Future Automation CH User Manual

Installation Instructions

CH - Ceiling Hinge

Models - CH3, 4 & 5

Design Highlights

-Near Silent Motor System

-Modular Format Ensures Simple Installation

-Range Of Standard Sizes

-Sized To Suit Options Available

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Safety Disclaimer

Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of graphical symbols

-(Electric Shock Symbol) = The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons

-(Caution Symbol) = The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product

-(Tools Symbols) = The tools symbol within a coloured square are intended to highlight the required tools necessary for correct and
safe installation of the product. These are intended as a
guide only, and it is at the installer’s discretion as to which tools are used.

WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS TO OPEN THE POWER CONTROL BOX.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose electrical parts to rain or moisture, unless the

product has been specifically designed to do so.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strengthening, prior to installation can result in serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the structure to which the component is affixed can support the four times the

Introduction: Safety Information

weight of the component.
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight capacity. This can result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. It is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that the total combined weight of all attached components does not exceed that of the maximum figure stated.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equip­ment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined
weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component.

Warnings:

1. Read all technical instructions fully before installation and use. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all
documentation is passed on the end user and read fully before operation.

2. Keep all documentation.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all technical specifications and instructions during installation.

5. Do not use near water unless the product has been specifically designed to do so.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician or contact the
manufacturer.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where the exit from the apparatus.

9. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

11. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required regularly on an annual basis, when the apparatus is
damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

12. To completely disconnect the apparatus form the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC
receptacle on the power control box.

13. To prevent overheating, do not cover the apparatus. Install in accordance with the instructions.

14. UK, Ireland and Hong Kong only – The power cord is supplied with a 13A plug having an earthing pin. The
apparatus is earthed and this pin is not required for safety, merely to operate the safety shutter of mains outlet.

15. No naked flames such as lit candles should be placed on the unit.

16. Observe and follow the local regulations when disposing of batteries.

17. Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.

18. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.

19. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

20. For all mounted apparatus, the apparatus should be installed on solid wood, bricks, concrete or solid wood
columns and battens.

21. Always turn off power at source before putting on or taking off parts and cleaning.

22. Do not use outdoors unless marked for outdoor use.

23. Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment.

Caution

Warning

Beware of

Moving Parts

Danger

Electricity

Keep Hands

Clear

Future Sound & Vision trading as Future Automation intend to make this and all documentation as accurate as possible. However, Future
Automation makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every
possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without prior notice or obligation of any kind. Future Automation makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Future Automation assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the
information contained in this document.

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Contents Page

Introduction

Safety Information 1
Contents 2

Contents 3
Tool Indicator Icons 3

Installation

Parts List

Package Contents 4

Stage 1

Before You Start 5
Control Box Setup 5
Installation Option 1 5

Stage 2

Installation Option 2 6
Deciding Which Way To Fix The Mechanism 6

Stage 3

Mechanism Installation 7

Stage 4

Securing The Mechanism 8

Stage 5

Running Screen Cables 9

Stage 6

Fixing The Box (Not Needed For Option 1) 10

Stage 7

Fixing The Screen 11

Service Details

Adjustments & Trim Panels 12

Introduction: Contents

Electrical Connections

Electrical Connections In The Control Box 13
Contact Closure 14
RS232 15
Wiring & Control Box Details 15

Operations

Remote Control 16
Operation 16
Changing The Batteries 16

Trouble Shooting 17

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Introduction: Contents / Tool Indicator

Tool Indicator Icons

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

1. - Drill 3. - Allen Keys 5. - Screwdrivers 7. - Pencil

2. - Tape measure 4. - Spirit Level 6. - Spanners 8. - Saw

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Installation: Package Contents

Package Contents

1 - Mechanism

1.1 - Box

1.2 - Top Trim

1.3 - Left Trim

1.4 - Right Trim

1.5 - Main Tray

1.6 - Cross Bars

1.7 - Screen Uprights

1.8 - Pivot Tube

1.9 - Mount Plates
2 - Control Box
3 - IR Remote Control

Not Shown On Page

4 - x2 AAA Batteries
5 - Mains Power & Other Leads
6 - Transformer for Control box

Nuts & Bolts Multipack:

Various Fixing’s

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1.1

1.9

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1.3

1.2

1.8

1.6

1.7

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1.4

1.5

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Before you start, check the following:

-The product is in good condition

-No damage to any parts

-Wiring is all secure

-The unit is in the closed position

Installation: Stage 1

-Test the mechanism by running it up and down, best done with it upside down on the floor

-See page 13-16 for controls.

HOME - Takes hinge to a
position of 100 degrees
OUT - Takes hinge to a
position of 90 degrees
IN - Takes hinge all the
way up to being flush with
ceiling

Control box setup

- THE BOX MUST BE EASY TO ACCESS!

- Connect the control box to the DC power supply and the
PSU to the mains

- Connect the infrared remote sensor even if you are going
to use switch control

- See operations page

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Decide which way to fix the mechanism

Installation: Stage 2

Mechanism installation Option 1

Holes for hanging
mechanism

Mechanism installation Option 2

One option is to hang the
mechanism from 4 bolts fixed
to the top of the mount plates.
(See CH Tech for dimensions)

If option 1 is chosen to mount
the mechanism you can now
turn to installation stage 5 ­Running screen cables.

The second option is to remove the left
and right mount plates and secure them
within the enclosure.

Mount plates

Plaster board
ceiling

Box removal.
Open mechanism to roughly 20 degrees, undo
all the bolts within the box and then slide off.

(See CH Tech for beam and opening details).

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Option 2

Fix the mount plates in the
positions shown. 27mm be-

Installation: Stage 3

hind the back of the opening.
22mm above the bottom of
the finished ceiling level.

Section CC - 1:8

Section BB - 1:8

27mm

Viewing Side

View on right beam

22mm

View on left beam

22mm

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27mm

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Securing the mechanism Option 2

Then lift the mechanism
into place and slide apart
to lock in place.

Installation: Stage 4

Gearbox

4 no. M8 bolts need loosening so that
the mechanism can telescope in and
fit into the recess. Then telescope out
and tighten the bolts to secure

Fix the mechanism in place with 6
bolts that held it to the mount
plates when sent.

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Running screen cables

The mechanism has cable management through the pivot tube. Screen cables can be run
in at one end of the pivot tube and exit through a slot in its middle to go straight to the back
of the screen being mounted

Installation: Stage 5

The control box needs to be stored in an easily accessible location

CH Mechanism
Cable Route

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Fixing the box (Not needed for option 1)

Set the screen frame at about 20 degrees from the up position.
The box can then be lifted into place.

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Installation: Stage 6

Approx

Slide box up over screen
mount and hook into place

When in place secure with the
row of 4 bolts along the back
(M5x25mm) and 2 M8 bolts on
each side as removed previously

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Fixing the screen

Slide the box to the left, hard against the gearbox.
In order to mount the screen, Make sure mechanism is in the OUT position then
remove the slotted hook-on uprights and bolt them both to the back of the screen.

Installation: Stage 7

The screen can then be hooked on to the
bars and retaining collars can be fitted to
secure the screen.
Operate the mechanism with caution once
the screen is in place. Make sure it can’t hit
the edge of the box on the way up. Then
connect the signal cables to the screen.

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Adjustments and trim panels

Fix the top trim in position before fixing the left & right trim panels to the mechanism.

Take the mechanism up with the controller. Be very careful when it shuts for the first time.
Cover the STOP button just incase the cover panel doesn’t line up.

Service Details

Right Trim

Left trim panel goes here

Up adjuster

Left Trim

Main tray

Right trim panel

To adjust the height of the mechanism
in the closed position, turn the 10mm
spanner up to raise and down to lower
the hinge position.

The closing position can be adjusted with the adjusting nut behind the left trim
panel. Take the mechanism up and down and adjust until flush when up.
Finally fix the left trim panel.

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Task Order

1 - Box on
2 - Top trim on
3 - Right trim on
4 - Mount screen
5 - Connect screen
6 - Attach main tray
7 - Adjust up position
8 - Left trim on

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Electrical Connections & Control Box

Connect the control box to
the DC power supply and the
power supply to the mains

Installation: Electrical Connection

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Connect infrared
sensor here

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568A 568B

1 12V SUPPLY

12V SUPPLY - CURRENT LIMITED

W/G W/O

2 12V LATCH

When 12V attached, device will go OUT to 90 degrees. When

12V removed, device will go IN.

GO

3GROUND GROUND W/OW/G

4 PIN 4 NOT USED BL BL

5 DEVICE LATCH

Short to GROUND (pin 3), device will go OUT to 90 degrees.

When short removed, device will go IN.

W/BL W/BL LED 4

6 DEVICE STOP

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), stops device in current

position.

O G LED 3

7 DEVICE HOME

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), makes device go OUT

to 100 degrees.

W/BR W/BR LED 2

8 DEVICE IN

Momentary short to GROUND (pin 3), makes device go IN.

BR BR LED 1

PIN DESCRIPTION ACTION

WIRE / CABLE

CONTACT CLOSURE

LED INDICATOR

CH Contact Closure

- Use an RJ45 connector in the CCI
socket on the control box to operate
via contact closure

Installation: Electrical Connection

NOTE:

LED 1
LED 2
LED 3
LED 4
LED 5

Earlier versions of the control board
may not have these contact closure
LED indicators.

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CONTACT CLOSURE INPUT

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RS232

- Use an RJ25 connector in the socket marked
RS232 on the control box to operate using RS232

Details

Baud rate: 9600
Stop bit: 1
Parity: None
Databits: 8

Installation: RS232 and Operation Details

RJ25 9 PIN D

PIN 1: RX TO PIN 2: TX

PIN 6: TX TO PIN 3: RX

PIN 3: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

PIN 4: GROUND TO PIN 5: GROUND

Pin 1: RX

Pin 6 : TX

Pin 3 & 4: GROUND

IMPORTANT

Ensure protocol is entered exactly as written, including Carriage Return (Enter / ASCII 13).

COMMAND ACTION

Pin 2: TX

Pin 3: RX

Pin 5: GROUND

fa_in Carriage Return (Enter ) Device IN

fa_out Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT (90 )

fa_home Carriage Return (Enter ) Device OUT (100 )

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fa_stop Carriage Return (Enter ) Device STOP (At any position)

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Replacing batteries

Operation: Remote Control

Future Automation IR Remote

Controller needs x2 AAA batteries
which are provided within the
packaging

Operation Buttons

In - Takes the screen into

the closed / in position

Out - Lowers the screen
into open / out position
(90 )

Stop - Will stop the
operation at any point

Home - Takes screen down
past 90 to 100 , so the screen
is angled down towards the
floor

Note

Only buttons indicated are
functional with the product.
Any button pressed when in
motion mechanism will stop.

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Trouble Shooting

Trouble Shooting:

For information on our products please refer to our web site -

www.futureautomation.co.uk

or for questions on installations and our product range please

phone us on - [phone] and ask for our technical

support department

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Notes...

Notes

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Claggy Road
Kimpton
Hertfordshire
SG4 8HP
United Kingdom

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