VARI-LITE VL6000 Beam - Manual (Page 41)

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Hanging the Luminaire
The VL6000 Beam Luminaire can be hung horizontally or vertically from any structure designed to
work with the type of load created by this moving luminaire. Two mounting truss hooks or other
mounting hardware are required. Many compatible truss hooks are available from different
manufacturers for your particular needs.
A minimum of two hooks per luminaire is required. If mounting method does not use truss hooks, two
attachment points, per luminaire, are required.
Install mounting hardware and brackets:
Step 1. Install truss hooks (also refer to “Truss Hook Hardware (by others)” on page 23 ) for
additional information) on two provided truss hook brackets as required as shown in Figure
2-7 .
Figure 2-7: Truss Hook Installation
Note: Various types of truss hooks can be used. The Mega Claw truss hook (as shown in the example
above) as well as many other standard hooks, can be ordered separately.
Truss Hook Hardware (by others)
When installing hanging hooks on mounting
brackets,
Vari-Lite strongly recommends the use of a
Belleville washer (by others, Figure 2-8 shows
examples) when installing a truss hook or claw as
shown in Figure 2-7 .
The Belleville washer’s size should be
approximately 0.505-inch (inner diameter) by 1.00-
inch (outer
Mount Bracket
Mega Claw Truss Hook
(not provided)
Truss Hook Hardware
(not provided)
Example Truss
Hook Installation
Figure 2-8: Belleville Washer Examples