I would recommend you having a professional come in to look at it, there are inspection and operation requirements through ANSI, the fact that things stick or lock up may be a sign of something more serious, your system should be inspected annually and only operated by properly trained personnel. It is a statement of Liability if something were to go wrong,
To be safe have someone come in, if you do not know service and maintenance procedures and have not been trained to make these adjustments do not.
Remember do you feel safe making these adjustments over your head and others where an accident could lead to serious injury or death.
Not trying to be a harbinger of gloom and doom, just being realistic.
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Jerry Onik
V.P. Theatrical Supplies and Equipment
Omaha NE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-15-2014 09:16
From: Eric Myers
Subject: Automated Fly System
Most automated rigging systems have the option of the motor that controls the individual baton being limited in its range of motion. It's called a limit switch. Both the highest and lowest points can be set, it really depends upon the desire of the operator. Quite often, to avoid over extending the cabling, the limit is set for approximately the height that you describe. It's a useful height for attaching drops or changing lighting fixtures. It's the same reason you can only raise them as high as you can. The top side probably shouldn't be altered as you'll likely mess something up and not know it until it's too late. Limit switches can be changed up in the rigging space where the motors that operate your system are located. going up there really is a safety issue. Talk to your building and grounds supervisor.
Hope this helps!
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Eric Myers
Drama Advisor
Massillon OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-14-2014 08:38
From: Katie Siegel
Subject: Automated Fly System
Hey guys!
Our fly system at school is automated. We have several rails that fly in and out and a board backstage that controls them. They can sometimes mess up though. For example, we have a couple of the bars that you cannot fly in past your hip, because even though they go further than that, they freeze.
Does anyone else have an automated system and do you have this issue?
Just curious!
Thanks!
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Katie Siegel
ITO Chair
Huntsville AL
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