Draper Onyx Permanently Tensioned Users Guide

Assembly/Mounting Instructions

Frame Extrusions - 4

Corner Brackets - 8

Plastic Tubing - 4

1

/8” Allen

Wrench - 1

BACK

FRONT

Viewing Surface - 1

Wall Brackets - 2

#8 Screws

Surface Retention

Extrusions - Several

Onyx Permanently Tensioned Projection Screen by Draper

1 Read instructions through completely before proceeding.

Caution

2 Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions
invalidates warranty.
3 Screen should be accessible for complete removal should fabric
become damaged or should other service be required.

4 Screen should be installed level (using a carpenter’s level).
5 Nothing should be fastened to screen frame or viewing surface.
6 Make sure you have received all parts (see parts list below and

exploded diagram on page 2).
7 Tools Required: 1/8" Allen wrench (included); #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Optional tools: Flat blade screwdriver or small putty knife.

8 Installer is responsible for providing appropriate hardware for mounting.
9 When lifting assembled screen, do not lift at only one corner; lift at

both corners. Lifting by one corner could result in damage to the
screen frame, especially on large screens.
 The ideal temperature range for assembling folding screens to prevent
damaging the surface is 68°-78° F (20°-26° C). Assembling below
recommended temperatures may damage surface and void warranty.

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

Onyx—Hardware and Parts List

Figure 3

2 Make sure corner brackets are fully seated (see Fig. 5).

Figure 5

3 Secure corner brackets by tightening setscrews (see Fig. 6).

Figure 4

1 Clean area and place frame assembly pieces face down. Insert corner
brackets into aluminum frame extrusions as indicated in Figures 1 through

4. For easier assembly insert the inner connectors first.

Please Note: If corner brackets do not slide into frame extrusions, make sure
that setscrews are backed out enough to allow proper clearance.

Patented by Draper, Inc., U.S. Patent Nos. 6,785,047; 7,113,332; and 7,369,310.

Figure 1

Frame Preparation

Figure 2

Figure 6

4 Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining corners (see Fig. 7).

Figure 7

The Onyx has a precision cut mitered corner.

Please Note: If corner gaps exist (painted frame only) readjusting the frame
and/or applying a small bead of black silicone to fill the gap is the best solu
tion. Apply a very small bead of black silicone to area where frame gap exists.
Work silicone into gap (using your finger or a cloth). Remove ALL silicone on
face of frame; only silicone inside gap should remain.

Caution: When lifting assembled screen, do not lift at only one corner; lift
at both corners. Lifting by one corner could result in damage to the screen
frame, especially on large screens.

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If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Onyx screen, call your
dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Indiana, [phone] or fax [phone].

Onyx by Draper

Plastic Tubing

Surface Retention

Extrusion

Back of

Viewing Surface

Back of

Viewing Surface

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Surface

Fabric Attachment Extrusions

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Surface Preparation

1 Move frame assembly out of the way, unroll viewing surface and place on
smooth/clean surface. (Orient viewing surface so that folded side of hem is
visible.)
2 Insert plastic tubing inside pocket formed by hem on all 4 edges of viewing
surface (see Fig. 8).
3 Divide surface retention
extrusions up so they will be
evenly spaced all the way
around the screen.
4 Carefully slide surface
retention extrusions
(rounded edge visible) along
hem and onto surface on all
4 edges of fabric (see Fig. 9).

Figure 8

Figure 9

Caution: Do not allow fabric to snag on ends of extrusions. If the
screen fabric is not parallel with the surface retention extrusion,
then it may slit and tear during installation.

Please Note: To make this step easier, pinch the end of the pocket closed

before sliding it into the surface retention extrusions.

5 The top and bottom of the screen should have the same number of surface
retention extrusions. The two sides should also have the same number
(but fewer than the top and bottom). This will allow even spacing all the way
around the screen.
6 Verify that all surface retention extrusions are installed with rounded edge
visible and are centered on surface material.

Onyx Frame —Side Detail*

T
Wall Mount
Bracket

Surface to Frame Assembly

1 Return frame onto clean surface, face down, and drape completed surface
assembly over completed frame profile with rounded edges of surface
retention extrusions visible.
2 Hook surface retention extrusions on any side of surface to notch #1 on
corresponding side of frame extrusion (see Fig. 10).

*Please Note: For proper tensioning, start in the center of the frame
extrusion, and work your way out to the corners.

Viewing
Surface

3 Repeat on opposite side of surface, again using notch #1.
4 Repeat steps 2-3 with remaining edges of surface.
5 Ensure surface retention extrusions are equally spaced in tension slots on

all 4 edges of surface.
6 If additional tension in certain areas of the screen is desired, adjust surface
retention extrusions to notch #2 or #3 as necessary.

Please Note: It is not necessary to adjust more than one edge at a time to
increase surface tension.

Retention
Extrusion

Figure 10

Corner Reinforcement Kit (Part Number 253696)

A Corner Reinforcement kit is required for flown screens. Corner gussets
may only be installed after screen is otherwise completely assembled
(including surface).

1 Install frame per Onyx Instructions.
2 Align corner gusset plate to frame.
3 Install the supplied #10-24 x .250"

fastener (A) into tapped hole in
corner bracket.
4 Align corner gusset plate parallel
with the outer edges of the frame.
5 Drill one hole through frame (using
holes in gusset plate as a guide)
with 1/8" or #30 drill bit.
6 Install one of the #8 x .750" self-threading fasteners (B) into the hole,
and tighten completely to set the plate in position.

7 Drill the remaining three holes using the gusset plate as a guide.
8 Install the remaining three #8 x .750" self-threading fasteners (B) and

tighten completely to set the plate in position.

Repeat the above steps on the remaining three corners of the screen.

Figure 11

B

B

A

B

Onyx (Exploded Rear View)

4"

¼"

*Viewing surface is approximately ¼" from wall.

Minimum distance between
top edge of Wall Mount
Bracket and ceiling is 1".

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