TW Audio BCT24 User manual

Assembly
Instructions
BCT24

Assembly Instructions BCT24
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Introduction
The rigging adapter BCT24 is an accessory for the T24(N) loudspeaker.
It is characterized by a subtle look, a remarkable size to weight ratio and ease of use.
Instructions in this user manual
NOTE
TIP
CAUTION
WARNING
Thank you for choosing a high-quality product “MADE IN GERMANY” from the brand
TW AUDiO.
If you lend your product to another party, inform that party of the safety-related operating pro-
cedures and hand over this assembly guide. If you require additional copies of this manual,
you can obtain them free of charge from TWAUDiO or download them from www.twaudio.de
Strictly adhere to the instructions contained in this operating manual that are marked as
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Notes on the products
Read manual
before use!
Before using the device, carefully read the assembly instructions and keep it with the
BCT24 rigging adapter.
General information
Assembly instructions: OM-BCT24
Version 2.0 en, 08/2022
© by TWAMBO 2022; all rights reserved.
All information contained in this operating manual was correct to the best of our knowledge
at the time of printing.
Quality warranties or assurance of suitability for a certain type of use based on the technical
specifications, dimensions and weights are not granted by TWAMBO.
TWAMBO also shall not assume liability for any secondary damage (property damage and/or
personal injury) nor for the failure to comply with this operating manual!
TWAMBO reserves the right to update this document based on recent developments.
TWAMBO GmbH
Karl-Hofer-Str. 42
14163 Berlin
Germany
Phone : + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 99
E-Mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.twaudio.de

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Content
1. Safety | Intended use...................................................................................................... 5
2. Overview ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Components ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Technical data ................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Data sheet............................................................................................................... 8
4. Commissioning............................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Setup ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Usage...................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Wind load ................................................................................................................ 9
4.4 Mounting BCT24 rigging adapter at CBT24 cradle bar for flying ............................ 10
4.5 System setup BCT24 with CBT24, BBT24 and T24(N) loudspeaker ...................... 10
5. Transport and storage .................................................................................................. 12
6. CE Conformity Declaration............................................................................................ 13
7. Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 13

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1. Safety | Intended use
The BCT24 rigging adapter was developed for use in professional sound systems. The rig-
ging adapter may only be used by trained and qualified personnel.
The BCT24 rigging adapter may only used with the T24(N) loudspeaker.
This rigging manual describes how to use the BCT24 rigging adapter correctly. Any other use
shall be deemed improper and may result in damage or even injury.
Modifications or alterations to individual parts of the BCT24 rigging adapter are not permit-
ted! Danger to life!
WARNING
Before every operation, check the scope of delivery of the BCT24 rigging adapter for its com-
pleteness and ensure that all parts are in perfect condition.
The scope of delivery includes specified components. Only use the recommended and cer-
tified components.
WARNING
The BCT24 rigging adapter is designed both for indoor and outdoor use.
CAUTION
The BCT24 rigging adapter may only be used by trained and qualified personnel. Personnel
must check the BCT24 rigging adapter for suitability before each use.
WARNING
The BCT24 rigging adapter must be taken out of operation immediately as soon as visible
damage to the parts can be seen.
WARNING
Please keep all elements of the BCT24 rigging adapter away from children! The small parts
can easily be swallowed and lead to suffocation!
WARNING
Please adhere to the following safety instructions to avoid risks when using accessories.
Note the operating modes described in this assembly instructions. Other uses are not per-
missible.
Damage caused by improper use is not covered by TWAMBO.

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The payload of the BCT24 rigging adapter is designed of not more than six T24(N) loudspe-
aker. The following additional components are required for this: CBT24 cradle bar for flying,
BBT24 bracket and BLT24 Boxlink connecting cables on both sides of the T24(N) loudspea-
ker. Do not exceed this payload.
WARNING
When moving (assembling, dismantling, maintaining) the BCT24 rigging adapter with
T24(N) loudspeaker, ensure sufficient space to prevent collisions with other objects.
WARNING
Do not squeeze or twist the electrical cables of the T24(N) loudspeaker during the installation
of the BCT24 rigging adapter! The respective national electrotechnical rules and regulations
are applicable.
CAUTION
Before mounting the BCT24 rigging adapter check that e.g. trusses or ceilings are capable to
carrying the payload of the components.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Make sure that no water pipes, electrical lines or any other lines are behind the intended place
of mounting.
Only use wall plugs and screws which are suitable for the intended mounting and structural
fabric. All screws must be set and tightened properly. Ensure that the fixing holes have the
correct depth and diameter. Always use all fixing holes.
When working with heavy loads exceeding 20 kg (44 lbs.), use suitable aids (dollies, hoisting
slings, etc.). Multiple persons may be required depending on the situation.
NOTE
WARNING
All screw connections should be checked when the BCT24 rigging adapter is installed. If
there are loose screws, tighten them. If this is no longer possible, the screws and nuts must
be replaced.
Whenever you make changes to the flown system, always use new hexagon screws (Item2)
and hexagon nuts (Item 3) as delivered with the product. These items are available from
TW AUDiO.
WARNING

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2. Overview
2.1 Components
1. Rigging adapter.................................................................................................1 piece
2. Hexagon screw M12 x 30................................................................................ 2 pieces
3. Hexagon nut with clamping part M12 .............................................................. 2 pieces
Figure 2.1 - Overview
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3
2

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3. Technical data
Maximum load capacity:
in combination with:
1x CBT24 cradle bar for flying and
1x BBT24 bracket
1x T24(N)
Maximum load capacity:
in combination with:
1x CBT24 cradle bar for flying,
6x BBT24 bracket and
10x BLT24 Boxlink-connecting cab-
les on both sides of the
T24(N) loudspeakers
6x T24(N)
Dimensions (h x w x d) 260 x 126 x 48 mm [10.24 x 4.96 x 1.89 in]
Weight 1,0 kg [2.20 lbs]
Surface Powder-coated
3.1 Data sheet

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4.1 Setup
The BCT24 rigging adapter is designed for hanging operation. TW AUDiO provides a wide
range of accessories to securely attach the rigging adapter.
NOTE
4. Commissioning
4.3 Wind load
WARNING
WARNING
TW AUDiO recommends using only the accessories specified by TWAUDiO for securing and
mounting loudspeakers.
Before setting up the system outdoors, consider unexpected wind conditions at the opera-
tion site!
Disassemble your system immediately when wind speeds exceed 8 bft (34 to 40 kn / 62 to
74 kph / 38.5 to 46 mph) and secure the system components!
Make sure that there are no persons in the immediate vicinity of the system structure!
Make sure that the system structures are not operated over the audience at wind speeds in
excess of 6 bft (22 to 27kn / 39 to 49kph / 24.2 to 30.45mph) and that there are no persons
in the immediate vicinity of the system structure!
Please note that setting up the BCT24 rigging adapter always requires two persons!
WARNING
4.2 Usage
Note that the BCT24 rigging adapter can only be used in combination with
the CBT24 cradle bar for flying as well as the BBT24 bracket for using the
T24(N) loudspeaker!
WARNING

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4.4 Mounting BCT24 rigging adapter at CBT24 cradle bar for flying
Mount the BCT24 rigging adapter to the CBT24 cradle bar for flying with both screws and
nuts as shown in figure 4.4.
Mount a maximum of six T24(N) loudspeakers one below the other. Be sure to follow the
work order below:
1. Mount the BCT24 rigging adapter to the CBT24 cradle bar for flying as described in
chapter 4.4.
2. Then mount both at the upper T24(N) loudspeaker with the help of the Double Studs on
both sides.
3. Before mounting the BBT24 bracket, observe its assembly and safety instructions!
4. Now connect a maximum of six T24(N) loudspeakers to each other using the
BBT24 bracket (6 pieces) and the BLT24 Boxlink connector cables (10 pieces). The
BLT24 boxlink connector cables each on both sides of the T24(N) loudspeakers.
Figure 4.4 - Mounting BCT24 rigging adapter at CBT24 cradle bar for flying
Check that both screws are tightly screwed with the nuts and cannot loosen!
4.5 System setup BCT24 with CBT24, BBT24 and T24(N) loudspeaker
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
BCT24 CBT24
NOTE
Use the simulation software EASE Focus to determine the number and degrees, the speaker
of the T24(N)-system which matches your application, and the appropriate pin point of the
BCT24 rigging adapter.
Before mounting the CBT24 cradle bar for flying, observe its assembly and safety instruc-
tions!
WARNING

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General safety instructions for setting up this rigging variant:
Attach this secondary safety component by using two furthermore shackles, chain sling or
chain hoist on two another pin points.
WARNING
NOTE
WARNING
Figure 4.5 - Mounting BCT24 rigging adapter with all assemblies
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
BBT24
BCT24
T24(N)
CBT24
lower
quick-locking pin
upper
quick-locking pin Double-Stud
Snap all Double Studs firmly into the flight panels of the T24N loudspeakers! Secure all
Double Studs with the safety locking splints attached to safety wire ropes!
Check that all Double Studs are engaged and that they have been secured with safety locking
splints!
Check that all quick-locking pins are always completely inserted!
Use shackles that are designed according to the payload for each system setup.
For the secondary safety component, the respective national electrotechnical regulations apply.

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NOTE
5. Transport and storage
Ensure that the surface of the rigging adapter is not damaged during transport and storage.
Moisture may penetrate where steel surfaces are exposed by scratches and result in corro-
sion.
This is why the product should be transported in a safe, careful, dry and largely dust-free
manner.
The following accessory parts for the rigging adapter are available from TW AUDiO:
• Hexagon screw M12 x 30
• Hexagon nut M12
The original packaging is unsuitable as permanent storage and transport packaging.

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as well as all model variants based on these, provided that they correspond to the original
factory models and have not been technically modified in any way.
Applicable directives:
• 2001/95/EG
Applicable national standards and technical specifications:
• DIN EN 18 800
• DIN EN ISO 12 100
• DGUV Vorschrift 17 und 18
Berlin, Germany, January 1st, 2021
Bernhard Wüstner
7. Disposal
Diese Erklärung betrifft folgende Komponenten
• BCT24
6. CE Conformity Declaration
If you have any question regarding the disposal of used devices, please contact us under the
following telephone number:
+49 (0) 71 41 - 48 89 89 0
In countries outside of the European Union, comply with local regulations.
Copy and translation of the original CE Conformity Declaration:
We hereby declare that the below-referenced components by virtue of their design and con-
struction, and in the configuration placed on the market by us, satisfy the safety and health
requirements of the applicable EC directives. This declaration becomes invalid in case of modi-
fications that have not been approved by us.

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TWAMBO GmbH
Karl-Hofer-Str. 42
14163 Berlin
Germany
Phone: + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 0
Fax: + 49 (0) 71 41-48 89 89 99
E-Mail: [email protected]
WWW: www.twaudio.de