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Summary of Contents for Stewart Filmscreen Balon Series
- Page 1 O W N E R S M A N U A L Balón Series Borderless, or Minimally Bordered Flexible Screen System...
- Page 2 Printed in U.S.A. ©2025 Stewart Filmscreen Corporation Stewart Filmscreen reserves the right to make changes to the product specified in this document. Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at Manufacturer’s discretion. From time to time, this document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Balón Series O W N E R S M A N U A L Contents To the Owner About the Balón Series Installation Preparation Frame Assembly Flush Mount Bracket System Telescoping Mount Bracket System Attaching the Screen to the Frame (Vinyl & Woven Material) Attaching the Screen to the Frame (BlackHawk UST Material) Attaching the Border Trim (Balón Edge only) Installation Troubleshooting... -
Page 4: To The Owner
From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen, we would like to thank you for choosing the Balón Series Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1 (310) 784- 5300, or toll free at 1 (800) 762-4999 We’re here to help... -
Page 5: About The Balón Series
ABOUT THE BALÓN SERIES This is the most progressive wraparound frame available on the market With great scalability and offered with Stewart’s most in-demand screen materials, the new Balón Series checks all the boxes - all with keeping the image plane within one and one-half inches off the wall’s surface Choose Balón Edge with a minimal, half-inch black over scan border, giving on screen content perceived contrast and a crisp edge Or choose Balón Borderless where there is no black border, allowing the image on the screen to appear to float in the room... -
Page 6: Installation Preparation
Fasteners appropriate for the surface on which the screen is being mounted i i NOTE Bolts and other fasteners for the screen are standard gauge and size for use in the USA For this reason, the sizes are expressed in inches rather than metric measurements Stewart Filmscreen... -
Page 7: Frame Assembly
FRAME ASSEMBLY Unpacking Use a drop cloth to protect all surrounding surfaces and be sure to unpack carefully in a clean area Use special care when handling the screen material so that it does not become soiled or damaged If you plan to repack your screen and hardware for transportation to another location, you may wish to photograph or make a note regarding how it was packed Keep the original packing material for future use, if desired i CAUTION... - Page 8 Make sure to install any provided back braces Once all corners of the frame are secure, you are now ready to temporarily hang the frame to the wall i Caution Install all back braces before the installion of the screen material Stewart Filmscreen...
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Page 9: Flush Mount Bracket System
FLUSH MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM Note: Professional mounting techniques should be used Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for sub- standard or faulty installations Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty To accurately position the Balón Series frame, you will need to mount the Flush Mount hanging bar and... - Page 10 Figure 4: Cross section of frame mounted on Flush Mount hanging bar 7 Remove the frame and follow the steps for attaching the screen to the frame (For vinyl & woven snap material, refer to page 11 For BlackHawk UST lace and grommet material, refer to page 16) Stewart Filmscreen...
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Page 11: Telescoping Mount Bracket System
TELESCOPING (STAND OFF) MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM Note: Professional mounting techniques should be used Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for sub- standard or faulty installations Failure to comply with the instructions and guidance contained in this manual may result in voiding your warranty To accurately position the Balón Series frame, you will need to mount the Telescoping Mount and tem-... - Page 12 TELESCOPING (STAND OFF) MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM (CONT ) 5 Use the provided 2” screws or other approprtiate fastners to secure the Telescoping mounts to the wall studs (see Figure 6) Figure 6: Mounting the frame with the Telescoping Mounts Figure 7: Mounting Detail Stewart Filmscreen...
- Page 13 TELESCOPING (STAND OFF) MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM (CONT ) 6 After the frame has been mounted, remove the frame by uninstalling the telescoping mount wall bracket that is attached to the frame bracket (see Figure 8) Figure 8: Rear view of frame uninstalled from Telescope Mount wall bracket 7 Remove the frame and follow the steps for attaching the screen to the frame For vinyl &...
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Page 14: Attaching The Screen To The Frame (Vinyl & Woven Material)
2 On a clean surface, unroll the screen viewing side up 3 Leave the protective foam under the screen material to protect the screen Flip the screen over so that the viewing surface is facing down Figure 9: Unrolling the screen material (Vinyl or Woven) Stewart Filmscreen... - Page 15 ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME (CONTINUED) Preparing the screen material Vinyl will tend to contract if cold or store for long periods Before at- tempting to mout the screen material to the frame first lay it out and allow the vinly to accumate itself to the room tempature (75+ Degrees) Lay the frame on top of the screen mounting side up If your screen was ordered with the black scrim, you will attach it to the frame first (Do not attach it to the screen material and then try to...
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Page 16: Attaching The Screen To The Frame (Blackhawk Ust Material)
B White gloves (provided) should ALWAYS be worn when handling the screen material to prevent damage to screen surface Note: The screen is labelled “Top” and “Bottom ” These MUST match the “Top” and “Bottom” labels on the frame for proper viewing Figure 7: Roll screen out, viewing side down Stewart Filmscreen... - Page 17 ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME (BLACKHAWK UST) (CONT) IMPORTANT: For best results in maintaining screen alignment on the frame, have at least two or more people work on opposite edges of the screen at the same time 2 Carefully lay the frame on the screen, with the lacing cord facing up A Once again, ensure the “Top”...
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Page 18: Attaching The Border Trim (Balón Edge Only)
4 Attach the border trim to the screen assembly See following page IMPORTANT: Remember to ALWAYS use the provided gloves while handling thescreen and avoid touching the viewing side of the screen to reduce the risk of damaging the image surface Stewart Filmscreen... - Page 19 ATTACHING THE BORDER TRIM (BALÓN EDGE ONLY) Use the following steps to connect the border trim to the Balón Edge. Unscrew the preinstalled cap screws on the frame 2 Place front edge of the border onto the screen material 3 Make sure the border trim is centered along the side on the screen 4 Keeping your fingers off of the screen material, lay trim piece into place 5 Secure the trim in place using screws previously removed during Step 1 (see Figure 10) Figure 10: Border trim installed onto frame...
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Page 20: Installation Troubleshooting
To determine final position of snaps on rail, start with the middle snap on each side Screen corner being pulled from the opposite end causing this corner to be pulled into the image area Figure 11: Example of overstretched screen material Stewart Filmscreen... -
Page 21: Caring For And Cleaning The Screen
A draftsman-style brush may be used to lightly whisk away any loose dirt or dust particles (This type of brush is usually available at office supply stores ) Stewart Filmscreen has an optional screen cleaning kit that contains the proper type of brush Contact your dealer if you would like to obtain this cleaning kit... -
Page 22: One (1) Year Limited Warranty
Corporation shall not be liable for any and all consequential damage(s) occasioned by the breach of any written or implied warranty pertaining to the sale of a Stewart Filmscreen product in excess of the purchase price of the product sold... -
Page 23: Maintenance Notes
MAINTENANCE NOTES Balón Series... - Page 24 1161 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance CA 90502 USA 800.762.4999 Tel: 310.784.5300 Fax: 310.539-7440 Email: request@stewartfilmscreen.com ©2025 Stewart Filmscreen. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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