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Posted by William Hooper (Member # 71) on 03-01-2004, 12:11 AM:
 
Does anyone have a close estimate of the weight of a Christie CH20 console with Simplex 35 projecotr?
 

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Posted by Scott Norwood (Member # 30) on 03-01-2004, 04:54 AM:
 
Yes. Heavy.
 

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Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 03-01-2004, 04:59 AM:
 
I have to agree with Scott on this one. Heavy, but not excessively so. Do you mean a Simplex with or without lens turret? That makes a lot of difference. Tip - when you move the console, take the xenon lamp out. That reduces the risk of explosion and makes it also less heavy.
 

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Posted by Ken Layton (Member # 133) on 03-01-2004, 08:38 AM:
 
I would say around 650 pounds in weight.
 

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Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 03-01-2004, 11:00 AM:
 
V.B.H.F.B. "Very Big, Heavy Freakin' Box!"

Over 500 lbs. for sure. Ken is probably right in saying "600 lbs. +"

Is it possible or even practical to remove the projector head from the console before moving it? That would lighten the load by a couple hundred pounds right there. If undoing the wires and realigning the head to the console upon reinstallation are too much to handle then moving it all as one unit is probably the right choice for you.

Either way, furniture dollies and/or two-wheel appliance carts are definately in order. A couple of guys with strong backs and a good head on their shoulders wouldn't hurt. Buy 'em a case of beer afterwards and it shouldn't be too hard getting help!
 

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Posted by Manny Knowles (Member # 1171) on 03-01-2004, 03:15 PM:
 
Each of our projectors arrived in three crates. One each for projector, sound head and console.

I suppose all that extra crating added to the overall weight but it was definitely much more manageable to do it that way and, besides, we were receiving a whole container-load so I don't think weight was a key issue.

I'm assuming that you're inquiring about shipping or moving the thing but I realize there could be other reasons for needing that info. Construction, support, etc.

Would you care to clarify what it is that you are trying to do?
 

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Posted by John Pytlak (Member # 331) on 03-01-2004, 03:21 PM:
 
I can't imagine why shipping the assembled system (console, projector, soundhead) would be a good idea, as it is unwieldy, and has a very high center of gravity. Moving the assembled system across the projection room is one thing, moving it across town or the country would be another.
 

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Posted by John Walsh (Member # 168) on 03-01-2004, 04:33 PM:
 
JP said: "I can't imagine why shipping the assembled system (console, projector, soundhead) would be a good idea, as it is unwieldy, and has a very high center of gravity."

We do it for our new complexes all the time. Saves a large amount of money to not have a tech wire each console, and much of the projector and automation can be tested before installation. It's well worth the extra work, but you're right; it is much harder. We stopped placing audio equipment in the console because frankly, I got sick of working on stuff all cramped in there, so now we ship a whole audio rack full of stuff.
 

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Posted by Randy Stankey (Member # 64) on 03-01-2004, 04:41 PM:
 
All of the Cinemark consoles and sound racks I've ever worked on were pre-wired. When you have semi trailers to move the equipment, lots of hands like we did (and, hopefully, a freight elevator) it's not such a big deal. But, if you only have a few guys to load the console into the back of a pickup truck or van it can be a bitch. It's even worse if you have to contend with stairs.

I personally humped every piece of equipment up to the booth here at Mercyhurst. Even when all the equipment was disassembled it was a bitch. I can't imagine what it would have been like if it was all pre-wired!
 

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Posted by Michael Schaffer (Member # 1204) on 03-01-2004, 05:43 PM:
 
The heaviest part of the console is really the rectifier in the bottom.
 

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Posted by Manny Knowles (Member # 1171) on 03-01-2004, 06:14 PM:
 
Mike: You're talking about the console only but my understanding is that there's a projector and soundhead attached. They carry a lot of weight, too.
 

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Posted by William Hooper (Member # 71) on 03-02-2004, 12:01 AM:
 

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I would say around 650 pounds in weight.

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Would you care to clarify what it is that you are trying to do?

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