Important Safety Information; Explanation Of Terms; General Safety Instructions - Fohhn Linea LX-10 Instrucciones De Operación

Important safety information

Please read and follow these safety instructions and any other instructions given for your Fohhn products before using or installing
them. Always keep the instructions near the devices. Reading them does not replace the need for awareness of and compliance with
currently applicable national safety regulations and standards, or the observance of safe on-site working methods. All information
published here are based on data that was available at the time of publication. We expressly reserve the right to make any changes.

1. Explanation of terms

Danger! This signal word indicates a hazard with a high risk level, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Warning! This signal word indicates a hazard with a medium risk level, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution!
This signal word indicates a hazard with a lower risk level, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

2. General safety instructions

All components required for the mounting or suspension of a Fohhn system have been designed and constructed in accordance and compliance
with the following regulations that are applicable in Germany: DGUV V17 (formerly BGV-C1), DGUV I215-313 (formerly BGI 810-3), DIN EN
1993-1-1 and DIN EN 1999-1-1.
To avoid danger to life or limb, please ensure that all personnel involved in installing or deconstructing such a system have
read and understood the contents of this manual. All personnel should be aware of local regulations concerning workplace
Danger!
safety. It is strongly recommended to wear suitable helmets and safety footwear during the rigging procedure. The information
presented here should, however, be regarded as accompanying advice and it does not affect the ultimate responsibility of the
user to ensure safe on-site operation.
To prevent injury caused by a collapsing or falling system,
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this device must be securely mounted in accordance with the rigging instructions and current safety guidelines. Only
use the specified and original Fohhn mounting accessories and never exceed their maximum load capacity.
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the load limit of any component that will be used for system suspension (including shackles, chains and hoists) must not
be exceeded. In order to comply with local safety regulations, these load limits may, in certain circumstances due to
underlying safety factors (operating ratios), need to be recalculated and, if necessary, reduced.
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the device must be regularly inspected for any signs of wear or loosening of the rigging connections.
Warning!
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it is necessary to ensure that the mounting points on a building, scaffolding or truss structure have sufficient load-bearing
capacity and are structurally viable.
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all components of a hung/"flown" device must be visually inspected before installation. Any component showing missing
parts, deformations, cracks, corrosion, fractured welds or other signs of wear must not be used under any circumstances.
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it is strongly recommended that a flown (loudspeaker) system should be landed and dismounted if local wind intensity is
equal or greater than 6 Bft (Beaufort Scale).
To prevent injury through accidents, the stability of the entire system (e.g. during assembly, in a vertical stack or when using
Warning! a pole-mounted flange) must be guaranteed. Make sure that the system cannot topple over (e.g. as the result of a sloping
surface or wind) and that it is protected against being hit from people or vehicles, for example.
To avoid injury,
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the device must be stored, installed and operated well away from children.
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no one must climb on either flown or stacked loudspeaker systems.
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the device must be taken out of operation, marked appropriately and protected against accidental use if it shows visible
Caution!
signs of damage, appears to contain loose parts, is not working correctly or has been subjected to poor transportation
conditions (e.g. with unsuitable packaging).
If necessary, please contact your Fohhn dealer and the transportation company immediately.
3. Acoustic safety instructions
Fohhn systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels, which can cause irreparable damage to hearing.
To avoid potential damage to your hearing, never stand in the immediate vicinity of the system when it is in use. Keep more
than 5 metres away from powerful Fohhn systems, but also at least 1 metre away from smaller ones for the near field.
To prevent both hearing impairment and damage to the device, avoid the following while the device is in operation:
Warning!
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acoustic feedback
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high powered, permanently distorted signals
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impulse noises, which may occur when some other device in the signal chain is switched on or off, connected or
disconnected from the system (e.g. a mixing desk, audio matrix or controller).
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