Screen Technics INTERFIT FVI Series Instructions Manual

INSTRUCTIONS - INTERFIT
fit PROJECTOR LIFT – FVI and HTI Series Interfit PROJECTOR LIFT – FVI and HTI Series
Thank you for purchasing a Screen Technics AV Lifter and please ensure to
read the instruction fully before proceeding to install the unit.
hank you for purchasing a Screen Technics AV Lifter for purchasing a Screen Technics AV Lifter
nd please ensure to read the instruction fully before ensure to read the instruction fully before
GENERAL ADVICE
g to install the unit. roceeding to install the unit.
• The Interfit AV Lifter is a fully integrated unit that is designed to be installed above the ceiling
line of the room and utilises bottom ceiling edge trim pieces to create a neat finish against the
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ceiling material cut-out.
• No plaster or paint trades are required for this standard installation.
he Interfit AV Lifter is a fully integrated unit that is designed to be installed above the ceiling line of the room  The Interfit AV Lifter is a fully integrated unit that is designed to be installed above the ceiling line of the room
• All electrical and control equipment is contained in the ceiling space. A standard 3 pin GPO for
d utilises bottom ceiling edge trim pieces to create a neat finish against the ceiling material cut-out. and utilises bottom ceiling edge trim pieces to create a neat finish against the ceiling material cut-out.
power supply is required.
o plaster or paint trades are required for this standard installation.  No plaster or paint trades are required for this standard installation.
• Review the cut-out dimension fact sheet attached to the top lid of the unit, as model sizes vary
l electrical and control equipment is contained in the ceiling space. A standard 3 pin GPO for power supply is  All electrical and control equipment is contained in the ceiling space. A standard 3 pin GPO for power supply is
throughout the range.
quired. required.
• Before proceeding ensure that you have enough in-ceiling height to fit the unit. And that your
eview the cut-out dimension fact sheet attached to the top lid of the unit, as model sizes vary throughout the  Review the cut-out dimension fact sheet attached to the top lid of the unit, as model sizes vary throughout the
model lifter will accommodate the projector that is specified for the project.
nge. range.
• Make sure you have reviewed the Lens Throw Distance Chart provided with the projector so that
efore proceeding ensure that you have enough in-ceiling height to fit the unit. And that your model lifter will  Before proceeding ensure that you have enough in-ceiling height to fit the unit. And that your model lifter will
the Lifter will be the correct distance from the projection screen and to allow for any sideways
commodate the projector that is specified for the project. accommodate the projector that is specified for the project.
lens off-set to achieve a perfect result.

ake sure you have reviewed the Lens Throw Distance Chart provided with the projector so that the Lifter will Make sure you have reviewed the Lens Throw Distance Chart provided with the projector so that the Lifter will
e the correct distance from the projection screen and to allow for any sideways lens off-set to achieve a be the correct distance from the projection screen and to allow for any sideways lens off-set to achieve a
erfect result. perfect result.
INSTALLATION ADVICE
• Having decided on the position of the Lifter you must now cut the ceiling material to the stated
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cut-out dimension. We recommend that you divide the cut-out in two and remove one half at a
time to prevent torn edges.
aving decided on the position of the Lifter you must now cut the ceiling material to the stated cut-out dimension. We ided on the position of the Lifter you must now cut the ceiling material to the stated cut-out dimension. We
• Every above ceiling environment is unique and therefore there is no singular approach to
d that you divide the cut-out in two and remove one half at a time to prevent torn edges. commend that you divide the cut-out in two and remove one half at a time to prevent torn edges.
securing the unit within the ceiling space. Following are some accepted install practices.
very above ceiling environment is unique and therefore there is no singular approach to securing the unit within the e ceiling environment is unique and therefore there is no singular approach to securing the unit within the
eiling space. Following are some accepted install practices: ce. Following are some accepted install practices:
Note: You MUST utilise the four (4) Black Steel L Brackets and the 12mm bolts lease Note: You MUST utilise the four (4) Black Steel L Brackets and the 12mm bolts
o secure this lifter into the ceiling. The four (4) smaller white L brackets may be used e this lifter into the ceiling. The four (4) smaller white L brackets may be used
PROJECTOR LIFT – FVI and HTI Series
Chain and Turnbuckle

Secure the chain to a suitable structure, such as overhead timber beams, or dyna-bolted to an overhead
concrete slab.
 A minimum of 4 points to secure the chain is required and it is the installers
responsibility to ensure the chain turnbuckle system chosen is strong enough for
the safe installation of the unit.
 Now raise the unit into the ceiling, hold in position from below while a second
person secures the other end of the chain to the lifter using the supplied BLACK
angle brackets and tighten the turnbuckles till the units ceiling edge trims are
firmly pressing against the underside of the ceiling material.
 Lock off the turnbuckles.
All-thread Brooker Rod
 Secure 4 x brooker rods to a suitable overhead structure with a proprietary loxin
system designed to accept threaded rod.
 Space around the outside corner dimensions of the unit.
 Wind a set of nuts up the rods above the installation height and then insert the rods
through the supplied angle brackets, now attached to the lifter unit.

Now wind on a set of nuts under the bracket till the ceiling edge trims are firmly
pressing against the underside of the ceiling material, then wind the upper nuts down
onto the angle brackets to lock off unit.
Installations are best achieved by have access into the roof space but this is not always possible, and in these
instances we advise the following practices:
AUSTRALIA
22-24 Suttor Road, Moss Vale NSW 2577
Installing from Beneath the Ceiling Line
+61 2 4869 2100

Connect power in a safe manner to the unit and support the lifter so you can motor the projector cage
Every above ceiling environment is unique and therefore there is no singular approach to securin
ceiling space. Following are some accepted install practices:
ceiling space. Following are some accepted install practices:
Please Note: You MUST utilise the four (4) Black Steel L Brackets and the 12mm bolts
Please
to secure this lifter into the ceiling. The four (4) smaller white L brackets may be used
to secure this lifter into the ceiling. The four (4) smaller white L brack
PLEASE NOTE:
to stabilise the unit but CANNOT be the main support.
this lifter into the ceiling. The four (4) smaller white L brackets may be used to stabilise the unit
to stabilise the unit but CANNOT be the main support.
but CANNOT be the main support.
Primary Brackets for load support
CHAIN AND TURNBUCKLE
STEP 1. Secure the chain to a suitable structure, such as
overhead timber beams, or dyna-bolted to an overhead
concrete slab.
STEP 2. A minimum of 4 points to secure the chain is
required and it is the installers responsibility to ensure
the chain turnbuckle system chosen is strong enough
for the safe installation of the unit.
STEP 3. Secure the chain to a suitable structure, such as overhead timber beams, or dyna-bolted
to an overhead concrete slab.
STEP 4. Now raise the unit into the ceiling, hold in position from below while a second person
secures the other end of the chain to the lifter using the supplied BLACK angle brackets and
tighten the turnbuckles till the units ceiling edge trims are firmly pressing against the underside
of the ceiling material.
STEP 5. Lock off the turnbuckles.
NEW ZEALAND
44 Mahana Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton
0800 022 821
Note: You MUST utilise the four (4) Black Steel L Brackets and
You MUST utilise the four (4) Black Steel L Brackets and the 12mm bolts to secure
Stabilising Brackets only
Primary Brackets for load support
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