RIGGINGAC POWER
The FUSSION 3000 cabinets are fittedThe FUSSION 3000 is shipped with a
with rigging points shown in the diagramconnector that mates with the AC recep-
below.tacle on the rear panel. Use heavy gauge
wire for the linecord to avoid power losses
WARNING: Never at-across the wire.
tempt to suspend theThe following guide should be followed
FUSSION 3000 activewhen wiring a linecord:
loudspeakers by their
handles. If you want toNorth America International
115VAC 230VAC
suspend them, use the rigging points only.
You can suspend the FUSSION 3000HotBlackBlue
from the four fly points located on the topNeutralWhiteBrown
of the cabinet using forged shoulder eye-Earth (Ground)Green w/ Green
yellow stripe
bolts. A working load limit (WLL) of 387
lbs. (176 kg) is appropriate for this enclo-NEUTRALWHITE (115V) OR
BROWN (230V)HOT
BLACK (115V) OR
sure. This WLL takes into account a 5:1BLUE (230V)
20A.250V
industry regulated design factor with an ad-
20A.250V
MALE
ditional 2:1 design factor for weathering.
NEUTRALFEMALE
The fly points located on the sides of theGROUNDWHITE (115V) OR BROWN (230V)
GREEN
W/YELLOW GROUND
cabinet are designed to be used with ATMSTRIPE (115V) GREEN or GREEN (230V)W/YELLOW
STRIPE (115V)
Fly-Ware¨ MEGS Pivotal Series FlyingHOT or GREEN (230V)
BLACK (115V) OR
BLUE (230V)
Hardware Systems. The MEGS-PB2 Pivotal
Brace attaches to the bracket in the side ofBe sure the FUSSION 3000 is plugged
the cabinet. Use this with the MEGS-PF2into an outlet that is able to supply the cor-
(2 suspension points) or MEGS-PF6 (6 sus-rect voltage specified for your model. If the
pension points) to suspend the loudspeakersvoltage should drop below 97% of the
in a vertical column. The MEGS-PB2 Piv-specified line voltage, the built-in amplifiers
otal Brace has a WLL of 400 lbs. (181 kg)will no longer be able to supply rated power.
and the MEGS-PF2 and MEGS-PF6 have a(They will continue to operate down to 80%
WLL of 2000 lbs. (907 kg).of the rated line voltage, but wonOt reach full
The bottom of the FUSSION 3000 cabi-power, resulting in lower headroom.)
net has a Pull Back Plate. Loosen the twoUnder maximum S.P.L. conditions, where
screws and slide the plate out so it extendsmusical peaks are just clipping, the FUSSION
beyond the edge of the cabinet, then re-3000 has the following current requirements:
tighten the screws. Use the extended
115V230V
bracket for pulling back on the bottom of
Max. Continuous RMS15A10A
the cabinet to aim it over the area of cover-
age as required.Max. Peak20A16A
WARNING: Consult a professional
Be sure the electrical service can supply
rigger or structural engineer prior to sus-
enough amperage for all the components
pending loudspeakers from a structure
connected to it.
not intended for that use. Always know
We recommend that a stiff (robust) supply
the working load limit of the structure
of AC power be used because the amplifiers
supporting the loudspeaker array. Always
place high current demands on the AC line.
maintain a 5:1 design factor throughout
The more power that is available on the line,
the rigging system.
the louder the speakers will play and the more
peak output power will be available for
cleaner, punchier bass. A suspected problem
of Opoor bass performance� is often caused by
a weak AC supply to the amplifiers.
Never remove the ground pin on the power cord
of the FUSSION 3000 or any other component.
This is very dangerous.
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