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Tower Assembly Description

The following illustration describes components used in the Diva Acoustical Tower Assembly.

Lower Filler Panel — 

Panel that can be 

removed and stored to allow nesting to 

other tower assemblies for storage.

Wing Panel — 

Outside sets of panels that 

pivot for storage. The lower panel may be 

configured as a door.

Vertical Frame — 

Frame consisting of two 

vertical uprights and three or more cross 

braces. The vertical uprights have fixed and 

rotating hinges that attach the wing panels 

and center panels.

Center Panels — 

Set of panels that are  

fixed at the center of the assembly.

Wing Stay — 

Locks the wing panel in the 

storage position or performance position.

Fixed Hinge — 

Bracket that is used to attach 

the center panels to the vertical frame.

Rotating Hinge — 

Rotating hinge that 

connects the wing panels to the center 

panels.

Weldment Bar — 

Bracket that holds the 

lower filler panel when the tower is stored.

Diagonal Brace — 

Structural member 

adding stability to the tower assembly 

and a means to adjust the tower plumb.

Counterweighted Frame — 

Base that 

supports the vertical structure and balances 

the tower assembly.

Slide Lock — 

Locks the wing panel 

to the door panel.

Summary of Contents for Diva Acoustical Tower

Page 1: ...w Important User Information 2 General 2 Manufacturer 2 Intended Use 2 Installation 2 Warranty 2 Safety Precautions 3 Before Installation 3 Required Tools 3 Rigging Equipment 4 Fasteners 5 Tower Assem...

Page 2: ...roduct at any time 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...

Page 3: ...r assemble To avoid damage to tower surfaces Always wear gloves during assembly and installation Lay any finished surfaces onto the cardboard and foam packaging to help protect from damage During asse...

Page 4: ...ve adapter with a universal Ratchet Angle finder 100 measuring tapes 2 25 tape rule Claw hammer Caulk gun Rivet gun Save the wood blocks from the tower frame and ceiling truss packaging They will be u...

Page 5: ...f drill 1 4 14 x 3 4 Hex Head Screw 3 8 16 x 3 1 2 Lock Nut 1 4 20 Lock Nut 1 2 13 Lock Nut 3 8 16 Hex nut 5 16 18 Tapping Screw 5 6 x 1 Carriage Bolt 1 2 13 x 4 Screw Pan Head 10 24 x 5 8 Screw Self...

Page 6: ...the wing panels and center panels Center Panels Set of panels that are fixed at the center of the assembly Wing Stay Locks the wing panel in the storage position or performance position Fixed Hinge Br...

Page 7: ...he top and align with the third set of holes in the frames c Position the upper cross braces to align with the next set of holes in the frames and then approximately every 8 2438 mm thereafter d Attac...

Page 8: ...ve the tape holding any protective paper to the face of the panels 3 Cut foam strips to span the entire width of each upper center panel and install it to be fully recessed into the bottom edge of the...

Page 9: ...l 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 and 1 4 20 lock nut Tighten until just snug c Repeat to con...

Page 10: ...s to both sides of all of the center panels The ends of the trim strips should match with the gaps between the panels 2 Attach the trim strips to the panels using 1 4 20 x 1 self drilling screws as sh...

Page 11: ...nel from the lower center panel by removing the bracket and two screws that secure each side 2 Flip the hasp up to release the hook 3 Slide the lower filler panel away and set it aside Tower Installat...

Page 12: ...the weldment bar on the frame assembly to be near the door latch on the lower panel Be sure not to trap the hinges of the tower frame inside of the trim at the edges of the center panels Do not attach...

Page 13: ...rame using a 9 32 drill bit drill a hole through the inside panel surface only into each panel at each marked location Do not drill through the panel surface on the other side b Clean away any wood sh...

Page 14: ...16 x 1 capscrews and 3 8 16 lock nuts on each side Only hand tighten the fasteners at this time 3 8 16 x 1 Capscrews 3 8 16 Lock Nuts 1 8 Hex Jam Nut Base Rod 5 127 mm 3 76 mm 2 Attach a 1 8 hex jam n...

Page 15: ...e brace rod using one 1 8 hex jam nut at each end Square the base to the tower while tightening the hex jam nuts c Repeat for the other brace rod on the other side Brace Rod First slide brace rod thro...

Page 16: ...anels Wing panels that are not access doors will require foam strips to be cut and installed between the panels 3 Cut a foam strip to span the entire width of the upper center panel and install it to...

Page 17: ...r side b Clean away any wood shavings from drilling c Attach the wing panels to the rotating hinges using 5 16 18 x 1 hex head tapping screws 7 Attach trim to the outer edges of the wing panels as ind...

Page 18: ...at the same height b Turn each leveler assembly onto the base until the jam nut contacts the bottom of the base c Adjust the leveler assembly so that the distance between the bottom of the wing panel...

Page 19: ...it is hand tight Tower Installation continued 2 On the outside of both frame side attach one wing stay base bracket using two 3 8 16 x 3 4 button head screws and 3 8 16 nylon insert lock nuts Wing Sta...

Page 20: ...e of the wing stay plate and reposition it d Attach the wing stay plate to the wing panel using four 0 19 dia tri fold blind rivets 20 Attach Wing Stays continued 3 Attach both wing stay assemblies to...

Page 21: ...e slide lock assembly to the panel using eight 0 19 dia tri fold blind rivets c Position the slide lock keeper onto the upper wing panel approximately 1 1 2 38 mm from the top edge and to be centered...

Page 22: ...e to be approximately 3 1 2 89 mm from the outer edge of the access door panel and 37 940 mm from the bottom of the panel b Attach the door pull handle to the panel using four 0 19 dia tri fold blind...

Page 23: ...p and locking clamps see photo 2 on the following page 3 Attach a span set sling around both ends of the lower cross brace Keeping the sling under the cross braces run it to the top of the tower assem...

Page 24: ...24 Lifting Tower continued Tower Installation continued Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3a Photo 3b Lifting Tower continued...

Page 25: ...the base using four 1 4 20 x 3 4 tapping screws 3 Remove all of the rigging hardware that was used to lift the tower Tower Installation continued Counterweights are heavy use appropriate lifting tech...

Page 26: ...26 Attach Base Handle 1 Attach a base handle to the base assembly using two 1 4 20 x 1 self drilling screws Tower Installation continued Base Handle 3 4 20 x 1 Tapping Screws...

Page 27: ...secure it to the tower frames b Rotate the lower filler panel 90 on its side c Fit the top of the panel to fit between the retention cord and the inside panel surface Place the bottom of the panel to...

Page 28: ...anel 1 Attach the lower filler panel to the tower assembly by sliding it into position from the outside surface of the tower 2 Flip the hook on the filler panel over the hasp on the center panel and r...

Page 29: ...4 gauge extension cord that connects to a fused grounded 120 VAC 15 ampere power source Be sure that the extension cord is long enough to reach wherever the air transporter will be moved Prevent cord...

Page 30: ...to the performance position Be careful to not push the tower into any obstructions on the stage floor or above the stage floor such as ceiling panels etc Note It is best to create permanent marks for...

Page 31: ...ower switch The tower will tilt slightly forward until it rests on the floor 9 Remove the wheeled mover or air transporter from the tower 10 Repeat these steps to move the remaining towers to their pe...

Page 32: ...iller panel c Use a different letter on each tower Final Inspection 1 Make sure that all counterweights are in place 2 Fully hand tighten the hex jam nuts on both base rods 3 Make sure that there is n...

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