Da-Lite Tensioned Executive Electrol User Manual
INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Tensioned Executive 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.
Save These Instructions
1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping
from case.
2. Remove instructions cover and please read
instructions. (Fig. 1)
3. Remove fabric and cardboard strips from access
door. (Fig. 1)
4. Remove access door by gently prying from edge of box
toward the fabric door.
5. FOR TYPE 3 INSTALLATION ONLY. Remove wood strips along
bottom of screen case.
NOTE: Screen surface is not centered in box. Screen surface
is 25" from motor end.
6. Make sure to recheck measurements of screen location
before installation.
7. Remove, reverse, and remount center support brackets.
Case
Access Door
Fabric Door
Fabric
Strip
Cardboard
Strip
Installation
1. Position screen under mounting location with the case
opening down.
2. Install screen by raising unit into position between joists at
one end only. Install one lag screw in each mounting bracket.
Secure opposite end. Support center of the screen using the
brackets.
3. Level unit lengthwise with a carpenter’s level and
a plum level.
Instruction Cover
Figure 1
CAUTION! Do not secure access door or seal in unit
until screen has been secured in position and properly
tested for satisfactory operation. Do not it unit so tightly
that the screen surface drop door binds. Door drops by
gravity only.
ATTENTION! Ne ixez pas la trappe d'accès ou ne scellez
pas l'unité jusqu'à ce qu'il ait été correctement mis en
place et qu'il fonctionne convenablement. Ne serrez pas
l'unité au point que la surface de la trappe d'accès de
l'écran soit bloquée. La trappe tombe uniquement à cause
de la gravité.
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Installation (Continued)
4. If you are going to cover screen door with paneling or other
materials, allow access (suitable holes or a plug) to screws
for servicing.
5. Use supplied 1/8” nex key and a 7/16” wrench to remove silver
shipping brackets attached to slat and screen case.
6. Picture surface should hang freely. (Fig. 2) Remove any tape
left hanging on back of fabric. Bottom edge should be
positioned between bottom edge of case and center of roller.
7. Install electrical hook up that applies to your unit. Unit should
be installed by a qualiied electrician.
False Top
Bumper
Bracket
Access Panel
Screw (Painted)
Fabric Door
Access Panel
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.
8. Test installation by carefully running picture surface “up” and
“down” several times. Be prepared to stop screen. Fabric door
must open freely to 90˚.
9. Make sure picture surface, when rolled down, has a full wrap
around roller. No part of roller should be exposed. Fabric door
and picture surface will drop simultaneously when switch is
pressed “down”. Door will close simultaneously with picture
surface as picture surface rolls into case.
Cross Section
Picture
Surface
Access
Panel Clip
Figure 2
Access Door Installation
1. Press switch “down” so that fabric door opens (Fig. 2).
2. Remove screws (2) located on each bumper bracket.
NOTE: The access door is slotted on one edge, permitting the
slotted section to it over the access panel clips on inside of
case.
3. Place access panel so slot can be pushed over clips.
Holes in access panel brackets should align with bumper
bracket holes.
4. Replace screws.
5. Make sure there is approximately 3⁄16" clearance around
access door. Keep paint, plaster, tile or mastic out of hinge.
Fit access panel so it can be removed for maintenance.
Screen Adjustment
The picture surface drop, and the opening and closing of the fabric door, are controlled automatically by limit switches which have been
preset at Da-Lite. When the picture surface is moving upward, it is controlled by a limit switch that shuts of when the door closes. The height
for tensioned screens are adjusted at Da-Lite, changing the height of screen will change the tension on fabric and cause the screen to hang
improperly. Do not adjust.
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Tensioned Executive Electrol® Installation
Suggested Methods of Installation
Type 1 & 2
Ofset mounting, recessed above ceiling, for plaster,
dry wall or paneling. Door painted same inish as ceiling.
Including Mounting Brackets
9 ⅞"
9 ½"
8"
3"
False Top
12 ⁄"
¾"
Ceiling
Tile
Filler
Block
⅜" Approx.
NOTE: Paint the same as doors
and ceiling or remove and
replace with ceiling tile.
Type 1 & 2
Allow ⅛" min. clearance all around surface door.
Flush mounting, recessed above ceiling. For use
with ¼" max. paneling or installation in existing ceiling
using molding around door.
¾"
False Top
12 ⁄"
¼"
2 ½"
Picture
Surface
4 ¾"
¼" Max.
⅛"
“L” Bracket
Drywall Screw
Electrical
Outlet
Mounting
Brackets
⁄" Thick
3 ½"
Type 3
Allow ¼" min. clearance all around surface door.
Extended mounting, recessed above ceiling. For
use with acoustical or other ceiling tile ¾" thick laid
over door.
Length Of Fabric Width
+ 28 ¾", All Sizes
“L” Bracket
False Top
22"
9 ½"
2 ⁄"
12 ⁄"
11 ⁄"
Surface Door
Access Door
False Top
Lag Screw
¼" x 2"
¼" x 1" Screw
& Nut Insert
Mounting
Brackets
SHIM
3
⁄4"
4 ½"
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