUIDE THE DOUBLE BRAIDED ROPE
1
2
3
BACKTO LIST

18
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
5:
Take the other rope end,
the one still hanging out of the head pulley & pull it
down either through the weighted return pulley or the floor-fixed return pulley.
6: Take the same rope end and pull it up to the head pulley and then go through
the second guide wheel of the head pulley and walk to the centre ofthe rail.
1: Make sure the floor-fixed pulley is pulled out until its max height. When using
the weighted return pulley hold it 50 cm above the ground.
2: Tension the operating line by connecting the rope ends with the first rope
clamp. Tighten both bolts firmly to prevent the rope from slipping away.
SECURE THE DOUBLE BRAIDED ROPE
= 50 cm
= max height
BACKTO LIST

19
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
3: Bring the carriers to the centre position of the rail or stage. Make sure the two
rope ends come backtogether at the pointbetween the (overlap) carrier andthe
first runner.
4: Attach the 2nd rope clamp to the operating line next to the first connection.
Only use the lower bolt this time and tighten firmly to prevent the rope from
slipping away.
5: Attach the upper thread of the clamp with the (overlap) carrier and use the
upper bolt to secure the rope. Tighten the bolt firmly to prevent the rope from
slipping away.
6:Nowattachthereturningropeto the other(overlap)carrier followingthe same
procedure as shown in the fourth and fifth step of this chapter.
BACKTO LIST

20
SHOWTEX INSTALLATION MANUAL RAIL H100 ROPE CONTROLLED
2:In order to create apleated curtainyou must take two grommets together and
attach them to the same swivel hook. When you ordered a flat curtain, simply
attach each grommet to a separate swivel hook.
1:Check ifthe(overlap)carriersareinlinewiththecentreoftherailorstage. Then
pull the rope to open and close the system, if the (overlap) carriers end up at the
same point as they started, your system is properly installed.
Open
curtain
Close
curtain
3: Hang the curtain and do a final check-up of the rail system and curtain width,
perform the test using the same method as described in the first step of this
chapter.
4: Attach one curtain end to the return pulley using an S-hook and attach the
other end to the head pulley, also by using an S-hook. This will keep your curtain
in place.
INSTALL THE CURTAIN
BACKTO LIST