Wenger Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell Owner's Manual

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Legacy® Classic Acoustical Shell

Contents

Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

General ......................................2

Manufacturer ..................................2

Intended Use ..................................2

Warranty .....................................2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General ......................................3

Set Up and Usage ..............................3

Product Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Storing the Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Moving the Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Arranging the Shells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Raising the Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Lowering the Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Replacement Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Cleaning .....................................16

Mechanical Check ..............................16

Panel Repair ..................................16

Owner’s Manual

Visit the Legacy Classic web page at www.wengercorp.com for more details.

Note: Please read and understand the instructions before operating the Acoustical Shell.

Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below.

©Wenger Corporation 2017 Printed in USA 06/17 Part #186G186-05

Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448

Questions? Call.....USA: 800-4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: 1-507-455-4100 • www.wengercorp.com

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Important User Information

General

All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means including graphic, electronic, or mechanical methods or photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems without the written permission of the publisher, unless it is for the purchaser’s personal use.

Printed and bound in the United States of America.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

In no event will Wenger Corporation be liable for technical or editorial omissions made herein, nor for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use or defect of this

manual.

The information in this document is not intended to cover all possible conditions and situations that might occur. The end user must exercise caution and common sense when assembling or installing Wenger Corporation products. If any questions or problems arise, call Wenger Corporation at 1-800-887-7145.

Manufacturer

The Legacy® Classic Acoustical Shell is manufactured by:

Wenger Corporation

555 Park Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060

800-4WENGER (493-6437) • 1-507-455-4100 www.wengercorp.com

Intended Use

• This product is designed to be an acoustical reector for vocal or instrumental groups. Towers may also be used as a backdrop or as a screen for other functions such as speeches and ceremonies.

• This product is intended for indoor use in normal ambient temperature and humidity conditions — it must not be exposed to outside weather conditions.

• This product is intended to be assembled only as described in these instructions.

Warranty

This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for ve full years from date of shipment. A full warranty statement is available upon request.

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Safety Precautions

General

Throughout this manual you will nd CAUTIONS and WARNINGS which are dened as follows.

• WARNING means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.

• CAUTION means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to

property.

Read all of these safety instructions before setting up the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell components.

Set Up and Usage

CAUTION

Make sure that anyone operating the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell has read and understands this manual.

CAUTION

Never use the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell to support scenery, signs, lighting, etc.

CAUTION

Never use the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell outdoors.

CAUTION

To prevent damage, fold the crank handle in before storing or transporting shells.

CAUTION

Always observe and comply with the Warnings and Cautions posted on the system equipment.

CAUTION

Never move the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell more than a few feet when it is in the Performance Position.

CAUTION

Do not force the crank handle or the crank mechanism could be damaged.

CAUTION

To prevent damage, transport shells individually and never nested in a group.

CAUTION

Failure to comply with Warnings and Cautions in this document can result in damage to property or serious injury.

CAUTION

Always have the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell in the Storage Position when

moving to dierent locations.

CAUTION

Do not move the shell if the Canopy panel is raised and unlocked.

CAUTION

Do not use a powered device such as a fork lift to transport the shells.

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Product Terminology

A Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell includes a counter-weighted base on casters, a support frame, and four acoustical reector panels.

The following terms are used throughout these instructions:

Shell - One complete unit.

Base - The assembly that supports the frame and panels.

Canopy Panel - The highest panel. Can be either tapered or

rectangular shaped.

Upper Panel - The higher of the two middle panels.

Lower Panel - The lower of the two middle panels.

Filler Panel - The panel closest to the ground.

Raising - Setting up a shell.

Lowering - Taking down a shell.

Storage Position - When a shell is folded down.

Performance Position - When a shell is fully raised.

Canopy

Panel

Upper

Panel

Lower

Panel

Base

Storage Position

Filler

Panel

Shell

Performance Position

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Required Tools

A pliers may be required to adjust the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell.

Pliers

Storing the Shells

In their Storage Position, the shells can pass through a 35” x 79” opening (a typical 36” door).

A single shell unit is 72” wide x 78½” high x 34½” deep (183 x 199 x 88 cm). Each additional shell will “nest” with the others as shown, requiring an additional 10⅝” (27 cm) of depth per unit.

Store the shells in a space that is clean and dry. Avoid spaces with high heat, extreme cold, or very humid conditions.

Never leave a shell in the Performance Position for more than a week at a time. Always lower the shells to their Storage Position between events and rehearsals.

CAUTION

To prevent damage, fold the crank handle in before storing or transporting shells.

CAUTION

To prevent damage, transport shells individually and never nested in a group.

CAUTION

Do not use a powered device such as a fork lift to transport the shells.

10⅝”

(27 cm)

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Moving the Shells

CAUTION

Never move the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell more than a few feet when it is in the Performance Position.

One person can move and steer a single shell. All four wheels are swivel casters, so steering the shell requires special attention.

If a shell is nested with other shells, prevent damage by having two people move the shell away from the other shells and through any door openings.

If a shell must be moved more than a few feet to the performance space, carefully roll it sideways at a slow pace. Slow down for corners and when moving through doorways.

The swivel casters are heavy-duty, but moving the shells over thresholds should be done carefully and at a slow speed. Use a ramp to move the shells over curbs or steps. Always move the shells sideways when going up or down a ramp.

To avoid ngerprints on the panels, have clean hands or wear clean gloves.

Always have the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell in the Storage Position when

moving to dierent locations.

CAUTION

Do not move the shell if the Canopy panel is raised and unlocked.

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Arranging the Shells

Each shell is 72” (183 cm) wide. The canopy panels on the shell can be tapered to provide a “tight” enclosure when the shell is set up on a 19 foot radius and the canopy is set at a 45° angle — the most common arrangement for choral groups. Shells with rectangular canopies can be used for other arrangements to accomplish desired effects.

While they are still in the Storage Position, arrange the shells as desired, in a row or arc.

Check for overhead clearance and for t with risers and other equipment in the performance space.

Roll the shells about 6” (15 cm) apart, to allow clearance for raising them to the Performance Position.

Arc Conguration

Tapered Canopy Panels

Row Conguration

Rectangular Canopy Panels

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Raising the Shell

Raise the shells to the Performance Position in a well-lit area.

Raise the shells to the Performance Position one at a time.

It is recommended that one person stand behind the shell to serve as a spotter, to prevent raising the shell into an obstacle or another shell.

CAUTION

Make sure that anyone operating the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell has read and understands this manual.

1. Roll the shell as close to the nal Performance Position as possible.

2. Pull out on the bottom of the Upper Panel and unfold the Filler Panel.

CAUTION

Never move the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell more than a few feet when it is in the Performance Position.

Upper

Panel

CAUTION

Always have the Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell in the Storage Position

when moving to dierent

locations.

2. Move the Canopy Lock Knob to the “RAISE” position.

Filler

Panel

Canopy

Lock Knob

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Raising the Shell (continued)

3. Lift the Canopy Panel and use the Canopy Tool

to raise it to one of the four set position angles.

The tool ts into the triangular hole in the

top edge of the Canopy Panel.

There will be a slight “click” sound as the

Canopy Panel reaches each of the set

positions.

NOTE: One Canopy Tool is supplied with each

Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell set. It may be stored on the frame of any shell.

4. Pull out and unfold the Crank Handle located

on the back side of the shell.

PULL HANDLE OUT AND FOLD IN FOR STORAGE

RAISE

Crank

Handle

LOWER

Canopy

Panel

75°=14” (36 cm) Deep

60°=27” (69 cm) Deep

45°=38.5” (98 cm) Deep

Canopy

Tool

90°=0” (0 cm) Deep

IIII

III

5. Turn the Crank Handle clockwise slowly to raise the panels.

The Crank will stop when the panels reach the shell’s

maximum height.

CAUTION

Do not force the crank handle or the crank mechanism could be damaged.

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Raising the Shell (continued)

6. Push the Upper Panel against the magnets.

Turn the Crank Handle counter-clockwise to lower the Upper Panel

until it rests on the Lower Panel in the Performance Position.

NOTE: This is the shell’s normal performance height.

If the shell is used at less than the maximum height, it cannot be guaranteed that the Upper and Canopy Panels will stop and precisely remain at any other specic height.

Some amount of drift downward may occur when the upper hinged panel is fully raised. This is normal and is due to variables in the weight and internal spring tension, especially in units with the rectangular canopy.

Magnet

Upper

Panel

Magnet

7. To make minor adjustments in the Canopy Panel angle (to align the canopies on

adjacent shells), turn the Adjustment Rod with a pliers.

Upper

Panel

Down

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Lowering the Shell

1. Turn the Crank Handle ¼ turn Clockwise to slightly raise the Upper Panel.

2. Push out on the bottom of the Middle Panel to separate it from the magnets.

CAUTION

The Middle Panel must be disengaged before the shell can be lowered.

Magnet

3. Turn the Crank Handle counter-clockwise until the

shell is completely lowered.

CAUTION

Do not force the crank handle or the crank mechanism could be damaged.

Upper

Panel

Crank

Handle

Magnet

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Lowering the Shell (continued)

PULL HANDLE OUT AND FOLD IN FOR STORAGE

RAISE

LOWER

4. Pull out and fold in the Crank Handle located on the back side of the shell.

5. Move the Canopy Lock Knob to the “LOWER” position.

Canopy

Lock Knob

6. With the Canopy Tool, raise the Canopy Panel slightly (A) to release it, then lower it (B) to the Storage Position. There will be a slight “click” sound as the Canopy Panel is released.

NOTE: One Canopy Panel is fully vertical,

it may have to be pushed back slightly to release it and then pulled forward gently to start the forward rotation.

CAUTION

Shell could tip if a locked Canopy Panel is pulled on.

CAUTION

Always allow the Canopy Panel to lower under it’s own weight.

Canopy

Panel

Canopy

Tool

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Lowering the Shell (continued)

7. Pull out the bottom of the Upper Panel and fold the Filler Panel up to its Storage Position (between the Upper and Lower Panels).

Upper

Panel

Filler

Panel

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Replacement Parts List

Item Description Qty. Item Description Qty.

1 COVER/BASE, COUNTERWEIGHT SET 1 23 WASHER, LOCK, 5/16, ZP, HELICAL 1

2 NUT,LOCK,NY.IN,FULL,ZP,5/16-18 12 24 NUT, LOCK, NY .IN, FULL, ZP, 1/4-20 1

3 CASTER,PLATE,SWIV,3 D,250 CAP 2 25 ROD,PAWL RELEASE 1

4 BOLT,CARR,5/16-18X3/4,ZP 12 26 KNOB,BLK. 1”DIA,1/4-20 1

5 COVER,LIFT MECHANISM 1 27

6 SCREW,SM,PTH,#8 X 5/8,BLK.ZN 12 28 PIN, MAIN 2

7 SCREW,SELF DRILLNG,NO.10-16,.75 6 29 PIVOT BEARING,PANEL 6

8 HINGE, LOWER PANEL 1 MIDDLE PANEL,CARRIER ASSY 1

9 HANDLE,FOLD,PLASTIC,2.91 1 31 LEGACY CANOPY TOOL 1

10 CAPSCREW,GD2,ZP,1/4-20X1 1/4 1 32 PANEL ASSY,MIDDLE 1

11 HANDLE,CRANK 1 33 MAIN FRAME,PAINTED 1

12 COG,ALIGNMENT 2 34 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 3/8-16X2 1/4, ZP 6

13 PIVOT WLDMT, MID PANEL 1 35 NUT,LOCK,NY.IN,FULL,ZP,3/8-16 10

14 SCREW,SELF TAP, HWH, 1/4-20X3/4 4 36 PANEL ASSY,LOWER 1

15 ROD END, CANOPY, LOWER 1 37 CASTER,PLATE,SWIVEL,4D,250 CAP 2

16 CANOPY ROD 1 38 BOLT, CARRIAGE, 3/8-16X1, ZP 4

17 ROD END,CANOPY,UPPER 1 39 FRAME, LEFT HAND SIDE BASE 1

18 BRACKET, ROD END 1 40 FRAME, RIGHT HAND SIDE BASE 1

19 RECEIVER WLDMT 1 41 MAGNET, CERAMIC CUP 2

20 RATCHET WLDMT 1 42 SCREW, MACHINE, TH, #8-32X 3/4, ZP 2

21 RING, CATCHPLATE 2 43 O-RING, .449 OD X .171 ID 2

22 RIVET,BLIND,3/16,GRIP.251/.375 4 44 NUT, LOCK, NYLON INSERT, #8-32 2

TAPERED CANOPY PANEL,CARRIER ASSY or RECTANGULAR CANOPY PANEL,CARRIER ASSY

45 CAP, SHAFT 1

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Maintenance

Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth to clean all surfaces. Never hose down the shells or soak any components.

For smudges or ngerprints, dampen a cloth with any standard non-abrasive household cleaner and wipe clean.

Mechanical Check

Periodically (every three or four uses) check for loose or damaged parts and for loose fasteners. Replace or repair damaged parts promptly. Refer to the Replacement Parts List.

CAUTION

Do not make adjustments to the lift mechanism. Contact Wenger Customer Service for repair options.

Panel Repair

Panels are of lightweight composite construction and made of durable materials. If accidentally damaged, repairs can be made with common llers and paint.

CAUTION

Do not remove the canopy or middle panels. Contact Wenger Customer Service for repair options.