Premier Mounts SCM-103 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SCM-103

Suspended Ceiling Mount

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

9531-027-224-02

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

EUROPE

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

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
Locating the Mounting Points 4
Mounting the Brackets to the Display 5
Securing the Lower Cover 6
Securing the Tubes to the Mounting Brackets 6
Lifting the Display into Position 8
Cable Routing 9
Installing the Beauty Covers 12
Technical Specifications 14
Warranty 15

SCM-103

Warning Statements

IT IS REQUIRED THAT THE INSTALLATION LOCATION BE INSPECTED AND APPROVED BY A
LICENSED STRUCTURAL ENGINEER.

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 DISPLAY. IF NOT, THE CEILING
STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT IS 2000LBS. 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 display.

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.

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]

Redundancy in Engineering is the duplication of critical components of a system with the intention of increasing reliability of the system, usually in the
case of a backup or fail-safe.

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SCM-103

Parts List

This ceiling mount 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 missing and/or damaged parts, please
stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts (800-368-9700).

Mounting Brackets

(Qty 2)

Display Input Cover

(Qty 1)

8-32 x 3/8” Phillips

Screws (Qty 18)

Mounting Bracket Covers

8-32 x 1/2” Phillips Screws

6-32 x 1/4” Set Screw

Recommended Installation Tools

(Qty 2)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 4)

Tubing
(Qty 3)

Lower Cover Panel

(Qty 1)

Clevis Pins

(Qty 6)

Lower Cover

(Qty 1)

Plastic Coupler Inserts

(Qty 4)

10-32 Kep Nut

(Qty 4)

Spirit Level (Supplied)1/2” Socket and Wrench

1/8” Allen wrench (Supplied)

1/16” Allen wrench (Supplied)

Tape Measure

Screwdriver

Pencil Stud Finder

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Locate the Mounting Points

The display comes with four (4) M16 screws with quick release sleeves that are pre-installed on the display.

SCM-103

Mounting

Points

Step 1. Locate the 4 quick release sleeves on the back of the display and remove. Place the M16 bolts and split washers to the side.
These will be used for bracket installation on the next page.

Mounting
Points

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SCM-103

Mounting the Brackets to the Display

The following steps will require a minimum of 3 people. This should not be done with less then 3 people due to the
weight of mounting brackets.

Left Mounting
Bracket

Right Mounting
Bracket

Split Washer

M16 Bolt

Step 1. Align the mounting bracket holes up with the mounting holes on the back of the display. There are two mounting holes used on
each side of the display.

Step 2. Place the split washer between the display and the mounting bracket.
Step 3. Insert the M16 mounting bolt through the mounting bracket then through the split washer into the display.
Step 4. Tighten the bolt into place and repeat the steps for the remaining three bolts.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE M16 BOLTS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE DISPLAY. TIGHTEN TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS.

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Securing the Lower Cover

THE SCM-103 IS HEAVY. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE PERFORM ALL
INSTALLATION STEPS.

Lower Cover

Pre Installed
Handy Box

SCM-103

8-32 x ½”
Screw

10-32 Kep Nut

Step 1. Insert the lower cover between the vertical mounting brackets.
Step 2. Attach four (4) 10-32 Kep Nuts and tighten down securing the lower cover into place.
Step 3. Insert two (2) 8-32 x ½” screws and tighten down the lower cover bracket against the vertical side mounting brackets.

Securing Tubes to Mounting Brackets

Factory
Installed Set
Screw

Step 1. Slide the tubes into the cut outs on the side of the mounting brackets.
Step 2. Slide the tubes in enough to have an even amount showing on each side of the left & right mounting brackets.
Step 3. Once tubes are slid into place, tighten all twelve (12) pre-installed set screws located in the display mounting brackets using the

1/8” Allen wrench (supplied). These screws are installed at the factory and are used to lock the tubes into place.

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THE SCM-103 IS HEAVY. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE PERFORM ALL
INSTALLATION STEPS.

Clevis Pin

2” Tube

Cotter Pin

Step 5. Once the tubes are locked into place insert the clevis pins into the hole at the end of each tube.
Step 6. Lock each clevis pin into place by inserting the attached cotter pin into the hole.

Now that the mount is attached to the display, double check all mounting locations to insure all hardware is
properly tightened and secured.

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Lifting the Display into Position

IN THE NEXT STEP A LIFTING DEVICE SUCH AS A FORKLIFT , SCISSOR LIFT, OR HOIST WILL NEED TO
BE UTILIZED IN ORDER TO LIFT DISPLAY INTO POSITION. NOT DOING SO COULD RESULT IN PERSON­AL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE DISPLAY.

THE SCM-103 IS HEAVY. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE PERFORM ALL
INSTALLATION STEPS.

The display may be hung from a ceiling structure using two (2) main support cables and two (2) safety cables. Length,
mounting location and method of attachment will be provided by the installer. The components (below) that are used
to hang the SCM-103 are sold separately and may be ordered through Premier Mounts [phone].

SCM-103

1/4” Cable

1/4” Redundancy Cable

Support Bar

1/2-20 Hex Nut and Flat Washer

1/4” stainless steel 7 x 19 wire rope assembly w/
1/2” - 20 NF stainless steel threaded stud with
3-1/2” thread min. on one end only

1/2-20 NF hex nut

(Qty 18)

Flat Washer

(Qty 8)

1/4” Steel Thimble

1/2-20 Threaded Stud

Bracket Cover

1/2-20 Hex Nut and Flat Washer

1/2-20 Threaded Stud

Cable Access Channel

Pre-Hung
Cable

Fork Lift

Display Sucured to
Pallet

Scissor Lift

Step 1. Raise the display to the desired height (Refer to the display manufacturer specs on raising the display into position and the
different options available).

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SCM-103

Cable Routing

Pre-Hung
Cable

2 Hole
Locations for
Cable Routing

Step 1. Route the pre-hung cables through the top of the left and right mounting brackets attached to the display.

Two holes are provided at the top of each mounting bracket. Cables can be routed so both are going through one hole or
routed so each cable runs through its own hole.
The system is designed to allow for 2 cables on each mounting bracket. 1 cable for support & 1 as a safety redundancy
cable.

Step 2. Locate the plastic insert plugs and slip around cable
through the cut out in the side of the insert.

Plastic Insert
Plug

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SCM-103

THE SCM-103 IS HEAVY. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE PERFORM ALL
INSTALLATION STEPS.

Step 3. Slide plastic insert plug down cabling and
insert into the top of the mounting bracket. A cut
out in the mounting bracket is provided that will
allow the plastic cap to sit flush with the top of
the mounting bracket
Step 4. Locate the 6-32 x 1/4” Set Screw and insert
into the sides of the plastic top locking the plastic

Plastic T op

6-32 x 1/4”
Set Screw

plug into position. The set screw location is on
the side of each plastic top. Tighten the set screw
using 1/16” Allen wrench.

Step 5. Route the cable down through the provided holes
on the display mounting bracket.

Cable Routing Holes

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THE SCM-103 IS HEAVY. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE PERFORM ALL
INSTALLATION STEPS.

Step 6. Locate the ½”-20 Nuts & ½” flat washer.
Step 7. Measure 1 ¾” inches up the threaded stud attached to

the cable and thread one ½-20 nut into position.

Leveling adjustment can be made at this stage by setting the nut position at different heights on the threaded post
attached to the cable.

Step 8. Slide one ½” flat washer up to the nut and insert the end of the stud into the bottom hole of the mounting bracket.
Step 9. Locate two ½”-20 nuts & one ½” flat washer.
Step 10. Tighten the two nuts until cable is locked tight into position.

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Installing the Beauty Covers

SCM-103

8/32 x 3/8” Screw

Step 1. After all cables have been routed through mount and are properly installed, locate the display input cover panel.
Step 2. Install the panel by sliding it into position behind the tubes.
Step 3. Lock the cover into position by tightening the six (6) 8-3 x 3/8” screws.

Mounting Bracket
Cover

Step 4. Slide the mounting bracket covers into position.

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8-32 x 3/8”
Screws

Step 5. Once cover is slid into position tighten down using the 8-32 x 3/8” screws.

Lower Cover

Step 6. Drop the lower cover into position between the 2 display mounting brackets and lock into place using the 8-32 x 3/8” screws
provided.

Step 7. Make sure that the display is level and slowly lower your support equipment.

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Technical Specifications

All measurements are in inches(mm).

SCM-103

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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 1-800-776-5768. 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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