Retractable, cable deployed screen system (15 pages)
Summary of Contents for Stewart Audio ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen
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ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen Owner’s Manual • TO THE OWNER • INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS • OPERATING THE SCREEN • MAINTENANCE ABT-EM-0111 TO THE INSTALLER : BE SURE TO LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH TH E OWNER.
Please take a moment to review this manual, it will help ensure you many years of trouble-free service from your new Stewart Filmscreen product. About your ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen Your ABT-EM ElectriMask Electriscreen offers the most technologically advanced trapdoor roller screen in the world. The hingeless door is powered by its own motor.
The factory advises against installing a concealed or recessed electrical projection screen permanently. You must be able to access the external end plates should future service to the internal roller tube/screen assembly system be necessary. ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
1. H ANGING THE Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen Corporation cannot be liable for substandard or faulty installations. Make sure that you mount the screen so that the electrical box is on the left side (audience left). Installing the unit The ABT-EM Electriscreen is ready to install into the ceiling or soffit.
General suggestions for wiring: Soldering is recommended. The use of wire nuts is acceptable. On models not provided with armored whip, a romex connector should be installed in the appropriate electrical KO (Knock Out). ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
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Preparation—Removing access panel All connections are made to the electrical box on the side of the unit (audience left). An access panel covers the electrical connections. To remove the access panel on the underside of the unit, remove the two hex screws.
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Screen To Projector AC Power Supply Optional 12V DC Mask Transformer with Switch To Projector AC Power Supply NEUTRAL-White Optional 12V DC HOT-Black Transformer with Switch GREEN-Ground Figure 5: Dual screen trigger interface connection ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
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Connecting the screen trigger interface and low-voltage option (vertical masking) The optional 12V screen trigger interface enables up and down operation of the door and screen in conjunction with a projector, tuner, VCR, cable box, or switched AC outlet. The low-voltage control switch controls the vertical masking panels.
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UP-Red DOWN-Black 3-button Momentary Switch 4 Conductor Hook-up Cable— 20-24ga Recommended Category 5 Typically Used (NOT Supplied) NEUTRAL-White Masking control HOT-Black GREEN-Ground Figure 6: Screen trigger interface and low-voltage connections for vertical masking unit ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
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Connecting the high-voltage switch control (vertical masking) A standard 3-position AC wall switch is supplied. The high-voltage control is connected to the electrical source. It alternates directions of mask motion by means of the hot lead, using the 3-position switch. Preparing the connection Before making the electrical connections, you need: ...
If any of these In general, when the screen is not in use, you should store it in the fully situations occur, call a retracted position. qualified service person. ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
DJUSTING THE CREEN XTENSION Caution Improper adjustment of the limit switches can cause irreparable damage to the screen itself, resulting in voiding the factory warranty. Each roller tube has a set of limit switches. The extension and retraction limit switches have been preset at the factory. In general, we advise you to avoid readjusting these switches.
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Once you have made the adjustment, whenever you lower the screen or mask, it will automatically stop at the new position. Note: It is recommended that you make a note of any changes made to the factory preset. ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
CREEN ARE AND LEANING With reasonable care, you may expect many years of trouble-free use of your Stewart projection screen. We encourage you to keep your screen clean. To protect your screen when it is not in use, store it in the fully retracted position. Avoid getting any foreign material on the screen, as cleaning may prove very difficult.
Brush off or use a mild detergent solution with clean on screen surface. rag or cotton swab. Indentations appear on Debris or particles adhering to Check back of screen; gently brush debris away by screen surface. screen due to static cling. hand. ABT-EM Trapdoor ElectriMask Electriscreen: Owner’s Manual...
RODUCT ARRANTY LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON STEWART FILMSCREEN CORP PROJECTION SCREENS SYSTEM STEWART FILMSCREEN CORPORATION (Stewart) warrants its screens to the original purchaser only, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser or eighteen (18) months from date of manufacture, as defined in the serial number, provided they are properly operated and maintained according to Stewart instructions and are not damaged due to...
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