Electro-Voice Plasma Series - Manual (Page 4)

ELECTRO-VOICE ® Plasma Owner’s Manual 3
Safety First
When setting up, installing and using Electro-Voice ® Plasma speaker systems, there are a number
of precautions that you should follow:
· When Electro-Voice
® Plasma speakers are used for portable applications in which they will be
stacked directly on the floor, make sure that the floor or stage is solid and secure.
Make sure to:
· Route cables and position the stand so that performers, production crew and audience members
will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over. Secure cables with wire
ties or tape whenever possible.
· If you intend to hang or fly the Plasma two-way systems, only do so safely with the correct
hardware and accessories.
· Electro-Voice ® does not recommend use of Plasma speakers outdoors without
protection from rain or in high moisture environments.
WARNING: Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be
attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and
regulations of rigging objects overhead. Electro-Voice
® strongly recommends that
Plasma speakers be suspended taking into account all current national, federal, state
and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that Plasma speakers are
safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If Plasma speakers are suspended,
Electro-Voice
® strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year. If any sign
of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. There are data
sheets for each EV hanging hardware part that should also be consulted prior to suspending
speakers.
· Electro-Voice ® Plasma loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound
pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within
normal coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to
sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.