Da-Lite 99778 User Manual

The Da-Lite Difference.

Instruction Book for

PROFESSIONAL ELECTROL®

DA-LITE SCREEN COMPANY, INC.

3100 North Detroit Street
Post Office Box 137
Warsaw, Indiana 46581-0137
Phone: [phone]
800-622-3737
Fax: [phone]
www.da-lite.com
e-mail: [e-mail]

PRE-INSTALLATION

1. Carefully unpack screen.

2. Make sure to recheck measurements of screen location before installation.

3. Remove instruction cover plate (Fig. 2). Do not remove wrapping paper or tape strips until screen is installed.

IRONING BOARD

Professional Electrols, 14' and over, contain an ironing board to flatten the fabric (long strip attached). The ironing board is
part of the screen case. Do not remove or alter (Fig. 1).

TAPE STRIP

INSTRUCTION COVER

IRONING BOARD

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

INSTALLATION

Hangers (If required)

1. See Figure 3 for hanger placement.

2. Make sure hangers are placed to fit into notches of ironing board.

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11

SCREENS 22' WIDE AND UNDER

CASE LENGTH ÷ 2

CASE LENGTH ÷ 2

⁄2"

(CASE LENGTH - 23") ÷ 3

CASE

11

1

⁄2"

111⁄2"

(CASE LENGTH - 23") ÷ 3

1

⁄2"

11

FIGURE 3

1

(CASE LENGTH - 23") ÷ 3

SCREENS OVER 22' WIDE

INSTALLATION

1. Level unit lengthwise with a carpenter’s plum level.

CAUTION! DO NOT COMPLETELY SEAL IN UNIT. ACCESS ROOM MUST

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BE ALLOWED FOR MOTOR REPAIR OR FABRIC REPLACEMENT.

2. Remove shipping brace by removing 2 hex head screws (Fig. 4).

3. Remove wrapping paper and tape strips (Fig. 4).

CAUTION! DO NOT CUT WRAPPING PAPER OR TAPE WITH KNIFE OR ANY

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SHARP TOOL. REMOVE BY HAND.

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4. Install electrical hook up that applies to your unit. Make sure to review your Electrical Installation Checklists and
wiring diagrams (included) for either 110 volt switch, 220/240 volt switch, or DRC low voltage control.

5. Test installation by carefully running surface up and down several times. Be prepared to stop screen.

NOTE: The picture surface, when rolled down, should have at least a full wrap and a half around the roller. Do not allow any

part of the roller to become exposed.

SCREEN ADJUSTMENT

Surface travel is stopped automatically in the fully opened and closed positions by limit switches that are properly ad­justed at Da-Lite. Should it be necessary to adjust more or less drop of picture, proceed in the following manner:

CAUTION! WHEN ADJUSTING AND TESTING, BE PREPARED TO STOP SCREEN QUICKLY AS SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

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NOTE: Use a screw driver or allen wrench to make adjustments.

MORE SCREEN DROP

1. Place operating switch in “down” position.

2. When the screen stops, turn the white “down” limit knob (Fig.4) one-quarter turn counterclockwise. Test by raising
picture surface approximately two feet, then lower again. Repeat until desired picture surface position is attained.

NOTE: Must leave at least 1-1/2 wraps of fabric on roller.

LESS SCREEN DROP

1. Raise picture surface approximately two feet above desired level.

2. Place operating switch in “off” position.

3. Turn the white “down” limit switch (Fig. 4) one-quarter turn clockwise. Test by raising picture surface approximately
two feet, then lower again. Repeat until desired picture surface position is attained.

WHITE ADJUSTMENT

KNOB “DOWN”

SHIPPING BRACE
(NOT ON 3-1/4" ROLLER)

YELLOW OR RED

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB “UP”

SLAT

TAPE STRIPS

FIGURE 4

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PROFESSIONAL ELECTROL INSTALLATION

SCREENS UP TO 18' WIDE SCREENS 20' AND WIDER

Length = Fabric Width

+10", All Sizes

Reinforced

Top

Motor End

Electrical
Outlet Box

5"

CEILING TYPE HANGER

PICTURE
SURFACE

WALL TYPE HANGER

9-1/2"

11-5/16"

5"

Motor In The Roller
Screen Without Doors

Reinforced

Top

Motor End

Electrical
Outlet Box

Length = Fabric Width

+10", All Sizes

5"

SUGGESTED METHODS OF INSTALLATION

2" MOULDING

PICTURE
SURFACE

1" x 3" CLEAT

RECESSED ABOVE CEILING

CEILING MOUNT
WITHOUT HANGERS

Screen case is placed flush with
the wall and ceiling and held in
position by moulding securely
attached to the wall.

Other methods of installation
will suggest themselves in new
buildings where it would be an
easy matter to provide a recess
for the screen to conceal it when
not in use.
Do not seal in—allow access.

10-3/4"

12-9/16"

5"

Motor In The Roller
Screen Without Doors

RAFTERS

PICTURE
SURFACE

PICTURE
SURFACE

WALL OR CEILING MOUNT
WITH HANGERS

Wall type hangers and ceiling type
hangers are standard equipment. One
set is supplied with each screen. Useful
for recessed installations.

FOR EXPOSED INSTALLATION

If the screen is to be mounted in an exposed
position, it may be covered with finished ply­wood, veneer, paneling, plastic wall covering or
a valance.

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PROFESSIONAL ELECTROL INSTALLATION

120V WIRING DIAGRAM

IN MULTIPLE CONTROL
INSTALLATIONS THE
SWITCH IS REPLACED BY
THE LOW VOLTAGE
CONTROL, OPERATED
FROM PUSH BUTTON
STATIONS.

TO JUNCTION BOX MOUNTED IN
SCREEN CASE, IN WHICH INTERNAL
WIRING TERMINATES IN WHITE,
BLACK, AND RED LEADS.

RED (UP)
BLACK (DOWN)
WHITE (COMMON)

GREEN (GROUND)

GREEN (GROUND)

BLACK
(DOWN)

UP

OFF

DOWN

SIDE VIEW OF
SWITCH & BOX

THIS SWITCH CANNOT BE USED WITH L.V.C.

NOTE: A SINGLE SWITCH CANNOT BE USED TO OPERATE MORE THAN
ONE SCREEN. CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.

GREEN

(GROUND)

BLACK (DOWN)

RED (UP)

WHITE (COMMON)

RED
(UP)

AC COMMON

AC HOT
115V. AC 60HZ

1 AMP. MAX.

BLACK WITH

YELLOW

GREEN

(GROUND)

OPERATING SWITCH,
SWITCH BOX, AND
PLATE FURNISHED
WITH SCREEN. (SPDT
WITH CENTER OFF)

MOTOR

240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR STANDARD WALL SWITCH:

Da-Lite offers two styles of 240 volt wall switches for
standard operation. Please see wiring diagram in wall
switch box included with screen.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

1. Screen will not operate or will not

go “down.”

Motor does not hum.

Motor hums.

CAUSE

(a) Blown facility fuse.

(b) Tripped facility circuit breaker.

(c) No power to operating switch or

junction box.

Power at junction box

(d) Thermal overload tripped.

(e) Broken wire in the “down” posi-

tion.

(f) Defective motor, limit switch or

capacitor.

(g) Temporary binding.

(h) Capacitor burned out.

SOLUTION

(a) Replace facility fuse.

(b) Reset facility circuit breaker.

(c) Check above. Tighten all loose

wire connections. Recheck
wiring. See installation
instructions.

“Down” Position

Check for power across black and
white leads.

(d) Let motor cool down for 15 min-

utes. Try again.

(e) Check for continuity.

(f) Replace motor assembly. NOTE:

Motor is a sealed assembly.

(g) With power “off,” turn roller by

hand to free binding.

(h) Replace motor assembly.

2. Screen will not move upward.

Motor does not hum.

UP POSITION

Motor hums.

(a) Blown facility fuse.

(b) Tripped facility circuit breaker.

(c) No power to operating switch or

junction box.

Power at junction box

(d) Thermal overload tripped.

(e) Broken wire in the “up” position.

(f) Defective motor, limit switch or

capacitor.

(g) Temporary binding.

(h) Capacitor burned out.

(a) Replace facility fuse.

(b) Reset facility circuit breaker.

(c) Check above. Tighten all loose

wire connections. See above.

“Up” Position

Check for power across red and
white leads.

(d) Let motor cool down for 15

minutes. Try again.

(e) Check for continuity.

(f) Replace motor assembly. NOTE:
Motor is a sealed assembly.

(g) With power “off,” turn roller by

hand to free binding.

(h) Replace motor assembly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

3. “Down” limit switch incorrect.

4. Noise

NOTE: Screen will operate with a

low-pitched hum.

5. Coasting (a) Defective brake. (a) Replace motor assembly.

6. Roller displaced from mounting

bracket.

CAUSE

(a) “Down” limit switch out of

adjustment

(a) Squeaking, rubber end plug rub-

bing on motor.

(b) Grinding. Foreign object in screen

rubbing on roller or fabric.

(c) Gear noise.

(a) Pin end slipped out of nylon

bearing.

SOLUTION

(a) See installation instructions

(a) Center roller between mounting

brackets by pushing roller away
from motor end.

(b) Remove foreign object.

(c) Replace motor assembly.

(a) Remove pin end mounting.

Realign motor in tube. Reattach
pin end.

7. Fabric hangs crooked. (a) Screen not installed properly.

(b) Fabric has backed up inside case.

(c) Fabric is damaged.

(a) Check for level and plumb.

(b) Adjust “down” limit switch slowly

until roller is exposed and wrinkle
comes out, then readjust for
proper drop.

(c) Replace fabric.

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

ON DA-LITE PRESENTATION PRODUCTS

Da-Lite Screen Company, Inc. warrants its products 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 provided they are properly operated according to Da-Lite’s instructions and
are not damaged due to improper handling or treatment after shipment from the factory.

This warranty does not apply to equipment showing evidence of misuse, abuse or accidental
damage, or which has been tampered with or repaired by a person other than authorized Da-Lite
personnel.

Da-Lite’s sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or to replace (at Da-Lite’s option)
the defective part of the merchandise. Returns for service should be made to your Da-Lite dealer.
If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Da-Lite, transportation expenses
to and from Da-Lite are payable by the purchaser and Da-Lite is not responsible for damage in
shipment. To protect yourself against damage or loss in transit, insure the product and prepay all
transportation expenses.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANT ABILITY. Any implied

warranties of fitness for use, or merchantability, that may be mandated by statute or rule of law
are limited to the one (1) year warranty period. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED

FOR EXPENSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION IN OPERATION OF
EQUIPMENT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY
NATURE.

In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Da-Lite product, you may
contact our Sales Partners at PO Box 137, Warsaw, IN 46581-0137, [phone], [phone].

IMPORTANT: THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE VALID AND DA-LITE SHALL NOT BE
BOUND BY THIS WARRANTY IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DA-LITE’S WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

Keep your sales receipt to prove the date of purchase and your original ownership.

Printed in U.S.A. 81654 Rev. 8/117