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D-Box Milano Self-Installation Manual

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INORCA
INTEGRATED RECLINERS
Models Milano, Lucca, Malibu and Euphoria – Welded Triangle Base - 2 Front Axes
120V – 230V Versions
MOTION KIT and RECLINER INSTALLATION
GUIDE
192-914-0010-EN6 – November 2020
Technical Support: 1-888-442-3269 ext. 251
Fax: 450-442-3230
E-mail:
supportmfx@d-box.com
Visit us at:
www.d-box.com

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  • Page 1 INORCA INTEGRATED RECLINERS Models Milano, Lucca, Malibu and Euphoria – Welded Triangle Base - 2 Front Axes 120V – 230V Versions MOTION KIT and RECLINER INSTALLATION GUIDE 192-914-0010-EN6 – November 2020 Technical Support: 1-888-442-3269 ext. 251 Fax: 450-442-3230 E-mail: supportmfx@d-box.com Visit us at: www.d-box.com...
  • Page 2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IN NO CASE AND IN NO WAY, THE PROVIDER OF THIS PRODUCT (D-BOX TECHNOLOGIES INC., THE DISTRIBUTOR OR RESELLER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY ACTING AS PROVIDER) SHALL BE LIABLE AND SUED TO COURT FOR DAMAGE, EITHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, CAUSED BY AND TO THE USER OF THE MOTION SYSTEM AND WHICH WOULD RESULT FROM AN IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................ 1 SAFETY MATERIAL AND INSTRUCTIONS ................................. 2 SIGNAL WORDS..........................................2 SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS ......................................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................3 TOOLS LIST ............................................. 4 CONSUMABLES LIST ........................................... 4 MOTION SYSTEM INSTALLLATION PROCEDURE ..............................5 PREPARATION ..........................................5 TERMINATING THE ACM .......................................7 INSTALLING THE POWER CABLE ..................................8 INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ACTUATORS ............................8 INSTALLING THE ACTUATOR PROTECTOR ...............................
  • Page 4 INSTALLING THE WELDED TRIANGLE BASE ..............................24 PREPARATION ......................................... 24 PROCEDURE ..........................................24 CONNECTING THE CONTROLLERS ..................................25 RECLINER CONNECTIONS – OVERVIEW ..............................25 CONNECTING THE RECLINER CONTROLLER ............................26 CONNECTING THE MOTION INTENSITY CONTROLLER ........................26 INSTALLING THE RECLINER ....................................27 Preparation ..........................................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    CAVEAT: READ THIS GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION. The purpose of this guide is to provide detailed instructions about installing the D-BOX welded triangle base with a recliner recliner – Inorca Milano, Lucca, and Euphoria- in a movie auditorium.

  • Page 6: Safety Material And Instructions

    Safety Material and Instructions SAFETY MATERIAL AND INSTRUCTIONS All D-Box signal words, safety signs and labels comply with standard ANSI Z535.4-2011. SIGNAL WORDS The following signal words are used in this guide: DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Safety Material and Instructions IGN OR ABEL EANING IGN OR ABEL EANING Risk of electrical shock Risk of crushing Wear hand Wear hearing protection. protection. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Failure to comply with the following safety instructions can result in injuries to people or damage to equipment: Unless otherwise specified, make sure system power is OFF (all breakers OFF) before working with the equipment.

  • Page 8: Tools List

    Tools List TOOLS LIST Refer to the D-BOX Installation Tools List, document number 000-975-000X-EN1. CONSUMABLES LIST UMBER ANUFACTURER HERE USED Concrete anchors 1/4” Welded triangle Tapcon Base anchor holes...

  • Page 9: Motion System Installlation Procedure

    MOTION SYSTEM INSTALLLATION PROCEDURE PREPARATION D-BOX allows the use of shielded CAT.5e or CAT.6e cables. Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect the recliner finish. Before you proceed with the installation, familiarize yourself with the parts and read the installation instructions.
  • Page 10 Inorca Milano Motion System Schematic, both versions Optimal distance between actuators...

  • Page 11: Terminating The Acm

    Inorca Milano TERMINATING THE ACM When a seat is at the end of a row, the ACM must be terminated.

  • Page 12: Installing The Power Cable

    Inorca Milano INSTALLING THE POWER CABLE 120 Volts 230 Volts Hardwired INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT ACTUATORS Note: when installing the support brackets on the actuator, Use the middle holes.
  • Page 13 Inorca Milano Figure 1 Actuator support bracket 1. Feed the actuator from the inside through the opening on the recliner lower frame.

  • Page 14: Installing The Actuator Protector

    Inorca Milano 2. Install 2 brackets (2) on the actuator with bolt (8) and lock washer (9). Use the middle hole on the bracket. 3. Feed the actuator cable through the hole at the bottom of the recliner and install each actuator in the hole by securing the brackets with bolt (5) and star washer (10).

  • Page 15: Routing And Securing Actuator Cables

    Inorca Milano ROUTING AND SECURING ACTUATOR CABLES Use tie-wraps (11), clamps (3), and screws (7) to secure cables per the following photos. Make sure there are no loose cables and interference. INSTALLING THE REAR PIVOT Install the pivot assembly at the bottom back of the recliner with 4 bolts (6) and 4 star washers (11).

  • Page 16: Installing The Acm

    Inorca Milano INSTALLING THE ACM Install the ACM on the underframe with 4 bolts. CONNECTING THE ACTUATOR CABLE TO THE ACM Take good note of the ‘’A’’ and ‘’B’’ positions.
  • Page 17 Inorca Milano Plug the motor and encoder cables. NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE POSITIONS. Install the cable plates and access door.

  • Page 18: Installing The Power Cable

    Inorca Milano INSTALLING THE POWER CABLE Secure the power cable to the ACM and feed it through the hole in the frame. INSTALLING THE MOTION INTENSITY CONTROLLER 1. Install the controller housing with 2 screws in the opening on top of the right armrest.

  • Page 19: Cable Routing

    Inorca Milano Note: the screw must be under the locking tab as shown. 3. Feed the motion intensity controller RJ45 cable in the opening. 4. Use a fishing stick to feed the RJ45 cable from the right armrest to the ACM and plug the RJ45 cable in the port on the ACM (see connecting the controller on page 25).

  • Page 20: Motion System Theatre Installation Procedure

    • In the projection room, connect the D-Box MFX Management Server before proceeding with the installation of the recliners. This allows the server to download the latest updates, preventing delays when comes the time to test the system.

  • Page 21: Marking The Concrete Anchors Locations

    Inorca Milano MARKING THE CONCRETE ANCHORS LOCATIONS Before drawing the reference lines, refer to Annex B, Recliner Clearance Procedure. This procedure determines the floor reference lines distances to the riser/wall. DRAWING THE REFERENCE LINES Front & Rear Floor Reference Line: the Floor Reference Lines refer to the position, from the rear riser/wall to the plate’s front and rear.
  • Page 22 Inorca Milano Use a white Sharpie Paint pen to draw the marks on the floor. This ensures keeping the position accurate in case the welded triangle plate comes out of position. It also prevents erasure of the marks in case they are stepped...

  • Page 23: Drilling And Cleaning The Concrete Screw Anchor Holes

    Inorca Milano DRILLING AND CLEANING THE CONCRETE SCREW ANCHOR HOLES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Review Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before use. Safety glasses, earplugs, and dust masks should be used when drilling holes into concrete, stone and masonry. Wear gloves and safety glasses when handling and dispensing adhesive.

  • Page 24: Laying The Cables

    The stud anchors have been installed. LAYING THE RECLINER TO RECLINER DATA CABLES In the Auditorium, for each row, feed one molded Shielded CAT.5E cable (Grey cable – provided by D-BOX) in the U- shaped conduit in order to daisy-chain the motion plates.

  • Page 25: Laying The Projection Room To Auditorium Data Cables

    Inorca Milano 230V version Feed the cable carefully in the conduit to make sure you do not damage the connector at the end - Each cable end should be equal length. Refer to the DAISY-CHAINING THE section for details on how to identify the cable ends.

  • Page 26: Terminating The Cables

    Inorca Milano TERMINATING THE CABLES 1. From the end of the conduit that draws the 2 CAT.5E cables to the first recliner of the row, cut the 2 wires at 90 cm (3 feet). Make sure you keep the identification of the wires.

  • Page 27: Testing The Cables

    Inorca Milano TESTING THE CABLES 1. In the Auditorium, connect the 2 CAT.5E cables from one row using a standard cable tester. Note: D_BOX can provide a Cable Test Kit with a right-through adapter. 2. In the Projection Room, connect the row’s 2 cables to the Test Box. Proceed with the cable test by pressing each button on the Test Box.

  • Page 28: Installing The Welded Triangle Base

    Installing the plate INSTALLING THE WELDED TRIANGLE BASE Visually inspect the recliner and motion system to make sure they are in good condition. PREPARATION 1. Make sure the floor and anchoring holes are clean. 2. Make sure the electrical installation is done and operational. PROCEDURE Note: Position the plates per the applicable auditorium recliner recliners floor layout.

  • Page 29: Connecting The Controllers

    Inorca Milano CONNECTING THE CONTROLLERS Remove the backrest and lift the cushion to access electrical components. RECLINER CONNECTIONS – OVERVIEW Make sure you identify the ACM. Final connections are made later (see MAKING THE FINAL CONNECTIONS, page 31). Place a piece of cardboard on the floor to protect the recliner against scratches.

  • Page 30: Connecting The Recliner Controller

    Inorca Milano Connections schematic CONNECTING THE RECLINER CONTROLLER 1. Feed the recliner controller cable from the right armrest then connect it to the recliner motor DIN connector. 2. Connect the recliner motor DIN connector to the power pack. 3. Secure all the cables with tie wraps. Make sure cables cannot get pinched.

  • Page 31: Installing The Recliner

    Inorca Milano INSTALLING THE RECLINER Note: make sure the motion system has been installed in the recliner before doing the procedure. Figure 8 Recliner, Motion System and Plate Preparation 1. Make sure the electrical work is done. 2. Check all components to make sure you have all of them and they are in working order.
  • Page 32 Inorca Milano Figure 9 Locking bracket and support bracket positioning Installing the left mounting screw loose before positioning the recliner on the mounting plate makes for an easier installation procedure. 1. Place the recliner on the welded triangle base. Make sure the actuators and pivots slide in their respective holding brackets.

  • Page 33: Making Connections

    Inorca Milano MAKING CONNECTIONS DAISY-CHAINING THE RECLINERS Reminder: When interconnecting the recliners, keep in mind that: ➢ The motion data is brought from the Projection Room (MFX Transmitter) to the input of the first recliner of the row; and, KINECHAIN IN ➢...

  • Page 34: Testing The Daisychained Recliners

    Inorca Milano TESTING THE DAISYCHAINED RECLINERS Test the daisychained cables per the following figure. Identify the “ ” cable end for each recliner. Use a piece of electrical tape to identify the proper end. KINECHAIN IN...

  • Page 35: Making The Final Connections

    Inorca Milano MAKING THE FINAL CONNECTIONS Figure 10 ACM Connections Connect to the main power source. The recliner should start its initialisation cycle. FUNCTIONNAL TESTING 1. Restore power to recliner and ACM. The recliner should initialize. 2. Sit in the recliner and push on the up and down arrows on the controller; observe that the sequencing light bars illuminate and the motion intensity varies according to the command.

  • Page 36: Connections Diagram

    Inorca Milano CONNECTIONS DIAGRAM Motion System Schematic TESTING CONTINUITY Before you proceed with the test, make sure all connections are secured. Along each row, between 2 recliners, apply one probe of the multimeter on an ACM and the other probe on next recliner ACM.

  • Page 37: Completing The Installation

    Inorca Milano COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION Once the recliner installation is done, use the System Configuration Guide to complete the system installation. CLEANING UP Dispose of all packaging material. Make sure the recliners are clean.

  • Page 38: Maintenance Tasks

    Inorca Milano MAINTENANCE TASKS Before doing any maintenance on the Motion System, remove seat from service and cut power to the seat and ACM. ACM REPLACEMENT Remove the recliner from the plate by removing the screws securing the locking bracket to the plate, then turn the recliner on its side.
  • Page 39 Inorca Milano Remove the screws holding the cables access door and plates to the ACM. Unplug the motor and encoder cables. Take good note of the ‘’A’’ and ‘’B’’ positions. Place the replacement ACM at its location, then secure the ACM with the bolts.
  • Page 40 Inorca Milano Plug the motor and encoder cables. NOTE: DO NOT REVERSE POSITIONS. Install the cable plates and access door.

  • Page 41: Actuator Replacement

    Inorca Milano Plug the KINECHAIN IN, KINECHAIN OUT, and KINEREMOTE RJ45 cables. Note: The last ACM in a row is terminated. Place the recliner on the plate and secure with holding brackets and screws. ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT Remove the screws holding the cable plates...
  • Page 42 Inorca Milano Remove the cable clamps and tie-raps. Remove the screws holding the actuator brackets to the bottom plate and remove the screws holding the brackets to the actuator. Note: keep the actuator protector for installation with the new actuator.
  • Page 43 Inorca Milano Plug the power cable in the ACM and install the plates and access door, and then secure the power cable with tie-raps.

  • Page 44: Remote Controller Replacement

    Inorca Milano REMOTE CONTROLLER REPLACEMENT Remove the screw holding the controller to its housing and unplug the RJ45. Plug the RJ45 cable in the controller and place the controller in the housing, and then secure the controller with the screw.

  • Page 45: Remote Controller Housing Replacement

    Inorca Milano REMOTE CONTROLLER HOUSING REPLACEMENT 1. Install the controller housing with screws in opening on top of right armrest. Note: Make sure the screws are tight but avoid overtorquing. Note: Install the screws at the right angle and make sure the housing is fully seated on its wooden supports.

  • Page 46: Installation Procedure If The Tab Is Broken

    Inorca Milano INSTALLATION PROCEDURE IF THE TAB IS BROKEN If you wish to use a housing with a broken tab, use the following procedure to secure the housing on the armrest. Drill holes – 5/32” drill bit - at locations shown. Use only position TBD.

  • Page 47: Annex A - Safety Clearance Recommendations

    Annex A ANNEX A – SAFETY CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATIONS Make sure the recliner row footprint complies with local building code articles about emergency rules; for example, clearance between recliners for emergency evacuation of the auditorium. MILANO...
  • Page 48 Annex A LUCCA...
  • Page 49 Annex A EUPHORIA...

  • Page 50: Annex B - Connections

    Annex B ANNEX B – CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 51: Annex C Recliner Clearance Procedure

    Annex C ANNEX C - RECLINER CLEARANCE PROCEDURE This procedure determines the floor reference lines distances to the riser/wall. Place a mounting plate at each end of the row. Slide the recliner on the mounting plate with the cups. Secure the recliner with the brackets and plug the reclining motor.
  • Page 52 Fully extend the recliner’s most distant actuator from the stair/wall. Adjust the recliner to get a clearance of 2.5 inches between the stairs or wall and the closest recliner armrest. Validate the distance between the recliner footrest and the closest static object in front. Note: always refer to the local building code and/or the architect clearance requirements.

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