Epson PowerLite 1700c, PowerLite 1710c, PowerLite 1715c, Ceiling Mount, PowerLite 500c Installation Guide

INSTALLATION MANUAL

IN-ELPMBUNI.R3

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EPSON AMERICA, INC.

INDIANAPOLIS DISTRIBUTION CENTER

2350 Stafford Road Suite 101

Plainfield, IN 46168

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Table of Contents

Warranty............................................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -

Contact Premier Mounts.......................................................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Warning Statements.............................................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -

Parts List............................................................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -

Installation Tools .................................................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -

ELPMBUNI Universal Mount Assembly............................................................................................................................................. - 6 -

Projector Preparation ............................................................................................................................................................................ - 7 -

Securing the Bracket to the Projector ................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -

Leveling the Mounting bracket........................................................................................................................................................... - 14 -

Securing the Upper Assembly Ceiling Plate....................................................................................................................................... - 15 -

Low-Profile Installation...................................................................................................................................................................... - 16 -

Securing the Projector to the Upper Assembly...................................................................................................................................- 18 -

Final Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................................... - 19 -

Installing the Plastic Caps...................................................................................................................................................................- 20 -

Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All Premier Mounts products carry a limited lifetime warranty from ship date against defects in materials and
workmanship. Premier Mounts is not liable for improper installation that results in damage to mounts, adapters,
display equipment or personal injury.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Contact Premier Mounts

In the event of missing and/or damage equipment, or technical questions, the following information can help in
the completion of the installation.

Customer Service – [phone]
Technical Support – [e-mail]

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Warning Statements

WARNING: PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE

USE OF ANY PREMIER MOUNTS PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN
THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS, AND IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR
CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF
OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR
MODIFICATIONS.

WARNING:

WARNING:

WARNING:

THE CEILING STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING A MAX
WEIGHT OF 25 LBS., THE WEIGHT OF THE PROJECTOR. IF NOT, THE CEILING
MUST BE REINFORCED. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATIONS INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE
ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.

SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND TOOLS
FOR THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL
INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

Indicates that the power plug is to be
disconnected from the power outlet.

Contact Premier Mounts with any
questions – [phone].

Safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Warning and Caution statements.

A secure structure must support the weight, or load, of the projector. When mounting to a ceiling that contains wooden
studs, dead center of the wooden stud must be confirmed prior to installation.

Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the projector and/or damage to the mounting surface.

Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight, air conditioning or any other source of direct heat energy. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the projector and could increase the risk of fire.

At least two qualified people should perform the installation procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or
mishandling the projector.

Recommended mounting surfaces: wooden studs, solid-flat concrete, and reinforced metal studs. If the mount is to be
installed on any surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially available).

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Parts List

NOTE: This mount is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of

these parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts missing
and/or damaged, please stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts (800-368-9700).

Upper Assembly

(Qty 1)

Plastic Barrel Caps

(Qty 4)

Lag Screws

(#14 x 2”)

(Qty 3)

NOTE

M3 x 16mm

Phillips Head

Screws (Qty 4)

Mounting Bracket
(Qty 1)

M3 Flat Washers

(Qty 4)

Note

: Must be used
with the M3 x 16
Phillips screws.

M4 x 12 Security

Head Screws

(Qty 4)

: The following hardware is included in the hardware

pack but is not required for the installation.

M5 x 12mm Security Head Screws (Qty 4)
M6 x 12mm Security Head Screws (Qty 4)

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screw Driver Portable Drill
Soft Material/ Blanket Pencil
Allen Wrench (Supplied) Level (Supplied)
Tape Measure Stud Finder (Commercially Available)
Ladder M5 Allen Wrench

NOTE: Mounting screws will vary by projector. Please see the following pages for model specific hardware:

Pages 10, 11, 12, and 13.

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A Single Wooden Stud

Mounting Points

B Solid Structure Mounting

Points
C Ceiling Plate
D Allen Wrench
E Height Adjustment Screws
F Tension Knobs
G Safety Knob
H Security Screws
I Leveling Barrels
J Universal Mounting Bracket
K Leg Assembly
L Projector (Not Supplied)
M Tri-Lock Opening

Option 1

D

H

B

F

A

C

E

G
K

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NOTE: The four (2-piece) leg
assemblies can be used as
single leg or any combination
of single and dual legs
together as shown in Options
1 and 2. The number of legs
may vary depending on the
number of mounting points
found on the bottom of your
projector.

M

Combination
Leg

Single Leg

Option 2

I

M

J

L

D

J

NOTE: See the best

configuration for your
projector for filter and lamp
access.

L

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Projector Preparation

WARNING: Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installation instructions

must be adhered to. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and possible damage
to the projector.

CAUTION: THE PROJECTOR IS FRAGILE; HANDLE WITH CARE AT ALL TIMES.
NOTE: Review the projectors manufacture’s operation manual and refer to the ceiling installation

instruction. Here you will normally find important reference information regarding installation
dimensions such as (distance from the screen to the lens of the projector, top of the lens placement to
the top screen etc. Adherence to these recommendations during your installation will enhance the
quality of your final image on the screen.

1. Carefully invert the projector and place it on a smooth flat surface.

2. Identify the number of mounting points and screw thread (pitch) size.

3. Most projectors have either three or four mounting points and are M4 in thread size (Figure 1).

Mounting

Points

Blanket, soft

cloth etc

Inverted
Projector

Flat
surface

Figure 1

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