Draper AeroLift 35 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Installation/Operating Instructions

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Top View

Side View

AeroLift 35 by Draper

1 Read instructions completely before proceeding.

Caution:

2 Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions invalidates
warranty.
3 Do not obstruct operation of AeroLift 35 with fingers or any object. Serious
injury or damage could result.
4 It is not uncommon to overheat the motor during initial installation when set­ ting limits. The motor is thermally protected and will stop working temporarily.
DO NOT physically pull the unit down when this occurs. Once it has cooled
to a safe temperature, it will begin operating again.
5 The AeroLift 35 is designed to accommodate ceiling suspended equipment.
Equipment should not be allowed to rest on ceiling closure during operation.
(Refer to section titled “Installing Projector.”)

6 Entire bottom of unit must be unobstructed to permit proper operation.
7 Unit must be installed level (use a carpenter’s level).
8 Unit operates on 110-120V AC 60 Hz. current.

Note: Unit has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and found to be
operating properly prior to shipment.

Planning

1 Based on screen location and projector specifications, determine proper

Unit operates on 110-120V AC, 60 Hz. current.
The AeroLift 35 is shipped closed, with a temporary field connection provided in
the form of a pigtail temporarily wired to the unit. After hanging the unit, make sure
power is off and use this pigtail to temporarily connect the unit to power and to a
switch, so the unit can be lowered to allow access inside.
AeroLift 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. All operating switches should be “off”
before power is connected.

Please note: Make sure electrical supply has been disconnected before
attempting to connect AeroLift 35 to electricity.

Terminal strip for field connections is located inside a junction box on the end
of the unit. Unit is shipped with internal wiring complete to the terminal strip.
Once the unit has been lowered, turn off power and remove the J-box cover. The
terminal strip is attached to the cover. Disconnect temporary pigtail from unit, then
complete permanent wiring to electricity and to switches. Wire to connect unit to
power supply and to switches should be furnished by installer. Connections should
be made in accordance with wiring diagram. AeroLift 35 should be operated and
checked prior to installing projector and/or optional ceiling closure.

position for projector installation.
2 Confirm that there is adequate space for installation and operation.
Minimum clearance above ceiling level varies according to height of projector,
optional projector mounting bracket, optional ceiling closure and optional
Environmental Housing.

3 Arrange to provide service access to the unit.
4 When installed with Environmental Air Space Housing unit is suitable for

use in an environmental air space in accordance with in accordance with
Section 300.22(C) of the National Electrical Code, and Section 2-128, 12-

010(3) and 12-100 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

5 Total capacity of lift is 35 lbs, including closure, projector and bracket.

As Soon As AeroLift 35 Arrives

1 Open carton and inspect for damage.
2 Locate the following parts:

A. The unit itself
B. Controls
C. Any optional equipment

Hanging Unit

The AeroLift 35 is provided with four (4) mounting angles for suspending or direct
mounting the unit from above or direct mounting from the sides. These angles
provide up to 1½" of adjustment (front to back). The AeroLift 35 is designed to fit
between joists spaced 16" apart on center (assuming 2" joists), and to close to
aproximately 4", not including the projector, bracket or closure. The unit should
be guy wired or blocked to prevent swinging. All installations should observe the
following guidelines:
1 Installer must ensure that all fasteners and supports are of adequate strength to
securely support AeroLift 35 and projector. It is recommended that hardware
structure be able to hold at least four times the combined weight of the lift,
projector, housing, closure and ceiling material attached to closure.

Caution: DO NOT hang from, "ride" or pull down on the unit.
This could create a failure and cause damage and/or injury.

2 Fastening methods must be suitable for mounting surface, and securely
anchored so that vibration or abusive pulling on unit will not weaken installation.
3 Bottom of unit must be unobstructed after installation. Sufficient clearance must
be allowed below projector or optional ceiling closure.
4 Do not use unit to support adjacent ceiling, light fixtures, etc.

When unit is first operated, be cautious! If unit fails to operate when the switch
is flipped “down”, return switch to “off” and recheck electrical connections before
proceeding. Cycle unit down and up several times to confirm satisfactory operation.

110-120V Single Station Control —
3-position up-off-down switch permits operation to be stopped at any point. Factory
adjusted limit switches automatically stop AeroLift 35 when fully down or fully up.

Optional 110-120V Multiple Station Control—
Switches are similar in appearance to 110-120V Single Station Control. AeroLift
35 stops when switch is released and may be restarted in either direction. Factory
adjusted limit switches automatically stop AeroLift 35 when up or fully down.

Optional 24V Control —
Three-button up-stop-down switches stop at any point desired, operate in any
sequence. Factory adjusted limit switches automatically stop AeroLift 35 when fully
up or fully down.

Optional Infrared or Radio Frequency Remote Control—

If ordered, a three-button transmitter is provided, with “up”, “down”, and “stop”
buttons. Unit starts up or down when appropriate button is pressed, and may be
stopped by pressing “off” button. Factory set limit switches stop unit automatically
when projector is in “show” position.

Optional RS232/Ethernet—

Serial communication and network communication optionally available with wall
switches, RF or IR remote.

Optional Key Operated Switching —

Two kinds of key-operated switches are optionally available with this unit. 1 The
key-operated power supply switch controls power to the AeroLift 35 and switches.
When it is “off”, the switches will not operate lift. Key may be removed from the
switch in either “on” or “off” position. 2 A three-position key switch permits the
AeroLift 35 to be operated directly by key. In this case, the screen’s operator must
always have a key.

5 Do not complete the ceiling below unit until electrical connections have been
completed and unit has been operated successfully.
6 Use slots on the projector plate and on the closure to adjust the unit to ensure
proper alignment of ceiling closure relative to ceiling opening.

AeroLift 35 Mounting Hole Dimensions

221/4"

19

3

/8"

7

/8"

18

1

1

/4"

/4"

121/2"

101/8"

to

to

14"

115/8"

The AeroLift 35 is equipped with a Safety Limit Switch (see "AeroLift 35—Limit
Switch Adjustment (Bottom View)" diagram on page 3). This switch may be dam­aged during shipping or by rough handling
on the job site. Once the AeroLift 35 has
been installed in the ceiling, but before the
projector and closure are attached, the
Safety Limit must be tested. Use a screw­driver or other tool to press and hold the
switch. While holding down the switch, have
someone operate the unit. If the unit works

while the switch is depressed, the limit
switch is broken and must be replaced.

Operating the unit without a functioning
Safety Limit Switch could cause the unit's
motor to continue operating after the lift is
closed, leading to a failure and the possibility
of damage or injury.

Please Note: As weight is applied to the AeroLift 35, the projector plate may
shift slightly. If this occurs, use setscrews on bottom of fabric roller brackets
to compensate for shift and level projector plate.

Copyright © 2016 Draper Inc. Form AeroLift35_

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Printed in U.S.A.

If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your AeroLift 35, call your
dealer or Draper, Inc. in Spiceland, Indiana, 765-987-7999, or fax [phone].

Electrical Connections

Operation

Testing the Safety Limit Switches

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7"

(178mm)

10" (254mm)

5½"

(140mm)

Large Environmental Air Space Housing, Lift, and Closure Dimensions

Top View

Ceiling Trim Ring 23 7/8"

EASH Mounting Holes 20 5/8"

Lift
Mounting
Holes

19 3/8"

"

"

Ø 3/8" 8x

Closure

10

12

to

20

Trim

Ring

Panel

Closure

1

/8"

Panel

25"

Ceiling Trim Ring 23 7/8"

EASH 23 ½"

5

8

/

"

5

8

/

"

Center of Rod

Between Rod

Closure Panel 25"

EASH

21"

11

20

22

16

/

"

5

8

/

"

/8"

5

/8"

7

Ceiling Trim Ring 23

EASH Mounting Holes 20

Closure Panel 25"

Lipless Closure Dims: 22 1/8" x 22 1/8"

Side ViewFront/Back View

Ceiling Trim Ring 23 7/8"

EASH 23 ½"

EASH

Center of Rod

21"

Between Rod

11

16

20

/

5

8

22

/

Closure Panel 25"

Small Environmental Air Space Housing, Lift, and Closure Dimensions

Top View

Ceiling Trim Ring 23 7/8"

EASH Mounting Holes 21¼"

"

16

/

9

Holes 8¾"

EASH Mounting

Ceiling Trim Ring 14

Lift
Mounting
Holes

Ø 7/16" 4x

19 3/8"

10 1/8”

Closure

Panel

15 5/8"

Closure Panel 25"

Lipless Closure Dims: 22 1/8" x 12 1/8"

Front/Back ViewSide View

Ceiling Trim Ring

Ceiling Trim Ring 23 7/8"

EASH 23 ½"

EASH

Center of Rod

21"

Between Rod

11

16

20

/

"

5

8

22

/

"

Closure Panel 25"

5

12

/

to

5

/

20

Trim
Ring

Closure

Panel

14 9/16"

EASH 14 ¼"

8

"

EASH

8

"

Center

of Rod

Between

13 3/16"

Closure Panel

101/8”

Rod

9

9

/16”

15 5/8"

Installing Optional Environmental Air Space Housing

The Environmental Air Space Housing is shipped pre-assembled in its short­est position. The height of the housing can be adjusted by moving the screws
to different mounting holes in side panels. The incremental adjustment for the
top screw and bottom screw is ½"; the incremental adjustment for the rest
of the screws is 1". You can install the housing in a pre-assembled state or
as separate components, which will require that the housing be completely
disassembled prior to installation.
Please note that if the Environmental Air Space Housing is to be installed in a
space where there is no access from above the housing, then it is recom­mended that the AeroLift 35 be installed to the upper section prior to installing
the housing. It is also recommended that an access panel be installed to allow
future access.

1 Install top section of housing using outer
four holes located on top of upper section.
If installing large housing, make sure it is
oriented properly to allow correct
placement of lift within housing.
2 If installing the large closure, attach
brackets to bottom of projector plate
(see drawing on page 3).
3 Attach AeroLift 35 to upper section of
housing through the inner four holes
in the upper section with the 5/16" –18 x 7/8"
hex head screws, 5/16" flat washers and
lock nuts provided with housing. The lock
nuts should be used above the housing
(one per screw).
4 Attach the two flat panels of the middle
section across from each other with the
clinch nuts to the outside of the housing.
5 Attach the two middle section panels with
the formed ends across from one another.
6 Attach lower section of Environmental
Air Space Housing.

Environmental Air Space

Housing (collapsed)

A - Upper Section

B - Middle Section

(Inside View)

C - Lower Section

(Ceiling Trim Kit)

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Installing Projector

Draper’s optional Universal Projector Mount will hold up to 26 lbs.

See Installation Instructions included with Universal
Pojector Mount.

If not using Draper’s Universal Projector Mount,
generally the video projector should be
suspended from the bottom pan according
to projector manufacturer’s instructions.

If installing with a small closure, maximum
projector size is 18" x 8¾" (width x length x
Environmental Air Space Housing height).

If installing with a large closure, maximum projector size is 18" x 18"
(width x length x Housing height).

The projector plate is not pre-drilled. When
drilling inital holes for mounting projector, or
if for any reason the hole placement must be
changed, completely lower AeroLift 35 before
attempting to drill holes. When attaching
projector bracket to plate, make sure screws
are short enough that they do not touch the
motor/roller above the plate when lift is closed.

Unit and projection system should be operated,
checked and adjusted as necessary at this time
(see below for limit adjustment procedures).

Warning: Keep fingers & other objects away
from ceiling closure when unit is operating.
Serious injury or damage can result.

2½"

(64mm)

(140mm)

12" (305mm)

5½"

10" (254mm)

12" (305mm)

7"

(178mm)

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Up (closed)

/8" Min. clearance

Lower section of

If your AeroLift 35 is equipped with a ceiling closure system, it can be used as is, or in
conjunction with a piece of existing ceiling tile.

Please refer to diagrams at right for these instructions.

1 If installing with ceiling tile, you may need to cut tile so overall dimensions are the
same as (or slightly less than) the closure panel. Place tile into trim frame. Lay
closure panel on top (back side) of ceiling tile, and tighten screws to hold in place.

2 If installing large closure, attach brackets to bottom of projector plate (see fig. 7).
3 Attach 5/16" threaded rods to slots in projector plate or brackets.

Caution: Make sure bolts and nuts attaching brackets to AeroLift are

completely tightened.

4 Run unit “up” until bottom pan stops at highest position. Mark position on 5/16" rods
even with ceiling level and cut rods to length (removing from pan if convenient).

5 Run unit “down” until bottom pan stops at “show” position.
6 Attach closure to lower end of 5/16" rods by slipping into four corner slots and secure

with nuts above and below slots.
7 Run unit “up” again to highest position. Measure distance by which panel fails to
reach required “closed” height for surrounding ceiling.

Caution: Make sure nuts are completely tightened.

8 Run unit “down” then re-adjust mounting of 5/16" rods in traveling grid to raise panel
required distance.
9 Test unit operation to confirm that panel will stop in closed position just before
touching ceiling.

PLEASE NOTE: Immediately upon completion of the surrounding ceiling, unit
should be operated to confirm that optional ceiling closure panel by Draper or
by others stops 1/8" short of touching ceiling in closed position. If closure panel
touches, the motor may continue operating after the lift is closed. If it continues
to cycle once the lift is closed, a failure may occur, making the unit descend
rapidly and causing damage and/or injury.

Caution: DO NOT hang from, "ride" or pull down on the unit. This

could create a failure and cause damage and/or injury.

Adjustments

CAUTION: Be sure all switches are in “off ” position before adjusting limit switches

Always be prepared to shut lift off manually when new adjustment is being tested.

Limit switches for the AeroLift 35 are preset at the factory. The “Up” (closed) limit switch
is set for fully closed. The “down” (show) limit switch is set for fully lowered. Once unit is
in place, the “down” limit switch may need to be changed to stop the AeroLift 35 closer
to the ceiling (that is, to raise the “down” position). Limit switches are located on the end
of roller, and are accessible by removing the cover of the junction box at the left end of
the unit. To adjust the limit switches, use a 5/32" screwdriver/allen wrench.

Caution: It is not uncommon to overheat the motor during initial installation
when setting limits. The motor is thermally protected and will stop working until it
has cooled to a safe temperature before it will start operating again. DO NOT
physically pull the unit down when this occurs.

Installing Ceiling Closure

Down (open)
Limit Switch

Limit Switch

AeroLift 35

Standard Closure

For Additional Safety:

1 Be sure the nuts that attach the threaded rods to the closure are tight.
2 Wrap a plastic wire tie around the mounting tab and the threaded

rod at all four corners of the closure panel (see drawing).
Please Note: Do NOT use a paper-covered or similar wire

tie—use only plastic wire ties for maximum safety.

AeroLift 35 with

Large Closure and Brackets

Large Closure

Brackets

AeroLift Clearance

Caution: Make
sure there are

no obstructions

to the AeroLift's

operation

Fabric Roller
Adjustment Setscrews
(one on each roller end)

Adjusting “Down” (show) position —
“Down” position may be adjusted by turning the #1 limit switch adjustment socket. Turning
the socket clockwise will stop the AeroLift 35 closer to the ceiling. Turning it counter­clockwise will cause the lift to stop at a lower point.

Adjusting “Up” (closed) position —
Because the “up” (“closed”) position is preset at the factory, Draper does not
recommend changing this position using the limit switch. The “up” position of the closure
may be changed by changing the length of threaded rod (see fig. 6). If necessary,
however, “up” position may be adjusted by turning the #2 limit switch adjustment socket.
Turning the socket counterclockwise creates a higher, or more fully closed position.
Turning it clockwise creates a lower ‘UP” (closed) position.

Caution: Make sure limit switch is set so that the AeroLift 35 motor is NOT still
running after the lift is closed. If it continues to cycle once the lift is closed, a
failure may occur, making the unit descend rapidly and causing damage and/or
injury.

Please Note: If load is off-center of pan, you may need to adjust the pitch of the

fabric rollers. One setscrew is provided on each end of both fabric rollers (see
above drawing). Use these to adjust roller pitch to keep entire fabric panel taut,
so load is evenly distributed. Use 1/8" hex key to adjust.

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Installing Optional Ceiling Trim Kit

The AeroLift 35 is available with a ceiling trim kit, which consists of the lower
section of the Environmental Air Space housing and optional closure panel.

1 Install AeroLift 35 as previously
described in these instructions.

2 Install bottom section of housing in
opening. This can be accomplished
by suspending with wire, or by
mounting directly to the ceiling
joists (if space permits).

3 Install projector and attach
optional ceiling closure to
AeroLift 35
(see instructions on page 3).

Ceiling tile

(by others)

Environmental Air

Space Housing

Trim Ring

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To 110-120V Line

Dashed wiring

Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x

Single gang box by others
Min. 4" x

Dashed Wiring

To 110 -120 Vac Line

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AeroLift 35 Inspection and Maintenance

Draper recommends inspecting the AeroLift at least annually or every 300 cycles—whichever comes first.
A recommended maintenance schedule includes:

-Fabric: Inspect for fraying and proper tracking on the roller.

-Limit Switches: Make sure they are not damaged and are set properly.

-Wire Ties: Inspect wire ties attaching cables to the stabilizer arm.

-Closure: Make sure threaded rod remains seated firmly in the closure panel corners, and that the nuts remain tight. If loose, tighten.

-Power Cord: Inspect condition of power cord for projector.

Wiring Diagrams

Optional Lift Low Voltage (& Wireless) Control

Lift LVC — AeroLift 25 Wiring Diagram

Safety Up Switch

White (Common)

White-Neutral (Common) to lift & 110-120V AC

Brown-to lift (directional)

Red-to lift (directional)

Yellow-to 110-120V AC

Black-to 110-120V AC

Green-Ground

To 110 -120V AC Line

3 Button Wall Switch
DOWN - Black
COM - White
UP - Red

Aux Port for connecting additional

Lift Low Voltage Control modules

(up to six total-connect from Aux to Eye).

Eye Port for IR Eye or RF Receiver.
Splitter is required if both are used
with one Lift Low Voltage Control.

N

Red (Up)

Up

Black ( Down)

Dn

Green (Ground)

Location of key
operated 0n-off
switch if furnished.

MOTOR

Dashed Wiring
By electrician.

Low voltage
wiring by others.

Location of key

operated on-off
switch if furnished

Single Station Control Optional Multiple Station Control

Safety
Up Switch

21/8" x 17/8" deep

Motor

White (Common)

Red ( Up)

N

UP

Red

Black

Green (Ground)

Black (Down)

DN

Blue

by electrician

Safety Up
Switch

21/8" x 17/8" deep

Location of key
operated 0n-off
switch if furnished.

White (Common)

N

Red (Up)

Black ( Down)

UP

Red

Black

Red

Black

Red

Black

MOTOR

Green (Ground)

DN

Blue

Blue

Blue

Cap off with wire
nut and tape.

By electrician.

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