SVS PLASMA TWO User Manual

SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT

(110v/50hz Version)

INSTALLATION MANUAL

SVS, INC. Lifting Your Image

2513 Jenks Avenue Tel: [phone] Int'l Sales:
Panama City, FL 32405 Fax: [phone] Tel: [phone]

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SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT

(110v/50hz Version)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTIONS:

1: Preliminary Installation Checks ---------------------------------------- Pg. 4

2: Considerations for placement of the lift ------------------------------ Pg. 5

3: Lift's supporting Structure ---------------------------------------------Pg. 6, 7 & 8

4: Lift Installation ----------------------------------------------------------Pg. 8

5: Ceiling Closure Installation ---------------------------------------------Pg. 9

6: Electrical Wiring and Lift Control ------------------------------------ Pg. 9, 10 &11

7: Mounting the Projector ------------------------------------------------ Pg 12

8: Cable Management -----------------------------------------------------Pg 12

9: Maintenance and Adjustment

SVS Plasma Two Lift Warranty ----------------------------------------- Pg. 14

s ------------------------------------- Pg 13

SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT

Patent No. 5,261,645 & 5,366,203

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Designed to support 40”, 50” and 60”
plasma screens (one model fits all), the
SVS Plasma-Two Lift lowers and raises a
plasma screen straight up and down from
the ceiling. With a strong lifting capacity
(up to 400 lbs) and a standard lowering
distance of 4’4” (1.32m), the Plasma Two
lift is an ideal solution for your commercial
or residential installation. Note: Custom
Applications available upon request.

FEATURES:

VERSATILE -Supports 40", 50" and 60" plasma screens (one

lift model fits all)

TWO POSITIONS

LOWERING DISTANCE
LIFTING CAPACITY
LIFT'S NET WEIGHT
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLER

PRECISION GROOVED DRUM

PATENTED FAIL SAFE DRUM LOCK SYSTEM

QUIET AND STRONG MOTORS

REDUNDANT LIMIT SWITCHES (UP AND DOWN)
CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

(on applicable models)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:

- The lift is stored in the false ceiling when not in
use

- Lowered for viewing
52" (1.32m)
Up to 400 Lbs (181.44 Kg.)
147 Lbs (66.67 Kg.)
Supplied with 75' (22.86 m) of cable

(22g./9conductor).
Insures quiet operation & consistent cable pic

k-up release
Insures safety in the event of mechanical

failure. 100% safety record after 14+ years of
manufacturing

Extra quiet for meetings and presentations or
simply for home use.

For secure and safe motor shutdown.
Keeps cables and cords out of the way during

operation.

#1Ceiling * Spring Loaded Ceiling Closure system PMT-9 Fixed mounting bracket
Closure installed under screen and used to conceal used to attach the plasma screen

the ceiling opening (based on the size of the to the mast of the lift (model varies
plasma screen) with the Plasma Screen model).

* Custom accessories/non-returnable

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PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS (INCLUDING ACCESSORY
INSTRUCTIONS) BEFORE PROCEEDING.

This lift is designed to be used with a remote control unit, either automatically or manually
controlled. The lift is supplied with a low voltage key switch controller (designed to be wall
mounted), which can be left in the "On" or "Off" position for normal operation. Normal
safety requirements of handling heavy equipment must be followed.

1. PRELIMINARY INSTALLATION CHECKS:

• The support structure should hold at least four (4) times the weight of the lift and plasma screen

combined. Always follow the local building codes.

• Required space, lift support, and necessary cabling (i.e. low voltage control lines, audio/video control

and power supplies) should be considered or installed prior to the lift installation.

• Do not install the plasma screen on the lift until the lift, hardware and any other accessories have been

properly installed and operational.

• This lift has been adjusted at factory with cables tightly packed on the drum and leveled for precise

tracking, prior to being shipped from SVS Factory. Do not remove the lift's shipping block until
instructed to do so (see Section 4-5). SVS lifts are shipped in a slightly open position to eliminate stress
on the limit switches and to maintain a tight cable pack on the drum. If physical height measurements
are taken before the blocks are removed from the lift, they may not accurately reflect the actual
measurement of the lift in a closed position.

• All weight attached to the lift must be centered between the lift's cables.

• For ease of installation, lift can be hoisted into ceiling location with blocks and tackle or by using a

ratchet puller.

• As a reminder, clear all persons and obstructions from the lift's path during its operation. Keep fingers

and other objects away from all moving parts. Technical Personnel should always be present whenever
the lift is being serviced.

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2. CONSIDERATIONS FORTHE PLACEMENT OF THE LIFT (for standard Plasma Two
lift with 52" of lowering distance):

• Vertical Clearance: Once the location of the plasma lift is determined, please verify that there is

sufficient space above the false ceiling to accommodate the lift, the screen, the optional ceiling closure,
and that nothing will interfere with their operation. The lift needs a minimum clearance of 41.75"
(106.04cm) of vertical height in the ceiling (supporting structure of the lift and spring loaded ceiling
closure system not included).- see figure 1.

• Please keep in mind that the overall height of the lift as well as the lowering distance may

vary with the size of the plasma screen. The inside clearance of the lift for the screen's height is
34" High (86.36 cm). Considering that the clearance above the screen should be at least 1" (2.54 cm),
and if you are using a 35" tall screen, the screen will extend below the lift's bottom frame by 1" .

Figure 1. Figure 2.

• Horizontal Clearance:

Depth of the lift: 14" Deep (top frame) x 5.375" Deep (bottom frame)- 35.56 cm x 13.65 cm- see

Figure 1. Note: The ceiling opening size is based on the bottom frame of the lift
(only part that travels through the ceiling opening). To determine the depth of
the ceiling opening, you will need to add the depth of the plasma screen and the
depth of the screen's mounting bracket. Important: If the plasma screen needs to
be tilted, this will also increase the overall depth of the ceiling opening.

Width of the lift: 29" Wide (bottom frame) x 36.75" Wide (top frame) - 73.66 cm x 93.34 cm -see

Figure2. The width of the ceiling opening will be based on the width of the
plasma screen- see Figure 2.

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3. LIFT SUPPORTING STRUCTURE:

The Plasma Two Lift can be
mounted from four 1/2" threaded
rods spaced at 34.75" Wide

(88.26 cm) x 12.25" Deep (31.11
cm) -as shown in figure 3. The

threaded rods must be supported
by a rigid structure and should not
extend more than 2' (0.6m). If the
length of the rods exceed 2' (from
the support structure to the lift's
top mounting holes), cross bracing
should be installed between the
rods to increase the stability of the
installation.

Figure 3.

CORRECT POSITION OF THE LIFT IN THE FALSE CEILING:

-Determine the overall height of the lift with plasma screen and any optional accessories in a closed
position.

- Verify the vertical ceiling space available in the false ceiling. The height of the supporting structure is
calculated by deducting the overall height of the equipment from the vertical ceiling space available.

Note: Position the lift at correct height to have the ceiling closure "flush" with ceiling framework.

Caution: DO NOT ALLOW the front threaded rods to extend below the lift's top frame (in
the plasma screen area).

Figure 4 (Correct Position of the lift in the ceiling).

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If ceiling clearance allows, an "X-Y" or a cross-supporting structure is strongly suggested (as shown in

= MOUNTING HOLES

Figure 5a and 5b). This will allow front-to-back or side-to-side adjustments if the lift is found to still be
slightly offset with the screen once it has been installed.

SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT MOUNTING ON EXISTING BEAMS

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LOCAL BUILDING
CODES. SVS RECOMMENDS THAT ALL MOUNTING

HARDWARE IS RATED TO HANDLE 4 TIMES

THE WEIGHT OF THE PROJECTOR

AND LIFT OR WHICH EVER NUMBER

IS HIGHER.
DO NOT EXCEED RATING OF

UNISTRUT BY SPANNING TOO GREAT

OF A DISTANCE.

1/2" THREADED

RODS 4 PLCS.

EXISTING

BEAMS

2 PLCS.

X - UNISTRUT P1000 T

2 PLCS.

M

M

BEAM CLAMP

UNISTRUT P2824
4 PLCS.

* MOUNTING MATERIALS NOT SUPPLIED BY SVS, INC.

M

Y - UNISTRUT P1000 T

2 PLCS.

= MOUNTING HOLES

M

SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT MOUNTING ON A FLAT CEILING

USE NO LESS THAN EIGHT 1/2"

MACHINE THREAD SHIELDS AND

BOLTS TO SECURE TO CEILING.

M

USE 10'LENGTH WHEN

POSSIBLE ON EACH X AXIS

MOUNTING MATERIALS NOT SUPPLIED BY SVS, INC.

X - UNISTRUT

P1000T 2 PLCS.

M

M

Y - UNISTRUT P1000 T

2 PLCS.

Figure 5a.

M

ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LOCAL BUILDING
CODES. SVS RECOMMENDS ALL MOUNTING
HARDWARE BE RATED TO HANDLE 4 TIMES

THE WEIGHT OF THE PROJECTOR

AND LIFT OR WHICH EVER NUMBER

IS HIGHER.

M

UNSTRUT CHANNEL NUT
P3010 WITH WASHER

AND RETAINING NUT.
8 PLCS.
THREADED ROD, 4 PLCS

.375" FOR MINI 4

AND LCD LIFTS

M

.50" ALL OTHER LIFTS

UNSTRUT CHANNEL NUT

P3010 WITH WASHER
AND RETAINING NUT.
8 PLCS.

THREADED ROD, 4 PLCS.
.375" FOR MINI 4 AND

LCD LIFTS
.5" FOR ALL OTHER
LIFTS

1/2" THREADED

RODS 4 PLCS.

Figure 5b.

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Important note for concrete ceiling installations: when attaching the lift to a flat ceiling, SVS suggests
two (2) pieces of #P1000T Unistrut (approx. 10' long -3.04 m), to be installed on the ceiling first. Proper
spacing between the 2 pieces will be based on the distance between the top four (4) mounting holes of the
lift (as shown in Figure 1) .

You should use at least four (4) ½" bolts and anchors evenly spaced out on each piece of Unistrut to
distribute the weight of the supporting structure. Attach ½" threaded rods to the Unistrut, using Unistrut
#P3010- ½" channel nuts in the channel, along with a locking washer and nut below channel to lock into
place.

IMPORTANT: IF A #2 PLENUM SHROUD IS TO BE INSTALLED WITH THE PLASMA TWO LIFT.
PLEASE READ THEIR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BEFORE PROCEEDING. THE
SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SHOULD ALSO ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE TO INSTALL THE
MOUNTING HARDWARE OF THE PLENUM SHROUD.

4. LIFT INSTALLATION:
a. Preparation:

1. The lift is shipped in a wood crate. Remove the Philips screws from the top lid.

2. Unbolt the lift from the bottom panel of the crate to remove the lift out of the crate.

3. The warranty information and the low voltage controller are located in the white box.

b. Installing the lift in the ceiling:

1/2" THREADED ROD

1. Raise the lift, insert it into the ceiling and
line up the four (4) mounting holes of the
top frame to the .5" threaded rods of the
supporting structure. Make sure that there is
a ½" Hexnut nut and a lock washer before

1/2" HEXNUT

the lift is mounted -see figure 6. Once the
lift's top frame has been inserted, add an
hexnut and a lock washer to each threaded

LOCK WASHER

rod. Always leave top nut loose to allow
adjustments until the lift is leveled.

2. Secure the lift to the threaded rods.

TOP FRAME OF LIFT

HEXNUT

3. Check that the top frame of the lift is
leveled front-to-back and side-to-side
. Figure 6.

4. Secure the top nuts. Do not over tighten the fasteners before the lift is leveled as it could distort the top
frame.

5. Remove the one (1) shipping Blocks from the lift. Never remove the block until the lift is properly
installed in the ceiling.

6. Make sure that cables are out of the way of operation.

7. Before lowering the lift, you should have some weight attached to the bottom of the lift in order to

keep the cables tight until the plasma screen is mounted. Both cables are placed on the drum so that they
start unwinding from the inside to the outside of the drum. They are vertical to the eye bolts in the closed
position and slightly angled toward the outside of the drum to avoid friction/rubbing with the previous
cable loop.

To avoid cable spill:

- Do not push the bottom frame upward once the lift has been installed.

- Make sure that there is no obstructions in the lift's path. If the bottom frame lowers onto a chair,
table or any other object, this will cause the cables to slack and spill over the drum.

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5. CEILING CLOSURE INSTALLATION – Please refer to installation instructions included with
the #1 Ceiling Closure. It is the self-aligning closure system installed underneath the plasma screen and
used to conceal the ceiling hole when the lift and projector are raised in the ceiling. It is attached to the
unistrut channel on the lifts bottom mast stage.

6. ELECTRICAL WIRING AND LIFT CONTROL:

Electrical Connections should be made at this time. The Plasma Two lift is controlled with a low voltage
24v/AC controller (Key Switch Control Wall Plate). This controller can be easily connected to external
controllers like Crestron, AMX etc.

SVS WALL PLATE

RP2

77

BLK

10

11

8

7

4 5 6

12

9

321

BLK

BLK

(ON)

WHT

ON-OFF-ON

VIEW FROM BACK

1

80

2

(ON)

(24vac)

C

WHT

ORN

GRN GRN

RED

WHT

ORN

RED

WHT

GRN

DOWN

UP

MOTOR
POWER ON

­+

93

GRN

51

Figure 7.

How to use the low voltage controller:
a. To lower the lift, turn the keyswitch to the "ON" position and press the toggle down. When the lift

reaches its down limits, the lift will stop.

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b. To raise the lift back to a storage position, turn the keyswitch to "ON" and press the toggle switch up.
The lift will stop once its top frame compresses the up limit switches.

Important: The toggle switch on the control plate needs to be pressed at all times to activate the lift. It is
designed as a safety feature (the lift can be stopped at any time). The key is an extra precaution as well:
when removed, the lift is secured. If an external controller is use, please make sure that no object is
standing in the lift path as it lowers to a service position.

LIFT SPECIFICATIONS

USA INTERNATIONAL

VOLTAGE 110V/60HZ 220V/50HZ
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLER 24v/ac 24v/ac.
CURRENT DRAW 2.3 amps 2.3 amps/1.2 amps
MATERIAL Steel/Aluminum Steel/Aluminum

Power Requirements: 110v/50-60hz -220v/50-60hz
Low Voltage Controller: Supplied with the lift. 12 pin connector plug. 75' of

Cable (22 gauge/5 conductors).

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WHEN USING A TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER:

RELAY TWO

RELAY ONE

If an external controller is to be used (AMX, Crestron), please refer to the following wiring instructions

-see figure 8.

INSTRUCTIONS:

- Program a release of relays to stop on up and down positions.

- Program a time out after the normal run time, 1 or 2 seconds max.

1. Program an exclusive lockout on up and down so both positions cannot be activated at the same time.

2. Hold relays on to move the lift and release relays to stop the lift -always time out or release relay after

normal use. IMPORTANT: Never leave voltage on the up and down. Always release voltage
immediately after the travel time has been achieved.

77

BLK

WHT

RP2

10

11

8

7

4 5 6

ON-OFF-ON

C

(SHOW)

MOTOR
POWER ON

­+

93

WHT

12

(ON)

9

80

321

BLK

ORN

GRN

1

WHT

2

WHT

UP

24VAC

TOUCH SCREEN

TOUCH SCREEN

DOWN

VIEW FROM BACK

Wiring using Touch Screen Controller (Figure 8).

IF USING ANY OTHER SYSTEMS, PLEASE CONTACT SVS FOR PROPER WIRING TO AVOID
UNSAFE OPERATIONS.

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7. MOUNTING THE PLASMA SCREEN:

After checking the lift operation and all clearances, the plasma screen can be installed.

– The plasma screen can be attached to the

lift by using a #9 Mounting Bracket,
which is the actual connecting hardware
between the screen and the lift. The base
box of the #9 mounting bracket will
need to be bolted to the lift's mount
adaptor. The mount base should be
centered side to side with the lift frame.

Figure 9.

Note: All weight attached to the lift must be centered between the cables.

1. Install the plasma Screen onto the mount adaptor. Again, make sure screen is leveled. There should
approx. 1.5" of clearance all the way around the plasma. Failure to maintain proper clearance

could damage the plasma screen when closing.

2. Using the low voltage controller, raise the lift towards a closed position. The toggle switch will allow
you to safely stop at several intervals and observe all clearances. Make sure that there are no
obstructions in the cavity where the plasma screen will be stored.

8. CABLE MANAGEMENT:

(on applicable models):

The SVS Plasma Two Series lift feature a
cable mgt. system installed in the rear of
the lift, which is used to to keep cables
and other cords securely out of the way
during operation- see Figure 10.

Figure 10.

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9. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTEMENTS

• Inspect the lift occasionally for any looseness of bolts, check cables and clamps. Pillow block bearings

are pre-lubricated and motor does not need attention. If magnetic brake does not hold properly, it
must be replaced immediately.

• Level corrections are to be made (with screen is mounted) after confirming that the cable is packed

tightly and is straight on the drum.

• For plasma screens mounted within the ceiling and lowered to a viewing position, level adjustments

must be made at the viewing level.

• After adjustments are completed, check all bolts and clamps for tightness.

• Check drum lock solenoid occasionally – see if arm raises during downtravel – all other times it stays

in a locked position. If the solenoid does not pull up, the microswitch will not start motor in the
down position. Check the centrifugal cam located on the drum stop block. It should be able to
move freely and will drop when it reaches the top of the drum, this avoiding contacting the arm of
the drum lock. If drum rotates fast, the cam will lock the arm after the first rotation.

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SVS Plasma Two Lift Warranty

SVS provides a limited warranty on all products to cover failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship which occur during normal use. This limited warranty does not cover failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
faulty installation, modification or service by anyone other than a factory authorized person or
company. Specific product warranties are as follows:

A 5 year parts and 90 day factory labor warranty applies to the following SVS products:

• All scissor style lift models (does not include LCD-1 and Plasma One Lifts)

• Plasma Two Lift

• Acc. #4 Power Sensor

• Acc. #5 Power Sensor with Screen Control

• Acc. #7 Cable Retractor

• Acc. #11 Extra Show Position

• Acc. #14 Floor Access Motor Control

• Acc. #15 12 Volt trigger

A 1 year parts and 90 day factory warranty applies to the following SVS products:

• SVS LCD-1 Lifts (S and L models) and Plasma One (4 & 7 models)

• SVS TMD Lift and SVS Column Lift

• All motors

• Acc. #1 Ceiling Closure

• Acc. #2 Plenum Shroud

• Acc. #9 Mount

• Acc. #10 Dual Stack Mount

• Acc. #13 and 13R platforms

A 60 day factory labor warranty applies to:

• Acc. #12 Decorative Cover

A ReturnMaterial Authorization (RMA) number must be received from SVS prior to the returnof any product.
Products returned from SVS must be shipped adequately insured with freight prepaid and the RMA number
clearly noted on the shipping label. Items received freight collect or without RMA numbers clearly noted will
be refused. Lift model, serial number and proof of original purchase date may be required before warrant
performance is rendered.

_____________________ ______Cut-Here__________________________

WARRANTY CARD

CUSTOMER NAME ___________________ SERIAL #_____________________
ADDRESS ___________________________ MODEL # SVS PLASMA TWO LIFT
CITY____________ ST______ ZIP _______ DATE PURCHASED ____________
PHONE _____________________________ DATE INSTALLED _____________

PURCHASED FROM __________________ SEND TO: SVS, INC
DEALER NAME ______________________ 2513 Jenks Avenue
ADDRESS ___________________________ Panama City, FL 32405
CITY ___________ ST ______ ZIP _______ PHONE: [phone]
PHONE _____________________________ FAX: [phone]

CARD MUST BE SENT IN WITHIN 15 DAYS FROM DELIVERY DATE

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