Premier Mounts GB-PIPE1, GB-PIPE1B User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

GB-PIPE1/GB-PIPE1B

Pipe-Mounted Equipment Enclosure

NORTH AMERICA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada –

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations – Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
©Premier Mounts 2008

9534-004-003-00

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

EUROPE

Swallow House,

AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, OCEANIA

(DISTRIBUTOR)

P.O. Box 295

Mordialloc Victoria 3195

Australia

Phone: [phone]

www.premiermounts.com.au

Table of Contents

Warning Statements 2
Parts List 3
Installation Tools 3
GB-PIPE1 Installation 4
1-1/2” NPT Installation 5
PDS-PLUS Installation without NPT (Optional) 6
Cable Connections 7
Side Panel Installation 7
Lateral Shift Adjustment 8
Technical Specifications 8
Warranty 9

GB-PIPE1

Warning Statements

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.

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.

THE SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE BOX. IF NOT, THE
CEILING STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT
IS 75LBS. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

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

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

This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and personal injury.

Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact

Contact Premier Mounts with any questions
[phone]
[e-mail]

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GB-PIPE1

Parts List

This accessory 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).

Equipment Tray (Qty 1)

M4 x 8mm Security Head Screw (Qty 10)

Upper Plate (Qty 1)

M8 x 12mm Security Head Screw (Qty8)

Side Panel (Qty 2)

M5 x 10mm Security Head Screw (Qty4)

Installation Tools

M5 Security Wrench

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M3 Security Wrench

GB-PIPE1 Installation

The GB-PIPE1 is designed for use with either a standard piece of 1-1/2” NPT pipe or any available ceiling mount adapter
from Premier Mounts. Please refer to the ceiling mount adapter installation instructions when mounting.

Unpack the Gear Box and review any WARNING statements that apply to the installation. Select the desired location for
the GB-PIPE1.

1-1/2” NPT

Upper Plate

GB-PIPE1

Set Screw

M3 Security
Wrench

Step 1. Determine where the GB-PIPE1 will be
located.

Step 2. Install your 1-1/2” NPT or ceiling adapter.
Step 3. Attach the upper plate to the NPT or

adapter by rotating counter-clockwise.

The upper plate must rotate onto the
threads at least four (4) complete
rotations.

Step 4. Use an M3 security wrench to tighten the
set screw.

Pipe

Electronic
Component

Cables

Step 5. At this time, run all existing cables through
the pipe and down through the upper
plate.

At this time, you may pre-install your
electronic components in the equipment
tray.

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GB-PIPE1

Upper Plate

Spring Loaded
Nuts

Electronic Components

Mounting Hole

M4 x 10mm
Security
Screws

Step 6. Lift the equipment tray into position.

1-1/2” NPT Installation

Before attaching the lower 1-1/2” NPT, it is strongly recommended that all connections in the equipment tray be made at
this time. Once the connections are made, feed the cables through the plate hole and then through the 1-1/2” NPT. Please
read instructions below to complete the installation.

Step 7. Line up the mounting holes with the
threaded shaft of the spring loaded nuts.
Step 8. Once the holes are lined up, press down
on the spring loaded nuts and tighten.
Step 9. Insert and tighten two (2) M4 x 10mm
security screws on the upper plate.

1-1/2” NPT

Equipment Tray

Plate Hole

Set Screw

1-1/2” NPT

Step 1. Place the threaded end of the 1-1/2” NPT
into the plate hole.

The NPT must rotate onto the
equipment tray four (4) complete
rotations.

Step 2. Use an M3 security wrench to tighten the
set screw.
Step 3. Attach projector mount to NPT.

Please follow the instructions
included with the mount to complete
this step. If using a PDS Series mount,
connection may be made directly to
the bottom of the equipment tray.

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PDS-PLUS Installation without NPT (Optional)

Before attaching the PDS-PLUS, it is strongly recommended that all connections in the equipment tray be made at this
time. Once the connections are made, feed the cables through the plate hole and then through the 1-1/2” NPT. Please read
instructions below to complete the installation.

Please refer to the PDS-PLUS Installation Instructions before proceeding with the following steps.

Equipment
Tray

M8 x 12mm
Security Head
Screw

GB-PIPE1

Mounting Slots

Step 1. Remove the lower mounting plate from
the equipment tray by removing the four
(4) M8 x 12mm security head screws with
an M5 security wrench.

M5 Security
Wrench

Mounting
Point

Equipment
Tray

Base Box
Bridge

M5 Security
Wrench

M5 x 10mm
Security Head
Screw

Base Box
Bridge

Step 2. Locate the mounting slots that are on the
base box bridge of the PDS-PLUS.

Equipment
Tray

Base Box
Bridge

M5 x 10mm
Security Head
Screw

M5 Security
Wrench

Step 3. Line up the mounting slots on the base box
bridge with the mounting points on the

Step 4. Insert four (4) M5 x 10mm security screws
and tighten using the M5 security wrench.

equipment tray.

Be aware of the screen location and
orient the base accordingly.

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Cable Connections

Please refer to the PDS-PLUS Installation Instructions before proceeding with the following steps.

Equipment
Tray

PDS-PLUS
Base Box

Step 1. Pull all cables down through the
PDS-PLUS base box.

Side Panel Installation

Cables

M4 x 8mm
Security Screw

Side Panel

Cables

Step 2. Pull all cables down through the
PDS-PLUS projector plate.
Step 3. Attach all cables to the installed
projector.

Side Panel

M3 Security

Side Panel

Step 1. Attach the two side panels using eight (8)
M4 x 8mm security screws.

Wrench

Step 2. Tighten these screws using the M5
security wrench.

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Lateral Shift Adjustment

GB-PIPE1

M5 Security
Wrench

M8 x 12mm
Security Head
Screw

Step 1. Use the M5 security wrench and loosen
the four (4) M8 x 12mm security screws.

Do not completely remove these screws.

Technical Specifications

All measurements are in inches(mm).

Step 2. Once the screws have been loosened,
slide the GB-PIPE1 laterally side to side
(or front to back).
Step 3. When the desired position has been
determined, use the M5 security wrench to
tighten the M8 x 12mm security screws.

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Warranty

PREMIER MOUNTS

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

What and Who is Covered by this Limited Warranty and for How Long

Premier Mounts warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of
the original owner of this product. The limited warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product.

What Premier Mounts Will Do

At the sole option of Premier Mounts, Premier Mounts will repair or replace any product or product part that is
defective. If Premier Mounts chooses to replace a defective product or part, a replacement product or part will
be shipped to you at no charge, but you must pay any labor costs.

What is Not Covered; Limitations

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO MOUNTS, ADAPTERS, DIS­PLAYS, PROJECTORS, OTHER PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR IN
PART, FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, USE OR MISUSE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PREMIER
MOUNTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD­ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INABILITY TO USE ITS PRODUCTS OR LABOR COSTS FOR REMOV­ING AND REPLACING DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS OR PARTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

What Customers Must Do for Limited Warranty Service

If you discover a problem that you think may be covered by the warranty you MUST REPORT it in writing to
the address below within thirty (30) days. Proof of purchase (an original sales receipt) from the original con­sumer purchaser must accompany all warranty claims. Warranty claims must also include a description of the
problem, the purchaser’s name, address, and telephone number. General inquiries can be addressed to Premier
Mounts Customer Service at 1-800-368-9700. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or by fax.

Premier Mounts
Attn: Warranty Claim
3130 East Miraloma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806

How State Law Applies

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

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