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ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT THE LINKING STRAP FITTING IS SECURELY LOCKED INTO THE TRACK, THAT THE LOCKING PIN IS FULLY SEATED INTO THE BASE OF THE TRACK AND THAT THERE IS NO TWIST IN THE CHAIN BEFORE LIFTING ANY LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE OVERHEAD.

To remove the Xvsl linking strap, grasp the locking-pin knob and pull out while applying pressure on the hinge to slide the hinge base along the track. The three stud feet will come out of the track once they are aligned with the track cutouts. For added safety, the locking pin has a special shape that engages with the track to prevent it from vibrating out of the track hole during use. If the locking-pin knob seems difficult to pull out when removing the hinge, wiggle the fitting while pulling out on the knob. When the locking pin on the fitting is centered in the track hole, the pin will easily release.

Xvsd Downfill Strap: Two Xvsd downfill straps are used to attach an Xfil1 or Xfil2 downfill enclosure below any of the other X-Line enclosures. Each downfill strap consists of two rigging fittings connected by an alloy-steel chain. The Xvsd chain is shorter than that of the Xvsl and longer than that of the Xvsg. Each fitting is a proprietary triple-stud fitting that has a large steel locating plunger. The plunger not only locates in the round cutouts in the track, but also extends into the base of the track for extra strength.

To install the Xvsd triple-stud fittings in the enclosure rigging track, grasp the fitting with one hand and pull the spring-loaded safety locking pin out with your free hand. Continue to pull until the locking pin retracts above the three stud feet of the fitting. Insert the three round feet on the end of the fitting into the round cutouts in the track and slide the fitting to the desired position. Center the locking pin of the fitting over one of the track cutouts. Release the locking pin. The pin should extend beyond the bottom of the fitting and should lock into the round recess in the base of the track with the locking pin retracting to its normal position as shown in Figure 6. If the pin does not lock into the base of track, nudge it along the track and wiggle as necessary until it settles into position. When locked, the fitting will be immovable in the track. Although it is normal for the chain of the Downfill strap to wrap around the side of the enclosures, the user must be careful not to insert a twist in the chain when installing the second end. A twist will result in the downfill hinge assembly being shorter and will introduce excessive forces in the chain.

ALWAYS CHECK TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DOWNFILL STRAP FITTING IS SECURELY LOCKED INTO THE TRACK, THAT THE LOCKING PIN IS FULLY SEATED INTO THE BASE OF THE TRACK AND THAT THERE IS NO TWIST IN THE CHAIN BEFORE LIFTING ANY LOUDSPEAKER ENCLOSURE OVERHEAD.

To remove the Xvsd linking strap, grasp the locking-pin knob and pull out while applying pressure on the hinge to slide the hinge base along the track. The three stud feet will come out of the track once they are aligned with the track cutouts. For added safety, the locking pin has a special shape that engages with the track to prevent it from vibrating out of the track hole during use. If the locking-pin knob seems difficult to pull out when removing the hinge, wiggle the fitting while pulling out on the knob. When the fitting locking pin is centered in the track hole, the pin will easily release.

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Contents Line Rigging Manual Table of Contents Rigging-Safety Warning Introduction Line Rigging System Overview of the X-Line Flying SystemTypical X-Line Flying System Enclosure Rigging Hardware Details Xvls Loudspeaker System Xfil1 and Xfil2 Loudspeaker Systems Xfil1 & Xfil2 Front Rigging with Xvsd or Xvhp Straps Rear Rigging Hinge Details Rear Rigging Hardware Installation Details External Rigging Hardware DetailsELECTRO-VOICE Front Rigging Strap Details Front Rigging Hardware Installation Details ELECTRO-VOICE Xvbp Pull-Up Bar Details ATM Flyware X-Line Grid ATM X-Line Grid DetailsRS-1B Double-Stud Rigging Fitting Line Rigging and Flying Techniques Adjusting the Vertical Angles of the EnclosuresArray Considerations Enclosure Vertical Angle Adjustments Rectangular Box Xvls or Xsub to Trapezoidal Box XvltDeciding Whether to Use an Xvhg or Xvhl at the Grid Rigging an Array with Boxes Using X-Line Dollies Flying with Stacking Dollies Flying with Front Dollies Pull-Up Techniques Working-Load Limit and Safety Factor Definitions Structural Rating OverviewSimplified Structural-Rating Guidelines Simplified Rating Guidelines ELECTRO-VOICE Complex Structural-Rating Analysis MAX +∅ -∅ Working-Load Limit 750 lb 340 kg At Any Angle ELECTRO-VOICE Xvls, Xvlt & Xsub Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Xfil1 & Xfil2 Overall Enclosure Structural RatingsXvbp Structural Ratings Xvbp Pull-Up Bar Structural-Strength RatingsRS-1B Structural-Strength Ratings Xvls, Xvlt & Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings Xfil1 & Xfil2 Front Rigging Point Structural RatingsElectro-Voice Structural-Analysis Procedures Wind LoadingRigging Inspection and Precautions Electro-Voice X-Line Loudspeaker SystemsELECTRO-VOICE Rigging References ReferencesMechanical Engineering References ELECTRO-VOICE Telex Communications, Inc /2002 Part Number 38110-158 Rev a