34 Vantec series User's Manual
Vantec Series | Rigging system
Warnings Introduction
This manual contains needed information for flying DAS Audio cabinets, description of the
elements and safety precautions. To perform any operations related to flying the system,
read the present document first, and act on the warnings and advice given. The goal is to
allow the user to become familiar with the mechanical elements required to fly the acoustic
system, as well as the safety measures to be taken during set-up and teardown.
Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the equipment and local safety
regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the systems
to be flown (including flying accessories) comply with state and local regulations.
The working load limits in this manual are the results of tests by independent laboratories. It
is the user's responsibility to stay within safe limits. It is the user's responsibility to follow and
comply with safety factors, resistance values, periodical supervisions and warnings given in
this manual. Product improvement by means of research and development is on going at
DAS. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
It is common practice to apply 5:1 safety factors for enclosures and static elements. For slings
and elements exposed to material fatigue due to friction and load variation the following
ratios must be met; 5:1 for steel cable slings, 4:1 for steel chain slings and 7:1 polyester slings.
Thus, an element with a breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be statically loaded with 200 kg
(5:1 safety factor) and dynamically loaded with 142 kg (7:1 safety factor).
When flying a system, the working load must be lower than the resistance of each
individual flying point in the enclosure, as well as each box. Hanging hardware should be
regularly inspected and suspect units replaced if in doubt. This is important to avoid injury
and absolutely no risks should be taken in this respect. It is highly recommended that you
implement an inspection and maintenance program on flying elements, including reports
to be filled out by the personnel that will carry out the inspections. Local regulations may
exist that, in case of accident, may require you to present evidence of inspection reports and
corrective actions after defects were found.
Absolutely no risks should be taken with regards to public safety. When flying enclosures
from ceiling support structures, extreme care should be taken to assure the load bearing
capabilities of the structures so that the installation is absolutely safe. Do not fly enclosures
from unsafe structures. Consult a certified professional if needed. All flying accessories that
are not supplied by DAS Audio are the user's responsibility. Use at your own risk.
Flyable Vantec Series models feature 6 internal steel angles, with 2 mounting threads each,
so that 12 flying points are available (2 on each side, 3 on the top panel and 3 on the bottom
panel and 2 on the rear panel). Eyebolt flying points are factory sealed with M10 screws,
which are replaced with eyebolts on the flying points as required. Flying with eyebolts is
very economical and safe, and is specially recommended for fixed installations where the
boxes are permanently fixed.
The illustration shows the internal metal hardware of an enclosure with eyebolt flying.
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