Chauvet CLP-05 vertically?

[SophiaRodriguez]

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry in advance if it's a stupid question, it's just that I really need to be 100% sure about it

I used Chauvet CLP-05 vertically.

On the official website, it says "Load capacity (vertical direction): 168 lb (76 kg)".

I installed a Source Four on a pole, vertically (see pictures).

Can you please confirm that it's "kosher" and I didn't miss anything (security cables are on of course)?

Thank you so much!!

Sophia

 

[SophiaRodriguez]

Photos attached

 

[TimMc]

Photos attached

Or not...

 

[CraigV]

"Vertical" means when the clamp is vertical, I believe. Remember in theaters up is down and down is left.

 

[SophiaRodriguez]

It took a few tries but I was able to upload the photos
What do you think?
Thanks!

 

[egilson1]

So the way you have the fixtures is not what they mean for “vertical use”. BUT, I can tell you that thousands of units are hung as you did with the same style clamp with very few failures, and you have safeties on the fixtures, so even if the clamp did fail the fixture won’t fall. I wouldn’t worry about it to much.

Should you want a better solution, you could swap the clamp the the style on the fixtures above.

 

[Ford]

Commonly referred to as a "Half Coupler" or "Half Coupler Clamp".

 

[SophiaRodriguez]

Thank you so much!

Sophia

 

[derekleffew]

Safe, but a pain in the neck to focus. Get yourself some sidearm s .

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[SophiaRodriguez]

Safe, but a pain in the neck to focus. Get yourself some sidearm s .

Safer Sidearms™

Load-rated City Theatrical Safer Sidearms safely support heavier modern lighting fixtures. Safer Sidearms use a diagonal brace to transfer the load off the clamp and onto the vertical pipe, making them stronger and safer to use.

www.citytheatrical.com

Altman 18in. Sidearm with One Tee

DetailsA side arm is used to extend the mounting position of luminaires or equipment from a vertical pipe or boom. It comprises a 510 pipe clamp on one end and a 1/2" pipe, with one or more sliding tees mounted to the pipe for attaching luminaires or equipment. Baked black enamel finish.

www.stagelightingstore.com

Altman 509-18-1 Side Arm With 18" Pipe And Single Sliding Tee

Buy the Altman 509-18-1, Side Arm with 18" Pipe and Single Sliding Tee at Full Compass Systems. 0% Financing and Free Shipping on thousands of items!

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Thank you!

Sophia

 

[Amiers]

Then after you buy side arms, take a minute and clean up that cabling.