This guide explains how to install the projector on a lighting track using the ELPMB61 Lighting Track
Mount supplied.
Make sure you read this guide carefully to use the installation mounts and the projector safely. Incorrect
handling that ignores instructions in this guide could damage this product or could result in personal injury
or property damage. Keep this installation guide at hand for future reference.
Regarding how to handle the projector, read the User's Guide and Safety Instructions supplied with your
projector and follow the instructions in these documents.
Safety Indications
The documentation and this product use graphical symbols to show how to use this product safely and
correctly to prevent injury to customers and others, and damage to property.
The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading
the guide.
SymbolExplanation
Warning
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or
even death due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or
physical damage due to incorrect handling.
General Information Indications
SymbolsExplanation
Symbol indicating an action that must not be done
Symbol indicating an action that should be done
Symbol indicating related or useful information
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Precautions on Installing the Projector
Warning
Installing the lighting track and installing the projector on a lighting track should only be
performed by a professional with the necessary skills and know-how.
If installation work is not carried out correctly, the mount or the projector could fall causing injury
or accident to occur.
Follow the instructions in this guide when performing installation work.
If the instructions are not followed, the mount or the projector could fall causing injury or accident
to occur.
Installation should be performed by at least two people. Also, make sure you have a secure,
stable footing so that you do not drop the mount or the projector.
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Warning
Make sure you turn off the lighting track before performing work.
If you perform work while the lighting track is turned on, an electric shock could occur.
Make sure you use the safety wire supplied to connect the ceiling to the mount to prevent
the mount from falling due to earthquakes or vibrations.
Make sure you attach the safety wire supplied to the mount and the projector to prevent
the projector from falling.
Do not attach anything to this mount except for EPSON projector’s that are compatible
with this product.
If you attach a projector that is not compatible with this product, the mount could fall or be damaged causing death or serious injury.
Check the catalog for projectors that are compatible with this product.
Note the following when handling the power cable. Otherwise, it could cause a fire or
electric shock.
•
Do not handle the plug with wet hands
•
Do not use a damaged or modified power cable
•
Do not apply excessive force to the power cable
•
Do not trap the cable between parts of the mount and so on during installation
Do not wind cables around the projector or the mount.
When wiring cables and so on, route the cables so that it avoids the screws and bolts.
If the cables come into contact with screws or bolts, it could cause a fire or electric shock to occur.
Make sure you tighten the screws or bolts completely when installing.
If they are not tightened completely, the mount or the projector could fall causing injury or accident
to occur.
Do not loosen or remove screws for no reason while installing or removing this product.
When securing the mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening,
and do not use lubricants, oils, and so on.
If you use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use things such as lubricants
or oils, the mount or the projector case may crack causing an injury or an accident.
Do not hang from the mount or the projector, and do not place heavy objects on them.
Otherwise, the mount or the projector may fall and could cause death or injury.
Do not apply excessive force to the projector or the mount when installing.
Otherwise, the mount or the projector may be damaged and could cause death or injury.
Do not install in the following situations. Contact your local dealer or Epson Service Call
Center.
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If the product has been dropped or damaged before or during installation
•
If the mount is abnormal or damaged
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Warnings and Cautions on the Installation Locations
Warning
Only install on lighting tracks that support installation of this product.
Otherwise, the mount or the projector may fall and could cause death or injury.
Do not attach to the lighting track in the following ways.
Otherwise, the lighting track could be damaged. Also, the mount or projector may fall and cause
an injury or accident to occur.
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Lighting tracks with distorted or damaged openings
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Lighting tracks attached to walls, floors, or inclined locations
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Lighting tracks attached to un-reinforced ceilings
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Lighting tracks that are hung from pipes
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Lighting tracks that are built-in to the ceiling
Do not install or use the projector in locations where it could be exposed to rain or water,
such as outdoors, in baths or shower rooms.
Otherwise, it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not use the projector in a location subject to combustible or explosive gas.
If the inside of the projector gets too hot, it could ignite and cause a fire.
Do not cover the projector's air intake vent or air exhaust vent.
If either of the vents are covered, the projector's internal temperature could rise and cause a fire.
Caution
Do not install the projector in a location outside the projector's operating temperature
range.
Such an environment may damage the projector.
Install it away from air outlets such as air conditioners.
If the air from an air conditioner and so on flows directly over the projector, the temperature rises
and the projector may not operate correctly.
Install it away from fluorescent lights.
Some kinds of fluorescent lights could interfere with the remote control of the projector.
Install it in a location where strong light such as fluorescent light and direct sunlight does
not shine on the remote receiver.
If strong rays of light shine on the remote receiver, remote control operations may not be performed
correctly.
Make sure you install the projector in a location free from excessive dust and humidity to
prevent the lens or internal components from becoming dirty.
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Caution
Do not install the projector in a location subject to high levels of dust or humidity, or in a
location subject to smoke or steam.
Otherwise, it could cause a fire or electric shock to occur. The projector's case could also deteriorate
and be damaged causing the projector to fall from the mount.
Examples of environments that could cause the projector to fall due to case deterioration
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Locations subject to excessive smoke or airborne oil particles, such as factories or kitchens
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Locations containing volatile solvents or chemicals, such as factories or laboratories
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Locations where the projector could be subjected to detergents or chemicals, such as factories or
kitchens
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Locations in which aroma oils are often used, such as relaxation rooms
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Near devices that produce excessive smoke, airborne oil particles, or foam at events
Precautions on Handling After Installing
Warning
Never loosen the screws or bolts after installation.
Make sure that you check for any loose screws or bolts on a regular basis, and if any are loose,
tighten them completely. If they are not tightened completely, the mount or the projector could
fall causing injury or accident to occur.
Do not apply excessive force to the mount or hang from the mount.
Never disassemble or remodel this product except as instructed in this guide.
Do not use a wet cloth or solvents such alcohol, benzine, or thinner, when cleaning the
product.
Water could get into the projector or the case could deteriorate and crack causing an electric shock
to occur.
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Contents
Using the Product Safely
Safety Instructions .................... 1
Safety Indications .......................1
General Information Indications .............1
Precautions on Installing the Projector........1
Warnings and Cautions on the Installation
Locations ............................. 3
Precautions on Handling After Installing . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the Projector
Package Contents . . ................... 6
Mountable Lighting Tracks ............ 8
Installation Procedure
Attaching the Mount to the Projector
....................................... 9
Attaching the Projector Plate ...............9
Attaching the Arm Unit ..................10
Installing the Safety Wire ............. 12
Attaching the Projector to the Lighting
Track ............................... 13
Attaching the Lighting Track Unit...........13
Attaching the Arm Unit ..................14
Attaching the Support Mount ..............15
Attaching the Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . ....17
Connecting Cables ................... 18
Installing the Mount Cover and Safety
Wire ................................ 19
Adjusting the Orientation of the
Projector ............................ 23
Appendix
Specification . . . . . ................... 25
Appearance........................... 25
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Preparing the Projector
Package Contents
Check that you have all of the following accessories before you start work.
Projector plateArm unitCable clamp
Lighting track unitSupport mount (x 2)
Mount cover AMount cover BPower supply unit
Safety wire
(500 mm)
Wire hook mount
Safety wire set (safety wire (500 mm) and User's Guide)
Place the projector plate on the base of the projector.
Align the screw holes on the projector's mount fixing point with the screw holes on the projector plate.
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Secure the projector plate using the M4 x 10 mm screws supplied (x4).
b
Attaching the Arm Unit
Straighten the arm unit and tighten the screws.
a
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Place the arm unit on the projector.
b
Align the screw holes on the projector plate or the screw holes on the projector with the screw holes
on the arm unit.
With projector plateWithout projector plate
c
Secure the arm unit to the projector using the M4 x 10 mm screws supplied (x3).
With projector plateWithout projector plate
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Installing the Safety Wire
When installing in a high location such as a ceiling, wall, or on a shelf, after attaching the arm unit, install the
safety wire supplied to prevent the projector from falling.
For details on the installation procedure, see the User's Guide supplied with the safety wire set.
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Attaching the Projector to the Lighting Track
Attaching the Lighting Track Unit
Warning
•
Make sure you turn off the lighting track before performing installation work. Otherwise an electric shock
could occur.
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Make sure the lighting track is firmly secured. Otherwise, the mount or projector may fall and cause an injury
or accident to occur.
Remove the screws from the levers at both ends of the lighting track unit.
a
b
c
Rotate the levers at both ends of the lighting track unit by 90 degrees.
Insert the lighting track unit into the lighting track where you will install the projector.
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Rotate both levers of the lighting track unit 90 degrees.
d
e
The lighting track unit is now temporarily secured.
Secure both levers by using the M4 x 10 mm screws (x2) that you removed in step 1.
Attaching the Arm Unit
Insert the arm unit into the gap in the lighting track unit.
a
Slide it to the front side, and align the screws for the lighting track unit with the screw holes in the arm
unit.
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Tighten the screws in the lighting track unit to temporarily secure the arm unit.
b
Tighten the M4 x 14 mm screws supplied (x4) with a hexagonal wrench (M4 ball point) to
c
d
secure the arm unit.
After checking the position of the projector, tighten the two screws on the sides of the
levers using the hexagonal wrench (M4 ball point) supplied.
The lighting track unit is now secured.
Attaching the Support Mount
We recommend installing the support mount to prevent vibrations from the lighting track being transmitted
to the projector.
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If your ceiling is not strong enough, do not install the support mount.
Insert the support mount into the protrusions at both ends of the lighting track unit.
a
b
Make sure that the support mount is flush against the ceiling with no gaps, and secure it
with the M4 x 8 mm knurled screws (x4) supplied.
Further tighten the screws with a flathead screwdriver to prevent the support mount from moving.
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Attaching the Power Supply Unit
Insert the power supply unit into the grooves in the lighting track.
a
b
Allow approximately 10 mm between the lighting track unit and the power supply unit to align the
position of the power cable with the groove in the mount cover.
m
m
10
Pull the lever on the power supply unit.
The power supply unit is now secured to the lighting track.
c
Connect the power cable to the projector's power inlet.
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Connecting Cables
Connect the necessary cables to the projector's connection ports.
Check the Projector's User's Guide for information on the connection ports.
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Installing the Mount Cover and Safety Wire
Loosen the carabiner for the safety wire supplied.
a
Insert the loosened carabiner through the hole in the lighting track unit, and then tighten
b
it.
You can insert it through any of the following holes.
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Attach mount cover A to the lighting track unit.
c
d
Align the arm unit and the power cable with their respective notches, and then slide up the cover.
Secure mount cover A using the M3 x 6 mm screws supplied (x4).
e
Attach mount cover B.
Hook it over mount cover A and secure it temporarily.
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Secure mount cover B using the M3 x 6 mm screws supplied (x2).
f
Attach the cable clamp to the arm unit.
g
Insert the cable clamp to fit through the holes in the arm unit, and then pass the cable through.
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Install the wire hook mount to the ceiling, and then attach the carabiner for the safety wire.
h
Caution
Determine the installation position for the wire hook mount so that the wire cannot come loose.
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c
When installing the wire hook mount, use commercially available wood screws with a nominal
diameter of 3.8 mm.
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Make sure that the wood screws enter at least 20 mm into the ceiling's underlay.
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Adjusting the Orientation of the Projector
You can use the ball joint on the projector support section to adjust the orientation and the angle of the
projector.
The range of angles available varies depending on the model you are using. For more details, see the User'sGuide supplied with the projector.
a
b
Press the power button on the projector or the remote control.
The projector turns on.
Caution
Before turning on the projector, make sure the mount is firmly secured.
Loosen the screw for the arm unit’s ball joint with a hexagonal wrench (M6).
Adjust the orientation of the projector.
c
Make sure you support the projector from underneath while adjusting the orientation.
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When you have finished making adjustments, securely tighten the screw for the ball joint
d
section with a hexagonal wrench (M6).
•
After making adjustments, make sure you tighten the screws of the ball joint completely. If they are
c
not tightened completely, the angle of the projector will change shifting the position of the image.
•
After adjusting the orientation of the projector, adjust the size and focus of the projected image. For
more details, see the User's Guide supplied with the projector.
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Appendix
Specification
ItemSpecification
Mass (projector plate, arm unit, lighting track unit, support mount, mount