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02.9628.0010 CONFIDENTIAL
7-Oct-97
2.1 Installation
2.1.1 Luminaire Hanging
VL4
luminaires can be hung from a truss or similar structure by one of
several methods. All methods utilize hanging clamps called truss hooks.
VL4
luminaires have four receptacles for hook connection.
For an in-depth explanation of hanging methods, refer to
Series 200
Installation and Checkout Manual (02.9622.0010).
2.1.1.1 Distance-To-Distance Requirements
Refer to the following table for
VARI*LITE
luminaire distance-to-
distance requirements.
Luminaire
VL2B/
VL2C VL4
VL5/
VL5B/
VL5Arc VL6 VLM
VL2B/
VL2C
21.50 in.
546 mm
19.50 in.
495 mm
19.75 in.
502 mm
19.00 in.
483 mm
19.50 in.
495 mm
VL4
19.50 in.
495 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
VL5/VL5Arc/
VL5B
19.75 in.
502 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
18.00 in.
457 mm
17.25 in.
438 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
VL6
19.00 in.
483 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.25 in.
438 mm
16.50 in.
419 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
VLM
19.50 in.
495 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
17.75 in.
451 mm
17.00 in.
432 mm
17.50 in.
445 mm
Example
: To find center-to-center
distance between
VL5
and
VL6
luminaire:
Step 1. On chart, find
VL6
luminaire on top row and
VL5
luminaire
on side row
Step 2. From
VL6
luminaire on top
row follow chart down. From
VL5
luminaire on side row follow chart to right.
Step 3. Where two rows meet is
correct distance (17.25 in. or 438 mm).
17.25 in
(438 mm)
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