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FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Mounting frame for projectors Manual Version 1.0 Date Revision No. Author Checked Approved Description 31.10.2024 First version The following projectors can be mounted in this frame: Christie Griffyn Serie Griffyn 4K35-RGB Griffyn 4K50-RGB Note: The above table lists some projector models that are compatible. Please contact us if you are missing a projector.
Read these instructions carefully before installing the system. 2.1 Warnings The FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame is intended for use by fully qualified, trained and competent persons to provide safe and secure transportation, installation and adjustment of projectors.
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• If this product is not installed correctly, serious accidents and death may result. Do not use the FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame outdoors. • This product is made only for indoor usage. If the FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame is mounted outdoor, there are many influences like wind or rain that can have an effect on the stability of the whole system.
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• Using the product on unstable surfaces can cause serious accidents and death Make sure that the structure from which you hang up to two FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frames including projectors is capable of carrying the overall weight of approx. 290 kg (640 lbs) plus the weight of all additional equipment as well as other potential systems.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US • If the frame is hung on an unstable structure, the entire system can fall down and injuries may occur. Make sure that the construction can support a total weight of up to 290 kg (640 lbs) plus the weight of all additional equipment as well as other potential systems.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US • The system is statically designed in such a way, that all bolts must be used correctly. Otherwise, parts or the whole system might fall down. This can cause serious accidents and death as well as property damage.
Before installing the projector into the FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame, please read the projector’s user manual. When the projector has a lens attached, please remove it. • The FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame with the projector inside must be installed only in an environment that is recommended by the projector manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate safety shoes, gloves and helmet. • Make sure the area under the frame is clear during installation. Risk of hitting the head with the FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US frame during the hanging set up process. • Protection objective: avoid injury from hitting the head.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US • Protection objective: prevent personal injury and property damage. • Provide adequate dimensioning of the supporting structure. The supporting structure must be able to support the combined weight of all the equipment attached to, or hung from it •...
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 3. Scope of delivery Note: Please check the delivery for completeness and damage immediately after you receive the shipment. Please contact your vendor in case of missing or damaged parts. FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US • Used for projector installation •...
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 5. Optional Accessories Please refer to chapter 4. Overview of model numbers to assign the Panasonic EU and USA model numbers, to the model numbers below. Please refer to chapter “10. Mounting the frame on a truss” and the following for information regarding the usability of the optional accessories.
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Always secure the frames to the rigging truss with rigging slings with steel cable insert and shackles (two sets of rigging sling and shackles are mandatory). A potential accessory offered by EXACT solutions is the EVO-LINK-SK. See above table for further details.
6. Description of the product 6.1 Intended use The FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US is a frame that is designed and intended for the protection and easy handling of a professional projector installed inside. The FRAME-EVO is guarding highly expensive devices during handling. Furthermore, it offers possibilities to adjust the projector within the frame.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 7. Installing the projectors into the frame Make sure that only the designated projectors are installed into this frame! Do not try to use it with other projectors because serious accidents can occur! Step 1: Place the projector upside down on a suitable flat surface then remove the lens (if it is pre-installed).
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Torque: 13,56 to 16,95 Nm 120 to 150 in-lbs Figure 4 Securely tighten all screws Step 3: Place the 4 x Ø12 Rip Lock safety washer (2) over each corresponding hole. Secure the 4 x M12x30 ISO 7380 screws (1) into each hole with...
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 8. Adjustment options Figure 5 Illustration of yaw, pitch and roll Roll Using the hand levers to the left and right you can adjust the position of the projector with an angle of ±2.6 degrees. You can lower or lift the front left or right corner.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US By turning the adjustment screw below the projector, you can move the back of the projector to the left or to the right by an angle of ±2,5 degrees. Figure 8 Adjustment: Yaw When adjusting Roll/Pitch/Yaw, always keep your hands on the hand leavers.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 9. Stacking frames Female bolt Male bolt Locking pin Figure 9 Stacking frames Step 1: Place the upper frame with mounted projector on top of the lower frame with mounted projector. Make sure the four male bolts enter into the correspondent female bolts.
Make sure they are chosen correctly regarding strength, format and length. Please avoid high dynamic forces by ensuring that the frame will not drop more than 10 cm into the rigging slings. A potential accessory offered by EXACT solutions is the EVO-LINK-SK. See also chapter 5. Optional Accessories.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US When using the EVO LINK Safety Kit, it is important that the rigging sling is double-wrapped and used in a basket hitch configuration to secure the load. By this overall four strings of the rigging sling carry the potential weight. Figure 11 illustrates the correct usage. Figure 12 shows the usage with the frame.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Figure 13 Securing two frames with two sets of rigging slings When hanging two frames under each other, secure all frames with the rigging slings. Securing only the upper frame or only the lower frame is not...
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 11. Maximum stacking information Please refer to the tables below to confirm proper usage. Do not try to setup the frame in another position than that presented, because accidents can occur! Hanging installation with EVO-LINK-350 series...
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US With rigging clamps FRAME-PF-UNI-CLP5040 Distance between the rigging clamps: • On X axis: 498 mm Portrait • On Y axis: between 160 mm and 467 mm Landscape Distance between the rigging clamps: • On X axis: 788,5 mm •...
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US With Portrait Adapter FRAME-PF-UNI-PORAD-XL together with EVO-LINK-350 series More information can be found in the • FRAME-PF-UNI-PORAD-XL installation manual. Portrait • More information can be found in the FRAME-PF-UNI-PORAD-XL installation manual. Vertical Down Warning: When using rigging clamps make sure that they are mounted centred.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Standing on a floor In this position one must use the FRAME-PF-UNI-CLP40PT and the frame has to be positioned with the Portrait adjustment screw on top. Landscape Page 28 of 37 05.11.2024...
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 12. System maintenance and inspection (Re-examination) The FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US does not require special maintenance but a visual inspection must be done prior to every installation in which the system is involved. The inspection must be done by a qualified person! Periodic inspections are mandatory.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 12.2 Sealed nuts with red coloured wax and other screw connections • Please make a visual inspection to be sure that all the screws are in the right place and none are missing. • Make sure that the screws, nuts, stacking pins, connection rods, mounting plate and all the components are not bended, damaged, or broken.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Top view: Figure 16 Nut on centre top side which is sealed with red colour wax • On the three screws + nuts presented on the above two pictures (Figure 15 and Figure 16) red color sealing wax was applied to be sure that the nuts will always be on the same position and no one will try to tighten or loose them.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 12.3 Stacking points and locking pins Make sure that all stacking points (four male stacking points on upside of the frame and four female stacking points on bottom side of the frame) are securly tighten in their position. This can be checked by hand, no extra tools are required.
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Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US Figure 19 Locking pins at the frame Make sure that all four locking pins do not show any sort of damage such as beeing bent, deformed or that no piece is missing (e.g. the ball spring). Furthermore ensure by testing the locking mechanism that it works fine.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 12.4 Screws and safety washers securing the projector in the frame Torque: 13,56 to 16,95 Nm 120 to 150 in-lbs Make sure all correct screws and safety washers are in the correct position and securely fasten. For further details see chapter 7. Installing the projectors into the frame.
Manual FRAME-EVO-C40H / C40H-US 13. Disposal of components 13.1 Metal parts and packaging All metal parts and packaging can be recycled. 13.2 Disposal of entire devices You have the possibility to send old devices back to us. Please note that you have to take over the transportation costs for this.
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