Future Automation ML User Manual

Installation Instructions

ML - Heavy Duty Lift Mechanism

Design Highlights

-Unique Drop and Roll Flap Mechanism

-Hand Made Quality Construction

-Full Cable Management

-Custom Sized to Suit Exact Size of Screen

-Range of Add On Functions Available

-Custom Frames for Deeper Screens and Speakers

-Positively Driven Rack System for Secure and Robust Lifting

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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.

Introduction: Safety Information

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
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

Stage 2

Fitting Flap Panel to the Mechanism 6

Stage 3

Fixing the Lift to the Cabinet 7

Stage 4

Adjusting the Up Stop Position 8

Stage 5

Positioning the Base Infill Panel 9

Stage 6

Adjusting the Flap Closed Position 10

Stage 7

Adjusting the Flap Open Position 11

Stage 8

Checking Screen Mount Suitability 12

Stage 9

Mounting the Screen to the Lift 13

Stage 10

Fixing the IR Sensor and Run the Mechanism 14

Electrical Connections

Contact Closure 15
RS232 Controls 16

Introduction: Contents

Operations

IR Control 17
IR Operation 17
Changing Batteries 17
RF Control 17
RF Operation 17

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Contents Page

Trouble Shooting 18

Technical Overview 19

Notes 20

Introduction: Contents / Tool Indicator

Tool Indicator Icons

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

7.

8.

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

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

This product carries a warranty that covers the cost of labour and spare parts incurred by any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
during a two year period from date of purchase. Support for any problems that are not hardware faults are excluded from the warranty entitlement.
This warranty does not affect your statutory consumer rights.

The following is excluded from warranty service:

• Malfunctioning caused by misuse or damage, accidental or otherwise, or service modification by persons not authorised by Future Automation,
or the use of any non Future Automation supplied parts;

• Any electrical, or other environmental work external to your Future Automation mechanism including power cuts, surges or lightning strikes;

• Additional items not supplied by Future Automation although they may have been supplied together by the retailer;

• Any 3rd party software products controlling your mechanism;

• Any transfer of ownership. Warranty is provided only to the initial purchaser;

• Compensation for loss of use of the product, and consequential loss of any kind;

• Use of the product over the specified weight capacity;

• Any damage to products during transit that is not checked and notified as “unchecked” or “damaged” upon receipt of delivery.

Product Warranty

Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.

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Package Contents

1 - Mechanism

1.1 - Flap

1.2 - Screen Mount

1.3 - Cable Management

1.4 - Lifting Beam
2 - Control Box
3 - Remote Control

Not Shown On Page

4 - x2 AAA Batteries
5 - Multi Pack Of Nuts, Bolts & Washers
6 - Mains Power & Other Leads

Nuts & Bolts Multipack:

A range of nuts, bolts, washers
and spacers to help add in the
mounting for your screen

Installation: Parts List

1.1

3

1.2

1.3
1

2

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1.4

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Before you Start

Check the Operation of the Mechanism.
Firstly, remove all the red cable ties which keep the mechanism safe and secure during

Installation: Stage 1

transit. There are usually 6 ties in the locations circled on the image.
However, on some models there may be more than 6 cable ties.
Once they have all been removed, the mechanism can be powered up and tested.
Connect the supplied IR lead and check that the mechanism operates correctly before con­tinuing with the installation.

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Fitting Flap Panel to the Mechanism

The 6mm flap and the base should be made as part of the cabinet.
The surfaces of the flap should ideally be varnished or painted to help prevent it from warping.

Flap

Adhesive
Pad

Installation: Stage 2

Aluminium Flap

4 holes to be drilled in base panel.
These holes should be12mm diameter
to allow for adjustment later.
Use frame as a template to mark hole
locations.
Example hole locations shown above
are for the Group A frame.

Base Infill

Take care when fixing the

surfaces together. Place the

objects on a flat surface to

make sure the edges are

properly aligned when they

come into contact.

Try to use as many self

adhesive pads as possible to

get the most secure fixture.

Bolt through the support frame

then through base panel into the

black plates on the beam using

M8 x 30mm or M8 x 35mm bolts

Make sure the base panel lines

up squarely, directly on top of the

lifting beam.

Screw base in place from
underside through the 2
fixing brackets on either side.

Consult ML TECHNICAL SHEET

before fabricating any flaps or

base panels.

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