Sharp AN-EP101B, AN-CM270 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CEIL I NG M O UNTIN G BRACK ET FOR
USE ONLY WITH SHARP
PROJECTOR MODEL
XV-Z2000/DT-400

CEI L I N G MOUNTIN G
BRAC KET AN-CM270

AN-CM270

CEI L I N G MOUNTIN G
BRACKET COMBINED
WITH OPTIONAL
ADJUSTABLE
EXTENSION TUBE
MODEL AN-EP101B

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2004 SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CEILING BRACKET AN-CM270

C A U T I O N

C A U T I O N

C A U T I O NC A U T I O N

INSTALLATION OF THIS ADJUSTABLE WALL MOUNTING BRACKET
SHOU L D BE P ERF O RMED BY QUALIF IED SERVICE/INSTA LLATION
PERSONNEL FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IN CL U DED WI T H T H IS BRACKET

THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN AN EQUILATE RAL TRIANGLE
IS INTENDED TO ALERT THE USER TO THE PRESENCE OF IMPORT ANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE (SERVICING) INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

IMPORT ANT ! THE INST ALLER SHOULD READ THESE INS TRUCTI ONS TH OROUGHLY
BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION AND SHOULD MAKE SURE THAT ALL
T HE WORK IS DONE IN COMPLIANCE WITH NEC AND ALL LOCAL BUILDING
AND SAFETY CODES. SAVE THIS BOOKLET AFTER THE INSTALLATION IS
COMPLETED. THE ACCESSORIES REFERRED TO IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INTENDED FOR USE ONLY WITH COMPATIBLE SHARP PROJECTORS. SEE
SHARP PROJECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL OR SHARP DEALER TO DETERMINE
SUITABILITY.

CAUTION: THE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MUST GO DIRECTLY INTO THE
BEAMS. SHEETROCK, LATH AND PLASTER, WILL NOT PROVIDE A
SUFFICIENTLY SECURE SUPPORT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, USE ONLY THE
COMPONENTS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE, OR SPECIFIED IN
THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS LIST FOR MODEL AN-CM270 CEILING BRACKET (SEE FIG. 1)

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A. PROJECTOR ATTACHMENT PLATE WHICH INCLUDES THE KNUCKLE

POSITIONING ASSEMBLY. 1
B. LOCKING HEX NUT & WASHER 1
C. STEEL CEILING MOUNTING PLATE 1
D. PLASTIC TRIM FOR CEILING PLATE 1
E. 1/4 X 10 HEX HEAD LAG BOLTS 2-1/2” LONG 6
F. 1/4 X 10 HEX HEAD LAG BOLTS 3” LONG 6
G. 1/4” I.D. WASHERS FOR USE WITH LAG BOLTS 6
H. M4 X 12mm FLAT HEAD MOUNTING SCREWS FOR USE WITH ATTACHMENT PLATE 3
I. M4 X 12mm KNURLED THUMB SCREW 1
J. M4X30mm FLAT HEAD SCREW 1
K. PLASTIC TRIM COLLAR 1

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CEILING BRACKET AN-CM270

FIGURE 1. I L L U STRA T I ON OF PAR T S FOR CEILIN G BRA C KET

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

H.

I.

K.

F.

G.

J.

INVERT THE PROJECTOR IMAGE

Please refer to the owners manual for your LCD Projector for detailed instructions of how to electrically
invert the projected image to accommodate its use in the ceiling mounted mode.

LOCATION OF THE CEILING BRACK ET

Please refer to the owner’s manual for your SHARP LCD PROJECTOR for information which will help
you to determine the best location for the placement of the ceiling mounting bracket assembly.

INSTALLATION OF THE CEILING BRACKET

After you have determined the appropriate location for the ceiling bracket, you must locate the exact
location of the ceiling beam s . Mos t s ta n dar d residen tial cons t ruc tion u ses 16 in c hes between cen t e rs
for overhead beams. You can mount the ceiling bracket b y straddling two beams, or you can ins tall the
bracket in line with a single beam.

CAUTION: THE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MUST GO DIRECTLY INTO THE BEAMS.
SHEETROCK, LATH AND PLASTER, WILL NOT PROVIDE A SUFFICIENTLY SECURE
SUPPORT.

STEP 1. INSTALLATION OF THE METAL CEILING BRACKET
A ft e r t h e l o catio n fo r the ceilin g b ra c ket ha s been determined , (see LCD PROJECTOR

Ow ner ’s Manual), make sure to lo ca te beams in t he ceiling.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CEILING BRACKET AN-CM270

1.1 a. Selec t strad dle beam or s ingle beam installation.
b. Use the ceiling bracket as a template to mark the locat ion where the pilot holes
should be drilled.
c. Drill the pilot holes for the support screws using a 1/8” drill bit into the center of
the beam. (See Figs. 2 and 3).

1.2 Screw the ceiling plate to the beams. Use at least 6 screws and metal washers
supplied with the unit. These screws should be tightened firmly to insure a
v ibration-free support. (See Figs. 2 and 3).

Two sizes of hex head lag bolts are provided. Use shorter screws for sheet rock
surfaces and use the longer screws if the ceiling surface is constructed of a wood
lath and plaster.

CAUTION: THE BRACKET MOUNTING SCREWS MUST GO DIRECTLY INTO
THE BEAMS. SHEETROCK OR LATH AND PLASTER WILL NOT PROVIDE A
SUFFICIENTLY SECURE SUPPORT.

FIGURE 2. ILLUSTRATION OF STRADDLE BEAM CEILING BRACKET INSTALLATION

Sheetrock or lath
and plaster ceiling

Ceiling Mounting
Bracket

Velcro

Plastic Ceiling
Bracket Trim Cover

Washers

1/4 X 10 Lag Bolt

NOTE: THE OUTER ROW OF HOLES ARE 16” BETWEEN CENTERS WHICH IS
THE MOST COMMON BEAM SPACING IN RESIDENTIAL WOOD FRAME
CONSTRUCTION.

Ceiling Beam

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