INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Large Cosmopolitan® Electrol
®
Important Safety Instructions
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.
Save These Instructions
Pre-Installation
1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping from
case.
2. Remove the black tape and rubber bands from the slat bar
after the case has been installed.
Ironing Board
The Large Cosmopolitan Electrol includes an ironing board to
latten the fabric (long strip attached). The ironing board is part
of the screen case. Do not remove. Contact Da-Lite if the ironing
board is in need of adjustment. (Fig. 1).
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.
Ironing
Board
Figure 1
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Installation
Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping from case.
Remove the black tape and rubber bands from the slat bar after the case has been installed.
The Large Cosmopolitan Electrol comes with brackets to allow for wall mount or ceiling mount installations. Procedures for each
method are as follows:
Wall Mount
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1. The wall mount bracket should be fastened to wall studs or
some reinforcement within the wall. Concrete or brick walls
require special fasteners and anchors.
2. The wall bracket has holes spaced at 16" and 24" to align with
most wall studs.
3. The bracket must be level and plumb.
4. Keep in mind you will need at least 23/4" between the ceiling
and the top of the wall mount bracket to be able to position
the case on the bracket.
5. Mount the screen case on the wall bracket as shown in
igure 2. Be sure the case is fully seated on the bracket.
Tighten the stop screws against the wall bracket.
Ceiling Mount
Case Hook
Wall Mount
Bracket
Stop Screw
"
Viewing Surface
(Audience Side)
Figure 2
1. Be sure the ceiling has adequate reinforcement to attach the
screen brackets.
2. Attach the ceiling brackets to the wall mount bracket using
the supplied 5/16" x 3/4" bolts, washers and nuts.
3. Position the ceiling bracket assembly on the ceiling and
attach with 5/16" bolts (not supplied). The bolts should be
long enough to pass through the drywall or ceiling tile and
penetrate at least 11/2" into the reinforcement in the ceiling.
4. Mount the screen on the wall bracket as shown in igure 3. Be
sure the case is fully seated on the bracket. Tighten the stop
screws against the wall bracket.
1 ⅛"
Case Hook
Ceiling Mount
Bracket
⁄ x ¾" Bolt
Nut and Lock
Washer
Wall Mount
Bracket
Stop Screw
Viewing Surface
(Audience Side)
Figure 3
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Installation For Screens Without A Built-In Low Voltage Control
Internal wiring has been completed at the factory. Installer must route power to the wall switch and to the junction box located on the
left end of the screen case.
See wiring diagram below for wire connections.
NOTE: This screen can only be controlled by a single 120VAC or 240VAC wall switch. To use multiple switches, an optional low voltage
control must be used.
120V Wiring Diagram
For Standard Wall Switch
Junction Box
Located In Left Endcap
NOTE: A single switch cannot be used
to operate more than one screen.
Contact the factory for further
information.
SPDT Switch with
Center Of
Up
Of
Down
Black
Red
White
Red (Up)
Black (Down)
AC (Common)
AC Hot 120VAC 60HZ 1 AMP
Black/Yellow
White
Red
Black
Green
Motor
This Switch Can Not
be used with LVC.
240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM FOR STANDARD WALL SWITCH:
Da-Lite ofers two styles of 240 volt wall switches for standard operation.
Please see wiring diagram in wall switch boxes included with screen.
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