Installation Instructions Manual

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H & H Specialties Inc. 500 Series Installation

South El Monte, CA 91733 February 20, 2007

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500 SERIES STANDARD DUTY

CURVED TRACK

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY

BEFORE BEGINNING.

A. BI-PARTING TRAVEL

1. Lay track section on the floor or on sawhorses in the

configuration of the finished track. When laying out the track,

make sure that the track is overlapped correctly.

2. Before raising track into position, place all cable guides and

hangers. A cable guide must be placed adjacent to each hanger

except at center overlap and ends. Care must be taken to allow

a minimum of 1/4" clearance between cable guide and hanger.

This is especially important at curved areas. NOTE: Do not

place end stops in the center of the track at this time.

3. Install hangers (506 or 511) evenly along the entire run of the

track starting adjacent to end pulleys. Refer to recommended

spacing provided. Additional hangers should be installed on

curves and others may be required due to site conditions.

4. Attach hangers to the track. CAUTION! Open end of

hanger must face the arm extension of the master carrier.

This is required as the 500 Series master carrier attaches to the

operating line above the track. If the track is in multiple

sections, it may be beneficial to raise the track in sections before

installing the track splices. Holes have been punched at the

factory to insure proper alignment, however, make sure that the

track is free from burrs and deformation. Continue until the

entire track is hung and level. Install two overlap clamps (505),

approximately 4" from each end of the overlap.

5. If a batten is used to stiffen the track, attach the pipe clamp

(435) to the batten. Before raising the track sections, place the

clamp hangers loosely on the track. Raise the track and attach

to the pipe clamps. The 500 Series may also be suspended from

wire rope or welded link chain.

6. Attach double end (503) and single end (504) pulleys to their

respective tracks. Make sure that they are solidly anchored.

Attach all cable guides (518), if they are not already attached.

CAUTION! Make sure that the number and placement of

cable guides is such that the operating line does not rub

against any of the hangers. Cable guides should be placed in

reference to the master carrier. The inboard guide goes toward

the master carrier extension arm.

7. From the center of the track, insert single carriers (501 or

516) into each side. Next, insert one master (502 or 517) into

each track. Place one end stop (509) on each end of the track.

8. If the track is suspended from a counterweight system,

balance the system now. 643 floor block is recommended for

use with tracks suspended from counterweight systems.

WARNING! After attaching track to a counterweighted

batten, make sure to balance the line set and leave at a

comfortable working level.

9. Start to reeve the operating line by attaching the end of the

cord to the master carrier on the double end pulley track. The

end of the operating line will attach to the cable clamp that is

closest to the center of the track. The operating line reeves

toward the single end pulley going down the center of the track.

As the cable goes past the overlap, it passes through to the

outboard cable guide. Next, the cable runs around the single

end pulley and back towards the double end pulley. Do not

attach the operating line to the second master carrier at this

time.

10. Reeve the operating line over the return sheave of the

double end pulley and down to the floor block. Next, reeve the

operating line through the floor block and back up to the double

end pulley. The operating line terminates at the first master

carrier.

11. Make sure that there is sufficient line remaining to reach the

required finished height. At this time, make sure that all the end

stops are firmly in place.

12. Slide each of the master carriers to the center stops and

tighten all the rope clamps. Move the operating line to make

sure that the track operates smoothly and the track does not flex

at any time. If problems exist, correct now before hanging

curtain.

13. Hang the curtain on to the carriers. When the track is

working properly, the carriers should move around the track

smoothly and the track should not deflect at any point of travel.

14. For ease of operation, the 500 Series track should be factory

curved to a radius of not less than 4'-0". Consult factory for a

radius less than 4'-0".

15. If track is installed on a counterweight system, make sure to

balance the line set before operating track. WARNING! After

attaching the curtain to tracks mounted on a

counterweighted batten, the line set must be balanced.

Always use caution when working with an out-of-balance

line set.

B. CEILING MOUNT INSTALLATION

Ceiling mounting the 500 Series track is very similar to the

batten mounting procedures. The following considerations

should be followed when ceiling mounting:

1. After laying out the track, use a plumb bob to locate

positions of the ceiling hangers relative to the track. Use

appropriate attachment methods for the individual job

conditions. Before installing ceiling hangers (511), make sure

that the ceiling is parallel to the floor. Shims may be needed to

compensate for irregularities.

Summary of content (9 pages)

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500 SERIES STANDARD DUTY CURVED TRACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING. 9. Start to reeve the operating line by attaching the end of the cord to the master carrier on the double end pulley track. The end of the operating line will attach to the cable clamp that is closest to the center of the track. The operating line reeves toward the single end pulley going down the center of the track.
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. After the hangers are installed, raise the track in sections and attach to ceiling hangers. In many cases, ceiling hangers can be installed onto track, then track raised to ceiling for mounting of hanger. smoothly and that the track does not flex at any time. If problems exist, correct now before hanging curtain. 3. Rig track for either bi-parting or one-way travel. 12. Hang curtain from the carriers.
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5. The recommended total load on the device must not exceed 75 pounds. attachment requirements may vary widely from project to project. A qualified person should be consulted for this application. Miscellaneous 1. The 500 Series track may be manually operated for short, curved runs and light weight curtains. For long curved tracks with single or reverse curves, motorized operation is recommended. A variety of curtain machines are available for use with the 500 Series track.
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& 418P TRACK 2'-0" OVERLAP PLAN VIEW - MODEL 418P COMPLETE TRACK 406 CLAMP HANGER 405 OVERLAP CLAMP 409 END STOP & CORD SUPPORT 419 BLACK MASTER CARRIER 412A REAR FOLD GUIDE 423 8" BLACK DOUBLE END PULLEY 418 BLACK SINGLE CARRIER 424 8" BLACK SINGLE END PULLEY ELEVATION - MODEL 418P COMPLETE TRACK 420 OPERATING LINE 422 BLACK ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BLOCK NOTE: 416P dimensions similar.
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& COMPLETE TRACK MODEL NUMBERS 501C 516C 501S 516S 501W 516W 500 SERIES HEAVY-DUTY CURVED TRACK 506 CLAMP HANGER 505 OVERLAP CLAMP 518 CABLE GUIDE COMPLETE BLACK TRACK MODEL NUMBERS 501CB 516CB 501SB 516SB 501WB 516WB 509 END STOP 502 MASTER CARRIER 501 SINGLE CARRIER 503 DOUBLE END PULLEY 504 SINGLE END PULLEY The 500 Series is a heavy-duty track that can be used for straight or curved applications in TV studios, theatres, and many other types of facilities.
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& OVERLAP CLAMP CLAMP HANGER Formed steel clamps to align track at overlap. 1 set pictured. No. 505 - Zinc plated. No. 505B - Black finish. Formed steel bracket for suspending track. Track clamps to bracket with offset clips. No. 506 - Zinc palted. No. 506B - Black finish. No. 508, BLACK 6" ADJUSTABLE FLOOR BLOCK 6" diameter Nylatron GS sheave with sealed precision ball bearings in heavy-duty steel housing with 9" vertical adjustment. Grooved to accept 3/8" operating line.
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& WALK-ALONG MASTER CARRIER 2 single carriers pivot on steel connecting plate with heavy-duty hook, swivel and trim chain. FLUSH CEILING HANGER Steel plate mounts flush to ceiling. Track clamps to bracket with offset clips. For use on walk-along tracks only. No. 531 - Zinc plated. No. 531B - Black Finish. No. 502W - Urethane-tired wheels. No. 502WB - Black finish. No. 517W - Nylon-tired wheels No. 517WB - Black finish. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: No.
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& 500 SERIES COMPLETE TRACK COMPONENT GUIDE PART No. 501 502* 502W 503* 504* 505 506 507** 508* 509 510** 511 514* 516 517* 517W 518 531 * ** *** DESCRIPTION Urethane B.B. Single Carrier Urethane B.B. Master Carrier Walk-Along Master Carrier Double End Pulley Single End Pulley Overlap Clamp Clamp Hanger Splice Black Adjustable Floor Block End Stop Track Ceiling Hanger 3/8” Operating Line Nylon B.B. Single Carrier Nylon B.B.
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& 501 TRACK 2'-0" OVERLAP PLAN - MODEL 501 COMPLETE TRACK 506 CLAMP HANGER 518 CABLE GUIDE 505 OVERLAP CLAMP 509 END STOP 502 MASTER CARRIER 503 DOUBLE END PULLEY 501 SINGLE CARRIER 504 SINGLE END PULLEY ELEVATION - MODEL 501 COMPLETE TRACK NOTE: 516 dimensions similar. 9" 1-5/8" 3-1/4" 15-1/4" 6" 3-3/4" 510 TRACK TRACKS AT CENTER OVERLAP 518 CABLE GUIDE NO.