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Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Manufacturer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Required Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rigging Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fasteners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Tower Assembly Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Typical 16' to 24' (4877 to 7315 mm) Tower . . . . . . . . . . 6
Typical Taller than 24' (7315 mm) Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tower Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assemble the Center Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Splice Frames Taller than 24' (7315 mm) . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assemble Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Attach Frame to Center Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Attach Wing Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Leveling Foot Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attach Wing Stays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attach Slide Lock and Door Pull Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Lifting Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Install Counterweight Plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Store Lower Filler Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Attach Lower Filler Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Moving Towers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Decals, Numbers and Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Final Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Note: Please read and understand these instructions before installing.
Note: Review all of the Installation Drawings and Reference Drawings.
Note: Three or more people are recommended to work together during assembly and installation.
Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below.
©Wenger Corporation 2019
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 • wengercorp.com
Maestro
Printed in USA 2019-09
Installation Instructions
Acoustical Tower
®
Part #201A507-01
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Note: Review all of the Installation Drawings and Reference Drawings. Note: Three or more people are recommended to work together during assembly and installation. Note: If you need additional information, contact Wenger Corporation using the information below. ©Wenger Corporation 2019... -
Page 2: Important User Information
Wenger Corporation. Wenger Corporation does not assume any responsibility for any errors that may appear in these instructions. 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 these instructions. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Throughout this document you may find cautions and warnings which are defined as follows: • WARNING: Failure to follow the instruction could result in serious injury or damage to property. • CAUTION: Failure to follow the instruction could result in minor injury or damage to property. Read all of these safety instructions before using the equipment. -
Page 4: Required Tools
Required Tools The following tools are required for assembly. Cordless drill 1" adjustable wrench · · · 3/8", 1/2" and 9/16" sockets · Tape measure 9/32" and 13/64" drill bits Caulk gun · · · 13/64" drill stop (included) · Rivet gun ·... -
Page 5: Fasteners
Fasteners The fasteners shown below are contained in various Maestro hardware kits. Any fasteners remaining when an the installation is complete can be discarded. 3/8-16 x 5-1/4" Capscrew 3/8-16 x 1" 0.41 ID x 0.75 OD 3/8-16 Capscrew Flat Washer Lock Nut 3/8-16 x 3"... -
Page 6: Tower Assembly Description
Tower Assembly Description Typical 16' to 24' (4877 to 7315 mm) Tower Fixed Hinge Bracket that is used to attach the center panels to the vertical frame. Rotating Hinge A rotating hinge that connects the wing panels to the center panels. Wing Panel A set of two or more panels that pivot for storage. -
Page 7: Typical Taller Than 24' (7315 Mm) Tower
Tower Assembly Description Typical Taller than 24' (7315 mm) Tower Frame and Panel Extensions Shorter sections added on to achieve a specific height. Fixed Hinge Bracket that is used to attach the center panels to the vertical frame. Rotating Hinge A rotating hinge that connects the wing panels to the center panels. -
Page 8: Tower Installation
Tower Installation Assemble Center Panels Refer to the installation drawings for center panel placement. 1. Sweep the floor around the assembly area and place sheets of cardboard that shipped with the tower onto the floor surface to protect the panel surfaces. 2. - Page 9 Tower Installation (continued) Assemble Center Panels (continued) Refer to the installation drawings for center panel placement. 4. On the lower center panel, attach the panel latch lever and lower filler panel storage hook using 0.19 dia tri-fold blind rivets (13) in each of the pilot holes as shown. 5.
- Page 10 Tower Installation (continued) Assemble Center Panels (continued) 5. Connect the upper center panel and lower center panel together. a. Slide the panels together and align the edges. b. Connect the two panel inner clips together using a 1/4-20 x 3-1/2" carriage bolt (9) and 1/4-20 lock nut (8). Tighten until just snug.
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Page 11: Splice Frames Taller Than 24' (7315 Mm)
Tower Installation (continued) Towers taller than 24' (7315 mm) require the vertical tower frames to be spliced together. STOP Follow the instructions on this page before proceeding. Refer to the installation drawings. For towers shorter than 24' (7315 mm), skip ahead to the following page. Splice Frames Taller than 24' (7315 mm) 1. -
Page 12: Assemble Frame
Tower Installation (continued) Towers taller than 24' (7315 mm) require the vertical tower frames to be spliced together STOP according to the instructions on the previous page before proceeding. Refer to the installation drawings. Towers shorter than 24' (7315 mm) are not spliced together. Assemble Frame 1. - Page 13 Tower Installation (continued) Assemble Frame (continued) 3. Using the outside sets of holes in the caster plates, attach the counterweight box to the top of both frames and attach one caster to the bottom of each frame using two 3/8-16 x 5-1/4" capscrews (1), 0.41 ID x 0.75 OD washers (3) and 3/8-16 lock nuts (4).
- Page 14 Tower Installation (continued) Assemble Frame (continued) 4. Using the inside sets of holes in the caster plates, finish attaching the caster to the bottom of each frame using two 3/8-16 x 1" capscrews (2), 0.41 ID x 0.75 OD washers (3) and 3/8-16 lock nuts (4). Inside set of holes 3/8-16...
- Page 15 Tower Installation (continued) Assemble Frame (continued) 5. Fit the leveling feet spacer bracket onto the bottom of the frame as shown and insert a leveling foot into both holes. Leveling Foot Leveling Leveling Feet Spacer Bracket Foot...
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Page 16: Attach Frame To Center Panels
Tower Installation (continued) Attach Frame to Center Panels 1. Place the tower frame assembly onto the center panels. Do not attach the frame to the center panels yet. Seam between panels is centered between middle hinges Wood blocks from packaging 2. - Page 17 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Frame to Center Panels (continued) 4. Vertically align either the left or right side of the frame assembly and the center panels. Only do one side at a time, proper alignment is critical! a. At the top of each hinge, insert an alignment plate into the frame channel and temporarily secure it to the hinge using a 5/16-18 x 6"...
- Page 18 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Frame to Center Panels (continued) 6. Pull up on each cross brace to secure its position and fully tighten the fasteners. Fully tighten...
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Page 19: Attach Wing Panels
Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Panels Refer to the installation drawings for wing panel placement. 1. Attach a hinge plate to the outside of every hinge weldment on both sides of the frame using one 5/16-18 x 6" capscrew (7) and 5/16-18 lock nut (12). Attach hinge plates Attach... - Page 20 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Panels (continued) Refer to the installation drawings for wing panel placement. 2. Sweep the floor around the assembly area and place sheets of cardboard that shipped with the tower onto the floor surface to protect the panel surfaces. 3.
- Page 21 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Panels (continued) 6. Align the seam of the adjacent wing panels with the seam of the center panels. The panels should also be aligned along the top edge. 7. Attach the wing panels to the tower frame. a.
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Page 22: Set Leveling Foot Height
Tower Installation (continued) Set Leveling Foot Height 1. Pull out both leveling feet and remove the spacer bracket. 2. Reinsert the leveling feet. 3. At both feet, turn the nut to adjust the height so that the distance between the bottom of the wing panel and the bottom of the the leveler pad is 2"... -
Page 23: Attach Wing Stays
Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Stays 1. Assemble both the right and left wing stays. a. Remove the capscrew from the top slot Remove in both wing stay channels. Capscrew b. The wing stays must be fully Wing Stay Channel extended as shown. - Page 24 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Stays (continued) 3. Attach both wing stay assemblies to the wing base bracket on each side using one 5/16-18 x 1-3/8" capscrew (11) at the top as shown and one 5/16-18 lock nut (12). 5/16-18 x 1-3/8" Capscrew (11) 5/16-18...
- Page 25 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Wing Stays (continued) 4. Attach both wing stays to the wing panels. a. Twist the wing stay tube to loosen and fully extend the wing stay. b. With the wing stay fully extended, place the wing stay plate onto the inside of the wing panel. c.
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Page 26: Attach Slide Lock And Door Pull Handle
Tower Installation (continued) Attach Slide Lock and Door Pull Handle CAUTION Drill through the upper panel surface only. Do not drill into the lower panel surface. 1. Attach a slide lock to an access door wing panel. a. Position the slide lock assembly to be approximately 3-1/2" (89 mm) from the outer edge of the access door panel and 1/4"... - Page 27 Tower Installation (continued) Attach Slide Lock and Door Pull Handle (continued) CAUTION Drill through the upper panel surface only. Do not drill into the lower panel surface. 2. Attach the door pull handle to an access door wing panel. a. Position the handle to be approximately 3-1/2" (89 mm) from the outer edge of the access door panel and 37"...
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Page 28: Lifting Tower
Tower Installation (continued) Lifting Tower Lift the tower assembly to stand upright. 1. Secure the lifting casters to both tower casters using locking clamps (see photo 1 on the following page). 2. Fold up the wing panels on both sides. Wrap a chain around the diagonal braces of the frame and connect it to the edge of the wing panel using a hook, clamp and locking clamps (see photo 2 on the following page). - Page 29 Tower Installation (continued) Lifting Tower (continued) Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3a Photo 3b...
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Page 30: Install Counterweight Plates
Tower Installation (continued) Install Counterweight Plates 1. Place counterweight plates into the base. Consult the installation drawings for required quantities and weights. CAUTION Counterweights are heavy, use appropriate lifting techniques. 2. Attach the counterweight cover to the base using four 1/4-14 x 1" self-drilling screws (10). 3. -
Page 31: Store Lower Filler Panel
Tower Installation (continued) Store Lower Filler Panel 1. Install the lower center filler panel to the tower. a. Rotate the panel until the side handle is at the top. b. Fit the side handle over the hook on the back side of the center panel. Lower Center Filler Panel (Rotated and Stored) -
Page 32: Attach Lower Filler Panel
Tower Installation (continued) Attach Lower Filler Panel 1. Install the lower center filler panel to the tower. a. Align the filler panel just below the lower center panel from the front side of the tower. b. Holding the panel handles, place the lower filler panel into position below the lower center panel. -
Page 33: Moving Towers
Tower Installation (continued) Moving Towers A separate manual wheeled mover is required to lift and move Maestro towers. CAUTION CAUTION Never use the wheeled mover for Never attempt to manually lift or any purpose other than to move move a tower without using a and position the towers. - Page 34 Tower Installation (continued) Moving Towers (continued) 4. Raise the lifting hooks under the lifting brackets by pushing the wheeled mover handle down and under the lower hook. The tower will tilt slightly backward. 5. With one person at the wheeled mover, one at the back side of the tower and one to watch for obstructions, slowly move (no faster than 1 foot (0.3 m) per second the tower to the performance position.
- Page 35 Tower Installation (continued) Moving Towers (continued) 6. When the tower is in the final location, grip the handle of the wheeled mover firmly and slowly move it from the lower hook to the upper hook. The tower will tilt slightly forward until it rests on the floor. CAUTION CAUTION Keep a firm grip on the wheeled mover...
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Page 36: Decals, Numbers And Logos
Decals, Numbers and Logos 1. Place a tower operation decal onto the back side of a door panel or wing panel (place one decal on each tower assembly) near the outer edge and with the bottom of the decal about 54" (1372 mm) from the floor. 2.
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