Warnings • This ceiling mount is intended for use only with the maximum weight of 30 lbs. Use with heavier than the maximum weights indicated may result in instability and cause possible injury. • We highly recommend this product be installed by a qualified professional.
Box contents Mount base Mount body Ceiling plate Mount arm Hardware kit Bag 1 Wood screw ×2 Concrete anchor ×2 Arm screw ×4 S4 Hex wrench ×2 S3 Hex wrench...
Ceiling mount options The SM-PROJ-M projector mounting plate and all Strong mounting accessories use 1.5 in NPT threads for attachment of mount parts and accessories. The mount body is female-threaded to screw onto the male-threaded ceiling plate.
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Install the ceiling plate (wood ceiling joist) Right Locate the ceiling plate (3) and wood Left Edge Edge screws (A). 2. Use a stud finder to locate a single ceiling joist at the desired mounting location. 3. Mark both edges of the joist to help identify the exact center.
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6. Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert the screws through the plate mounting slots and tighten them until the plate is securely attached and will not move freely. Hold the plate in place over the alignment marks while tightening the screws. Install the ceiling plate (concrete) Warning For concrete or cinder block mounting:...
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3. Drill a 5/16 in (8 mm) pilot hole at each marked location. Drill to a depth of at least 2 in (51 mm). 5/16" 5/16" 4. Insert a concrete anchor (B) into each hole so that it is flush with the concrete surface. Use a hammer to lightly tap the anchors into place, if necessary 5.
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Attach the projector mount body and optional extension accessories Once the ceiling plate or accessory is attached to the ceiling, secure the projector mount or accessory prior to installing the mount body. Pro Tip: Refer to the extension or adaptor documentation to perform any pre-assembly necessary before beginning this step.
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Find the center of balance In order for the projector to hang evenly from the mount once it is installed, the mounting base must be attached and secured to the projector so that the center of gravity of the projector is centered in relation to the center of the mounting base.
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Attach the mount base and arms to the projector After the center of balance is found, attach the mount base to the projector. Attachment methods will vary for every projector, so a variety of hardware is included to provide compatibility with most brands. Loosely assemble the projector mount base (1) and mount arms (4), using the arm screws (C) and M5 washers (L).
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3. Place the mount base assembly over the center of gravity mark. Position one arm over each of the mounting holes on the projector mount body. Pivot the arms in the slots as needed to maintain balance in relation to the arms.
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Pro Tip: Two hex wrenches are provided for this step to allow for easier tightening. 2. Tighten the hex screws on all four sides of the mount base with the two S4 hex wrenches (D) to prevent the projector from being knocked off of the mount body.
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2. Tilt the projector into the desired position and re-tighten the screws. 3. To change the direction the projector faces, first loosen the set screw with the S3 hex wrench . Turn the projector to the desired direction and re-tighten the set screw. For easier adjustments, loosen the screws only enough to allow for movement of the parts while maintaining some friction (1/8 to 1/4 turn).
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Pro Tip: The SM-PROJ-M can tilt up to 35° from horizontal between the mounting surface and the projector. If the mounting angle of the ceiling plate is greater than 15° from horizontal (as with sloped or angled ceilings) then the projector mount may need to be adjusted so that tilt can be increased.
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