Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Disclaimer
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Install in accordance with QSC Audio Product's instructions and under the supervision of a licensed Professional Engineer. WARNING! Before placing, installing, rigging, or suspending any speaker product, inspect all hardware, suspension, cabinets, transducers, brackets...
Page 3 - Introduction; - Receiver tubes with ball lock pins & captive articulated joints
3 Introduction The WL218-sw is a dual 18-inch (457mm) subwoofer designed for suspended or ground stacked use in touring or installed concert appli-cations. With an impressive combination of sonic impact, low-frequency extension, and accuracy, the WL218-sw is an ideal companion for QSC's WideLine as ...
Page 5 - Rigging; Rules for Suspension; •Use only shackle holes for suspension of array.; Shock Loading; Table 1: WideLine WL218-sw System Working Load Limits
5 Rigging Rigging the WideLine Array is simple and flexible. Enclosures are pinned together with quick-release ball-lock pins. The AF218-sw array frame supports flown array applications and can be inverted for ground stack applications. The enclosures can also be ground stacked without a frame using...
Page 6 - - Lock in place using the ball lock pin.
6 Rigging (continued) NOTE: All hardware/components must be rated for the expected loads as determined by the Professional Engi-neer responsible for suspension. Attaching WL218-sw Loudspeaker to WL218-sw Loud-speaker 1- With the enclosures on dolly boards and facing downward, posi-tion two enclosure...
Page 7 - Adjusting the Angle Between Enclosures (Splay)
7 Rigging (continued) Adjusting the Angle Between Enclosures (Splay) The illustration below shows the rear receiver block of two enclosures joined by the upper enclosure’s rear link (enclosures and ball lock pin lanyards omitted for clarity). Note the link is marked in two locations when extended. T...
Page 8 - Array Frame Ground Stacking with the AF218-sw
8 Rigging (continued) Array Frame Ground Stacking with the AF218-sw The AF218-sw array frame can be used for ground stacking up to four WL218-sw enclosures. There is no recommended proce-dure other then the requirement that all articulated joints, links, and ball lock pins be in their normal positio...
Page 9 - WL218-sw Controls and Connections; Input Connections; WL218-sw Input Plate and pinout detail
9 INPUT/OUTPUT PIN 2+ 1+ 2430 LBS / 3400 LBS / 1700 LBS / 771 WEIGHT 206 LBS WORKING WL218-sw SUSPENSION OF THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE DONE BY QUALIFIED PERSONS FOLLOWING SAFE RIGGING PRACTICES. OTHER RIGGING LIMITATIONS MAY APPLY. SEE WARNINGS IN THE QSC AUDIO PRODUCTS, LLC COSTA MESA CALIFORNIA, MADE ...
Page 10 - WL218-sw Specifications; Component
10 WL218-sw Specifications Configuration: 2 x 18-inch (457mm) ported subwoofer Transducers: 8 ohm, 18-inch (457mm) cone transducer with 4-inch (102mm) voice coil, ceramic magnet Frequency Response 1 : 38 - 240 Hz (+/- 3 dB) Frequency Range 2 : 31 - 1200 Hz (-10 dB) Impedance: 4 ohms nominal (3.2 ohm...
Page 11 - DB218-sw Specifications; Polymer paint, water based; AF218-sw Specifications; Working Load Limit Information:
11 DB218-sw Specifications Material: Baltic birch plywood. 0.75-inch (18mm) Finish: Polymer paint, water based Weight: Net: 30 lb (13.6 kg) AF218-sw Specifications Material: Aluminum 6061-T6 Finish: n/a Working Load Limit Information: Dimensions- WL218-sw Component Weight 5:1 Design Factor 7:1 Desig...
Page 14 - How to Contact QSC Audio Products
QSC Audio Products, LLC 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, California 92626 USA ©2006 “QSC” and the QSC logo are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. How to Contact QSC Audio Products Mailing address: QSC Audio Products, LLC 1675 MacArthur Boulevard Costa Mesa, CA 92626-1468 USA T...