PRG Controlling VARI-LITE Equipment Using DMX 512 - Manual (Page 74)

DMX512 R EFERENCE G UIDE
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Hanging Methods: VL5 / VL6 / VLM
Standard Hang
In standard hanging applications, the VL5, VL6, and VLM luminaires utilizes a Series 300 double
truss hook, which is bolted to the pan tube and affixed to square tube or round pipe; the minimum
outside dimension for a piece of pipe or tube is 1 inch (2.54 cm) and the maximum outside dimension
is 2 inches (5.08 cm).
CAUTION: Wing bolts should be tightened only by hand. Do not use wrenches or other tools as this
can damage the truss or the hook.
WARNING: A safety cable MUST be used in all hanging configurations.
Step 1. Lift luminaire into mounting position ( Figure 3-3 on next page).
Step 2. Tighten truss hook wing bolts by hand. Ensure that luminaire is fully supported.
Step 3. Install safety cable as follows (referring to
Figure 3-3 DETAIL A):
a. Attach one end of safety cable to pan tube.
b. Loop several times around truss or pipe, leaving as little slack as possible.
c. Attach other end of safety cable to pan tube.
Step 4. Connect input pigtail cable to Series 300 Lamp Run Cable which is connected to a Smart
Repeater or Smart Repeater Plus unit.