Professional Sound Corporation Euro Cart, PowerStar EuroLiFE, LiFE PowerStar PSC PowerStar, FPSC0044 PSC UHF Log Periodic Antennas Operation Manual

Euro Cart
Compact Equipment Cart
Made in the USA
Operation Manual Version 1.0
Copyright 2013
Professional Sound Corporation
Printed in the U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing the Professional Sound Corporation Euro Cart. PSC is
confident that the Euro Cart has set new standards in design for a compact, easy
to use and transport equipment cart. Please feel free to contact us at the
address below if you have any comments, suggestions, or questions about your
new PSC Euro cart. Additionally, we are always open to suggestions for new
products that you would like to see developed.
PSC extends a limited one-year parts and labor warranty to all Euro Cart owners.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS
ENTIRE OPERATIONAL MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING AND/OR USING
THE PSC EURO CART!
Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
PH (661) 295-9395
Fax (661) 295-8398
DESCRIPTION:
This new PSC Euro Cart is our modern interpretation of our industry standard
PSC sound cart. We have been building our existing sound carts since 1987.
This new PSC Euro Cart builds upon that long-standing tradition with many
innovative design changes. This entire cart can be disassembled for shipment or
storage without the use of any tools. It can also be split into separate top and
bottom halves for storage, transport or for use in insert cars. All three shelves
can be mounted at various positions (heights). The shelves can also be mounted
inverted to form edge-free platforms for use with wider format mixers. The
optional 4 space rack ears allow the user to easily mount video monitors and
other rack mount equipment. We also offer optional antenna mounts and carpet
and edge molding for the shelves. The entire cart is made of aircraft aluminum
and hand TIG welded in the U.S.A. In addition, PSC offers a specific built power
distribution system called the PSC PowerStar Euro for use with this cart.
USE:
The PSC Euro Cart is designed to hold and transport sound and video equipment
used on television and film sets. The cart is made from light weight, aircraft
aluminum and can be easily wheeled around on its 16” pneumatic tires.
Your new PSC Euro cart was carefully assembled, inspected, disassembled and
then packed into the supplied double wall cardboard box. Please keep the
shipping box, this owner’s manual and all of the packing material for future
shipments.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION:
Before you start assembly of the PSC Euro Cart, please take a moment to make
sure you understand and can identify all of the parts. Below is a list of the parts
required. You may notice that we included a few additional bolts. We have
provided these to you as spare parts in case you ever lose one.
A.
B.
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E.
F.
G.
H.
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J.
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L.
M.
(2) Wheels
(1) Cart Base
(1) Cart Handle
(2) Large Shelf
(1) Small Shelf
(2) Boom Cups
(2) Rubber Bumpers
(2) “Hairpin” Clips
(2) Cable Hooks
(12) ¼”-20 x 2” Thumb Screws
(1) Axle
(2) Bottom Uprights
(2) Top Uprights
ASSEMBLY:
1. Locate the “base” of the cart and sit in on the floor, upside down.
2. Locate the two rubber bumpers and thread them into the two threaded holes
on the bottom side of the cart base as shown in the photo below:
3. Turn the base right side up. Locate the axle and slide it through the holes in
both sides of the cart base as shown in the photo below:
4. Locate the 16” pneumatic wheels and install one wheel on each side of the
cart by placing the wheel over the axle and sliding it into place against the
cart base.
5. Locate the “Hairpin” clips that are used to secure the wheels to the axels and
install them on the outside of each wheel as shown in the photo below:
6. Locate the two lower uprights. The lower uprights each have a metal
connecting link sticking out of the top of the upright. The lower uprights also
have a “left” and “right” hand side to them. Position them according to the
stickers attached to the parts and as shown in the photo below. Locate and
begin to thread in the thumb screws. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS
TIME. FINAL TIGHTENING WILL BE DONE AFTER THE CART IS
COMPLETLEY ASSEMBLED!
7. Locate the two (2) boom Cups with the two (2) of the ¼-20 SHORT Thumb
Screws. Install the two boom cups by inserting the thumb screws though the
boom cups and threading them into the threaded inserts in the rear of the cart
base as shown in the photo below:
8. Locate the two upper cart uprights. They also have a “Left” and “Right” sided
configuration. Place these two uprights on the appropriate sides as indicated
by the stickers on the units themselves and as shown in the photo below:
9. Locate and install two (2) of the 3/8-16 Short thumb screws into the back of
the bottom uprights, tightening the two sections of the uprights together.
Once you have done this, your cart should look like the photo below:
10. Locate one (1) of the Large Shelves and four (4) of the ¼-20 x 2.00” thumb
screws.
Align the shelf as shown in the photo below so that the shelf
attachment ears are located on the outside of the two upright frame rails. We
recommend that you locate the bottom shelf so that it is “UP” one set of holes
form the bottom most position if you plan on using our PSC PowerStar
EuroLiFE power distribution system. This will allow enough room to easily
install the PowerStar EuroLiFE.
11. Gently push the thumb screws through the holes in the upright rails ensuring
that they line up with the threaded inserts in the shelf ears and just start the
threads. DO NOT COMPLETELY TIGHTEN THUMB SCREW AT THIS
TIME!
FINAL TIGHTENING WILL BE DONE AFTER THE CART IS
COMPLETLEY ASSEMBLED!
12. HELPFUL HINT:
You may find it easier to install the shelf securing thumb screws if you gently
lift up on the out edge of the shelf while you thread in the thumb screws as
shown in the photo below:
13. Locate the remaining Large shelf and another four (4) 1.4-10 x 2.00” thumb
screws. Install the remaining Large Shelf in the same way you installed the
first shelf in step 12 above. The location of this second shelf is up to you.
We recommend that you install it as shown in the photo below so that it is
located flush with the bottom of the “top” set of uprights. If you locate this
second shelf at this position, the top half of the cart will sit flat on this second
shelf when removed. (see photo below)
14. Locate the small shelf and four (4) of the ¼-20 LONG Thumb Screws.
Position the shelf in your desired location and gently start the thumb screws
as you did with the other shelves.
DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS
TIME. FINAL TIGHTENING WILL BE DONE AFTER THE CART IS
COMPLETLEY ASSEMBLED!
15. Your cart should now look like the photo shown below:
16. Locate the handle assembly and two (2) of the 3/8-16 SHORT thumb screws.
Place the handle assembly on top of the upright frame members as shown in
the photo below: Gently install the two thumb screws until they are partially
thread in only. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME. FINAL
TIGHTENING WILL BE DONE AFTER THE CART IS COMPLETLEY
ASSEMBLED!
17. Locate the two (2) Cable Hooks and two (2) of the ¼-20 SHORT Thumb
Screws. Place the thumb screws through the hole in the cable hook and
attach them to the cart using the treaded mounting point as shown in the
photo below:
18. Your PSC EuroCart is now fully assembled.
It is now time to go back and tighten up all of the thumb screws you
have previously installed. Remember to tighten the two thumb screws
located on the bottom of the cart that secure the bases of the uprights.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
1. RACK MOUNT EARS
PSC offers an optional rack mount kit that allows you to mount up to four
(4) spaces of rack mount gear. This would typically include LCD video
monitors and wireless receivers. The lightweight yet strong rack mount
ears are easily mounted to the PSC EuroCart using the supply ¼-20 x 5/8”
thumb screws. Please see the photos below for mounting your rack ear
kit:
2. ANTENNA MOUNTS
PSC also offers optional RF antenna mounting bars. These antenna
mounting bars can be used with or without the rack mount kit.
The
antenna mounting bars simply attach to the sides of the rack mount ears
or the handle assembly using the provided ¼”-20 x 5/8” thumb screws.
We have included silicone washers to provide resistance between the rack
mount ears and the antenna mounts so that they will stay in position.
Please also note that the antenna mounting bars can be swiveled
downward for travel and/or storage.
Please see the photos below
showing the antenna mounting bars in both the upright (use) and
downward (travel positions)
*NOTE* the PSC UHF Log Periodic Antennas shown in the photos are not
included with the cart or antenna mounting bar option. They can be
purchased from any PSC dealer as our part number FPSC0044.
3. CARPET AND MOLDING
PSC offers an optional carpet and molding kit for the PSC EuroCart. This
kit provides a soft carpet covering for all three (3) of the shelves and also
includes gray rubber trim that slips over the shelf edges. Please see the
photos below for an example of what the Carpet and Molding Kit looks like
installed.
PSC does not provide any type of adhesive to secure the
carpeting to the shelves. This can be done by the end user if desired.
4. POWERSTAR EUROLIFE
The new PSC PowerStar EuroLiFE is based on our very successful
PowerStar LiFE. This new unit was designed to complement our new PSC
Euro Cart. Small in size and big in power output, the PSC PowerStar
EuroLiFE will power everything on your new cart with ease. The main
power distribution unit is very small and compact. It easily installs without
tools under the handle assembly of your new cart or virtually any cart for
that matter. Power is carried from the Battery/AC Supply/Charger via a
heavy duty 12AWG cable using 4 pole Neutrik SpeakOn connectors. Our
simple, yet accurate battery “Fuel Gauge” allows the operator to see their
remaining battery power with just a quick glance of the multiple colored
LEDs. There are four convenient USB charging ports located right up front
for easy access. The totally available output current is 4 Amps……the
highest in our industry. Need to charge your iPhone, iPad or other USB
chargeable device? No problem. All of the power output XLR connectors
face downward to allow clean and clutter free cable routing. This power
Supply like all of the other PSC power products contains our exclusive
PSC Quiet Power Technology. Every output is equipped with custom
designed output filters to help eliminate inter-modulation noise caused
when powering multiple devices from one power source. PSC is the only
company that takes the time and expense of adding these components
because we believe quiet audio starts with quiet DC power. If it’s worth
powering, it’s worth powering correctly. While no power filter can eliminate
all potential noise issues, we feel the added value of our filters make the
PSC line of power products better than the rest. This designed in feature
is a PSC exclusive.
PSC RECCOMENDATION:
PSC recommends that you periodically check and tighten all of the thumb
screws.
WARNING!
THE PSC EURO CART IS MADE OF METAL AND IS THUS ELECTRICALLY
CONDUCTIVE! DO NOT USE THIS CART ON OR AROUND ELECTRICALLY
CONDUCTIVE POWER LINES, POWER POLES, OPEN ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER SUCH ELECTRICALLY HAZARDOUS
CONDITION. PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT MODERN CARBON FIBER AND
ALUMINUM BOOM POLES ARE ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND
SHOULD BE TREATED AS SUCH.
IN ADDITION, ANNTENNAS, AND
ANTENNA MOUNTS ARE ALSO ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND
SHOULD THUS BE TREATED AS A POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL HAZARD. DO
NOT RAISE OR CAUSE ANY BOOM POLE, ANTENNA OR OTHER CART
APPENDAGE TO CONTACT ANY FORM OF ELECTRICAL POWER SUCH AS
OVERHEAD POWER LINES, LIGHTING EQUIPMENT OR OTHER
ELECTRICAL HAZARD.
TERMS OF USE:
THE IMPROPER USE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, EQUIPMENT MOUNTING
OR HANDLING OF THIS CART IN RELATION TO ANY AUXILIARY
EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO SAID EQUIPMENT. THE
OPERATOR OF THIS EURO CART ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND
LIABILITY!
PROFESSIONAL SOUND CORPORATION AND/OR ITS
EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY
FOR PERSONAL AND PROPERTY DAMAGE INCURRED DUE TO ACCIDENT,
CARELESS HANDLING, ABUSE OR MISSUSE, IMPROPER CONNECTION,
IMPROPER EQUIPMENT MOUNTING, USE ON UN-EVEN TERRAIN, OVER
LOADING OF THE CART AND/OR IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION,
IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONTACT OR GROUNDING.
OWNERSHIP
AND/OR USE OF THE PSC EURO CART CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT WITH
THESE TERMS.
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS:
This PSC EuroCart has been designed to be as light weight as possible for your
convenience in the field. Because of this light weight design, care must be taken
when lifting the cart into and out of work vans, sound stages, camera trucks, etc
This cart has been powder coated two distinctive colors for a very valid reason.
The two colors are used to designate where the cart can be lifted up from. The
EuroCart should only be lifted from the BLACK powder coated sections of the
cart! Do NOT lift the cart by grasping any of the GRAY Shelves, Gray Cable
Hooks, Gray Boom Pole Cups or Gray Rack Mount Ears. If it’s painted Gray,
DO NOT LIFT THE CART FROM THAT PART! DAMAGE MAY RESULT THAT
WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE PSC WARRANTY.
Limited Warranty
Professional Sound Corporation warrants the PSC EuroCart to be free of
defective material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original
date of purchase and agrees to repair or replace such defective part(s) or the
whole product at its option, provided that the equipment is returned to
Professional Sound Corporation. Shipping and insurance costs to and from
Professional Sound Corporation must be prepaid by the owner. This warranty
does not cover damage due to accident, careless handling, abuse or misuse,
improper connection and/or installation, improper electrical contact or grounding.
This warranty does not cover bent or damaged shelves, uprights, cart base, or
other frame parts and hardware that have been overloaded with weight beyond
the design capacity of the individual shelf, frame member, fastener, handle or the
entire cart. This warranty does not cover damage to Gray painted parts caused
by lifting the cart via those gray parts. This warranty will be null and void in the
event of removal, alteration or tampering with the serial number, or by service or
repair work not performed by Professional Sound Corporation. Proof of purchase
date (copy of invoice) must be furnished before warranty service will be
performed. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty, expressed or implied,
including warranties without limitation, products being merchantable at the time
of purchase or suitable for a particular purpose. This warranty does not extend
to, or include consequential damage.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Size:
37” Tall x 19” Wide x 21” Deep (94cm x 48cm x 53cm)
Self Size:
Small Shelf 14.5” Wide x 10” Deep (36.8cm x 25.4cm)
Large Shelf 14.5” Wide x 14.5” Deep (36.8cm x 36.8cm)
Weight:
27.8Lbs (12.6Kg)
Material:
Aircraft Aluminum
Construction:
Hand TIG Welded, Assembled with Thumb Screws
Finish:
Powder Coat, Textured
Capacity:
Individual Shelf: 15 lbs (6.8Kg)
Entire cart: 50 Lbs (22Kg)
Wheels:
5 Spoke Mag Style
Tires:
16” x 1.75” (305mm x 47mm)
Warranty:
Limited, One Year, Parts and Labor.
Professional Sound Corporation
28085 Smyth Drive
Valencia, CA 91355 USA
PH (661) 295-9395
Fax (661) 295-8398