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Zero-G ® Owner’s Manual External Mount INSTALLERS: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER. ®...
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Innovations’ option) the defective part of the merchandise. Returns for service should be made to your Screen Innovations’ dealer. If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Screen Innovations, transportation expenses to and from Screen Innovations are payable by the purchaser and Screen Innovations is not responsible for damage in shipment.
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ZERO-G Installation requires 3 or more people. Bend knees when lifting. 512-832-6939 Burnet Road Suite 400, Austin,TX 78758 screeninnovations.com 112216ZGEX...
BEFORE PROCEEDING ZERO-G CAUTION: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE PROCEEDING. ACTIONS CONTRARY TO THE INSTRUCTIONS INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY. INSTALLER: END USER: • Blocking is required. The ceiling or wall used for fixture •...
PART LIST ZERO-G INSTALLATION REQUIRES THREE OR MORE PEOPLE. THE PRODUCT WEIGHS UP TO 225 LBS. PLEASE USE SAFE LIFTING AND RIGGING TECHNIQUES. 16X to 24X 2X to 3X 112216ZGEX...
CASE INSTALLATION ZERO-G BLOCKING REQUIRED. THE CEILING OR WALL USED FOR FIXTURE INSTALLATION MUST BE ABLE TO SUPPORT 300 LBS OR MORE. FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE SCREEN MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE. Set fascia aside and out of the way of the installation location.
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CASE INSTALLATION ZERO-G FAILURE TO PROPERLY LEVEL THE MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CREATE ISSUES WITH THE SCREEN OVER TIME, WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE SCREEN MATERIAL. AND/OR 300 lbs (136 kg) 3”- 19” 3”- 19” (7.6 cm - 14.3 cm) (7.6 cm - 48.3 cm) Level the brackets to within 1/8”...
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CASE INSTALLATION ZERO-G INSTALLATION REQUIRES THREE OR MORE PEOPLE. THE PRODUCT WEIGHS UP TO 225 LBS. PLEASE USE SAFE LIFTING AND RIGGING TECHNIQUES. Make sure bracket screws are backed out all the way before putting the screen in place. Hook the bracket into all 3 grooves in the case.
POWER & CONTROLS ZERO-G DO NOT OPEN THE CONTROL CENTER WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ON. Open the tray. Unscrew and pull down the control center carefully ensuring none of the cables or motherboard become damaged. If you feel resistance do not yank.
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POWER & CONTROLS ZERO-G TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS BY A LICENSED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT CONNECT POWER WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ON. Controls In Pass the control cables through the appropriate opening in the...
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POWER & CONTROLS ZERO-G TO BE INSTALLED AND/OR USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE ELECTRICAL CODES AND REGULATIONS BY A LICENSED ELECTRICAL PROFESSIONAL. DO NOT CONNECT POWER WITH THE CIRCUIT BREAKER ON. Low Voltage Trigger 3X RJ45 Ports Port External RJ 45 All RJ 45 Ports act the same, and can be used for wall switch, IR Eye, or 3rd Party Control.
LOW VOLTAGE TRIGGER (OPTIONAL) ZERO-G Tip DC +3V to +12V 50mA min Shielded 2 Conductor wiring Sleeve 18 Gauge or Larger 65ft (20 m) Max Some projectors may have a low-voltage trigger that will allow your screen to drop when it is turned on. Installer must supply conductor wire in the length and guage needed..
IR REMOTE (OPTIONAL) ZERO-G Connect the IR eye assembly to the case with the thumb screw, then plug into the external RJ45 port. 112216ZGEX...
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IR REMOTE (OPTIONAL) ZERO-G IR Remote Use • If the IR remote is held down continuously as the screen is moving there is a chance that the screen can stop in-between limits. If this happens simply send another IR signal in the direction it was going to continue its movement.
3RD PARTY CONTROL (OPTIONAL) ZERO-G Momentary RJ45 Male Plug Pin 1 Contact UP UP Pin 3 GROUND Pin 4 DOWN Pin 6 Momentary Contact DOWN Connect pin 3 to pin 4 (ground) Connect pin 3 and pin 6 to pin 4 (ground)
POWER & CONTROLS ZERO-G DO NOT FORCE THE CONTROL PANEL. IF IT DOES NOT CLOSE EASILY, REOPEN THE PANEL AND LOOK FOR WIRES OR OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS AND THEN ATTEMPT TO CLOSE IT AGAIN. Close the Control Panel. Carefully push up the control center back into the tray ensuring the cables or...
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POWER & CONTROLS ZERO-G Plug in the power cable to the case and then to a receptacle. Turn on the main breaker to power screen. 112216ZGEX...
SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G Remove the stickers labeled “REMOVE BEFORE OPERATING” that secure the cables to the helix inside the case. Leave the remaining foam in place. It will lower with the screen and be easy to remove later. On the back of the supplied wall switch, move the switch to...
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G Make sure that the cable is wrapped correctly on both helixes as shown. 112216ZGEX...
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DROP OF 60-INCHES (152.4 CM). THE MOTOR IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING DURING SETUP, LET IT COOL DOWN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN IT AGAIN.
WALL SWITCH GENERAL OPERATION ZERO-G SETTING THE UPPER LIMIT INCORRECTLY COULD DAMAGE YOUR SCREEN. CONTACT SCREEN INNOVATIONS IF YOU ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE WALL SWITCH. NORMAL OPERATION SET LOWER LIMIT SET UPPER LIMIT FRONT BACK 112216ZGEX...
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G Loosen the thumb screw connected to the wing cable spool. Perform steps 4 through 6 on both ends of the screen.
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G Turn the knob untill the moving pulley is firmly pressed against the stoppping plate. 112216ZGEX...
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G If the cable becomes loose, make sure the it is still set correctly on all pulleys as shown.
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SETTING THE DROP ZERO-G THUMB SCREW MUST BE FIRMLY TIGHTENED TO PREVENT THE DROP SETTING FROM CHANGING. Make sure the wing cables both have tension on them. Tighten the thumb screw firmly to secure the wing drop setting. Perform steps 4 through 6 on both ends of the screen.
ATTACHING THE FASCIA ZERO-G Lift the fascia up onto the case and make sure that the hook at the top engages the slot on the end plate. Lock the fascia in place on each side by tightening the thumb screw at each end of the case.
REMOVE THE PACKAGING ZERO-G Dispose of all rubber bands, velcro, and foam. Carefully remove protective tube and foam wrapped around screen inside protective tube making sure to not damage the screen. 112216ZGEX...
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REMOVE THE PACKAGING ZERO-G Carefully cut away rubber ring without damaging the screen material.
SETTING THE LOWER LIMIT ZERO-G 3’’ MAX (7�62 cm) Hold the down arrow on the wall switch until the desired amount of black is showing at the bottom. Do not open the screen past 3’’ black showing at the bottom.
ADJUSTING SCREEN TENSION ZERO-G TURNING THE WING ADJUSTMENT SCREW COUNTERCLOCKWISE PAST THE FACTORY SET POSITION CAN RESULT IN THREADING THE SCREW OUT OF THE ADJUSTER INSIDE THE WING AND WILL BE DIFFICULT TO THREAD BACK IN. If the screen is loose on one side. Then use the small L key to turn the wing adjustment screw CLOCKWISE on the LOOSE side untill the screen material tightens up to visually match the other side.
RAISING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G THE MOTOR IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING DURING SETUP, LET IT COOL DOWN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN IT AGAIN. DESIRED DROP (60” MAX) TOP OF VIEWING SURFACE Hold the up button on the wall switch to raise the screen to the desired viewing height.
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RAISING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G Loosen the thumb screw connected to the wing cable spool.
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RAISING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G Turn the knob untill the moving pulley is firmly pressed against the stoppping plate. 112216ZGEX...
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RAISING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G If the cable becomes loose, make sure it is still set correctly on all pulleys as shown.
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RAISING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G THUMB SCREW MUST BE FIRMLY TIGHTENED TO PREVENT THE DROP SETTING FROM CHANGING. Make sure the wing cables both have tension on them. Tighten the thumb screw firmly to secure the wing drop setting.
LOWERING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM DROP OF 60-INCHES (152.4 CM). THE MOTOR IS THERMALLY PROTECTED. IF THE MOTOR STOPS RUNNING DURING SETUP, LET IT COOL DOWN FOR AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RUN IT AGAIN.
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LOWERING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G Loosen the thumb screw connected to the wing cable spool. 112216ZGEX...
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LOWERING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G Turn the knob to allow the pulley to move away from the stopping block. Make sure to unwind more cable than you will need to lower the screen to the desired drop. Perform steps 2 through 6 on both ends of the screen.
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LOWERING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G IF YOUR SCREEN BEGINS TO OPEN ON EITHER SIDE BEFORE YOUR DESIRED VIEWING HEIGHT, GO BACK TO STEP 2 ON PAGE 31 AND RELEASE MORE WING CABLE. DESIRED DROP (60” MAX) TOP OF VIEWING SURFACE...
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LOWERING THE VIEWING AREA (IF NECESSARY) ZERO-G If cable becomes loose make sure the it is still set correctly on all pulleys as shown. THUMB SCREW MUST BE FIRMLY TIGHTENED TO PREVENT THE DROP SETTING FROM CHANGING. Make sure the wing cables both have tension on them. Tighten the thumb screw firmly to secure the wing drop setting.
SCREEN MATERIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ZERO-G NEVER SCRUB, USE SOLVENTS, OR ANY ABRASIVE SUVSTANCE THAT MIGHT DAMAGE THE MATERIAL. Slate & Pure ® ® Suggested Method: Alternate Method: Microfiber cloth towel Can be cleaned with a and distilled water microfiber cloth. Mix a...
Refer to the following guidelines if you encounter a difficulty in the operation of your Screen Innovations product. Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or electrician. Should you have a problem that is not addressed here, call: Screen Innovations (512-832-6939.) Problem Description Probable Cause Action to Take Motor shuts off.
LIFETIME REPLACEMENT POLICY Thank you for purchasing a genuine Screen Innovations product! We are 100% committed to your satisfaction and welcome your feedback. Please retain this page for your records. New SI products carry a standard 1-year parts and labor warranty.
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