Wenger Legacy Classic Acoustical Shell Owner's Manual

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

Important User Information

General

Copyright © 2017 by Wenger Corporation

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

4

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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