Wenger Diva User manual

Installation Instructions
Diva®Acoustical Ceiling
CONTENTS
ote: Please read and understand these instructions before installing the Diva®Acoustical Ceiling.
ote: Review all of the Installation Drawings that were created for the Diva®Acoustical Ceiling
Installation.
ote: It is recommended that three or more people work together during the assembly.
ote: Refer to the illustrations on the following pages. If you need additional information,
contact the Wenger Corporation using the information below.
Important User Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Ceiling Assembly Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Ceiling Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Decals, Numbers and Logos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Final Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
©Wenger Corporation 2014 Printed in USA 01/14 Part #185C756-01
Wenger Corporation, 555 Park Drive, P.O. Box 448, Owatonna, Minnesota 55060-0448
Questions? Call.....USA: 1-800-4WENGER (493-6437) • Worldwide: 1-507-455-4100 • www.wengercorp.com
Visit the Diva web page at www.wengercorp.com for detailed instructions and videos.

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IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
GE ERAL
Copyright © 2014 by Wenger Corporation
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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 using Wenger Corporation
products. If any questions or problems arise, call Wenger Corporation at 1-800-733-0393.
MA UFACTURER
The Diva Acoustical Ceiling is manufactured by:
Wenger Corporation
555 Park Drive
Owatonna, MN 55060
1-507-455-4100 • 1-800-733-0393
www.wengercorp.com
ITE DED USE
•The Wenger Diva Acoustical Ceiling is intended for indoor use and is not intended for outdoor use.
•Never expose the components to wind, humidity, or wet conditions.
ISTALLATIO
•The installation must comply with local regulations and codes.
•All personnel (including all temporary workers) installing or maintaining the Wenger Diva Acoustical
Ceiling must read and understand these and other related installation instructions.
WARRA TY
This product is guaranteed free of defects in materials and workmanship for five full years from date of
shipment. A full warranty statement is available upon request.

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REQUIRED TOOLS
•Assorted Wrenches
•Cordless Drill and Cordless Impact Driver
•3/8”, 7/16”, 1/2” and 9/16” Hex Nut Bit
•Rubber Mallet
•24” Carpenters’ Square
•9/32” and 25/64” Drill Bit
•Chalk Line
•Box Level
•Phillips Screwdriver
•Hex Wrench Set
•3/8”, 1/2” and 3/4” Drive Sockets
•7/16” Deep Well Socket and Drive Adapter
•Rachet
•Angle Finder
•100” Measuring Tapes (2)
•25’ Tape Rule
•Claw Hammer
•Caulk Gun
•Rivet Gun
The following tools are required for the Diva Acoustical Tower Installation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Throughout this manual you may find cautions and warnings which are defined as follows.
• WAR I G means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTIO means that failure to follow the instruction may result in serious injury or damage to
property.
Read all of these safety instructions before working with the equipment.
Make sure that anyone
working with the Diva
A ousti al Shell has read
and understands these
instru tions.
!WARNING
Failure to omply with
Warnings and Cautions in
this do ument an result in
damage to property or
serious injury.
!WARNING
Always observe and omply
with the Warnings and
Cautions posted on the
system equipment.
!WARNING
* Save the wood blo ks from the tower frame and eiling truss pa kaging.
They will later be used during the tower assembly.

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FASTENERS
Button Head Screw,
3/8-16 x 1”
Carriage Bolt, 1/4-20 x 31/2”
Screw, Self-drill,
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16 x 31/2”
Locknut, 1/4-20 Locknut, 1/2-13Locknut, 3/8-16Hex 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-drill,
1/4-20 x 11/4”
The fasteners shown below are contained in various Diva®Acoustical Ceiling hardware kits.
Any fasteners remaining when an the installation is complete can be discarded.
Hex Jam ut, 1-8
Hex Head Screw,
3/8-16 x 21/4”
Tapping Screw,
1/4-20 x 1/2”
Screw, Sheet Metal,
10-18 x 3/4”
Hex Head Screw, 1/2-13 x 2”
Screw, Self-drill,
1/4-20 x 1”

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CEILING ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
The following illustration describes components used in the Diva Acoustical Ceiling.
Lift Line — Stage Rigging Lift Line.
Batten — Stage Rigging Pipe Batten.
Turnbuckle Assembly — Used to level
the Ceiling Assembly.
Hanger Arm Assembly — Connects the
Ceiling Assembly to the Stage Rigging.
Truss Assembly — Structural component
that also serves as an electrical raceway.
Ceiling Panel — Provides the sound
reflective surface for the Ceiling Assembly.
Bowstring — Structural component used
to suspend the Ceiling Panel when in the
Performance Position.

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CEILING INSTALLATION
BEFORE STARTI G THE CEILI G I STALLATIO
ote: The weight of each Ceiling Assembly is calculated and does not include the weight of the rigging
or rigging hardware.
ote: Unless specifically agreed by Wenger Corporation, all rigging and rigging hardware is furnished
by the general contractor or facility owner.
1. Read and understand this entire Ceiling Installation section before starting the
Ceiling Assembly installation.
2. Make sure that all personnel installing the Diva Acoustical Shell Ceiling Assembly
(including any temporary workers) are trained and understand the installation procedure.
3. Review all installation drawings and reference drawings. Save these drawings for future reference.
4. Make sure that all items on the shipment packing list are present.
Components an be heavy
or diffi ult to handle and
may require three or more
people working together
to lift or assemble.
!CAUTION
Personnel must always
wear a safety harness
when working above the
floor surfa e.
!WARNING
Make sure that all rigging
and rigging hardware is
apable of lifting the
al ulated weight of the
Ceiling Assemblies.
!WARNING
To avoid damage to surfa es:
• Always wear gloves during the assembly and installation pro ess.
• Lay any finished surfa es onto ardboard to prote t from damage.
• During assembly, dropped hardware an roll under other omponents
and ause damage to finished surfa es.
!CAUTION

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE THETRUSS
1. Assemble the first Truss Assembly under the Batten or Cables as follows.
a. Attach a Truss Splice into the lower channel of the Truss using one 1/4-14 x 3/4” Self-drilling
Screw on the Upstage Side. Tighten only finger tight until all s rews are installed.
b. Attach a Truss Splice Bar into the upper channel of the Truss using
two 1/4-14 x 3/4” Self-drilling Screws. Tighten only finger tight until all s rews are installed.
c.When all Screws are installed and the Trusses are aligned, tighten all Screws.
d. Make sure that the Truss Caps are installed.
2. Find and mark the center location of the Truss Assembly.
Truss Splice Bar
Self-drilling Screw,
1/4-14x 3/4”
Truss
Splice
Truss Cap
Truss
Truss Assembly
Truss Cap
First
Truss
Truss
Splice Bar
Truss Splice
Additional
Truss
Self-drilling Screw,
1/4-14x 3/4”
Find and mark the
enter lo ation on the
Truss Assembly.
Upstage

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
MARK THE STAGE AREA
1. Mark the centerline of the Stage as follows. Refer to the illustration below.
a. Make sure that the Line Sets are in the correct position.
b. Mark the mid point downstage between the two sides of the proscenium.
c. Measure an equal distance from the two sides of the proscenium and mark the mid point
Upstage as shown in the illustration below.
d. Snap a chalk line between the mid points marked upstage and downstage.
Downstage
Upstage
Stage Left Stage Right
Measure an Equal Distance
Measure an Equal Distance
Strike a Chalk Line on the Stage
Centerline marked from the
interse tion of the two
measurements.
Proscenium Opening
Measure an Equal
Distance
Measure an Equal
Distance
2. Place the Battens or Lift Lines at the lowest position and mark the Stage Centerline position
on the Batten.
Batten
Mark the Stage Centerline position
on the Batten using the Plumb Line.
Batten at the Lowest Position
above the Stage Floor
Lift Lines
Chalked Stage
Centerline
Typical Stage

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ote: Always refer to the Installation Drawings for the lo ation and arrangement
of omponents.
1. Lower the Batten to a working height.
2. Attach a Hanger Assembly to the Batten 1” to 2” from each Line-set as follows.
a. Remove a Turnbuckle Assembly with attached Pipe Clamp from the
Hanger it Hardware Bag.
b. Unscrew the Locknut from the Hex Head Screw that attaches the Pipe Clamp
to the Turnbuckle Upper Jaw. Save the Locknut and Screw.
c. Adjust the Turnbuckle to a position midway between the Upper Jaw and the Lower Jaw.
ATTACH THE HA GER ARMS TO THE BATTE
Pipe Clamp
Turnbuckle Assembly
Locknut
Hex Head Screw
Upper Jaw
Lower Jaw
d. At a position about 1” to 2” from a Lift Line, attach the Pipe Clamp to the
Batten using two Hex Head Screws.
Batten
Lift Line
Batten
Pipe Clamp
Pipe
Clamp
Pipe
Clamp

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ATTACH THE HA GER ARMS TO THE BATTE (CO TI UED)
Batten
Batten
Pipe
Clamp
3. continued...
e. Using a pair of 9/16” combination wrenches, re-attach the Pipe Clamp to the
Turnbuckle Upper Jaw with the Locknut and Screw set aside in step 2b.
f. Attach other Turnbuckle Assemblies to the Batten by repeating steps 2a to 2e.
Turnbuckle
Assembly
Turnbuckle
Assembly
Lift Lines
4. Attach a Hanger Arm to each Turnbuckle Assembly as follows.
a. Remove the Locknut and Hex Head Screw form a Turnbuckle Lower Jaw.
Set aside the Locknut and Screw.
b. Insert the Hanger Arm Upper Eye into the Turnbuckle Lower Jaw and re-attach
the Locknut and Screw set aside in step 4a with a pair of 9/16” combination wrenches.
Refer to the illustration below. Align the Hanger Arms as shown on the Installation
Drawings.
c. Attach other Hanger Arms to the Turnbuckle Assemblies by repeating steps 4a and 4b.
Batten
Lift Lines
Turnbuckle
Hanger
Arm
Hanger Arm
Upper Eye
Locknut
and Screw
Turnbuckle
Lower Jaw
Turnbuckle
Batten
Note: Align the Hanger Arms as lose
as possible to the Line-sets.

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ATTACH THE HA GER ARMS TO THE TRUSS ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the Hanger Assemblies to the Ceiling Truss.
a. Remove a Hanger Assembly from the Hanger it Hardware Bag.
b. Unscrew the two Locknuts and remove the Carriage Bolt and the Hex Head Screw.
Save the Hanger Straps, Locknuts, Carriage Bolt, and Screw.
Hanger Assembly Strap
Carriage Bolt
Hex Head Screw
Locknut
Hanger Assembly
c. With the Ceiling Truss centered below the Batten, attach a Hanger Assembly
to the Truss by fitting the two Hanger Assembly Straps onto the Truss as shown below.
Attach the Carriage Bolt and a Locknut set aside in step 1b finger tight.
d. Slide the Hanger Assembly on the Truss so that it aligns to a Hanger Arm.
Tighten the Locknut with a 3/4” combination wrench.
e. Assemble additional Hanger Assemblies below each Hanger Arm by repeating steps 1a to 1d.
Truss
Hanger
Assembly
Carriage
Bolt Locknut
Truss
Assembly
Hanger
Arm
Batten
Lift Line
Hanger
Assembly
Be sure that the Hanger Assemblies
annot slip off of the Ceiling Truss.
!CAUTION

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
2. Connect the Hanger Arms to the Ceiling Row Truss Assembly.
a. Lower the Batten and Hanger Arms until the each Hanger Arm Lower Eye
will fit into each Hanger Assembly as shown in the illustration below.
b. Attach a Hanger Arm Lower Eye to a Hanger Assembly with the Hex Head Screw
and Locknut set aside in step 1b on the previous page. Tighten with a pair of
3/4” combination wrenches.
c. Attach the other Hanger Arms to the Ceiling Panel Row by repeating steps 2a and 2b.
d. Adjust the Turnbuckles so that there is equal tension on each Hanger Arm.
e. Using a pair of 3/4” combination wrenches, tighten all of the Locknuts and Screws.
Truss
Hanger
Assembly
Hanger Arm
Lower Eye
Hex Head Screw
and Locknut
ATTACH THE HA GER ARMS TO THE TRUSS ASSEMBLY (CO TI UED)
Truss
Assembly
3. Raise the Batten to allow for room to work.

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE A CEILI G PA EL ROW
Assemble a Ceiling Panel Row as follows.
ote: Always refer to the Installation Drawings for the location and arrangement of Ceiling Panels.
1. To prevent damage, lay the Ceiling Panels on 4’ x 8’ sheets of packing material.
Make sure that the Ceiling Panels are arranged below the Batten with about a 4” of space
between each Panel as shown below.
Ceiling Panel
4’ x 8’ Sheets of
Packing Material
Approximately 4” of spa ing
Batten
Lift Line
2. Where two Ceiling Panels join together, insert a Foam Strip into the Recess of one of the
two Ceiling Panels as shown below.
a. Trim the Foam Strip length if necessary.
b. Make sure that the Foam Strip is fully seated into the Recess.
Foam
Strip
Ceiling Panel
Recess
Ceiling
Panel
Ceiling Panel
Insert a Foam Strip into one Re ess between
two Ceiling Panels being joined together.

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE A CEILI G PA EL ROW (CO TI UED)
3. Connect two adjacent Ceiling Panels together.
Refer to the illustrations below.
a. Insert a Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 31/2”) through the square hole in a Panel Inner Corner Clip,
through the two Outer Corner Clips, and through the other Panel Inner Corner Clip.
b. Attach a Hex Nut (1/4-20) to the Carriage Bolt so that it is snug.
c. Attach a Carriage Bolt (1/4-20 x 31/2”) and Hex Nut (1/4-20) on the opposite side of the Panels
by repeating steps 4a and 4b.
d. With two people working together, use 7/16” sockets with universals and tighten the Hex Nuts
(keep the tension equal on both sides by tightening each side at the same time)
until the two Panel Inner Corner Clips begin to bend.
Carriage Bolt,
1/4-20 x 31/2”
Hex ut, 1/4-20
Panel Outer
Corner Clip
Panel Inner
Corner Clip
Ceiling Panel
Panel Inner
Corner Clip
Ceiling Panel
Ceiling Panel
Recess
4. Connect the other Ceiling Panels by repeating step 3 and step 4.
Ceiling Panel

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ATTACH THE TRUSS ASSEMBLY TO THE CEILI G PA EL ROW
Ceiling Panel Row
Truss
Assembly
Note: Align the Truss Assembly
to the Ceiling Panel Row.
Ceiling Panel Joint
Refer to the illustration below and follow the Installation Drawings for proper location.
1. Place the Truss Assembly onto the Ceiling Panel Center Channel.
a. Make sure that the Truss Assembly is centered over the Ceiling Panel Center Channel.
b. Insert a Hanger Bracket Assembly into each Truss Hanger Bracket Slot that aligns
with a Ceiling Panel Joint or End Edge.
c. Slide one bracket into each side of the Hanger Bracket Leg until they touch each other.
Note: Install a Hanger Bra ket
above ea h seam at
these points.
Hanger Bracket
Assembly
Truss
Assembly
Truss Hanger
Bracket Slot
Hanger
Bracket Leg
Hanger Bracket Assembly
Jack Tube
Bearing
Bearing
Upstage
Side
Note: Hanger Bra ket Assemblies are preassembled
and a Ja k Tube may not be required.
Follow the Installation Drawings.

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ATTACH THE TRUSS ASSEMBLY TO THE CEILI G PA EL ROW (CO TI UED)
Truss Assembly
Hanger Bracket Leg
Ceiling Panel
Center Channel
Note: The Hanger Bra ket must be
pressed downward until it is
flush with the top of the Ceiling
Panel Center Channel legs.
2. Use a rubber mallet to seat each Hanger Bracket onto the Ceiling Panel Center Channel.
ote: Each Hanger Bracket Assembly faces the upstage side and must be centered on the
Seam between two adjacent Ceiling Panels.
3. Attach the Hanger Bracket Assemblies to the Truss Assembly.
a. Use a cordless drill and a 9/16” hex nut bit.
b. Screw two Self-drilling Screws, 1/4-14 x 3/4”, through each side of the Hanger Bracket Legs
and Ceiling Panel Center Channel as shown below.
Truss Assembly
Hanger Bracket Assembly
Self-drilling Screws,
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Self-drilling Screws,
1/4-14 x 3/4”
UPSTAGE
Upstage

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE THE BOWSTRI G TO THE TRUSS
1. Attach a Bowstring Assembly to a Ceiling Panel as follows. Begin at one end of the
Ceiling Panel Row.
a. Using a Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16 x 21/4”, and a Locknut, 3/8-16, attach the Bowstring Jack
to the Bowstring as shown in the illustration below.
b. Slide a Ceiling Clip onto each end of the Bowstring. The Ceiling Clip Flanges
must face to the inside or each other.
Short
Bowstring
Ceiling
Clip
Short
Bowstring
Ceiling Clip
Short
Bowstring
Hex Head Screw,
3/8-16 x 21/4”
Locknut,
3/8-16
Bowstring
Jack
Ceiling Clip Flange
Hex Jam ut,
1-8
c. Place the Bowstring Jack into the Hanger Bracket Jack Tube as shown below.
Bowstring Jack
Hanger Bracket Jack Tube

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ASSEMBLE THE BOWSTRI G TO THE TRUSS (CO TI UED)
2. Position the Ceiling Clips flush with the outer edge of the Ceiling Panel. Make sure neither
Ceiling Clip extends beyond the Ceiling Panel edge. Refer to the illustration below.
3 Using a cordless drill and the 9/32” drill bit, drill holes into the Rear Flange of the Panel Extrusion
using the Ceiling Clip Mounting Holes as a template for the drill bit. Do not drill through the
to fa e of the Panel.
4. Using a 1/2” open end wrench, screw two Tapping Screws into the 9/32” Holes in the Rear Flange
of the Ceiling Panel Extrusion drilled in step 3. Do not over tighten the s rew!
ote: If the Tapping Screw is over tightened and strips the thread, fasten a 9/32” nut to the screw.
5. Using a cordless drill and a 7/16” hex drive bit, screw two Self-drill Screws through the two
Ceiling Clip Bowstring Mounting Holes in each Ceiling Clip into the Bowstring.
Do not over tighten the s rew!
Ceiling Panel
Extrusion Rear Flange
Short Bowstring
Ceiling Clip
Ceiling Panel
Self-drill Screw,
1/4-14 x 3/4”
Ceiling Clip
Bowstring Mounting
Hole
6. Attach the additional Bowstrings to the Ceiling Row by repeating steps 1a to 5.
Make sure that the Bowstrings are entered on the Panel Seams.
Ceiling Panel
Seam
Short
Bowstring
Tapping Screw,
5/16-18 x 11/4”
UPSTAGE

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
APPLY TE SIO TO THE BOWSTRI G
1. Lift a Bowstring upward by hand to remove any slack.
2. While lifting the Bowstring, turn the Hex Jam Nut, 1-8, clockwise as shown below until the
Jam Nut is snug against the Jack Tube.
3. Use a 11/2” open end wrench and turn the Jam Nut an addition full turn lo kwise (six flats).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above on all of the other Bowstrings.
Bowstring
Hex Jam ut, 1-8
Jack Tube
Note: Turn the Jam Nut lo kwise until it is snug against the Ja k Tube.
Then, turn the Jam Nut an additional full turn lo kwise (six flats).
Do not load weights onto the
Arbor until tension is applied
to all of the Bowstrings.
!WARNING

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CEILING INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)
ISTALL THE CEILI G STAYS
Refer to the Installation Drawings and determine where each Ceiling Stay Assembly must be installed.
1. Remove and set aside the Hex Head Screw, Washer, and Locknut from the
Ceiling Stay Base Bracket.
Ceiling Stay
Mounting Hole
Base Bracket Assembly
Truss Assembly
Base Bracket
Truss Assembly
2. Attach a Ceiling Stay Base Bracket to the Truss Assembly.
a. Hold the Base Bracket Mounting Hole against the Truss Assembly and align the hole
in the Base Bracket to the Ceiling Stay Mounting Hole in the Truss Assembly.
Always assemble the Ceiling Stay on the Upstage Side (refer to the illustration below).
b. Insert the Hex Head Screw removed in step 1 through the Base Bracket Mounting Hole
and the Ceiling Stay Mounting Hole in the Truss and attach the Washer and Locknut
(set aside in step 1 above) to the Screw as shown in the illustration below.
c. Use a 9/16” combination wrench and tighten the Locknut.
Washer
Locknut
Base Bracket
Hex Head Screw
Upstage
UPSTAGE
Hex Head Screw
Washer
Locknut