Premier Mounts PP-FCTA-QL User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PP-FCTA-QL

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]
©Premier Mounts 2008
9533-030-001-01

EUROPE

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Table of Contents

Warning Statements 2
Parts List 3
Installation Tools 3
Plate Assembly 4
Securing the Plate 5
Electrical Box Installation 5
Ceiling Anchoring 7
Cable Lock Operation 8
Securing Pipe to PP-FCTA-QL 10
Technical Specifi cations 10
Warranty 11

PP-FCTA-QL

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 250LBS. IF NOT, THE SURFACE STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. DO NOT
HAND OR ATTACH MORE THAN 50LBS. TO THIS PRODUCT. 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.

If mounting to studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder is recommended.

Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there are no electrical wires in the surface
or utility pipe. Cutting/drilling into an electrical line may cause serious injury or property damage.

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]

[email protected]

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Parts List

Ceiling Adapter
(Qty 1)

Quick Locks
(Qty 4)

This ceiling adapter comes packaged with 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).

1/4-20 Wing Nuts
(Qty 4)

M5 x 16 Phillips Head
Screws (Qty 5)

¼” x 3” Eye Lag Screws
(Qty 4)

1/16” Braided Cable
(Qty 4 Strands)

¼” x 3” Concrete Anchors
(Qty 4)

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screwdriver Cable Cutters Ladder

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Plate Assembly

PP-FCTA-QL

Read all cautions and warnings before continuing.

Step 1. Assemble the plate.
Step 2. Place the lower adapter plate with the threaded

studs on it up through mounting plate.
Step 3. The threaded studs will align with the
adjustable slide on the mount.
Step 4. Once the two pieces are together, align the
mounting holes on the upper adapter plate with
the threaded shafts of the lower adapter plate.
Step 5. Place the three units together and loosely attach
four (4) 1/4-20 wing nuts onto the threaded
shafts.

Step 6. Pre-set the M5 x 16 Phillips screws (two on
each outer ends) of the plate and one (1) on the
1½” NPT coupler.
Step 7. Observe the room and the ceiling; find the most
appropriate location for the projector placement
and lightly mark the bottom of the tile.
Step 8. Remove any of the 24” x 24” or 24” x 48” tiles
that are surrounding the marked tile.
Step 9. Measure 3” from the edge of the t-bar to the
inside of the tile (do this for all four edges of the
ceiling tile).
Step 10. The mounting hole should be located in the
center-most location of the ceiling tile.
Step 11. Once the mounting hole has been cut, place the
ceiling plate assembly on the t-bar rails.

1/4-20 Wing Nuts

Upper Adapter
Plate

Mount

Adjustable Slide

Wing Nut Threaded
Studs

Lower Adapter
Plate

3"

M5 x 16mm
Screws

Slider Plate

Ceiling Plate
Assembly

Mounting Hole

3"

3"

3"

3"

T-Bar Frame

Ceiling Tile

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Securing the Plate

T-Bar Frame Rails

Adjust and Tighten
Wing Nut

M5 x 16mm Set
Screw

Tiles

Step 1. Position and slide the adapter plate to the hole and secure the ceiling plate to the rails by tightening the four (4) M5 x 16mm
Phillips head screws.
Step 2. Center the stud plate to the hole and secure the plate by tightening the four wing nuts..

Electrical Box Installation

Electrical installation should be done in accordance to local codes and regulations.

Step 1. Cut the tile where the electrical base box is going to be secured.
Step 2. Using (commercially available) hardware depending on electrical installation environment, install the electrical box and secure

it to the plate.
Step 3. Make all electrical connections at this time.

CUT

Electrical Box
Cut-out

Installation Instructions Page 5

The electrical cut-outs allow for both single and square electrical box installations.

PP-FCTA-QL

Electrical Box

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Ceiling Anchoring

THE PP-FCTA-QL MUST SECURED USING THE SUPPLIED QUICK LOCKS AND
BRAIDED CABLES.

Truss Concrete Wood

Truss

Concrete

Eye Lag Hole

Loop

Loop

Eye Lag Hole

Wood Joist

Braided Cable

Truss ceiling
Step 1. Loop the braided cable

around the truss.
Step 2. Run the open end through
the loop.
Step 3. Pull the open end down until
the braided cable tightens
around the truss.

Braided Cable

Concrete
Step 1. Determine the mounting

location.
Step 2. Use a 1/4” masonry drill bit
to pre-drill the mounting
holes.
Step 3. Place the concrete anchor
into the pre-drilled hole and
gently tap into place using a
rubber mallet or hammer.

Wood joist
Step 1. Secure the four (4) ¼” eye

lag screws to the wood joist
in the ceiling.
Step 2. Make sure eye lag screws
are properly secured to the
joist before securing the cable
to the cable locks on the
plate.
Step 3. Run the open end through
the hole in the eye lag
screw.
Step 4. Run the open end through
the loop.
Step 5. Pull the open end down until
the braided cable tightens
around the eye lag screw.

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Quick Lock Operation

PP-FCTA-QL

Braided

Cable

Cable Output
Cable Input

Directional Input Arrows

Release Pin

Directional Input Arrows

Braided

Cable

Feed braided cable into the Quick Lock (see
directional input arrows). To release the braided cable,
slide the release pin to disengage.

Braided

Cable

6” Excess

Braided

Cable

Directional Input
Arrows

Release Pin

Mounting Hole

Directional Input
Arrows

Release Pin

Mounting Hole

Directional Input
Arrows

Release Pin

Release Pin

Mounting Hole

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Step 1. Thread each braided cable through the Quick Lock, the mounting hole in the corner of ceiling mount, and then completely
through the opposite side of the Quick Lock to secure.

To relieve tension on the braided cable, slide the release pin on the Quick Lock.

Step 2. Adjust the braided cable tension. but do not overtighten.
Step 3. When adjusting the tension of the weight-bearing side of the Quick Lock, the cable must be pulled through the Quick Lock until

the desired tension is attained. Once attained, pull the braided cable through the other side of the Quick Lock.
Step 4. Once the tension has been adjusted, be sure that there is at least 6” of excess braided cable on the non-weight bearing side of the
Quick Lock.
Step 5. Use cable cutters to remove any remaining braided cable (optional).

Braided

Cable

6” Excess­Braided

Cable

Quick
Lock

Ceiling
Tile

T-Bar
Frame

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PP-FCTA-QL

Securing Pipe to the PP-FCTA-QL

Step 1. Secure the 1½” (NPT) pipe to the ceiling plate and tighten by using one (1) M5 x 16 Phillips head screw (supplied)
to the plate.

The M5 x 16 Phillip head screw must be used to stabilize the 1½” (NPT) pipe.

1-1/2” Pipe

M5 x 16mm Set
Screw

1-1/2” Pipe

Ceiling Plate
Assembly

Tiles

Technical Specifi cations

All measurements are in inches [mm].

T-Bar Frame Rails

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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 E. Miraloma Avenue
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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