Chief VCM43E Installation Guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VCM

VIDEO CEILING MOUNT

Prior to assembly, unpack carton completely and verify contents.

If you are missing any components, please contact Customer Service at 1-800/582-6480

The Deluxe Video Ceiling Mounts are designed to provide fast, simple and secure ceiling installation of video
projectors. Special roll, pitch and horizontal adjustments simplify projection positioning for image alignment.
The ceiling mount also has positive registration lock so the projector may be removed without losing projector
mo unt r egis tration.

BEFORE PROCEEDING, READ INSTALLATION INST RUCTIONS COMPLET ELY

IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS

WARNING!

PERSONAL INJURY! MAK E SURE THAT THE CEILING
STRUCTURAL MEMB ERS CAN SUPPORT A REDUNDANT
WEIGHT FACTOR FIVE T IM ES
EQUIPMENT. IF THE CEILING CANNOT SUPPORT THIS
WEIGHT, REINFORCE THE CEILING B EF ORE INSTALLING THE
MOUNT.

THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF THE

THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT TO BE INSTALLED ON THE MOUNT
IS 250 POUNDS (113.4 KG).

INSTALLING THE CEILING M OUNT REQUIRES THE PRESENCE OF TWO
PERSONS FAMILIAR WITH MECHANICAL INSTALLATIONS. A THIRD
ASSISTANT IS RECOMMENDED.

1. Secure the VCM housing t o y our met hod of suppor t and tig hten firmly s o the VCM is hous ing is
parallel to t he screen.

2. Attach the HB-Hanging Bracket according to the instructions accompanying your HB-Hanging
Bracket. The model of your projector determines which HB-Hanging Bracket is included with your
VCM.

3. Using two people lift the projector and install it to the studs extending from the mounting
plate (see Figure 1, item 1). Be sure the HB-Hanging Bracket (2) is seated in the slots.

4. Using a wrench, tighten four 5/16” flange nuts securing slide bracket (6).

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Milestone AV Technologies

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11/08

5. Tighten securely using the 5/16-18 flange nuts (3).

Figure 1

Align projector as follows:

WARNING!

Vertical Elevation (pitch): Adjust by loosening the three bo lt s (5) located o n the mounting plate (1).

Horizontal Tilt (roll): Adjust by loosening the three bolts (5) located on the mounting plate (1)

Positive Registration Lock: Tight en the pit ch bo lts loo sen four flang e nut s (3) secur ing the pro ject o r

Horizontal Adjustments: Loosen, but do not remove, the nuts holding the top slide bracket (6).

MOUNTING HARDWARE IS TO BE LOOSENED ONLY TO
ALLOW FOR NECESSARY MOVEMENT. OVER-LOOSENING OR
REMOVAL OF MOUNTING HARDWARE MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Loosen both sides, tilt projecto r to desired direction, and securely tighten
three bolts.

and turning the adjustment bolt (4). Adjustment may be performed on
both sides of the unit and securely tighten three bolts.

and remove the projector, with t he HB-Hanging Bracket attached, from
the VCM.

Adjust unit up to 1 ½” in any direction and tighten the nuts holding the top
slide bracket.