Vutec ARTSCREEN R-SERIES Installation Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions (save this instructions)

! WARNING: When using Art Screen R series, basic precautions should always be followed, including:

• Read the entire users manuals before attempting to use Art Screen R series.

• Keep everything and everyone away from Art Screen while in motion. Do not contact moving parts.

• The user must observe the Art Screen R series while TV Plasma is in motion at all times until it is stopped by pressing on one of the
directional arrows on the remote control.

• Follow the installation instructions provided to correctly install Art Screen R series. To prevent injury, Art Screen R series must be
snugly attached to the wall in accordance with the installation instructions.

• Art Screen R series restricts movement based upon the TV width set on the side controls located on the right of main shell. The TV
width must be set correctly before operating Art Screen R series.

• The Art Screen R series mounting set up is intended for use only with the maximum weight of 180 pounds (81 kg). Use with
TVs heavier than 180 pounds (81 kg) may result in instability and cause injury.

• To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when an appliance is used near children.

• Only use attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer.

• Do not use outdoors.

• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing or cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

A quad outlet AC box is provided with this appliance for 120VAC connection. Connect 120VAC to this box to power the TV, X-Arm
and the IR remote control.

DANGER – Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

This appliance is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120 V, 15 A and is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating
of 120 V), and is factory equipped with a specific electric cord and plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance. If the appliance
must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and
after the reconnection, the appliance should comply with all local codes and ordinances.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (rev A)

Recessed Mount Motorized Plasma

Installation

The Plasma must be retracted and in the vertical position for the Art
Screen to work properly.

Referring to Dimensional Information (Fig 1 and Figure 15 on page 7 in
this manual); determine the wall opening height, width and depth. (The
wall cutout for the back should be a snug fit. The front is designed to
protrude about a ¼” from wall surface, see Fig.2).

Dry wall installation requires base support as shown in
Figure 1. Additional supports to strengthen the base support should also
be considered.

Determine I/O routing of the video/audio cables and AC power
supply. See pages 8-9 of X-Arm user manual instructions.

Place the main shell in the wall opening. Be sure the main shell is level;
shim as required. Screw the shell to the wall as shown in Fig. 2.

Remove the hook brackets and clips from X-Arm. And mount to back of
TV following proper configuration.

Measure the TV mounting holes as indicated in Figure 3.
If the width is 26” – 34.50” (66.04-87.63 cm), install the Bar Extensions,

shown in Figure 4.
If the width is more or equal to 21.50” (54.61cm), install hook brackets as

shown in Figure 5. (Hook ends towards top of TV).
If the width is less than 21.50” (54.61 cm), install the Cross Plates, shown in

Figure 6.
If the height “A” is 18.50” – 27.50” (47 – 70 cm), install the Brackets

Extensions, as shown in Fig 7.

More than one adapter may need to be installed and center lines of
mounting holes and hook brackets should coincide.

Figure 1

Wall Construction

Figure 2

Main Shell Assembly

Figure 3

TV mounting holes

and hook bracket

dimensions

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**See Instruction sheet provided with kits for details

Figure 4

Bar Extensions**

Figure 5

Hook Brackets

Figure 6

Cross Plates**

Figure 7

Bracket

Extension**

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Press the Power to ON (1) on X-Arm Control Box on side of Main Shell (See Figure 2).
Manually keep Art rolled up limit switch LS1 actuated. LS1 is shown in Figure 13 on this manual. Press “Power” and then “X-Arm”
button on the X-Arm remote control to bring Arm forward. Let go LS1.

The TV is very heavy. Use at least two people to hang TV on X-Arm.

Hang the TV on the top bar of X-arm and then carefully rotate it down as shown in Fig. 8.
Center TV to Main Shell by sliding TV sideways as necessary, clearances dimensions must be same in both sides of TV,

as shown in Fig 10. Check top and bottom clearances, bottom clearance could be a little larger than top.
Insert each of the four safety clips, on the top and bottom of the TV Mounting Bracket (Hook brackets) as shown in Fig. 9
Secure the safety clips using the included hex wrench to tighten the screws.

Actuate Art rolled up
limit switch LS1 once
again to activate power
and press “X-Arm”
button on X-Arm remote
control to recede X-Arm.

Check TV width and
Calibrate TV
following instructions
on pages 11 and 12 of
X-Arm user manual.

Figure 8

Hang TV on X-Arm

Figure 9

Insertion of safety

clips

Figure 10

TV centered on

Main Shell