Installation - Metro ES ACTIVE Serie Bedienungsanleitung

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION
The speaker systems can be placed as desired.
• The location must be solid, plane, anti-slip, vibration-free, oscillation-free, and fire-resistant. The installation area
The speaker systems can be placed as desired.
must hold a minimum point load of 5 times the system's load (e.g. weight 20 kg - point load 100 kg). The
• The location must be solid, plane, anti-slip, vibration-free, oscillation-free, and fire-resistant. The installation area
speakers must never be installed higher than 100 cm without secondary attachment.
must hold a minimum point load of 5 times the system's load (e.g. weight 20 kg - point load 100 kg). The
• This speaker system may only be installed on top of another speaker system if both systems are lashed up with
speakers must never be installed higher than 100 cm without secondary attachment.
each other via appropriate clamping belts and protected against flipping over.
• This speaker system may only be installed on top of another speaker system if both systems are lashed up with
• Always install the speaker systems in a way that a minimum distance of three meters to the audience is kept.
each other via appropriate clamping belts and protected against flipping over.
This is the only way to avoid hearing damage for unreasonable listeners. Block the area in front of the speaker
• Always install the speaker systems in a way that a minimum distance of three meters to the audience is kept.
systems with appropriate means.
This is the only way to avoid hearing damage for unreasonable listeners. Block the area in front of the speaker
• Extreme levels like feedback, bass-hum or the beats of a dropping microphone can destroy the loudspeakers
systems with appropriate means.
within very short time and produce immediate hearing damage. Such extreme levels must be avoided at any
• Extreme levels like feedback, bass-hum or the beats of a dropping microphone can destroy the loudspeakers
rate. We recommend using appropriate equalizers and compressors/limiters.
within very short time and produce immediate hearing damage. Such extreme levels must be avoided at any
• For transport, the speaker systems feature two carrying handles. The speaker system should be carried without
rate. We recommend using appropriate equalizers and compressors/limiters.
force by two persons of the same size. Carrying the speaker system as one person alone should be avoided as
• For transport, the speaker systems feature two carrying handles. The speaker system should be carried without
For transport, the speaker systems feature two carrying handles. The speaker system should be carried without force by
the high weight and the strain could lead to back damages and torsions. Please note that all speaker systems
force by two persons of the same size. Carrying the speaker system as one person alone should be avoided as
two persons of the same size. Carrying the speaker system as one person alone should be avoided as the high weight
with more than 25 kg weight must be transported with two persons. Models VFM-215A and VFM-215AP feature
the high weight and the strain could lead to back damages and torsions. Please note that all speaker systems
and the strain could lead to back damages and torsions. Please note that all speaker systems with more than 25 kg
convenient transport.
two wheels for
with more than 25 kg weight must be transported with two persons. Models VFM-215A and VFM-215AP feature
weight must be transported with two persons. Models ES-12A and ES-15A feature two wheels for convenient transport.
convenient transport.
two wheels for
Stands
It is possible to put the speaker systems onto a PA speaker stand via the stand flange on the lower side. Stands
• Stands must only be installed on a plane area with a maximum inclination angle of 5°.
It is possible to put the speaker systems onto a PA speaker stand via the stand flange on the lower side.
• When using stands or satellite systems under the influence of horizontal forces, e.g. through wind, the standing
• Stands must only be installed on a plane area with a maximum inclination angle of 5°.
safety can be impaired. This is why additional safety measures like attaching ballast weights have to be taken.
• When using stands or satellite systems under the influence of horizontal forces, e.g. through wind, the standing
• If inclined tension cables or prolonged outriggers are used, the area of danger has to be marked or even be
safety can be impaired. This is why additional safety measures like attaching ballast weights have to be taken.
blocked.
• If inclined tension cables or prolonged outriggers are used, the area of danger has to be marked or even be
• Before lifting or lowering the telescopic tubes, you must always block a safety area around the stand or satellite
blocked.
system. This safety area must have a diameter of 1.5 times the maximum height.
• Before lifting or lowering the telescopic tubes, you must always block a safety area around the stand or satellite
• Lifted telescopic tubes always have to be secured with a secondary securing!
system. This safety area must have a diameter of 1.5 times the maximum height.
• The total weight of the installation (=total weight of all individual parts) must never exceed the maximum load of
• Lifted telescopic tubes always have to be secured with a secondary securing!
the installation area.
• The total weight of the installation (=total weight of all individual parts) must never exceed the maximum load of
• The stand has to be installed out of the reach of people.
the installation area.
• An unintended movement of the load has to be avoided - also in case of fire!
• The stand has to be installed out of the reach of people.
• The installer is responsible for adhering to the carrying capacity given by the manufacturer, the safety
• An unintended movement of the load has to be avoided - also in case of fire!
requirements and the qualification of possible co-workers.
• The installer is responsible for adhering to the carrying capacity given by the manufacturer, the safety
• When people are located below the load, all necessary safety measures have to be taken in order to avoid injury.
requirements and the qualification of possible co-workers.
• The personnel have to be instructed on the content of the user manual and on the dangers related with operating
• When people are located below the load, all necessary safety measures have to be taken in order to avoid injury.
stands.
• The personnel have to be instructed on the content of the user manual and on the dangers related with operating
• Depending upon the individual installation spot, all necessary measures against movement and for securing the
stands.
standing safety have to be created.
• Depending upon the individual installation spot, all necessary measures against movement and for securing the
• The installation is only allowed on carrying areas. In some cases, an appropriate substructure, e.g. via a
standing safety have to be created.
balancing foot, has to be created. When choosing the installation material, optimum dimensions have to be
• The installation is only allowed on carrying areas. In some cases, an appropriate substructure, e.g. via a
chosen in order to secure maximum safety.
balancing foot, has to be created. When choosing the installation material, optimum dimensions have to be
• Speaker systems installed on stands or satellite systems may cause severe injuries when crashing! If installing
chosen in order to secure maximum safety.
on slippery surfaces, the legs must be secured with screws or nails via the provided holes or an anti-slippery mat
• Speaker systems installed on stands or satellite systems may cause severe injuries when crashing! If installing
has to be used.
on slippery surfaces, the legs must be secured with screws or nails via the provided holes or an anti-slippery mat
has to be used.
Satellite Systems
It is possible to mount the speaker systems on top of a subwoofer system. For this, insert a distance tube of 35 Satellite Systems
mm (accessory) into the flange on the upper side of the subwoofer; then fasten the speaker system on top.
It is possible to mount the speaker systems on top of a subwoofer system. For this, insert a distance tube of 35
• The speakers have to be installed out of the reach of people. An unintended movement of the load has to be
mm (accessory) into the flange on the upper side of the subwoofer; then fasten the speaker system on top.
avoided - also in case of fire!
• The speakers have to be installed out of the reach of people. An unintended movement of the load has to be
• The installation is only allowed on carrying areas. In some cases, an appropriate substructure, e.g. via a
avoided - also in case of fire!
balancing foot, has to be created.
• The installation is only allowed on carrying areas. In some cases, an appropriate substructure, e.g. via a
• Depending upon the individual installation spot, all necessary measures against movement and for securing the
balancing foot, has to be created.
standing safety have to be taken.
• Depending upon the individual installation spot, all necessary measures against movement and for securing the
standing safety have to be taken.
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