DAS LARA-SUB System Rigging Manual

LARA AND LARA-SUB

RIGGING MANUAL

LARA manual / LARA - SUB 1

INDEX

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Assembly of a LARA unit on its platform. Disassembly

Assembly of a LARA-SUB unit on its platform. Disassembly

Assembly of GS-PL-LARA. Splay angle settings in LARA units.

Stability, max. and min. angles and maximum number of units

Assembly of 4 LARA units with TOP-PL-LARA on platform

Storage of platforms with TOP-PL-LARA during a show

AX-LARA introduction: FRAME + PICK-UP unboxing

Assembly of AX-LARA on a LARA unit. Max. Number of units. LARA units with AX-LARA (flying / transport mode). Ease Focus coverage figure

AX-LARA on LARA units with inverted Pick-up (tilt up).

Ease Focus coverage figure.

Assembly of AX-LARA on a LARA-SUB unit. Max number of units

Assembly

use

21

23

Assembly

use

Assembly of JP-LARA on a LARA-SUB unit for stacking LARA units on top 27

Flying a cluster of 2 or 3 LARA-SUB units after transport platform is removed 32

FUN-4-LARA installation. With and without AX-LARA 35

FUN-2-LARA-SUB installation 37

Using the FUN-2-LARA-SUB or FUN-3-LARA-SUB during a show

(stacked usage)

38

4

6

7

10

14

15

16

LARA manual / LARA - SUB

OPCION 1

2

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This manual offers all the necessary information for flying

DAS Audio systems. This document contains safety precautions and a description of the elements to be used.

To carry out any operations related to flying a DAS Audio system, it is recommended to read the present document first and comply with the warnings and advice given. The goal is to allow the user to become familiar with the mechanical elements required to fly the acoustic system, as well as the safety measures to be taken during and after assembly.

Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the equipment and local safety regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the user´s responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown (including flying accessories) comply with state and local regulations.

The working load limits in this manual are the results of tests carried out by independent laboratories. It is the user´s responsibility to follow and comply with safety factors, resistance values, periodical supervisions and warnings given in this manual. Product improvement through research and development is on going at DAS Audio, specifications are subject to change without notice.

It is common practice to apply 5:1 safety factors for enclosures and static elements. For slings and elements exposed to material fatigue due to friction and load variation the following ratios must be met; 5:1 for steel cable slings; 4:1 for steel chain slings and 7:1 for polyester slings. Thus, an element with a breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be statically loaded with 200 kg (5:1 safety factor) and dynamically loaded with 142 kg (7:1 safety factor).

When a system is flown, the working load must be lower than the resistance of each individual flying point in the enclosure, as well as each box.

Rigging hardware should be regularly inspected and defective units replaced discarded. It is highly recommended that you implement an equipment inspection and maintenance program, including reports to be filled out by the inspectors.

Local regulations may exist that, in case of accident, may require you to submit evidence of inspection reports and corrective actions carried out after defects were found.

Absolutely no risks should be taken with regards to public safety.

When flying enclosures from the ceiling or other structures, extreme care should be taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures so that the installation is absolutely safe. Do not fly enclosures from unsafe structures.

Consult a certified professional if needed. Use gloves and all necessary protective equipment to avoid personal injuries.

All flying accessories that are not supplied by DAS Audio are the user´s responsibility. Use at your own risk.


2.-Assembly of LARA unit on its transport platform.

Disassembly

Fig.1 Fig.1

Remove the two front security pins from the LARA unit and release the connecting rods.

Gently place the unit inserting the connecting rods into the dedicated slots of the transport platform.

Fig.2

To attach the LARA unit to the transport platform, insert the security pins into the front holes of the platform as shown in the figure.

Fig.3

Now, it is time to attach the back of the unit.

Fig.4

Remove the pin that locks the rear connecting rod.

Lower the connecting rod and place it between the two rear plates of the transport platform, as shown in the figure. Attach the connecting rod to the platform inserting the security pin as shown in the figure.

For disassembly, proceed in reverse order to that described in the steps above.

Fig.3


Fig.4

Fig. 2

4

2.- Video-tutorial


Stack four LARA on top of PL-LARA

Click or scan the code

5

3.- Assembly of a LARA-SUB unit on its transport platform.

Disassembly

Fig.1 Fig.1

Only use the PL-LARA-SUB accessory

(WLL 400kgf) shown in the figure to stack and transport up to 3 units of

LARA-SUB.

Fig.2

Place the LARA-SUB unit on the platform aligning its feet with the marks on the platform.

Fig.3 y 4

Note that the first unit is not attached to the platform with security pins, however, subsequent units need to be attached to each other. Once a unit has been stacked on top of another unit, insert the security pins on both sides at the front, as shown in figure 3.

Fig.5, 6 y 7

Next, remove the security pin from the rear plates, lower the rear connecting rod and attach it with the previously removed security pin, as shown in the figure. The result can be seen in figure 7.

*To stack a third unit, follow the same steps

**To disassemble, follow the steps above in reverse order.

Fig.3 y 4

Fig. 2

Fig. 5, 6 y 7


4.- Assembly of GS-PL-LARA. Play angle settings in LARA units. Stability, max. and min. angle and maximum number of units

Fig. 1 Fig.1

The figure shows the PL-LARA

(WLL=400 kgf) accessory.

Fig.2

The GS-PL-LARA accessory can be attached to the PL-LARA to provide additional stability in ground stacked LARA

(WLL=400kgf) applications.

Fig.3

The figure shows how the different parts of the accessory fit into the corresponding slots, releasing the security latches included. Note that the elbow piecess are mounted at the front of the platform, while the remaining pieces go at the back.

Fig.4

Note that the maximum number of units that can be groundstacked remains 4.

PL-LARA platforms and their GS-PL-LARA accessory are designed for maximum stability with a ±14° tilt above the horizontal, regardless of the splay angle between the 4 LARA units that can be stacked on them.

When using the GS-PL-LARA, make sure the platform and accessoryy are mounted on a firm surface.

MODEL: S/N:

PL-LARA

WORKING LOAD LIMIT

DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) Made in Spain

Fig.3

400Kg


Fig. 2

Fig. 4

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4.- Assembly of GS-PL-LARA. Play angle settings in LARA units. Stability, max. and min. angle and maximum number of units

Fig.5

As shown in the figure, the splay angles between two adjacent LARA units can range from 0 to 7 degrees maximum (the numbers on the rear plates of the LARA units indicate the splay angles in degrees).

When shipped from the factory, the units have a security pin stowed in the “PIN

HOLDER” position, inserted on the right side of their rear plate, and another pin stowed in the “STORE LINK” position, inserted on the left. Insert the first pin in the desired splay angle and insert the other pin to lock the connecting rod in the chosen angle plus 1. That is, if the desired angle is 4 degrees, insert the “PIN

HOLDER” pin in hole “4” and the “STORE

LINK” pin in hole “5”. When the desired angle is 7 degrees, insert the “PIN HOLD-

ER” pin in hole “7”, and the “STORE LINK” pin in the hole marked “7+1”. Make sure the connecting rod from the unit on top is fitted between the rear plates of the unit below to ensure the two units are securely attached.


4.- Video-tutorial


GS-LARA installation


9

5.- Assembly of 4 LARA units with TOP-PL-LARA on platform

Fig.1 Fig.1

Stack the first LARA unit on the platform as previously described in this manual.

To attach the following unit, remove the top security pins of the bottom unit.

Align the two units and remove the two bottom security pins of the upper unit.

Lower the connecting rods and make sure the holes are aligned correctly.

Fig.2

Re-insert the four security pins to attach the two LARA units at the front.

Fig.3


Fig.4

Remove the security pin that locks the rear connecting rod and lower the connecting rod from the upper unit.

Fig.5

Attach the connecting rod with the security pin and remove the security pin from the bottom unit.

Fig.6

Insert this pin into the following hole used by the first pin, as shown in the figure.

Fig.3

Fig. 2

Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.6



Fig.7 Fig.7

Follow the same steps to stack further units, the result can be seen in the figure.

Fig.8

Rear view.

Fig. 8



Fig.9 Fig.9

To attach the TOP-PL-LARA to the unit on top, first, remove the two upper security pins from the LARA unit.

Fig.10

Lower the TOP-PL-LARA, align the holes and attach with the two security pins.

Fig.11

Align the TOP-PL-LARA rear bracket with the last hole oin the LARA rear plate.

Fig.12

Remove the spare pin stowed on the rear plates of the LARA unit and attach the unit to the TOP-PL-LARA with it.

Fig.13

The result can be seen in the figure.

Fig.14

The stack with the accessory can be seen in the figure.

Fig.12

Fig.13

Fig. 10

Fig.14

Fig.11


5.- Video-tutorial


Stacking four LARA units on PL-LARA TOP-PL-LARA Assembly

Click or scan the code Click or scan the code

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6.- Storage of platforms with TOP-PL-LARA during a show

Fig. 2 Fig.1

Align the platform with the top as shown in the figure.

Fig.2

View from below. Remove the three security pins from their housing.

Fig.3

Attach the top with the security pins, as shown in the figure.

Fig.4

The figure shows the two accessories together in a single block.

Fig.5

These blocks can be piled up, fitting the wheels into the slots as shown in the figure.

Fig.6

This way, the platforms can be easily stored under the stage taking up very little space.

Fig.1

Fig.4 Fig.5

Fig.3

Fig.6


7.- AX-LARA introduction: FRAME + PICK-UP unboxing

Fig.1

Fig.1

The AX-LARA accessory is packed in a wooden crate, as shown in the figure, due to its weight.

Fig.2

To open it, remove the two security pins through the square openings in the crate, as shown in the figure.

Fig.3

Now you can remove the lid.

Fig.4

The figure shows the two parts that make up the accessory: the FRAME and the PICK-UP.

Fig.5

Attach the two parts with the pins as shown.

Fig.6


Fig.3

Fig.5


Fig.2

Fig.4

Fig.6

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8.- Assembly of AX-LARA on a LARA unit. Max. number of units.

LARA units AX-LARA (flying/transport mode).

Ease Focus coverage figure

Fig.1

Fig.1

The figure shows how to attach the

AX-LARA accessory (WLL=2100kgf) to a

LARA unit. To do this, remove the LARA´s upper front pins, align the holes with the accessory and attach with the same pins.

Fig.2


Fig.3

Now it is time to attach the back.

Fig.4

First, place the rear connecting rod of the accessory in the slot, between the rear plates, on the LARA.

Fig.5

Remove the STORE LINK pin from the

LARA and set it to “0”.

Fig.3

Fig.4

Fig.2

Fig.5


8.- Assembly of AX-LARA on a LARA unit. Max. number of units. LARA units AX-LARA (flying/transport mode).


Fig.6

Fig.7

Fig.6

Remove the PIN HOLDER pin from the

LARA.

Fig.7

Finally, insert the pin at “1” (=0+1) to lock the assembly. This is the correct way to transport the accessory on top of LARA units stacked on their platform.

Fig.8

Now, to place the PICK-UP in flying mode position, remove the pin that locks the

PICK-UP in place.

Fig.9

The figure shows the PICK-UP´s standard position.

Fig.10

This is the result, with the PICK-UP extending to the back.

Fig.9

Fig.8

Fig.10




Fig.11

Fig.11

The figure shows the two rear connecting rods of the accessory. One on the FRAME and the other on the PICK-UP.

Fig.12

For a standard configuration, the PICK-

UP connecting rod is folded away with a security pin.

Fig.13

The figure shows how the accessory will look in this case.

Fig.14

The figure shows a standard configuration.

Fig.15

Side view of the same standard configuration illustrating the tilt of the system obtained with this type of configuration.

Fig.12

Fig.13

Fig.14

Fig.15




Fig.16

Fig.17

Fig.16

To obtain the desired tilt, attach the accessory to the splay angle hole indicated by the Ease Focus software. The figure shows the numbers displayed on the label of the PICK-UP accessory.

Fig.17.

Ease Focus simulated coverage for this type of configuration.


8.- Video-tutorial

AX-LARA assembly and transportation mode

Click or scan the code:

From transportation mode to flying with AX-LARA


Flying four

LARA units


Adding LARA systems to the array



9.- AX-LARA on LARA units with inverted PICK-UP (Tilt-up).


Fig.1

Fig.1

Start with the PICK-UP folded on the

FRAME, as shown in the image. Remove the pin that lock the PICK-UP in place.

Fig.2

Attach the PICK-UP, as shown in the image, with the inverted PICK-UP (Tilt-up), extending to the front of the LARA unit.

Fig.3

The figure shows the result after assembly.

Fig.3

Fig.2


9.- AX-LARA on LARA units with inverted PICK-UP (Tilt-up).


Fig.4

The figure shows an uptilted configuration.

Fig.5

Side view of the same configuration.

Fig.6

Ease Focus simulated coverage for this type of configuration. (EASE

FOCUS: 10 LARA Uptilt)

Fig.4

Fig.5

Fig.6


10.- Assembly of AX-LARA on LARA-SUB.

Max. number of units

Fig.1

Fig.1

To attach the AX-LARA on a LARA-SUB unit, first note the AX-LARA figure with the rear connecting rods unfolded.

Fig.2

To attach the accessory to a LARA unit, the outer connecting rod had to be folded away. However, to attach the accessory to a LARA-SUB unit, fold away the connecting rod shown in the figure and lock it with a security pin.

Fig.3


Attach the LARA-SUB following the same steps as with the LARA units, i.e., first, attach the two upper front pins and then a pin to the rear connecting rod.

Fig.3


Fig.2

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10.- Video-tutorial


Flying two LARA-SUB


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11.- V-AX-LARA assembly and use

Fig.1

The V-AX-LARA allows you to tilt the array systems horizontally and prevents them from swinging, by adding a third pickup point to the array.

Fig.2


Fig.1

Fig.2


12.- AX-PULL-LARA assembly and use

Fig.1

The AX-LARA incorporates the AX-

PULL-LARA (WLL=600) accessory, attached with two security pins. After removing the accessory and the shackle, as shown in the figure, use the accessory to obtain a lower pickup point for the system.

Fig.2

The figure shows the point where the AX-PULL-LARA is attached to the bottom unit.

Fig.3


Fig.4

The system will look as illustrated in the figure. The lower pickup point helps the array achieve the desired tilt.

Fig.2

Fig.1

Fig.3

Fig.4


13.- JP-LARA assembly on a LARA-SUB unit for stacking a LARA unit

Fig.1

Fig.1

On the top of the unit, you can find a pair of screws in the center, close to the back of the cabinet. These screws will be used to attach the JP-LARA (WLL 270kgf) accessory. The accessory allows LARA units to be safely stacked on LARA-SUBs, while offering the possibility of setting splay angles for the tops.

Fig.2

Remove the center screws and fit the accessory in place.

Fig.3

Align the accessory with the holes of the screws and screw them back into place.

Fig.4

To stack the first LARA unit on top of the

LARA-SUB, remove the two security pins from the front of the sub.

Fig.3

Fig.2

Fig.4



Fig.5

Fig.5

Once the LARA cabinet is placed on the sub, release the two front connecting rods and align them with the holes. Next, insert the two previously removed pins.

Fig.6

Once the front is securely attached, it is time for the back.

Fig.7

Remove the security pin that locks the rear connecting rod of the cabinet.

Fig.8

Lower the connecting rod and place it between the accessory plates.

Fig.9

Insert the security pin to secure the connecting rod in the desired splay angle.

Now, remove the other pin from the rear of the sub.

Fig.10

Insert the pin in the following angle hole of the accessory to lock the position.

Fig.7

Fig.8

Fig.9

Fig.6

Fig.10



Fig.11

Fig.12

Fig. 11

Before adding another unit, remove the two pins at the front of the cabinet as before.

Fig.12

Place the next unit on top, lower the two front connecting rods and align them with the pin holes.

Fig.13


Fig.14

Remove the pin to release the rear connecting rod.

Fig.15

Place the rear connecting rod between the plates of the bottom cabinet. Insert the pin in the desired splay angle hole.

Fig.16

Remove the other pin on the rear of the cabinet.

Fig.17

Insert the pin into the following hole to lock the position.

Fig.14

Fig.15

Fig.16

Fig.13

Fig.17



Fig.18

Fig.18

Back view. The result can be seen in the figure.

Fig.19

Front view. The result can be seen in the figure.

Fig.19


13.- Video-tutorial


LARA and LARA-SUB groundstack with JP-LARA


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14.- Flying a cluster of 2 or 3 LARA-SUB units after transport platform is removed

Fig.1

Fig.1

To fly a LARA-SUB array, which is usually transported in clusters of 2 or 3 units on their platform, first attach the AX-LARA to the unit on top, removing the two upper front pins of the unit.

Fig.2


Fig.3

Attach the rear connecting rod to the back plates of the unit with a pin.

Fig.4

Shackle the chain hoist to the PICK-UP at the hole position indicated by Ease Focus.

Fig.3

Fig.2

Fig.4


14.- Flying a cluster of 2 or 3 LARA-SUB units after transport platform is removed

Fig.5

Fig.5

Lift the cluster as shown in the figure.

Fig.6

To add another cluster below, proceed as before. The maximum allowed weight that the AX-LARA can handle (WLL) is 2100kgf.

Fig.6


14.- Video-tutorial


Flying two LARA-SUB


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15.- FUN-4-LARA installation. With or without AX-LARA

Fig.1, Fig.2 and Fig.3

Without AX-LARA or Top

Fig.1, Fig.2 and Fig.3

Without AX-LARA or Top

Open the rear velcro and put the cover on from the top. The velcro should be at the back and the cover´s “front” indicator should be at the front.

Pull down the cover and adjust it.

Finally, close the rear velcro.

Fig.4

With AX-LARA

Repeat the steps above, but this time, expand the cover at the top using the corresponding zipper.

Fig.5

With Top

The TOP-PL-LARA accessory will be installed after the cover is fitted.

Fig. 4

With AX-LARA

Fig. 5

With Top


15.- Video-tutorial


Cover over AX-LARA Cover features

Click or scan the code Click or scan the code

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16.- FUN-2-LARA-SUB and FUN-3-LARA-SUB installation

Fig.1

Two stacked units will require the FUN-2-

LARA-SUB accessory shown in the figure.

Three units will require the FUN-3-LARA-

SUB. Both have flaps that can be folded away so it is not necessary to remove the covers to access the cabinets.


17.- Using the FUN-2-LARA-SUB or FUN-3-LARA-SUB during a show (stacked usage)

Fig.1

Fig.1

For two units, use the FUN-2-LARA-SUB accessory shown in the figure in transport mode, with the flaps down. Note that the

FUN-3-LARA-SUB will be used for three units in the same way.

Fig.2

The flaps are attached with Velcro and are easy to open.

Fig.3

To use the equipment without removing the cover, simply fold the flaps over the top of the equipment as shown.

Fig.4

To secure the flaps at the top, tie them with the velcro straps as shown in the figure.

Fig.3

Fig.2

Fig.4


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