SVS TMD User Manual

SVS TMD LIFT

LCD SCREEN & PROJECTOR LIFT

INSTALLATION MANUAL

WARNING

DO NOT disconnect the telescoping column unit from the microprocessor control
unit while the telescoping column is at its end stops (fully extended or fully
retracted).

If you disconnect the telescoping column from the microprocessor unit while the lift is
at its end stops, the lift will lose synchronization and lift will have to be returned to SVS
for repair. This repair is not covered by the lift warranty.

SVS, INC. Lifting Your Image

2513 Jenks Avenue Tel: [phone]
Panama City, FL 32405 Fax: [phone]

www.svslifts.com [e-mail]

INSTALLATION MANUAL

SECTIONS:

1. General Description

2. Warnings

3. Preliminary Installation Checks

4. Dimensional Information

5. Lift Installation

6. Electrical Wiring and Lift Control

7. Mounting Screens and Projectors

SVS TMD LIFT

8. Cable Management

9. Drawings and Schematics

SVS TMD Lift Warranty

Specifications and illustrations are based on information at time of printing. SVS, Inc. reserves the right to
make changes in specifications, materials, models, and appearance or discontinue models at any time
without notice.

If you have any questions, comments, or need more information please contact SVS at
850-522-4747 or [e-mail]

1. GENRAL DESCRIPTION

The TMD Lift is a convenient and cost-effective solution for commercial and residential applications. The
SVS TMD Lift is designed to raise small plasma screens, LCD screens & monitors, or video projectors out
of furniture. The TMD can handle screens up to 27-inches high.

Key features:

• Supports plasma or LCD screens up to 27-inches (48.2 cm) high

• Two positions(raised and lowered)

• Quiet & strong motor (177 lbs/ 80.28 kg lifting capacity)

• Lift supplied with bottom plate and LCD mount adapter.

• One year parts and 90 day factory labor warranty.

TMD LIFT SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Unit Size (W x H x D)* 7 5/8 x 21 15/16 x 12 inches

19.36 x 55.72 x 30.48 cm

Overall Size with Optional Closure Adapter Kit (W x H x D)*

24 x 25 1/8 x 14 inches

60.9 x 63.8 x 35.5 cm
Travel/Stroke Distance 28-inches (71.12 cm)
Lift Capacity 177 lbs (80.28 kg)
Net Weight 30 lbs (13.60 kg)
Shipping Weight 50 lbs (21.31 kg)
Materials Steel / Aluminum/ Plastic

* Dimensions do not include plasma screen, LCD screen, projector, cabinet panel, platforms, or
accessories.

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 110v – 220v/50-60 Hz
Current 2 amp/1 amp

PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE TO CALL SVS AT 850-522-4747.

2. WARNINGS

• DO NOT disconnect the telescoping column unit from the microprocessor control unit while the

telescoping column is at its end stops (fully extended or fully retracted). If you disconnect the
telescoping column from the microprocessor unit while the lift is at its end stops, the lift will lose
synchronization and lift will have to be returned to SVS for repair. This repair is not covered by the
lift warranty.

• The SVS TMD Lift is a motorized device. Keep all individuals and obstructions clear from the lift path

during operations. Keep fingers and other objects away from all moving parts. Children should not be
allowed to operate the lift without adult supervision.

• Handling the lift improperly may cause personal injury or damage the lift.

• The TMD Lift is provided with a standard AC power cord. The TMD is designed to use a standard wall

socket. A qualified electrician must do any other electrical wiring. Always follow local building
and electrical codes.

3. PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

• Please inspect the unit for any shipping damage. If the lift has been damaged during transport, do not

proceed with the installation. Please contact the carrier's claim agent.

• Ensure that you have the require space to install the TMD Lift with your screen or projector attached.

• Ensure that your cabinet will support the weight of the TMD lift and screen or projector.

• Consider how you will install the necessary cabling for the lift and screen or projector (low voltage

control, audio, video, and/or AC Power cables).

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

been properly installed and are operational. Failure to maintain proper clearance could result in damage
to the screen, projector, furniture, and/or lift.

• The upper limit of the TMD Lift has been adjusted at the factory. Adjustment of the upper limit by

other than SVS personal will void the lift warranty.

• The weight of the screen or projector should be balanced right to left on the TMD telescoping column.

The projector balance point should be placed over the column of the TMD lift.

• Consider how you will access the lift and electrical connections after the lift is installed.

4. DIMENSIONAL INFORMATION

• The TMD Lift is 7 5/8-inches (19.36 cm) wide by 12-inches (30.48 cm) deep by 21 15/16-inches (55.72

cm) high in the lowered/closed position. The raised/open height is 50-inches (127 cm).

• Inside cabinet height will need to be at least 22-inches. And 25 1/8-inches with Closure Adapter Kit.

• Inside cabinet width will be determined by the width of the plasma/LCD screen. Remember to allow

adequate clearance on each side of the screen. If you are installing a projector on the TMD lift, the
inside width will be determined by the width of the projector platform. The projector platform will
be custom made to fit your projector. If you are using the Closure Adapter Kit your Minimum width
will need to be 24-inches.

• Inside cabinet depth must be at least 12-inches to accommodate the TMD lift for most Plasma and

LCD screens. The cabinet depth for projectors will be the projector platform depth. Depth will need
to be at least 14-inches with the Closure Adapter Kit.

• All inside dimensions will need to accommodate the top closure plate that you are using.

See TMD Dimension, TMD Projector, and TMD Closure Drawings in Section 9.

5. LIFT INSTALLATION

Before beginning the installation, check the dimensions of the SVS TMD Lift and plasma/LCD screen or
projector with the available space within the cabinet.

The SVS TMD Lift can be used with plasma/LCD screens or projectors and installed into various pieces
of furniture, there is no specific instructions for installing the TMD lift. Please use the following
guidelines.

Uncrate the Lift

• Remove the TMD Lift crate top.

• Carefully remove the packing material and lift restrains from around the lift.

• Carefully remove the lift.

• Please retain all packing material until installation is complete.

The TMD consist of:

• Telescoping Column

• microprocessor control unit

• two button control switch (with 1.5-meter cord)

• 1-meter 8-pin cord

• Installation Instruction Package

Lift Accessories may be shipping separately.

WARNING

DO NOT disconnect the telescoping column unit from the microprocessor control unit while the
telescoping column is at its end stops (fully extended or fully retracted).

Testing the SVS TMD Lift

Step 1. Connect the microprocessor control unit to the telescoping column.

Using the supplied 1.0 Meter 8-pin cord, plug one end into the telescoping column. This
port is located at the lower right front of the column base. The other end connects to the
port labeled "M1" on the microprocessor control unit.

Step 2. Connect the 1.5 Meter two button control switch to the microprocessor control unit.

Using the supplied 1.5 Meter two button control switch, connect the 7-pin plug to the port
labeled "HS" on the microprocessor control unit.

Note: The two button switch wire can not exceed 2.5 Meters.

Step 3. Supply power to the microprocessor control unit.

Connect the power cord from the microprocessor control unit to a suitable 110 VAC outlet.

Step 4. The TMD Lift is now controllable with the two button control switch. Ensure that the TMD

lift will open to it full height and retract to it's closed position.

See TMD Wiring Drawing in Section 9.

WARNING

DO NOT disconnect the telescoping column unit from the microprocessor control unit while the
telescoping column is at its end stops (fully extended or fully retracted).

Mounting the lift

• Mount the lift telescoping column to the inside of

your cabinet using the four 3/8-inch mounting holes.
See the figure at right.

• The lift should be mounted so that the closure will be

even with your furniture top with the lift in the
lowered position.

• Mount the microprocessor control unit inside or

outside your cabinet in a convenient location that
allows the 1-meter 8-pin cord to connect the
microprocessor control unit to the telescoping
column.

• Mount the two button switch in a convenient location

to control the lift and allow the 1.5-meter two button
switch cord to connect to the microprocessor control
unit.

• Remember to allow access to service the telescoping column and microprocessor control unit.

Closure Suggestions

• You can attach your closure plate to the top of your plasma/LCD screen, to the top of the telescoping

column, or to the Closure Adapter Kit platform.

• For projectors, SVS will provide threaded rod in the four corners of the projector platform for attaching

your closure plate.

• SVS recommends that for safety that the closure plate be "floating" and not bolted to the plasma/LCD

screen or telescoping column. This will prevent body parts or objects from being pinched between the
closure plate and cabinet when the lift closes. Velcro style fasteners can be used to secure the closure
plate.

• The closure plate should also be sloped to self-center and set into the cabinet top when lowered.

• The opening width for your screen should be your screen width plus 4-inches. The opening depth

should be your screen depth plus your screen mount depth plus 6-inches. With the Closure Adapter Kit
Accessory the minimum opening should be 26-inches wide by 12-inches deep. The Closure plate
extends 5-inches in front of the TMD column. If your combined screen and mount depth exceeds 5­inches you will require an opening depth more than 12-inches.

• See the TMD Closure Drawing in the Drawings and Schematics Section for details of closure

requirements for the screen you are using with the TMD lift. The closure for projector should be one
inch wider and deeper than the platform provided for the projector. You should consider extra space for
cable management. SVS recommends at least three inches.

6. Electrical Wiring and Lift Control

WARNING

DO NOT disconnect the telescoping column unit from the microprocessor control unit while the
telescoping column is at its end stops (fully extended or fully retracted).

Electrical Wiring

Step 1. Connect the microprocessor control unit to the telescoping column.

Step 2. Connect the 1.5 Meter two button control switch to the microprocessor control unit.

Step 3. Supply power to the microprocessor control unit.

Step 4. The TMD Lift is now controllable with the two button control switch. Ensure that the TMD

Lift Control

Using the supplied 1.0 Meter 8-pin cord, plug one end into the telescoping column. This
port is located at the lower right front of the column base. The other end connects to the
port labeled "M1" on the microprocessor control unit.

Using the supplied 1.5 Meter two button control switch, connect the 7-pin plug to the port
labeled "HS" on the microprocessor control unit.

Note: The two button switch wire can not exceed 2.5 Meters.

Connect the power cord from the microprocessor control unit to a suitable 110 VAC outlet.

lift will open to it full height and retract to it's closed position.

See TMD Wiring Drawing in Section 9.

The TMD Lift is normally controlled using the supplied two button switch. Pressing the UP arrow raises
the lift and pressing the DOWN arrow lowers the lift.

If your TMD Lift was ordered with the option to connect it to an external controller. Connect the white
wire to the red wire to raise the lift. For older TMD Lifts connect the white wire to green wire. Connect
the white wire to the black wire to lower the lift. The maximum wiring length from the microprocessor
control unit to the external control relay or switch can not exceed 6 foot. See External Wiring Options 1

and 2 in Section 9.

For touch screen controllers (AMX/Crestron), use voltage from the touch screen controllers to energize the
relays. The maximum wiring length from the microprocessor control unit to the external control relay or
switch can not exceed 6 foot. See Touch Screen Wiring Options 1 and 2 in Section 9.

7. Mounting Screens and Projectors

After checking the lift operation and all clearances, the screen can be installed. Raise the TMD lift.
Remove the TMD Screen Mount Adapter Brace from the TMD Lift by removing the five bolts holding it
to the telescoping column. See the TMD Dimension drawing for the location of the Screen Mount Brace
Adapter. Use the Mount Adapter Brace as a template to drill two or three ¼-inch holes in your screen
mount aligned with the two or three upper holes in the adapter. The holes in the Mount Adapter Brace are
spaced 4 ½-inches apart. The holes on your screen mount should be centered horizontally so that your
screen will be balanced from right to left on the lift. Your screen mount should be placed vertically so that
to top of your screen is level with the top of the TMD telescoping column. If this is not possible, mount
your screen as low as practical on the telescoping column. Re-attach the Mount Adapter Brace to the
telescoping column using the bottom two bolts. Use the three top bolts to attach your screen mount to the
Mount Adapter Brace and the TMD telescoping column. Follow the screen mount instructions for
mounting the screen to the screen mount. Once the screen is mounted to the TMD lift slowly lower the lift
carefully. Check all clearances as the lift and screen are lowered. Ensure that the closure fits securely into
the furniture top.

To mount the projector and projector platform, raise the lift. Remove the four bolts in the top of the
telescoping column. Place the platform so that the four holes in the center of the platform match the four
holes in the top of the telescoping column. Replace the four bolts. Attach the four threaded rods to the
platform using the supplied hardware. Attach your closure to the four threaded rods. Slowly lower the lift
carefully. Check all clearances as the lift, platform, and closure are lowered. Ensure that the closure fits
securely into the furniture top. Raise the lift and place your projector on the platform and once again lower
the lift checking all clearances. See the TMD Projector Drawing in the Section 9.

8. Cable Management

Video, Audio, Power Cable can be attached to the inside of the furniture with a service loop behind the
telescoping column. Do not attach you cables to stage 1 or 2 of the telescoping column. Keep the cables
away from moving parts. See the TMD Cable Management Drawing in Section 9.

9. Drawings and Schematics

LCD TMD Lift Warranty

S e r v i c e L a b o r : SVS, Inc. provides factory labor warranty 90 days from the ship date (invoice date).

P a r t s : SVS, Inc. will provide replacement parts that failed due to defects in materials or workmanship for a

period of one (1) year from the invoice effective date . Proof of date of original purchase will be required before
warranty performance is rendered.

This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials or workmanship which occur during normal use. It

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.

Disconnecting the telescoping column from the microprocessor unit while the lift is at its end stops will
cause the lift will lose synchronization and lift will have to be returned to SVS for repair. This repair is not
covered by the lift warranty.

Please contact SVS, Inc. by phone or fax for return authorization. Unit can then be shipped to the factory,
adequately insured, with shipping cost prepaid. COD not accepted on return shipments to SVS.

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WARRANTY CARD

CUSTOMER NAME ___________________ SERIAL # TMD28
ADDRESS ___________________________ MODEL # TMD USA _____
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 10 DAYS FROM DATE OF INVOICE

To connect the TMD to an external controller solder of the add the Green, White, and Red wires to
the TMD Two Button switch as shown above. Connect the White and Green wires to raise the lift and the
White and Red wires to lower the lift. The Green, White, and Red wire cannot extend more than 6-feet
from the Two Button switch. Be careful when soldering the wires to the Two Button switch. Damage to
the switch from adding the wires is not covered by the lift warranty.