Z5160

Load adapter

Mounting instructions (1.2 EN)

References in the manual

WARNING!

This refers to a potentially dangerous situation which may

lead to personal injury.

CAUTION!

Additional information

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Please refer to the information in the operating manual.

General Information

Z5160 Load adapter

Mounting instructions

Version 1.2 EN, 09/2015, D2971.EN .01

© by d&b audiotechnik GmbH 2015; all rights reserved.

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2. Safety instructions................................................................................................4

3. Load safety information.....................................................................................4

4. Parts list Z5160 Load adapter.........................................................................4

5. Weight Z5160 Load adapter..........................................................................4

6. Assembly................................................................................................................5

6.1. Quick lock mechanism of the locking pins...........................................5

6.2. Attachment to the Z5159 Flying frame and adjustment.................5

7. Maintenance and care.......................................................................................6

7.1. Test recommendations...............................................................................6

8. Rigging example...................................................................................................6

Fig. 2: Z5160 bottom row of holes and

vernier scale

The Z5160 Load adapter is intended for use with the Z5159 Flying frame

for arrays of Q loudspeakers to be suspended from a single flying point.

The load adapter is supplied with one 2t Shackle and two locking pins 12

mm (B2212) which are fixed to the adapter using a steel wire. The 2t

The Load adapter therefore allows a “quad hole value” between the hole

grid of the bars of the flying frame.

The applicable vernier scales for the chosen lifting devices – 2t Shackle or

Rota clamp – are printed on both sides of the load adapter (see Fig. 3/4)

Fig. 3: Z5160 Vernier scale for 2t Shackle

Fig. 4: Z5160 Vernier scale for Rota Clamp

2. Safety instructions

Installation should only be carried out by fully trained

personnel observing the valid national “Rules for the

Prevention of Accidents” (RPA).

It is the responsibility of the person installing the assembly

to ensure that the suspension/fixing points are suitable for

the intended use.

Secondary safeties must always be provided and used

when flying or fixing loudspeaker loads overhead.

3. Load safety information

WARNING!

The maximum permitted working load limit (WLL) of the

Z5160 Load adapter is 500 kg/1100 lb in terms of using the

shackle.

Using the Z5147 Rota Clamp the maximum permitted

working load limit is 500 kg/1100 lb (WLL/BGV C1).

The Load adapter must only be moved beyond the rear

edge of the bar of the flying frame to such an extent that the

Fig. 5: Z5160 Load adapter Parts list

4. Parts list Z5160 Load adapter

steel wire and fixed to the load adapter.

5. Weight Z5160 Load adapter

6. Assembly

7. Maintenance and care