TW Audio SFV20 User manual

Assembly
Instructions
SFV20

Assembly Instructions SFV20
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Introduction
The SFV20 rigging frame is an accessory for the VERA20 loudspeaker.
It is characterized by a subtle look, a remarkable size to weight ratio and ease of use.
Instructions in this setup manual
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CAUTION
WARNING
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TW AUDiO.
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Notes on the products
Read manual
before use!
Before using the rigging frame, carefully read the assembly instructions and keep the instruc-
tions in a safe place together with the SFV20 rigging frame.
General Information
Assembly Guide: OM-SFV20
Version 2.0 d, 11/2022
© 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
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Table of contents
1. Safety | Intended use...................................................................................................... 5
2. Overview ........................................................................................................................ 7
2.1 Components ........................................................................................................... 7
3. Technical specifications .................................................................................................. 8
3.1 Data sheet............................................................................................................... 8
4. Commissioning............................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Setup ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Wind load ................................................................................................................ 9
4.3 Secondary safety component ................................................................................ 10
4.4 Preparing VERA20 loudspeaker for rigging ............................................................ 11
4.5 Using the VERA LA900 load adapter...................................................................... 14
4.6 Mounting the VERA20 loudspeaker ....................................................................... 16
4.7 VERA20 setup from the second speaker set.......................................................... 21
4.8 Compression mode ............................................................................................... 29
5. Transport and Storage.................................................................................................. 30
6. CE Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................ 31
7. Disposal ....................................................................................................................... 31

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1. Safety | Intended use
The SFV20 rigging frame was developed for use in professional sound systems. The rig-
ging frame may only be used by trained and qualified personnel.
Before each installation, check the integrity of the SFV20 rigging frame and ensure that all
components are in perfect condition.
The scope of delivery includes specified quick-locking pins and a specified load adapter with
shackle. Only use this components.
WARNING
The SFV20 rigging frame may only be used with the VERA20 loudspeaker.
These assembly instructions describe how to use the SFV20 rigging frame. Any other use
shall be deemed improper and may result in damage or even injury.
Modifications or alterations to individual parts of the SFV20 rigging frame are not permitted!
Danger to life!
WARNING
During and after each system setup, check that all quick-locking pins are always completely
inserted! All quick-locking pins must always be used!
WARNING
The SFV20 is an accessory designed both for indoor and outdoor use.
CAUTION
The SFV20 rigging frame may only be used by trained and qualified personnel.
Personnel must check the SFV20 for its full suitability before each use.
WARNING
When visible damage to any part of the SFV20 rigging frame is detected, it must be decom-
missioned immediately.
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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WARNING
Before mounting the SFV20 rigging frame, all attachment points - such as ceilings and cross-
beams - must be checked for full load capacity and stability.
The SFV20 accessory is specified for a load of not more than nine VERA20 loudspeakers.
This load capacity must never be exceeded!
When working with heavy loads over 20 kg [44,09lbs.], use suitable aids (dollies, hoisting
slings, etc.). Multiple persons may be required depending on the situation.
When moving (mounting, removing, servicing) the SFV20 rigging frame with VERA20 loudspe-
akers, ensure that there is enough room to avoid collisions with other objects.
When installing the SFV20 rigging frame, be careful not to pinch or twist the power cables
or other cables of the VERA20 loudspeakers! The respective national electrotechnical regu-
lations apply.
Every time you install the SFV20 rigging frame, check all screw connections. Tighten all loose
screws. If this is no longer possible, the screws must be replaced.
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING

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2. Overview
2.1 Components
1. SFV20 rigging frame - Surface powder-coated
2. VERA LA900 Load adapter with shackle
3. Captive Quick-locking pins
Figure 2.1 - Overview
12 3
3
When the SFV20 rigging frame is delivered from the factory, the quick-locking pins are in
„Storage Position“.
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3. Technical specifications
3.1 Data sheet
maximum load capacity
230 kg [507.1lbs] at safety factor 10 before
breacking point correspond to e.g. 9 VERA20
elements
Dimensions (h x w x d) 100 x 550 x 600 mm [3.94 x 21.65 x 23.62in]
Weight 6,8 kg [15 lbs.]
Surface Powder-coated
Maximum length of system setup,
without subwoofer 2,70 m [8.86 ft.]

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4. Commissioning
4.1 Setup
The SFV20 rigging frame is designed for hanging operation. TWAUDiO provides a wide range
of accessories to securely attach the module to crossbeams, motor lifts, etc. in a suspended
position.
TW AUDiO recommends using only the accessories specified by TWAUDiO for securing and
mounting the rigging frame.
NOTE
WARNING
WARNING
Please note that setting up the system setups always requires two persons!
4.2 Wind load
WARNING
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!
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 40kn / 62 to
74 kph / 38.5 to 46mph) and secure the system components!
Make sure that there are no persons in the immediate vicinity of the system structure!

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4.3 Secondary safety component
Figure 4.3.1 - Secondary safety component
For the second independent safety component, attach another VERALA900 load adapter
with shackle at point D to the rigging frame. Mount it directly behind the first load adapter.
Attach both VERA LA900 load adapter using two quick-locking pins each to the SFV20 rig-
ging frame!
Secure the complete system, for example using safety chains!
D
Figure 4.3.2 - Secondary safety component example
safety main load
NOTE
WARNING
For the secondary safety component, the respective national electrotechnical regulations apply.

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NOTE
NOTE
4.4 Preparing VERA20 loudspeaker for rigging
Figure 4.4.1 - VERA20 loudspeakers on VERADLV20 transport dolly
1. Use the EASE Focus software to determine the number of VERA20 loudspeakers suitable
for your application.
2. Each VERA DLV20 transport dolly will hold four VERA20 loudspeakers. Provide the num-
ber of loaded transport dollies required for your application.
3. Do not remove the transport dolly covers before you have reached the operation site.
4. Remove both quick-locking pins on the left and right of the upper VERA20 loudspeaker.
5. Lift off the top of the transport dolly.
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WARNING
Figure 4.4.2 - VERA20 loudspeakers on VERADLV20 transport dolly
6. Check that all splay links are fully extended and that all quick-locking pins on both sides
are always completely inserted!

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WARNING
7. Use the EASE Focus software to determine the angle values suitable for your application.
Figure 4.4.3 - Move all right sliders
8. Move the right-hand sliders on all speakers to the previously determined angle value.
9. Check that all quick-locking pins are always completely inserted!
12° | 9,1° | 6,8° | 4,9° | 3,5° | 2,4° | 1,5° | 0,8° | 0,3° | 0°
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WARNING
NOTE
Figure 4.5.1 - VERALA900 load adapter
4.5 Using the VERA LA900 load adapter
quick-locking
pin
quick-locking
pin
Use the EASE Focus software to determine the correct pin points for your application.
Two quick-locking pins are attached to the VERA LA900 load adapter.
Attach the VERA LA900 load adapter using both quick-locking pins to the SFV rigging frame!
The VERA LA900 load adapter´s design allows for four different usage scenarios.
The two integrated slots allow both integer and half-integer settings.
The marker on the shackle on the VERA LA900 load adapter indicates the currently selected
value. This can clearly be seen in figures 4.5.2 to 4.5.5.
For the forward-facing VERA LA900 load adapter, inserting quick-locking pins into 12 and 13
will result in 12 as the pin point.
Figure 4.5.2 - VERA LA900 load adapter at pin point 12 - facing forward
The following illustrations show the different applications in an example:
15 14 13 12 11 10

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Moving the quick-locking pin of the VERA LA900 load adapter from 12 to 11 results in 11,5
as the new pin point.
Figure 4.5.3 - VERA LA900 load adapter at pin point 11,5 - facing forward
For the rearward facing VERA LA900 load adapter, inserting quick-locking pins into 13 and 12
will result in 13 as the pin point.
Figure 4.5.4 - VERA LA900 load adapter at pin point 13 - facing rearward
Figure 4.5.5 - VERA LA900 load adapter at pin point 12,5 - facing rearward
15 14 13 12 11 10
15 14 13 12 11
15 14 13 12 11 10
Moving the quick-locking pin of the VERA LA900 load adapter from 12 to 11 results in 12,5
as the new pin point.

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WARNING
WARNING
4.6 Mounting the VERA20 loudspeaker
1. Please note that setting up the SFV rigging frame always requires two persons!
2. Place the SFV20 rigging frame on the top VERA20 loudspeaker.
3. Pull back the SFV20 rigging frame until its front splay links align with the rigging tracks of
the top loudspeaker.
4. Loosen the two front quick-locking pins on the SFV20 rigging frame and insert them into
the holes of the top VERA20 loudspeaker.
Figure 4.6.1 - SFV20 rigging frame on top VERA20 loudspeaker
To set up the VERA20 loudspeaker system, proceed as follows:
5. Check that all quick-locking pins are always completely inserted!
NOTE

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WARNING
6. Bring the SFV20 rigging frame into a horizontal position.
7. Loosen the quick-locking pin for the rear hook on the SFV20 rigging frame. The hook on
the SFV20 rigging frame must fold out downwards.
8. Loosen the quick-locking pin on the main carrier of the upper VERA20 loudspeaker´s rear
rigging.
9. Lower the SFV20 rigging frame until the hook slides into the main carrier of the rear rig-
ging.
10.Insert the quick-locking pin into the main carrier of the top VERA20 loudspeaker´s rear
rigging so that the rigging frame´s hook is connected to the top loudspeaker.
11.Reinsert the quick-locking pin of the hook on the SFV20 rigging frame into its position.
12.Check that all quick-locking pins are always completely inserted!
Figure 4.6.2 - Fold out the hook
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WARNING
13.Insert the hook of your chain hoist into the shackle of the VERA18mLA900 load adapter, which
is mounted on the SFV20 rigging frame. The pin points suitable for your application have
been previously selected.
14.Attach another VERALA900 load adapter to the rigging frame at point D. Mount it directly
behind the first load adapter.
15.Attach these VERALA900 load adapter using two quick-locking pins each to the
SFV20 rigging frame!
16.Check that all quick-locking pins are always completely inserted!
Figure 4.6.3 - Mounting second VERALA900 load adapter
D

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WARNING
WARNING
17.Actuate the chain hoist and raise the SFV20 rigging frame with the VERA20 loudspeakers
approximately one meter, moving each hook on the main carrier rear rigging to its holding
position.
18.Move all left-hand sliders on all speakers to the right until they display the same angle
value as the right-hand sliders. Now all speakers are securely mounted.
Figure 4.6.4 - Move all left sliders

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19.Actuate the chain hoist and raise the SFV20 rigging frame with the VERA20 loudspeakers
once more.
20.Hold the lower part of the transport dolly with one hand.
21.Remove both quick-locking pins on the left and right side of the transport dolly and place
it on the ground.
22.Store the complete transport dolly in a safe place until reused.
Figure 4.6.5 - Remove bottom part of the transport dolly
NOTE