Electro-Voice XLC User Guide

ELECTRO-VOICE

XLC

Rigging Manual

Table of Contents

Rigging-Safety Warning.............................................................................................................................................. 2

0 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

1 XLC Rigging System ............................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Overview of the XLC Flying System ........................................................................................................ 5

1.2 Enclosure Rigging Hardware Details ....................................................................................................... 5

2 XLC Rigging and Flying Techniques ..................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Array Considerations ............................................................................................................................. 10

2.2 Rigging an Array Using the XLC Front Dollies ....................................................................................... 10

3 Rigging-Strength Ratings, Safety Factors, and Special Safety Considerations ..................................................... 15

3.1 Working-Load Limit (WLL) and Safety Factor Definitions ...................................................................... 15

3.2 Structural Rating Overview .................................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Simplified Structural-Rating Guidelines ................................................................................................. 16

3.4 Complex Structural-Rating Analysis ...................................................................................................... 18

3.5 Wind Loading ......................................................................................................................................... 24

3.6 Electro-Voice Structural-Analysis Procedures ....................................................................................... 25

4 Rigging Inspection and Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 26

References ............................................................................................................................................................... 28

Notes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 29