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Anyone
who is going to use moving equipment of any type backstage
must be trained to understand the purpose of the equipment
and the proper methods of operation. No one should be allowed
to handle any rigging equipment unless they are properly trained.
Many more accidents are caused by untrained users than by
faulty equipment. Operating manuals
and signs on the proper use
of stage rigging equipment are available. |
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The
PowerLift™
system is an affordable motorized rigging option designed
for use in schools, churches, and theatres providing operational
and safety features appropriate for student use. Winches lift
the complete load simply and reliably without the need for
counterbalancing the load with steel weights. The movement
of scenery on stage is controlled by an automated SceneControl™
console, enabling the movements to be recorded and replayed
as needed. |
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Every
counterweight system requires a loading gallery, or bridge.
Loads are added to or removed from the "batten"
when it is at floor level. When the batten is at floor level,
the counterweight arbor is at its highest level. To balance
the load on the batten, weight is added to or removed from
the counterweight arbor. In order to do this, there must be
a loading gallery. Without a loading gallery it is difficult
to safely balance rigging sets. |
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The
SureLock rope lock
incorporates a load sensing mechanism, and can tell if a counterweight
set is more than 50 lbs. out of balance. If the set is out
of balance, the SureLock cannot be opened; preventing "runaway"
rigging sets. However, using a SureLock will not solve the
problems created by the lack of a loading gallery. |
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Your
stage rigging system should be inspected annually by a rigging
specialist. We suggest using rigging dealers who are members
of the "Entertainment Services & Technology Association"
(ESTA). This is a nonprofit trade association whose members
meet membership requirements and subscribe to a Code of Conduct. |
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