Premier Mounts PBC-FCTA Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Suspended Ceiling Adapter

NORTH AMERICA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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EUROPE

Unit 3, The Moorings Business Park

Channel Way, Longford

Conventry, CV6 6RH,

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

9530-302-001-0A

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Contents

Weight Limit. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warning Statements. ....................................................................................................................................................... 2

Installation Tools. ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Parts List.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Features. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

PP-FCTA Installation. ...................................................................................................................................................... 5

Mounting the PP-FCTA. ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Securing the Ceiling Plate. ........................................................................................................................................ 6

Electrical Box Cut-out Removal. ............................................................................................................................... 6

Ceiling Attachment. ................................................................................................................................................... 7

Securing the 1 ½˝ NPT Pipe to the PP-FCTA. .......................................................................................................... 8

Securing the Camera (optional). ............................................................................................................................... 9

Technical Specications. ............................................................................................................................................... 10

Disclaimer. ......................................................................................................................................................................11

Weight Limit

THE CEILING STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF

Maximum Projector Weight:

50 lbs.

SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF
THE PROJECTOR. IF NOT, THE CEILING STRUCTURE
MUST BE REINFORCED.

Warning Statements

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND

COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST BE FOLLOWED, AS OUTLINED

IN THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE

PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.

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.

At least two qualied people should perform the assembly procedure. Personal injury and/or property damage can result

from dropping or mishandling the projector.

This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and/or serious

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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Installation Tools

The following tools may be required depending upon your particular installation. They are not included.

Ladder

Pencil Protective Eyewear

Hole SawHammer1/4” Concrete Drill Bit1/8˝ Drill Bit

Phillips Tip ScrewdriverHand Held Drill

Parts List

Make sure your Premier Mounts product has the following hardware and components before beginning installation. If

there are parts missing and/or damaged, stop the installation and call Premier Mounts at [phone].

PP-FCTA Mount Hardware

Escutcheon Ring

(Qty 1)

Main Ceiling Plate

(Qty 1)

14-Gauge x 25’ Galvanized Wire

(Qty 4 Strands)

¼”-20 Turnbuckles

(Qty 4)

¼˝ x 3˝ Eye Lag Screws

(Qty 4)

M6 x 2.4” Concrete Anchors

(Qty 4)

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Features

The suspended ceiling adapter makes it easy to install and fine-tune the position of your overhead

projector and organize its electrical wiring above the ceiling.

Mounting Coupler

Use a set screw to hold

any 1 ½” NPT pipe to the

mounting coupler

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Adjustability

Up to 9˝ of lateral shift

Electrical Access

Knockouts for electrical

or signal junction boxes

Camera Screw Hole

Use a 1/4”-20 screw to mount a
camera alongside the projector

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PP-FCTA Installation

Introduction

Read these instructions before installing your Premier Mounts product.

Make sure you have all the parts and tools you need to safely complete the installation.

Some of the steps in this installation may require two people to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the projector.
Read all the warnings in the manual and always use proper safety equipment.

Mounting the PP-FCTA

1) Pre-set four (4) M5 x 16mm combo screws on the ceiling
plate assembly (two on each end of the plate).

The M5 x 16 mm screws may be attached on the inner
or outer lip of the main ceiling plate.

2) Determine the ceiling tile you will use to attach the ceiling
adapter.

3) Use a pencil to measure and mark 3˝ from each edge of

the t-bar frames to the inside of the tile (see diagram).

4) Determine the mounting hole position inside the marked

square of the tile and mark it with a pencil.

If you are attaching a camera, mark an additional hole
for the 1/4”-20 screw next to the mounting coupler.

5) Remove any of the 24˝ x 24˝ or 24˝ x 48˝ tiles that are
surrounding the marked tile.

6) Cut the mounting hole (and camera screw hole).

7) Place the ceiling plate on the t-bar rails so that the
mounting coupler can slide to align with the ceiling
mounting hole.

Proceed to the ″Securing the Ceiling Plate″ section on
page 6.

1/4”-20 optional holes

3˝

M5 x 16mm Screws

Ceiling Plate Assembly

Upper Adapter Plate

3˝

Mounting Hole

3˝

3˝

T-Bar Frame

Ceiling Tile

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Securing the Ceiling Plate

1) Once the ceiling plate assembly is resting on the t-bar

frame rails, use a screwdriver to tighten the four (4)

M5 x 16mm combo screws.

2) Slide and center the upper plate assembly over the
hole that was cut in the tile.

3) Tighten all four (4) wing nuts.

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Upper Plate Assembly

Do not overtighten the mounting screws.

Proceed to the ″Electrical Box Cut-out Removal″ section

below.

Electrical Box Cut-out Removal

Electrical installation should be completed by a certied

electrician.

1) Cut the tile where the electrical box is going to be
secured.

2) Using (commercially available) hardware depending
on electrical installation environment, install the
electrical box and secure it to the ceiling plate

assembly.

3) Make all electrical connections at this time.

Upper Adapter Plate

T-Bar Frame Rails

M5 x 16mm Combo Screw

Tiles

Proceed to the ″Attaching the Turnbuckles″ section.

Electrical Box
Cut-out

Electrical Box

(Commercially

Available)

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Ceiling Attachment

Hook the four (4) turnbuckles into the four corners of the main
ceiling plate. Then choose one of the three ceiling attachment

Wood Stud Ceiling

1) Determine a suitable structure capable of supporting
the intended weight to drill the mounting holes.

Set the holes so that wires from the main ceiling

plate will angle 15 degrees outward (see Fig. 1).

2) Use a 1/8˝ drill bit to drill the mounting holes.

3) Secure the four (4) ¼˝ eye lag screws to the wood
stud in the ceiling.

4) Loop a wire through an eye lag screw (see Figure 2).

5) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

6) Run the other end of the wire through the turnbuckle.

7) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

8) Repeat steps 4-7 for the remaining three mounting
points.

The nal loop on the wire has to be tightly bent
and secured to prevent it from untwisting. Twist
the turnbuckles to ne-tune adjust.

Recheck all hardware and installation for proper
tightness and security.

15°

Figure 1

Wood Stud

Eye Lag Screw

Proceed to the ″Securing the 1 ½˝ NPT to the
PP-FCTA″ on page 11.

Concrete Ceiling

1) Determine a suitable structure capable of supporting
the intended weight to drill the mounting holes.

Set the holes so that wires from the main ceiling

plate will angle 15 degrees outward (see Fig. 1).

2) Use a ¼˝ concrete drill bit to drill the mounting holes.

3) Place the concrete anchors into the drilled hole and

gently tap into place using a rubber mallet or hammer.

4) Loop a wire through a concrete anchor bolt (see
Figure 2).

5) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

6) Run the other end of the wire through the turnbuckle.

7) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

8) Repeat steps 4-7 for the remaining three mounting
points.

The nal loop on the wire has to be tightly bent
and secured to prevent it from untwisting. Twist
the turnbuckles to ne-tune adjust.

Recheck all hardware and installation for proper
tightness and security.

Figure 2

15°

Figure 1

Solid Surface

Concrete Anchor

Proceed to the ″Securing the 1 ½˝ NPT to the

Figure 2

PP-FCTA″ on page 11.

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Ceiling Attachment (cont’d)

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Truss Ceiling

1) Loop the wire around the truss (see Figure 1).

Hang the wires from the trusses so that they will
angle 15 degrees outward from the main ceiling

plate (see Fig. 2).

2) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

3) Run the other end of the wire through the turnbuckle.

4) Twist the wire at least ve (5) times around itself to
secure it.

5) Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining three mounting
points.

The nal loop on the wire has to be tightly bent
and secured to prevent it from untwisting. Twist
the turnbuckles to ne-tune adjust.
Recheck all hardware and installation for proper
tightness and security.

Proceed to the ″Securing the 1 ½˝ NPT Pipe to the PP-FCTA″

section below.

Ceiling Truss

Figure 1

15°

Figure 2

Securing the 1 ½˝ NPT Pipe to the PP-FCTA

1) Secure the 1 ½″ NPT pipe to the mounting coupler
and tighten the pipe.

2) Secure the pipe using one (1) M5 x 16mm combo
screw to the plate.

The M5 x 16mm combo screw must be used to
stabilize the 1 ½″ NPT pipe.

3) Attach the escutcheon ring to the 1 ½″ NPT pipe
beneath the ceiling tile.

Are you adding a camera to the ceiling adapter?

If Yes, proceed to the “Securing the Camera

(optional)” section on page 11.

If No, you have completed the ceiling adapter

installation.

1-½˝ Pipe

M5 x 16mm Screw

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Camera Screw Installation (optional)

Make sure the camera supports one (1) 1/4”-20

screw.

1) Determine which screw hole on the upper adapter

plate you will use to attach the camera.

2) Insert one (1) 1/4”-20 x 2 3/4” pan Phillips head screw

(commercially available) through one (1) wing nut
(commercially available) and the desired screw hole.

The screw should go through both the upper and
lower adapter plates. It will later be used to mount

the camera.

Do not overtighten the mounting screw.

1/4”-20 x 2 3/4”
pan Phillips head

screw (commercially

available)

1/4”-20 optional holes

Wing nut (commercially

available)

1/4”-20 threaded insert on
camera

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Technical Specications

All measurements are in inches.

23.25

590.5

23.70
602

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1.18

30.1

24.45
621

SLIDING PLATE

.81

4.50

114.3

3.50

88.90

PIPE THREADS

1.5" NTP

1.18

24.75

8.43

1.00

3.25

6.50

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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
[phone]. 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.

Disclaimer

Premier Mounts intends to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Premier Mounts 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 notice or obligation of any kind. Premier Mounts makes no representation of warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Premier Mounts assumes no responsibility for
accuracy, completeness or sufciency of the information contained in this document.

©Premier Mounts 2011

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