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INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Lace And Grommet
Theater-Type Screens
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Pre-Installation
Da-Lite Lace and Grommet screens are custom made to meet
the requirements for large surface installation of a relatively
permanent nature. Great care is taken in the production of these
screens to assure extreme serviceability and excellence of
picture reproduction. Maximum overall size is based on
fabric type.
The Lace and Grommet screen may be ordered in the fabrics
listed below – all of which are lame retardant and mildew
resistant. Trimmed with a strong 21/2" webbing and grommets
spaced uniformly every 6 inches. Lacing cord, included at a
slight extra charge, is laced through grommets and fastened to
hooks on frame. . . providing a completely wrinkle-free surface.
No frames are furnished, but suggestions for their construction
are provided on page 3.
Lace and Grommet style screens are not recommended unless
the stage has a ly loft for safe storage of the screen when
it is not in use.
Screens are priced per square foot on overall screen sizes, which
are 5" larger each way than picture area. When ordering Lace
and Grommet custom made screens, please give the following
dimensions:
1. Overall size, including black webbing.
2. Net picture area, excluding black webbing.
Approximate shipping weight, 1/2 lb. per square foot.
Large projection screens will have one or more vertical seams.
Choose from these famous surfaces:
Matte-White
High Contrast Matte White
Glass Beaded
Pearlescent
Da-Mat
High Contrast Da-Mat
Da-Tex (Rear)
High Power
Silver Vision
Cinema Vision
High Contrast Cinema Vision
High Contrast Cinema Perf
Dual Vision
Video Spectra® 1.5
Silver Matte
Audio Vision
High Contrast Audio Vision
Manufacturer's Precaution
Each Da-lite Screen is carefully inspected, wrapped and packed
in a manner that insures delivery to destination in irst class
condition. Careless handling of screens during installation can
Suggested Methods Of Installation
Conditions in theaters vary so greatly that no set of instructions
would be complete for each theater. The following suggestions,
regarding the installation, when supplemented with proper care
and good judgment in meeting local conditions will result in a
rapid and satisfactory installation.
Installing Screen to the frame: First, and most important, is to
handle the screen in a manner to prevent its being wrinkled
during installation.
Safest method is to lay the frame lat on a clean loor and unroll
the screen inside the frame. Tie it in at all four corners to ensure
centering in the frame. Then lacing should be installed around all
four sides. Do not attempt to draw lacing tight until after the
frame is raised to a vertical position.
result in screen surface being wrinkled, torn or damaged.
Da-Lite Screen Company does not assume responsibility
for such damage.
When necessary to install the screen to a frame already erected,
and one that cannot be taken down, it is necessary to stand the
rolled screen on end in front of the frame and tie it at frequent
intervals to the top of the frame as it is unrolled.
Before starting the actual lacing, we recommend tying the screen
to all four corners of the frame to insure its being spaced properly
inside the frame.
Things to Remember: Practically every installation will have its
own individual problem. For instance, you may ind in using your
old frame that it is not large enough to lace the screen on the
inside, in which case you would place the hooks on the front and
outer edge of the frame. For this purpose we recommend using
rooing nails every six inches, leaving one-fourth inch out of the
wood for the lacing cord.
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No. 10
Screw
Hooks
Lacing
Cord
6"
No. 10
Screw
6"
Hooks
Lacing
Cord
6"
6"
2.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Zig Zag Lacing
Zig Zag Lacing of lacing cord alternately through grommets
and under hooks is a method that will produce good results.
Use this method where it is necessary to lace a screen to a pipe
frame without hooks.
6"
No. 10
Screw
Hooks
Lacing
Cord
6"
4.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Diagonal Lacing
Diagonal Lacing provides a desirable tension on the fabric.
It facilitates putting the correct tension in the correct direction
regardless of the grommet and hook relationship.
4.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Single Loop Lacing
Single Loop Lacing is fast since each loop is merely doubled,
pushed through the grommet and down over the screw hook.
Alignment between grommet and screw hook must be straight
to avoid puckering of picture surface.
6"
No. 10
Screw
Hooks
Lacing
Cord
6"
2.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Double Loop Lacing
Double Loop Lacing tends to eliminate any tendency of the
picture surface to creep at the edges or unnecessary puckering.
This is overcome by pulling each loop over two hooks.
“S“ Hooks
6"
No. 10
Screw
Hooks
Shock
Cord
6"
4.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Shock Cord (Elastic) Lacing
Shock Cord Lacing calls for elastic lacing cord (approx. 3/16" dia.)
and “S“ hooks (approx. 11/2") which are inserted in grommet
holes. This is the fastest method and usually considered
adequate. (Shock cord not supplied by Da-Lite.)
6"
Springs
No. 10
Screw
Hooks
6"
4.5"
6"
6"
6"
4.5"
Wood Frame
Spring Lacing
Spring Mounting is a more expensive method, usually reserved
for rear screens used out of doors. Here grommet holes must
be in perfect alignment with the screw hooks. (Springs not
supplied by Da-Lite.)
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Suggested Screen Frame Building Instructions
NOTE: Inside width and height of screen frame should be
12" greater than picture size or 7" greater than over-all size
(including the webbing).
Lumber – Redwood, Spruce, Pine, White Fir. Use 2" x 4" stock
for frames to hold screens 11' x 14' or under. Use 2" x 6" stock
for screens of larger sizes.
Cutting Lumber – 2" x 4" stock-Cut sides or vertical pieces
1' 8" longer than over-all vertical measurements of screen.
Notching
2" x 4" stock. Notch 2 vertical
(shortest) pieces as shown.
2" x 6" stock is notched
longer and deeper.
Cut top and bottom or horizontal pieces 1' 3" longer than
over-all horizontal width of screen. 2" x 6" stock-Cut vertical
pieces 2' longer than over-all vertical measurements of screen.
Cut top and bottom of horizontal pieces 1' 6" longer than
over-all horizontal width of screen.
Bolting Frames
Drill 7/16" hole through notched
pieces. Drill 1/4" hole into ends of
horizontal pieces. Use 3/8" lag bolt
with washer on 2" x 4" frames at
corners. Use same lag bolts and
washers for 2" x 6" stock.
Lacing Hooks
Place #8 screw hooks 41/2" from
inside of corners. Space all others
6" apart. Measurements are same
for frames of 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" stock.
Bracing
Bolt 2" x 4" corner braces to
back of frame at all corners
or gusset plates as illustrated.
On 2" x 6" stock frames, up to
20' width, uses braces 8' long.
10' braces for 20' to 24' widths
and 12' braces for widths
over 24'.
Lacing With Roofing Nails
Use large head rooing nails on face
of frame. Frame is now ready for
lacing screen into position.
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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DA-LITE PRESENTATION PRODUCTS
Milestone AV Technologies LLC warrants certain Da-Lite branded 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.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY. Any implied warranties of itness 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 speciic legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, 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 465810137, (574) 2678101, (800) 6223737.
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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