INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

NORTH AMERICA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada –

Phone: 800-368-9700

Fax: 800-832-4888

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Ceiling Adapter

EUROPE

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: +44 (0) 2476 614700

Fax: +44 (0) 2476 614710

Other Locations – Phone: (001)-714-632-7100; Fax: (001)-714-632-1044

©Premier Mounts 2008

9533-030-001-01

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Table of Contents

Securing 10

Warranty 11

Warning Statements

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY

UNDERSTOOD. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP

THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PREMIER MOUNTS PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES

OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS,

AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER KIND RE-

SULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.

THE SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 250LBS. IF NOT, THE SURFACE STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. DO NOT

HAND OR ATTACH MORE THAN 50LBS. TO THIS PRODUCT. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE

TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN

SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND

TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.

At least two qualified people should perform the assembly procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or mishandling the product.

If mounting to studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder is recommended.

Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there are no electrical wires in the surface or utility pipe. Cutting/drilling into an electrical line may cause serious injury or property damage.

This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and personal injury.

Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact

Contact Premier Mounts with any questions

(800) 368-9700 [email protected]

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Parts List

Ceiling Adapter

(Qty 1)

This ceiling adapter comes packaged with installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of these parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts missing and/or damaged, please stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts (800-368-9700).

1/4-20 Wing Nuts

(Qty 4)

M5 x 16 Phillips Head

Screws (Qty 5)

Quick Locks

(Qty 4)

¼” x 3” Eye Lag Screws

(Qty 4)

1/16” Braided Cable

(Qty 4 Strands)

¼” x 3” Concrete Anchors

(Qty 4)

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screwdriver Cable Cutters Ladder

Plate Assembly

Read all cautions and warnings before continuing.

Step 1. Assemble the plate.

Step 2. Place the lower adapter plate with the threaded studs on it up through mounting plate.

Step 3. The threaded studs will align with the adjustable slide on the mount.

Step 4. Once the two pieces are together, align the mounting holes on the upper adapter plate with the threaded shafts of the lower adapter plate.

Step 5. Place the three units together and loosely attach four (4) 1/4-20 wing nuts onto the threaded

shafts.

Step 6. Pre-set the M5 x 16 Phillips screws (two on each outer ends) of the plate and one (1) on the

1½” NPT coupler.

Step 7. Observe the room and the ceiling; find the most appropriate location for the projector placement and lightly mark the bottom of the tile.

Step 8. Remove any of the 24” x 24” or 24” x 48” tiles that are surrounding the marked tile.

Step 9. Measure 3” from the edge of the t-bar to the inside of the tile (do this for all four edges of the

Step 10. The mounting hole should be located in the center-most location of the ceiling tile.

Step 11. Once the mounting hole has been cut, place the ceiling plate assembly on the t-bar rails.

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1/4-20 Wing Nuts

Upper Adapter

Plate

3"

3"

Mount

Adjustable Slide

Wing Nut Threaded

Studs

Lower Adapter

Plate

3"

M5 x 16mm

Screws

Slider Plate

Ceiling Plate

Assembly

Mounting Hole

3"

3"

T-Bar Frame

Ceiling Tile

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Securing the Plate

T-Bar Frame Rails

Adjust and Tighten

Wing Nut

M5 x 16mm Set

Screw

Tiles

Step 1. Position and slide the adapter plate to the hole and secure the ceiling plate to the rails by tightening the four (4) M5 x 16mm

Phillips head screws.

Step 2. Center the stud plate to the hole and secure the plate by tightening the four wing nuts..

Electrical Box Installation

Electrical installation should be done in accordance to local codes and regulations.

Step 1. Cut the tile where the electrical base box is going to be secured.

Step 2. Using (commercially available) hardware depending on electrical installation environment, install the electrical box and secure it to the plate.

Step 3. Make all electrical connections at this time.

CUT

Electrical Box

Cut-out

The electrical cut-outs allow for both single and square electrical box installations.

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Electrical Box

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Ceiling Anchoring

THE PP-FCTA-QL MUST SECURED USING THE SUPPLIED QUICK LOCKS AND

BRAIDED CABLES.

Concrete Wood

Truss

Loop

Concrete

Eye Lag Hole

Wood Joist

Eye Lag Hole

Braided Cable

Loop

Braided Cable

Truss ceiling

Step 1. Loop the braided cable around the truss.

Step 2. Run the open end through

Step 3. Pull the open end down until the braided cable tightens around the truss.

Concrete

Step 1. Determine the mounting

location.

Step 2. Use a 1/4” masonry drill bit to pre-drill the mounting

holes.

Step 3. Place the concrete anchor into the pre-drilled hole and gently tap into place using a rubber mallet or hammer.

Wood joist

Step 1. Secure the four (4) ¼” eye lag screws to the wood joist in the ceiling.

Step 2. Make sure eye lag screws are properly secured to the joist before securing the cable to the cable locks on the

plate.

Step 3. Run the open end through the hole in the eye lag

screw.

Step 4. Run the open end through

Step 5. Pull the open end down until the braided cable tightens around the eye lag screw.

Quick Lock Operation

Cable Output

Cable Input

Directional Input Arrows

Release Pin

Directional Input Arrows

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Feed braided cable into the Quick Lock (see directional input arrows). To release the braided cable, slide the release pin to disengage.

Braided

Cable

Directional Input

Arrows

Release Pin

Braided

Cable

Directional Input

Arrows

Release Pin

Braided

Cable

6” Excess

Directional Input

Arrows

Release Pin

Release Pin

Braided

Cable

Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Mounting Hole

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Step 1. Thread each braided cable through the Quick Lock, the mounting hole in the corner of ceiling mount, and then completely through the opposite side of the Quick Lock to secure.

To relieve tension on the braided cable, slide the release pin on the Quick Lock.

Step 2. Adjust the braided cable tension. but do not overtighten.

Step 3. When adjusting the tension of the weight-bearing side of the Quick Lock, the cable must be pulled through the Quick Lock until the desired tension is attained. Once attained, pull the braided cable through the other side of the Quick Lock.

Step 4. Once the tension has been adjusted, be sure that there is at least 6” of excess braided cable on the non-weight bearing side of the

Step 5. Use cable cutters to remove any remaining braided cable (optional).

Braided

Cable

6” Excess-

Braided

Cable

Quick

Lock

Ceiling

Tile

T-Bar

Frame

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Securing Pipe to the PP-FCTA-QL

Step 1. Secure the 1½” (NPT) pipe to the ceiling plate and tighten by using one (1) M5 x 16 Phillips head screw (supplied) to the plate.

The M5 x 16 Phillip head screw must be used to stabilize the 1½” (NPT) pipe.

1-1/2” Pipe

M5 x 16mm Set

Screw

1-1/2” Pipe

Ceiling Plate

Assembly

Tiles

T-Bar Frame Rails

Technical Specifi cations

All measurements are in inches [mm].

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Warranty

PREMIER MOUNTS

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

What and Who is Covered by this Limited Warranty and for How Long

Premier Mounts warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner of this product. The limited warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product.

What Premier Mounts Will Do

At the sole option of Premier Mounts, Premier Mounts will repair or replace any product or product part that is defective. If Premier Mounts chooses to replace a defective product or part, a replacement product or part will be shipped to you at no charge, but you must pay any labor costs.

What is Not Covered; Limitations

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO MOUNTS, ADAPTERS, DIS-

PLAYS, PROJECTORS, OTHER PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR IN

PART, FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, USE OR MISUSE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PREMIER

MOUNTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-

ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INABILITY TO USE ITS PRODUCTS OR LABOR COSTS FOR REMOV-

ING AND REPLACING DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS OR PARTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

What Customers Must Do for Limited Warranty Service

If you discover a problem that you think may be covered by the warranty you MUST REPORT it in writing to the address below within thirty (30) days. Proof of purchase (an original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims. Warranty claims must also include a description of the problem, the purchaser’s name, address, and telephone number. General inquiries can be addressed to Premier

Mounts Customer Service at 1-800-368-9700. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or by fax.

3130 E. Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806

How State Law Applies

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.