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5. The floor manager may then instruct the attachment of the scenic item, checking all equipment, attachments and fixing points.
5. The floor manager may then instruct the attachment of the scenic item, checking all equipment, attachments and fixing points.


6.  Once the scenic item is attached and checked, the floor manager will request that the correct number of weights will be loaded into the cradle. Stage crew may be required to maintain downward force on the bar to act as a counterweight against the loaded cradle either manually or by ropes slung over the bar depending on total weight of the scenic item.
6.  Once the scenic item is attached and checked, the floor manager will request to the flyperson a specific number of weights to be loaded into the cradle. The flyman will pass this information to the Loading Gallery confirming the number or weights and cradle number. Stage crew may be required to maintain downward force on the bar to act as a counterweight against the loaded cradle either manually or by ropes slung over the bar depending on total weight of the scenic item.


7.  Once the cradle is loaded the loading gallery will inform the floor manager and flyperson that the cradle is loaded.
7.  Once the cradle is loaded the loading gallery will inform the flyperson that the cradle is loaded confirming the cradle number and number of weights. The flyperson will pass the information to the Floor Manager confirming the cradle number and number or weights.  


8. The floor manager will then instruct the flyperson to remove the brake and clip and fly the bar. Again the crew may be required to act as counterweight until the weight of the scenic item is fully hanging on the bar. This will be the decision of the floor manager.
8. The floor manager will then instruct the flyperson to remove the brake and clip and fly the bar. Again the crew may be required to act as counterweight until the weight of the scenic item is fully hanging on the bar. This will be the decision of the floor manager.
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2.. Hard Hats & Steel toe capped shoes must be worn by all onstage during this procedure.
2.. Hard Hats & Steel toe capped shoes must be worn by all onstage during this procedure.


3.  The floor manager will instruct the fly person that the stage is clear to bring bar in until scenery is floating just above stage. The floor manager watches at all times and gives clear vocal instructions to the fly person as the bar approaches the floor. Walkie Talkies should be used where possible.
3.  The floor manager will instruct the flyperson that the stage is clear to bring bar in until scenery is floating just above stage. The floor manager watches at all times and gives clear vocal instructions to the fly person as the bar approaches the floor. Walkie Talkies should be used where possible.


4.  The floor manager then manually guides the scenery onto the floor. Depending on weight and personnel this may be manually or using ropes slung over the bar to ensure that the bar and cradle remain in balance at all times.
4.  The floor manager then manually guides the scenery onto the floor. Depending on weight and personnel this may be manually or using ropes slung over the bar to ensure that the bar and cradle remain in balance at all times.
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5.  Once the loaded bar is in and the bar is at it’s lowest level, the floor manager will request that the fly person applies the brake and clip to the counterweight rope. The stage crew must maintain downward force on the bar to act as a counterweight against the loaded cradle.
5.  Once the loaded bar is in and the bar is at it’s lowest level, the floor manager will request that the fly person applies the brake and clip to the counterweight rope. The stage crew must maintain downward force on the bar to act as a counterweight against the loaded cradle.


6.  Once the rope is secured and clipped the fly person informs the loading gallery and floor manager. The floor manager then asks that all weight be removed from the cradle. The stage crew continues to apply weight on to the bar until the procedure is complete and the loading gallery confirms that the cradle is empty.
6.  Once the rope is secured and clipped the fly person informs the loading gallery and floor manager that the bar is braked and clipped. The floor manager then requests to the flyperson that all weight be removed from the specified cradle. The flyperson then instructs the loading gallery to remove all weights from the specified cradle. The stage crew continues to apply weight on to the bar until the procedure is complete and the loading gallery confirms that the cradle is empty.


7.  When the cradle is clear of weights the loading gallery confirms that the bar is safe to de-rig.
7.  When the cradle is clear of weights the loading gallery communicates to teh flyperson that teh specific cradle has been completely de-weighted
 
8. Only once the cradle is empty but still with the brake and clip applied is it safe to de-rig the bar.
8. The flyperson confirms with the floor manager that the specific cradle has been de-weighted and the bar is safe to de-rig.


9.  Once the bar is de-rigged, the floor manager communicate to the fly person that the empty bar can be flown out.
9.  Once the bar is de-rigged, the floor manager communicate to the fly person that the empty bar can be flown out.
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12. The floor manager remains watching at all times during this move and gives clear instructions to the flyperson if required due to the flyperson’s restricted view
12. The floor manager remains watching at all times during this move and gives clear instructions to the flyperson if required due to the flyperson’s restricted view


== Grid ==
== Grid ==
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