TLX LIVERPOOL SERIES TLX215L Compact Dual 15" Subwoofer for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications TLX84 Dual 2 Way 8" Line Array Element for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications TLX84-FLB Fly Bar for TLX84 and TLX215L for Suspended or Ground Stacked Arrays Rigging Manual !!WARNING! This rigging manual contains important safety information, and it must be kept in a safe place for future reference.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions....................................... 3 Legal Disclaimer.............................................................. 3 Limited warranty............................................................. 3 Chapter 1: Safety Information........................................ 4 Chapter 2: Introduction.................................................. 6 Chapter 3: Assembling a TLX84 Array on a TLX84-FLB Flybar...................
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Important Safety Instructions Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼" TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 1: Safety Information 1.1 Intended Use The rigging components (TLX84-FLB flybar, rigging pins, drop links) shall only be used in conjunction with TURBOSOUND TLX84 loudspeakers and TLX215L subwoofers as described in this manual. 1.2 Intended Use of this Manual The instructions in this manual describe how to assemble various configurations of TLX84 loudspeaker cabinets, TLX215L subwoofers, and the TLX84-FLB flybar, in readiness for suspending or ground stacking.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 5 1.7 Secondary Safeties All loudspeakers flown in theatres, studios or other places of work and entertainment shall, in addition to the principle load bearing means of suspension, be provided with an independent, properly rated, and securely attached secondary safety. Only steel wire ropes or steel chains of an approved construction and load rating shall be used as secondary safeties. Plastic-covered steel wire ropes are not permitted for use as secondary safeties.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 2: Introduction 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual TLX215L and TLX84 Array (See Chapter 5) Two TLX215L Subwoofer Groundstack (See Chapter 6) TLX215L and TLX84 Array Groundstack (See Chapter 7) 7
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.2 Rigging and Acoustic Simulation Software The EASE FOCUS II software allows you to configure the system for optimal performance and coverage in the venue. The software can be downloaded from http://www.afmg.eu/index.php/products.html The quantity of cabinets can be varied, the angles of each cabinet can be adjusted, and the SPL coverage calculated for any configuration.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.3 TLX84 Cabinet Angles The angle of each TLX84 cabinet relative to the cabinet above it, is varied by selecting one of 7 mounting holes in the rear mounting bracket. These are labeled 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 5, and 6 degrees.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.4 Weights Item TLX84 Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Weight (kg) 27.9 55.8 83.7 112 140 167 195 223 Weight (lbs) 62 123 185 246 308 369 431 492 Item TLX215L Quantity 1 2 3 Weight (kg) 65 130 194 Weight (lbs) 143 287 430 Item TLX84-FLB Quantity 1 Weight (kg) 25.1 Weight (lbs) 55.3 2.5 TLX84-FLB Flybar Working Load Limit (WLL) Item TLX84-FLB WLL (kg) 260 371 520 WLL (lbs) 573 819 1146 DESIGN FACTOR 10:1 7:1 5:1 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.7 TLX84-FLB Flybar Dimensions 60 [2.4] 26 [1] 38 [1.5] 61.5 [2.4] 14 [0.6] Ø2 0 [Ø 0.8 ] 764 [30.1] 60 [2.4] 60 [2.4] 15 [0.6] 37 [1.5] See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 80 [3.1] CL 738 [29.1] 808 [31.8] TOP 9 [0.4] 104 [4.1] SIDE CL FRONT 2.8 TLX84 Cabinet Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 801 [31.5] CL CL 245 [9.6] 12 [0.5] BACK 12 [0.5] FRONT 205 [8.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.9 TLX215L Subwoofer Dimensions See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 740 [29.1] 12 [0.5] 724 [28.5] TOP BACK 802 [31.6] 95 [3.7] 175 [6.9] 476 [18.7] CL FRONT 130 [5.1] 189 [7.4] 16 [0.6] 541 [21.3] 506 [19.9] 12 [0.5] 205 [8.1] 751 [29.6] 12 [0.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 13 2.10 Rigging Pins See Chapter 8 for information regarding inspection, care, and maintenance. 1 2 1 3 These pins are the fundamental mechanical fastener for the assembly of the TLX84-FLB flybar, TLX84 cabinet, and the TLX215L subwoofer. 1. Spring Balls – These are locking devices that prevent the pin from pulling out once it has been inserted. 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.10.1 Rigging Pin Installation 1 2 Pin Installation The following example shows how to use a pin to join a TLX84 cabinet and a TLX84-FLB flybar. Exact details of the connections for various configurations are given in the various chapters of this manual. 1. Support the weight of the components to be joined. 2. Align the top mounting slot of the TLX84 cabinet with the bottom retractable link of the TLX84-FLB flybar.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.10.2 Typical Locations where Rigging Pins are used PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN PINS CORRECTLY INSERTED, ALL THE WAY IN !!WARNING VERIFY THAT EACH PIN IS CORRECTLY INSERTED, AND THAT EACH PIN CANNOT BE PULLED OUT WITHOUT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON FIRST. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.11 Vertical Orientation CORRECT INSTALLATION Vertical Orientation Only! The mechanical design of the TLX84 cabinet, TLX215L subwoofer, and the TLX84-FLB flybar uses links and pins to assemble the various components. The mechanical strength comes from the cabinet's metal side pieces and the pins, and not through the wooden cabinets. The cabinets are supported vertically below each other, and vertically below the flybar.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.12 TLX215L Subwoofer Mounting Components The TLX215L subwoofer has 2 retractable mounting links at the bottom (5), mounting holes at the rear (9) and top (8), and a drop-down link (7) at the rear bottom and underneath (10). The TLX84-FLB flybar has 2 drop down links that fit in two locations (1) on top of the subwoofer. Mounting Links Out 9 17 8 1 2 3 5 76 10 11 4 1.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.13 TLX84 Cabinet Mounting Components The TLX84 cabinet has 2 mounting slots (2) at the top, 2 retractable mounting lugs (3) at the bottom, a choice of 7 mounting holes (6) at the rear top, and a drop-down link (8) at the rear bottom. These allow the TLX84 cabinets to be connected together, attached to the TLX84-FLB flybar, and TLX215L subwoofer. 6 7 Degrees 0 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 9 10 8 1.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 19 2.14 TLX84-FLB Flybar Mounting Components The TLX84-FLB flybar shall only be used with TLX84 cabinets and TLX215L subwoofers. 1. Mounting Links – These retractable links connect the flybar to the top mounting slots of the TLX84 cabinet or TLX215L subwoofer. The connections are secured using the front pins of the TLX84 cabinet or TLX215L subwoofer. 2. Rigging Pins – These are used to secure the mounting links (1) in the up or down positions. 3.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 2.14.1 TLX84-FLB Flybar (continued) Suspend the array by attaching one or more bow shackles or similar lifting devices with a pin diameter (D) to fit the 20 mm suspension pick point. Typically, manufacturers of bow shackles provide suitable devices with pin diameters between 11 mm and 19 mm, and with work loads between 1 tonnes and 3.25 tonnes.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 21 Chapter 3: Assembling a TLX84 Array on a TLX84-FLB Flybar The following procedure shows how to build an array of TLX84 cabinets by adding them one at a time. Alternatively, cabinets can be pre-assembled into groups of four, and then connected to the flybar at a later time. This method is shown in procedure 3.2. The system is suspended using a TLX84-FLB flybar that attaches to your lifting system.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.1 Connecting TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX84-FLB Flybar 2 1 3 5 4 1 2 10 7 8 6 6 9 1. Prepare the TLX84-FLB flybar by pulling out the rigging pins (2) to drop down the front links (1) and then securing them in the lower position with the rigging pins (2) again. Lower the center drop link from its storage position by removing the rigging pin. 2. Double check that all pins are correctly inserted, before proceeding further. 3.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 23 7. Prepare the next TLX84 cabinet, as described in step 3. 8. Carefully lower the upper enclosure and flybar assembly until the front lower mounting links (6) of the top cabinet fit into the top slots (11) in this lower cabinet. Insert the front two pins (12), to secure the links (6) in the slots (11). Take care not to trap your fingers between components. 6 11 12 4 5 13 9.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 3.2: Adding a group of four TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX84-FLB Flybar 1 11 12 Groups of four cabinets can be pre-assembled using Procedure 3.1, steps 8 to 11, and then connected to the TLX84-FLB flybar as an assembled group of four just prior to flying. 4 5 13 The TLX84 cabinets connect to each other using the front mounting links, and the rear drop-down link. 1. Remove the top pins (12).
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 25 Chapter 4: Assembling TLX215L Subwoofers on a TLX84-FLB Flybar The following procedure describes how to assemble a TLX215L subwoofer to the TLX84-FLB flybar. The TLX84-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX215L subwoofer, using 2 front pins, 2 mounting links, and the rear drop-down link from the TLX84-FLB flybar. !!WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TLX215L SUBWOOFERS FOR ONE TLX84FLB FLYBAR.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 4.1 Connecting TLX215L Subwoofers to the TLX84-FLB Flybar 1. Prepare the TLX84-FLB flybar by pulling out the rigging pins (2) to drop down the front links (1) and then secure them in the down position with the rigging pins (2). Lower the rear drop link from its storage position by removing the rigging pin. 2 1 Double check that all pins are correctly inserted, before proceeding further. 3 1 5 4 2 2. Pull out the subwoofer's front pins (7).
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 11 9 10 14 15 12 13 16 27 6. Prior to attaching the lower subwoofer, ensure that bottom mount hardware on the upper subwoofer and upper mount hardware on the lower subwoofer are in their stored positions.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 5: Assembling a TLX84 Array with a TLX215L Subwoofer The following procedure describes how to assemble a mixed array consisting of one TLX215L subwoofer and four TLX84 cabinets below it. One TLX84-FLB flybar is attached to the top of the TLX215L subwoofer, using components supplied with the TLX84-FLB flybar. !!WARNING VARIOUS MIXTURES OF TLX84 CABINETS AND TLX215L SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 260 KG.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 29 Procedure 5.1 - Attaching the TLX84-FLB flybar to the TLX215L Subwoofer 1. Perform the previous procedures in Chapter 4: Procedure 4.1 steps 1 to 5, to attach the TLX84-FLB flybar to the TLX215L subwoofer. Procedure Description of Work 4.1 step 1 to step 5 Attaching the TLX215L Subwoofer to the TLX84-FLB Flybar Check Double check all pins are correctly inserted, and that the flybar is securely attached to the subwoofer. 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 5.2 - Attaching the TLX84 Cabinets to the TLX215L Subwoofer 1. Pull out the front rigging pins (7) of the first TLX84 cabinet. Carefully lower the upper flybar and subwoofer assembly using your lifting apparatus and align the subwoofer's front links (3) with the top mounting slots (6) of the TLX84 cabinet. Insert the front pins (7) to secure the front links (3).) Take care not to trap your fingers between components. 3 6 7 5 8 9 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 31 !!WARNING VARIOUS MIXTURES OF TLX84 CABINETS AND TLX215L SUBWOOFERS CAN BE CONFIGURED BUT DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 260 KG. A TYPICAL CONFIGURATION IS 1 SUBWOOFER AND 4 TLX84 (SHOWN). !!WARNING THIS ARRAY SHALL ONLY BE MADE WITH THE TLX215L SUBWOOFER ON TOP, AND THE TLX84 CABINETS BELOW. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH. NOTE Disassembly is the reverse of assembly.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 6: Groundstack of two TLX215L Subwoofers The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with two TLX215L subwoofers. The TLX215L subwoofers are attached using the 2 bottom mounting links and the rear drop-down link of the top subwoofer. !!WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 3 TLX215L SUBWOOFERS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 33 Procedure 6.1 - Assembling the two TLX215L Subwoofers 3 1 2 6 7 4 5 8 1. Prior to stacking, ensure that all mount hardware on upper and lower subwoofers are their stored positions. Carefully lower and physically align top and bottom subwoofers so that front lower mounting links (3) and the rear drop link (5) of the top subwoofer will properly align with the mount link slots (6) and the rear drop link channel of the lower subwoofer. 2.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 7: Groundstack TLX215L Subwoofer and TLX84 Array The following procedure describes how to assemble a groundstack with a TLX215L subwoofer as a base, and an array of four TLX84 cabinets on top. !!WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 4 TLX84 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 35 Procedure 7.1 - Attaching the TLX84 cabinets to the TLX215L Subwoofer 4 2 1 3 3 5 1. Prepare all the TLX84 cabinets, by pulling out the front rigging pins (1), and sliding the front mount links (3) down. Secure the links in the lower position with the pins (1). Remove the rear pin (4) and then the rear dropdown link (5) will drop down. Check that the drop down link (5) and its pivot pin and circlip and are all present, clean, and in good condition.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Procedure 7.1 continued 6. The addition of other TLX84 cabinets is performed by repeating procedure steps 4 through 6 for each additional cabinet. Double check all the connections to make sure that the TLX215L subwoofer and TLX84 cabinets are all securely connected together. !!WARNING DO NOT EXCEED A TOTAL QUANTITY OF 4 TLX84 CABINETS FOR THIS GROUNDSTACK CONFIGURATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY OR DEATH.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual 37 Chapter 8: Safety Inspection !!The following notes must be read and followed before suspending the systems or ground stacking: Cabinets Inspect all cabinets carefully and make sure that all surfaces are clean, in good condition, and free from cracks, corrosion, or any other defects that may weaken the assembly. Check for any missing screws, rigging pins, mounting links, or drop down links, pivot pins, or their circlips.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Chapter 9: Enclosure quantities and combinations for TLX84-FLB flybar suspension at 10:1, 7:1, 5:1 design factors Maximum allowed TLX84 and TLX215L enclosure quantities and combinations for suspension using TLX84-FLB Fly Bar at 10:1, 7:1 and 5:1 design factors.
TLX84 and TLX215L Rigging Manual Manufacturer’s Declaration We, MUSIC Group Manufacturing PH Ltd. MUSIC Group Manufacturing PH Ltd. 17A Brunswick Street Hamilton HM 10 Bermuda Do hereby declare that the following components: TLX84 Loudspeaker Cabinets TLX215L Subwoofer Cabinets TLX84-FLB Flybar are in compliance with the relevant fundamental safety and health criteria of the applicable EC Directive(s). This declaration is void if unauthorised modifications are made to the equipment.
