EAW KF860 User Manual

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EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# KF860 Tech Notes 999274 (A)/4p/12/28/97 • Printed In USA
PROCEDURE
1
Hang the Flybar on an appropriate and properly
installed chain motor or hoist. Always use a licensed
rigger to install the chain motor.
SAFETY
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ADJUSTABLE
RIGGING PLATE
FLYBAR
PLUNGER
BALL STOP
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Install Rigging Plates (angled edge forward) into the
slots on each end of the Flybar. Align each Plate’s
top front and 3rd-from-the-top rear holes with the
holes in the Flybar as shown. Fully insert two Safety
Pins per Rigging Plate. Position both Rigging Plates
an equal distance from the front of the Flybar. The
tilt angle of the array can be adjusted by positioning
the first Module forward or back on the Flybar.
To insert a Safety Pin into a hole, depress its rear
plunger so that the two Ball Stops will recess into
the pin body. Once it is fully inserted into the
Module’s End Bracket release the rear plunger, and
the ball stops will lock the Safety Pin into place. A
fully inserted Safety Pins will pass through the
Flybar/End Bracket’s outer rail, the Rigging Plate and
the Flybar/End Bracket’s inner rail.
LOAD RATING
Safe working load is 4000 lb./Module.
Calculated at 5:1 safety factor + pull tested.
Maximum column length is 10 Modules.
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EAW KF860 Specifications

General

Brand	EAW
Model	KF860
Category	Speaker System
Language	English

Summary

PROCEDURE

Hang the Flybar

Attach Flybar to chain motor/hoist using licensed rigger.

Install Rigging Plates

Mount angled Rigging Plates onto Flybar using Safety Pins and align holes.

Raise the Flybar

Lift the Flybar to a height of 7 feet.

Position First Module

Place first Module on Caster Pallet beneath Flybar, top facing front.

Secure Module with Cart

Position Cart, lock Flyclip, adjust wheels, and lay Module/Pallet down.

Connect Flybar to Module

Lower Flybar, align Rigging Plates, engage cams, and insert Safety Pins.

Release Caster Pallet

Detach Cart's Flyclip and release Caster Pallet latches.

Prepare for Next Module

Slightly raise Flybar/Module to allow Caster Pallet drop onto Cart.

Select Array Angle

Raise Array, select angle (0-25°) for next Module, install Rigging Plates.

Continue Array Assembly

Repeat steps to position and connect subsequent modules until array is complete.

LOAD RATING

Safe Working Load

Safe working load is 4000 lb./Module, calculated at 5:1 safety factor.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Rigging Practices and Safety

Details general rigging practices, hardware, techniques, and safety for EAW KF860 systems.

Securement Requirements

Emphasizes dynamic loading, safety factors, and compliance with regulations.

User Responsibility

Highlights user responsibility for safety and EAW's non-liability for misuse.