Da-Lite ensioned Contour Electrol User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR

Tensioned Contour® Electrol

®

Important Safety Instructions

Pre-Installation

When using your video equipment, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

1. Read and understand all instructions before using.

2. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or
contact hot surfaces.

3. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating
at least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords
rated for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.

4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
appliance. Contact an authorized service dealer when repair
work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric
shock when the appliance is used subsequently.

5. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause a risk of ire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.

Tools Required for Installation

1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping
from case.

2. Set aside the Installation Kit. Items inside will be used during
installation.

Installation

NOTE: Carefully unpack screen. Use supplied 1/8" hex key to
remove silver shipping brackets attached to slat and screen case.

There are three ways to install the Tensioned Contour Electrol —
Wall Mount, Ceiling Mount, or Ceiling Hook. Procedures for each
method are as follows:

Wall Mount

1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two stop screws

and remove the wall mount bracket from the back side of
the case (Figure 1).

NOTE: The ceiling lush mount and ceiling hook mount

brackets are attached to the top side of the case. These
brackets are not necessary for wall mounting and can be
removed at this time.

(included)

2. Secure the wall mount bracket to the wall at the desired

height. The wall mount bracket should be fastened to the
wall studs or some reinforcement within the wall. Concrete
or brick walls require special fasteners and anchors. Allow at

#2 Phillips Screwdriver1/8” Hex Key

least 23/8” above the wall mount bracket to be able to
position the case on the bracket (Figure 2).

5 ⁄"

6 ⅜"

2 ⁄"

Case Hook

Wall Mount
Bracket

2 ⁄"

Stop Screws

Slat Bar

Figure 1

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Installation (continued)

3. Make sure the bracket is level.

4. Hang the screen case on the wall mount bracket as shown
in Figure 2. Be sure the case is fully seated on the bracket.

5. Tighten the two stop screws against the wall mount bracket
using a #2 Phillips screwdriver (Figure 1).

Ceiling Flush Mount

1. The ceiling hook brackets are attached to the top side of the
housing. They must be removed prior to ceiling lush mount.

Wall

NOTE: Do not remove the wall mount bracket, even if you

are not using it for mounting. This provides structural stability
to the case.

2. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the four 1/4”x 5/8” screws
holding the ceiling lush mount brackets (Figure 3).

3. Slide the ceiling lush mount brackets so that the mounting
holes extend beyond the ends of the case. All four 1/4”x 5/8”
screws must remain within the channels.

4. Tighten the four 1/4”x 5/8” screws holding the ceiling
lush mount brackets (Figure 3).

5. Before mounting your Tensioned Contour Electrol, be
sure the ceiling has adequate reinforcement.

6. Hold the screen case up to the ceiling and mark the hole
locations. The brackets have a set of front holes and a set of
rear holes. Attach the Tensioned Contour Electrol using the
appropriate hardware for your ceiling type. It is best to use
at least one hole in each set.

Ceiling Hook Mount

1. The ceiling hook mount brackets are tied together and attached
to the ceiling lush mount bracket at one end of the case.
Remove the ceiling hook mount brackets.

Wall Mount

Bracket

Figure 2

1/4 X 5/8"
Flat Head Screw

Figure 3

2. Remove the ceiling lush mount brackets using a #2 Phillips
screwdriver. See Figure 3. Retain four 1/4”x 5/8” screws.

NOTE: Do not remove the wall mount bracket, even if you are

not using it for mounting. This provides structural stability
to the case.

3. The top of the screen case has two channels with threaded
nuts that slide the length of the case. Attach the two ceiling
hook mount brackets using the 1/4”x 5/8” screws and threaded
nuts, two per bracket. The brackets can be attached anywhere
within 12" of the ends of the case (Figure 4).

4. Before hanging your Tensioned Contour Electrol, be sure
the ceiling has adequate reinforcement.

5. Using the holes in the ceiling hook brackets, hang the
Tensioned Contour Electrol using the appropriate hardware
and fasteners for your ceiling type.

Ceiling Hook Bracket

1/4 X 5/8"
Flat Head Screw

Figure 4

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Electrical Installation

1. Open the junction box on the left end of the case using a

#2 Phillips screwdriver. Install electrical connections that
apply to your unit. Make sure to review the wiring diagram
for proper hook up. Replace the junction box cover.

NOTE: Must be installed in accordance with the

requirements of the Local Building Codes, the Canadian
Electrical Code (CEC), CAN/CSA C22.1 and the National
Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

2. Test installation by running screen up and down a few times.

Be prepared to stop screen should any objects obstruct the
movement of the screen. To prevent damage to the motor,
the standard duty cycle is 1 minute on and 3 minutes of.

Junction
Box Cover

Figure 5

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Screen Adjustment for 120V Screens

If your Tensioned Contour Electrol was ordered as a complete unit, the up and down limits were pre-set by Da-Lite. If your screen
and roller assembly was ordered separately from the case, or if general adjustment is needed, please follow the steps below and
refer to the 120V Wiring Diagram.

1. Locate the wall switch and remove the cover plate from the
wall switch and remove the switch from the junction box.

2. Locate the two tactile buttons on the back of the switch.

They are black round buttons on silver plates. See 120V

Wiring Diagram.

3. To adjust the down limit switch, press and hold the down
tactile button until the LED on the back of the switch turns
solid red. This will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the
wall switch over and use the down button on the front of the
switch. Press and hold the down button until the desired
down position is reached. If you travel too far down, press
the up button to move the screen upward. If you press and
let go of either the up or down buttons, the motor will do a
small jog in that direction for ine adjustment of the screen.
Once the desired position is reached, turn the switch over;
press and hold the down tactile button until the LED on back
of switch blinks red twice. The down limit is now set.

CAUTION: Do not adjust for more drop than what was

ordered. At least 11/2 wraps of fabric must remain on
the roller. This screen comes standard with 12" black
at the top.

ATTENTION! N'efectuez pas de réglage pour obtenir un

déroulement supérieur à celui commandé. Au moins 1 à
1/2 tour de toile doit être maintenu sur le cylindre. Ce
écran est doté de série d'une bande noire supérieure de
30,5 cm (12 po).

NOTE: If the screen is in limit set mode and no buttons are

pushed for 20 seconds, the LED on the back of the wall

switch will turn of, the motor will return to run mode and no
changes will be saved. If this occurs, return to step 3 for
down limit adjustment or step 4 for up limit adjustment.

4. To adjust the up limit switch, press and hold the up tactile
button until the LED on the back of the switch turns solid
green. This will put the motor in limit set mode. Turn the wall
switch over and use the up button on the front of the switch.
Press and hold the up button until the desired up position is
reached. If you travel too far up, press the down button to
move the screen downward. If you press and let go of either
the up or down buttons, the motor will do a small jog in that
direction for ine adjustment of the screen. Once the desired
position is reached, turn the switch over; press and hold the
up tactile button until the LED on back of switch blinks green
twice. The up limit is now set.

CAUTION: Adjusting the down limit switch for less drop

by more than 6” can cause the screen surface to lose
proper tensioning.

ATTENTION! Le fait d'ajouter ne déroulez pas trop l'écran

plus de 15 cm (6po) aux interrupteurs de in de course
peut faire perdre la bonne tension à la surface de l'écran.

5. To test the limit switch settings, press and release the up or
down buttons on the switch to operate the screen.

6. Replace the switch and cover plate on the wall.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make

any limit switch adjustments, even if a third party control
system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or
provide a 3-conductor connection that is accessible.

Screen Adjustment for 220V/240V Screens

1. Remove the cover plate from the 3-button wall switch and
remove the switch from the junction box.

2. Locate small 3-position switch on back of wall switch. See
Figure 5 for 120V screens or Figure 8 for 220/240V screens.

3. To adjust the down limit switch, slide the 3-position switch to
the down position. Press and hold the down button to run
the screen down to the desired stop position. Release the
button to stop the screen. DO NOT PUSH THE STOP
BUTTON.

CAUTION: Do not adjust for more drop than what was

ordered. At least 11/2 wraps of fabric must remain on
the roller. This screen comes standard with 12" black at
the top. See the speciication data sheet for details.

ATTENTION! N'efectuez pas de réglage pour obtenir un

déroulement supérieur à celui commandé. Au moins 1 à
1/2 tour de toile doit être maintenu sur le cylindre. Ce
écran est doté de série d'une bande noire supérieure de
30,5 cm (12 po).

4. When the screen is in the desired down position, slide the
3-position switch to the of (center) position. The down limit
switch is now set.

5. To adjust the up limit switch, slide the 3-position switch to
the up position. Press and hold the up button to run the
screen up to the desired stop position. Release the button to
stop the screen. DO NOT PUSH THE STOP BUTTON.

CAUTION: Adjusting the down limit switch for less drop

by more than 6” can cause the screen surface to lose
proper tensioning.

ATTENTION! Le fait d'ajouter ne déroulez pas trop l'écran

plus de 15 cm (6po) aux interrupteurs de in de course
peut faire perdre la bonne tension à la surface de l'écran.

6. When the screen is in the desired up position, slide the
3-position switch to the of (center) position. The up limit
switch is now set.

7. To test limit switch setting, make sure the 3-position switch is
in the of (center) position. Press and release the up or down
button on the wall switch to operate the screen.

8. Replace switch and cover plate on the wall.

NOTE: If stop button is pressed, the wall switch will reverse

direction. To correct this, press the stop button again. This
will reset the switch. You will have to re-set both the up and
the down limit settings.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make

any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control
system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or
provide a 4-conductor connection that is accessible.

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UP

STOP

DOWN

UP

STOP

DOWN

Tensioned Contour® Electrol® Installation for 120V Screens

120V Wiring Diagram

3-conductor 2024 gauge wire can be used in place of the
supplied RJ14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the BUS
terminals on the wall switch to the corresponding BUS terminals
on the splitter board.

Up Limit
Tactile Button

Led

RJ22
Inputs

BUS

COM

5V

Down Limit

Bus

Tactile Button

Front of

Wall Switch

Back of

Wall Switch

RJ22
Jack

RJ22 Jack
(Connection to
Wall Switch)

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any
limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is
used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a
3-conductor connection that is accessible.

RJ22
Output

Up (Dry Contact)
Down (Dry Contact)
Common (Both)
Bus (Bus)
5V (Bus)

RJ45
Receptacle

RJ45 Jack

Data
Cable

Installation Video

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RJ14 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

Supplied RJ14 cable

White

Green

Red

Black

Power
Wire

White
(Common)

Black
(Hot)

Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz

Green (Ground)
(Ground–Must be Connected
to Building Ground)

RJ22 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)

+12V

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

RQ Clock

Standard RJ22 can be used in place of RJ14 cable

Blue

Yellow

Green

Red

Black

White

RJ45 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)

Manual 2

+12V

Bus (RP Data)

RQ Data

+5V

Ground

RQ Clock

Manual 1

Brown
Blue
Yellow
Green
Red
Black
Orange
Purple

6

UP

STOP

DOWN

UP

STOP

DOWN

UP

STOP

DOWN

BUS

COM

5V

Tensioned Contour® Electrol® Installation for 120V Screens

120V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-In Video Projector Interface

CAUTION: The projector must be turned of before
connecting the trigger wires to the projector. Failure to
do so may damage the controller.

ATTENTION: Le projecteur doit être éteint avant de
brancher les ils de déclenchement à celui-ci. Tout
manquement à cette instruction pourrait endommager
le contrôleur.

Use 2-conductor 1824 gauge wire to extend the low voltage
connection from the projector’s 5 or 12-volt screen trigger output
to the length required to reach the VPI. When extending the low
voltage connection from the projector’s screen trigger output
polarity does not matter. The red and black wires from the VPI
are interchangeable.

Up Limit

Led

Tactile Button

BUS

COM

5V

Down Limit

Bus

Tactile Button

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any
limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is
used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a
3-conductor connection that is accessible.

3-conductor 2024 gauge wire can be used in place of the
supplied RJ14 cable to connect the wall switch. Connect the BUS
terminals on the wall switch to the corresponding BUS terminals
on the splitter board.

RJ22
Output

RJ22
Inputs

Up (Dry Contact)
Down (Dry Contact)
Common (Both)
Bus (Bus)
5V (Bus)

Front of
Wall Switch

Back of
Wall Switch

RJ22
Jack

RJ45
Receptacle

RJ22 Jack
(Connection to
Wall Switch)

RJ45 Jack

Data
Cable

VPI Trigger
Module

Power
Wire

Black

Red

White
(Common)

Power Input 120VAC / 60Hz

Black
(Hot)

Green (Ground)
(Ground–Must be Connected
to Building Ground)

5/12 Volt
Screen Trigger
on Projector

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Tensioned Contour® Electrol® Installation for 240V Screens

240V Wiring Diagram

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make any

limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control system is
used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or provide a
4-conductor connection that is accessible.

Blue (Common)

Power Input

240VAC / 50Hz

Brown (Hot)

Green

Motor

Green

Ground to Case

NOTE: Ground–Must be
Connected to Building
Ground

240V Wiring Diagram with Optional Built-in Video Projector Interface

CAUTION: The projector must be turned of before
connecting the trigger wires to the projector. Failure to
do so may damage the controller.

ILT RJ9 Pin-Outs (Tab Is Facing Up)

UP

COM

DN

+5V

Splitter

Dry Contacts

IR or Up

Ground Common

+5V

Data or Down

RJ9RJ9

Front of Wall

UP

STOP

DOWN

Switch

Black

Red

Green

White

UP DN

3POSITION
SWITCH RJ9

GND

+5V

Back of

Wall Switch

screen trigger output, be sure to maintain the proper polarity.
The red wire from the VPI is the “signal” and the black wire
from the VPI is the “ground”.

ATTENTION: Le projecteur doit être éteint avant de
brancher les ils de déclenchement à celui-ci. Tout
manquement à cette instruction pourrait endommager le
contrôleur.

1. Use 2-conductor 2024 gauge wire to extend the low voltage
connection from the projector’s 5 or 12-volt screen trigger
output to the length required to reach the VPI. When
extending the low voltage connection from the projector’s

Brown (Hot)

240VAC/ 50Hz

Power Source

Green/Yellow
(Ground)

Blue
(Common)

White

Red

Front of Wall

Switch

Back of

Wall Switch

Black

2. Connect the wires from the VPI that are labeled “Low Voltage
Connection” to the end of the extended screen trigger wires
above.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The wall switch is REQUIRED to make

any limit switch adjustments, EVEN if a third party control
system is used. Therefore, it is advised to wire the switch or
provide a 4-conductor connection that is accessible.

Green/Yellow (Ground)
Brown (Down)
Blue (Common)
Black (Up)

5/12 Volt Screen
Trigger on Projector

Black

Red

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Troubleshooting

Visit www.da -lite.com/products/tutorials.php to ind installation
and troubleshooting tutorials. You will also ind a link to Live
Chat for interactive support.

Symptom Cause Solution

Incorrect line voltage.

Blown fuse. Replace fuse.

Screen will not operate
and motor does not hum.

Screen will not operate
and motor does not hum.

Power at junction box.

Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.

No power to operating switch
or junction.

Thermal overload tripped. Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.

Broken wire in the “down” or “up” position. Check for continuity. Cut o old splice and reconnect.

Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor.

You can contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone
at 800.622.3737 or 574.267.8101 with any additional
troubleshooting questions.

Verify 115125V (or 220240V). If insuicient voltage,
rewire incoming electric line.

Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct
any improper connections.

Down Position
Check for power across black and white leads.

Up Position
Check for power across red and white leads.

Replace motor assembly. NOTE: Motor is a sealed
assembly.

Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.

Incorrect stopping position in
downward direction.

Incorrect stopping position in
upward direction.

Noise.
NOTE: Screen will operate
with a low pitched hum.

Coasting. Defective brake. Replace motor assembly.

Lost roller wrap. See instructions below.

“Down” limit switch out of adjustment. See installation instructions.

Lost roller wrap. See instructions below.

“Up” limit switch out of adjustment. Adjust “up” limit switch. Call for information.

Squeaking, rubber end plug rubbing on motor. Center roller in case.

Grinding. Foreign object in screen
rubbing on roller or fabric.

Gear noise. Replace motor assembly.

Remove.

Restoring Lost Roller Wrap

1. Tape a strap to the bottom of the screen surface.

2. Push strap over back of roller.

3. Feed fabric as you pull strap to draw fabric over top of roller.

4. Remove tape and strap.

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LIMITED FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON DALITE TENSIONED ADVANTAGE® ELECTROL®, ADVANTAGE® ELECTROL®,
TENSIONED LARGE ADVANTAGE® ELECTROL®, LARGE ADVANTAGE® ELECTROL®, TENSIONED CONTOUR® ELECTROL®
AND CONTOUR® ELECTROL® PRODUCTS ONLY

Milestone AV Technologies LLC warrants these Da-Lite branded products to the original purchaser only, to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of ive (5) years 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.

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LAW, NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR EXPENSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION IN OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT,
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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, (574) 2678101, (800) 6223737.

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

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