XLT Systems SC60, SC40 Installation Instructions

Scissor Lift

Model : SC60

SC40

Installation Instructions

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XLT SCISSOR LIFT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read installation instructions carefully before installation and keep it for
future reference.

INDEX:

Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………….…2
Scissor Lift

Overview…………………..……………….…..……………………….….....….3

Specifications……………………………………………………………….........5

Dimensions…………………………………………………………………….…5
Installation Instructions

1. Preliminary Checking………………………………………………….…..6

2. Guidelines for Installations………………………………………………...6

3. Installation on Ceiling……………………………………………………...7

4.Connecting to Power Supply……………………………………………….7

5. Installation of Projector……………………………………………...….....8

6. Cable Management…………………………………………….…………...9

7. Installation of Lower Ceiling Cover…………...…………….…………......9

8. Adjusting the positions…………………………………………..................9

9. Optional Accessories…………………………………………………...... 13

10. Safety Brake……………………………………………………………..18

10. Maintenance…………………………………………………………..…19

The information in this manual is subject to change without any prior notice.
Updated on August 05, 2014.

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Installation and Operation Manual

This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain theXLTSC-60andSC­40scissor lift for video projector. This manual is for installer, interior designer,

architect, M&E consultant and system integrator who has known about XLT scissor
lift.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION:

1) The lift is not for outdoor use and it is not a passenger lift.

2) Do not install the lift on adjacent ceiling or light fixture.

3) The equipment is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instructions.

4) Please do not allow children being supervised to play with the equipment.

5) Entire bottom of the lift must be unobstructed to allow proper operation.

6) The lift must be installed in level from front-to-back and side-to-side.

7) Please do not attach any projector with the weight above maximum weight

capacity.

WARNING:

1) Please read the instruction before installation. Improper installation could lead

to serious injury or damage to the lift.

2) Do not obstruct the operation of scissor lift with hands or any other object. It

may cause serious injury or damage.

3) Keep hands and other objects away from the mechanism when the lift is

operating. Serious injury or damage could result.

4) Clear all persons and obstructions along the lift travel path while it is operating

or in service.

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5) Please do not close the lift while the projector is running or while it is in “cool

down” operation to avoid premature failure to electrical or electronic

components.

6) Please do not step on the lift. Overloading could lead to damage of equipment

or injury.

ELECTRICAL RISK:

1) Please check the standard of the local power supply before installation and

ensure that the operation voltage of the motor is related as the local power
supply. The motor may damage due to incorrect voltage supply.

2) Never operate the lift with damaged or faulty cord or plug.

3) Please keep the cord away from heated surface.

4) Please turn off power supply or unplug before cleaning or servicing.

THE SCISSOR LIFT

Overview
The lift is powered by a tubular motor which is operated on Single phase 230~240 V

ACwith the convenience of a remote setting controller with 3 programmable positions,

at the ceiling or store level, projection level and maintenance level. It provides an
attractive solution to recess a projector in ceiling and it can be fully extended to reach
ground level for maintenance.

The lift is shipped with the carton box and the following items are allocated. Please
inspect them for any damages once after received the lift.

1) The scissor lift

2) Remote Control

3) Lower ceiling cover

4) User Manual

5) A package of screws for projector

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Components of Scissor Lift

Motor cover

Ceiling mounting hole (x4)

Steel wire robe

Scissor arm

Projector tilting kit

Projector mounting plate

Projector cage

Ceiling Cover

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Specifications

Model

SC 60

SC 40

Dimension (W x D)

900 mm x 605 mm

900 mm x 605 mm

Height in Closed Position

670 mm

570 mm

Weight

78kg

68 kg

Max. Weight Capacity

33 kg

35 kg

Power Consumption

240 W

240 W

Voltage

230VAC 50 Hz

230VAC 50 Hz

Rated Current

1.1 A

1.1 A

Max. Travel Distance

6000 mm

4000 mm

Max. available space for
projector (W x D x H)

600 x 640 x 310( mm )

600x 640 x 310( mm )

Dimensions

Installation Instructions

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PLEASE ENGAGE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER TO PERFORM
INSTALLATION. PLEASE ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING
CODES, ELECTRICAL CODES AND LOCAL LAWS.

1. Preliminary Checking:

1) The ceiling structure should support at least FOUR times the total weight of the

lift and projector. Please reinforce additional supporting structure if needed.

2) Please check the overall dimensions of the lift and ensure that there is sufficient

space above ceiling before installation.

3) 100mm (4″) clearances from all surrounding structures are recommended. The

minimum ceiling space required for the lift to install at ceiling is 1100mm (W) x
800mm (D) x 850mm (H). The installer must be accessible to every sides of the
lift in order to install it.

4) Check the dimensions of the projector to be mounted within the available space.

5) Determine the projector installation position based on projection screen location

and projector specifications.

6) Confirm that there is adequate space for installation, operation and maintenance.

7) Arrange the space for service and the access to the lift.

8) Confirm height ofceiling with maximum travel of scissor lift.

9) Physically check for any damages or loose parts on the lift.

2. Guidelines for Installation:

1) An access from above the lift with enough clearance to remove the top cover

should be provided in case of any service is required.

2) Installer must ensure that all fasteners support have adequate strength to

securely support the scissor lift and projector.

3) The lift must be installed in level from front-to-back and side-to-side.

4) Make sure that the liftis level in all directions and weight should be shared

equally by all four threaded mounting rods.

5) Bottom of the lift must be unobstructed after installation.

3. Installation on Ceiling:

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CAUTION:

It is installer’s responsibility to make sure that the ceiling structure can

support at least FOUR times the total weight of the lift and the projector.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the lift.

1) The scissor lift should be supported by four M12 or 1/2″ threaded mounting

rods spaced at800 mm wide x 460 mmdepth.The length of the rods may vary
depend on the height of the ceiling.

2) No mounting material is provided. Please use suitable anchors and fasteners

base on the ceiling type.

3) The threaded rods must be supported by a rigid structure and should not extend

more than 2' (600mm). If the rods need to extend more than 2', please use the
cross bracing to enhance the stability.

4) The threaded rods must pass through the mounting holes and secure by nuts

above and below.

5) Use the threaded locking compound angle nuts to prevent swinging.

6) Adjust the threaded rods length to get the proper height (the lower ceiling cover

should be same level with the false ceiling).

7) Check that the lift is leveled from front-to-back and side-to-side.

4. Connecting to Power Supply

CAUTION:
Please ensure that the operating voltage of the motor is related to the
standard of the local power supply. The motor can be damaged due to
incorrect voltage supply.
Please do not replace power supply cable of the motor. Please call local dealer
should you have any problem with the motor.

Please refer diagram below to connect to power supply.

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The recommended cable size is 1.5mm2 (16AWG). The cable has to be
connected to building wires and a disconnection means must be provided in
accordance with the wiring rules.

5. Installation of Projector:

1) Prior to the installation of projector, the lift should be checked for proper

operation.

2) Check the dimensions of the projector for properly operated within the available

space.

3) The projector should be suspended on projector mounting bracket. Please

follow the projector manufacturer’s instructions.

4) The projector should be adjusted at the screen level as necessary. Please refer

the drawing below for adjustment of Yaw, Pitch and Roll.

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6. Cable Management

1) Please use cable ties to tie up all the projector cables at the cable tie

clampswhich are located along the scissors arms.

2) Please tie cables equally on both sides of the scissor arms to balance the weight.

3) Make sure that the cables are long enough for the lift to go up and down.

4) Please check that all the cables are out of the way of operation.

7. Installation of Ceiling Cover:

1) The ceiling cover is fixed to the underside of the lift which normally greater in

size and serve as platform to receive all types of ceiling materials.

2) The ceiling cover is settled to flush with the false ceiling.

3) A minimum opening of 825mmWx625mmDon false ceiling is required for the

lift to travel.

4) The ceiling cover should be attached to the base plate, below the lift.

5) Please use the screws provided (M5-12mm) to fix the ceiling cover and the lift.

8. Re-adjusting of the UP and DOWN limit:

CAUTION:
The UP and DOWN adjusting shall be done within 4 minutes. The motor is

equipped with a built-in thermal overload protector which limits their
operations to intermittent use only, the power supply will be cut off
temporarily if more than 4 minutes. If such things happen, please wait for
the motor to cool down and restart it again.

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‘UP’ button

‘DOWN’ button

‘MY’ button

(SHOW button)

Programming
button

Hand Held transmitter

Back of Hand Held transmitter

The hand held transmitter (remote control) is paired with the lift in factory; the
transmitter will not communicate with other lift by default.

The lift is preset with Upper (Stored Position) and Lower (Service Position) limits.

7.1. Setting for Lower Position (Service Level) (Down Limit)

a) Power up the lift after installation, press DOWN button, the lift will travel

and stop at the position preset by the factory.

b) To delete the limit setting of this position, press the UP and DOWN button

simultaneously until the lift begins to move briefly (up and down).

c) Adjust the lift to the require position while the UP or DOWN key are

pressed (holding period).

2 to 3 seconds

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OR

d) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begin to move briefly (up and

down), the new position is recorded.

2 to 3 seconds

7.2. Setting for Upper Position (Stored Level)

CAUTION: Please do not set the UP limit higher than the limit preset
by the factory.

a) Press the UP button, the lift will travel and stop at the position preset by the

factory.

b) To delete the limit setting of this position, press the UP and DOWN button

simultaneously until the lift begins to move briefly.

c) Adjust the lift to the require position while the UP or DOWN key are pressed

(holding period).

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OR

d) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begins to move briefly (up and

down), the new position is recorded.

7.3. Setting for IntermediatePosition (Projection level)

a) Turn on the projector and press UP/STOP or DOWN/STOP buttons to

position the lift to the level where the images are aligned perfectly on the
screen.

OR

b) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begin to move briefly (up and

down), the new position is recorded. (Note: The lift must be completely
stopped in the position before setting.)

more than 4 seconds

c) To delete the intermittent position that previously recorded, press STOP

button, the lift will travel to the position that recorded.

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d) Press and hold the STOP button, until the lift begins to move briefly (up and

Transmitter without front cover

Inteo Dry Contact transmitter

LED

Programming
button

down), the intermittent position is deleted.

e) Repeat step (a) and (b) to record the new position.

The Upper position (Store Level), intermediate position (Projection Level) and Lower
position (Service Level) are recorded. Press Up and Down button and operate the lift
to countercheck the recorded positions.

9. Optional Accessories

NOTE: The device must be installed by qualified electrician for whom this
instruction is intended. Please read the instructions carefully before
installation. Please follow the local electrical codes.

1) Dry Contact Transmitter

If you are interfacing the lift with AMX or Crestron, the Inteo Dry Contact
Transmitter will be needed.

a) Please refer the wiring diagram shown below to connect the dry contact

transmitter.
(Note: The dry contact transmitter doesn’t need to connect to motor. They will
interact each other by means of radio frequency.)

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b) The UP or Down positions are achieved when the up or down inputs (▲ or

Dry Contact Transmitter

▼) are connected with the common input C. The intermittent position is

achieved when the three inputs (▲,▼, C) are connect together.

c) Turn on the power supply to the Dry Contact Transmitter.
d) Please confirm the three positions are correctly recorded by pressing UP,

DOWN and STOP buttons on hand held transmitter (remote control).

e) Press and hold the Programming button at the back of the hand held transmitter

( remote control) until the lift begins to move briefly.

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Programming button

PROG button

f) Press and hold the “PROG” button on the frontside of the Dry Contact

Transmitter until the lift begins to move briefly.

g) The three positions are memorized by the Dry Contact Transmitter which

automically quits its programming mode.

NOTE TO PROGRAMMER:

(i) Please program AMX or Crestron contact closure to trigger the lift by

(ii) Please do not hold the contact closure for more than 3 seconds, the

‘pulse’ only.

record will be deleted.

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2) Wall Mount Switch

UP button

DOWN button

SHOW
button

PROG
button

Wall Switch

Back of Wall Switch

Should you need to control with wall mount switch, please follow the
instructions below to pair wall mount switch and the lift.

a) Press and hold the Programming button at the back of the hand held

transmitter ( remote control) until the lift begins to move briefly.

b) Press and hold “PROG” button on back of the wall switch until the lift begins

to move briefly. The setting is memorized by wall switch.

NOTE: Please visit the following link for video instructions on XLT scissor lift limit
settings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSyawTEtKU

10. Safety Brake

The scissor lift is implemented with safety brake which will prevent the lift to fall
down in case of failure occurs. At normal operation, the safety brake won’t work. If
the safety brake engaged, a safety switch cuts the power of the motor and prevent the
consequential damages and injuries.

NOTE:
After activation of accident, please engage qualified technician to re-adjust the
safety brake.

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11. Maintenance

Scissor arms

Please check the looseness of bolts and nuts

NOTE:
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSON IS ALLOWED TO UNDERTAKE THE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES.

(1) Please conduct a yearly inspection of the lift.
(2) The motor is maintenance free. Please contact the service center if it is not

working properly.

(3) Please perform full travel of the lift and look out for abnormal noise or

inconsistent movement.

(4) Please check all the projector cables are tied nicely along the scissor arms.
(5) Please check for any looseness of bolts and nuts on scissor arms. (Fig.1)

Fig.1. Outlook of scissor lift with top motor cover removed

(6) Please open up the motor housing, check on the motor mounting on both

ends to ensure that the motor brackets are securely fastened and no
accessible movement when hold down the drums with both ends and shake.
(Fig.2)

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Motor bracket

Please check the retaining ring is in position

Please check the motor universal mounting bracket is
securely fasten to the motor bracket with the motor

Please check the motor mounting bracket on both ends

Motor

JAW

Fig 2. Motor mounting assembly

(7) Please ensure that the retaining ring (as shown in Fig.3)is screw tightened

and securely sit inside the groove holding both motor and motor universal
mounting bracketin position.

(8) Please check the motor universal bracket is securely fastened to the motor

mounting bracket.

Fig.3. Motor and motor universal bracket assembly

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I-Bolt

Cable timber hitch

Steel wire rope (steel
cable)

Cable drum

(9) Please check the motor universal bracket for any deformed or bended

“JAWS”.(Fig.3)

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
If found out any deformed or bended “JAW”, please STOP OPERATING
the lift immediately. Please use safety belt to support the undercarriages of
the lift and call the service center for assistance.

WARNING:
CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE LIFT MAY LEAD TO SERVERE
INJURIES AND DAMAGES.

(10) Ensure all the steel cables are sitting in the grooves of the drums and the

other end is securely fastened to the I-bolts on the projector cage.

Fig4. Steel cable assembly

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Please check the steel cable is sitting well inside the grooves of the drums
and cable timber hitch and securely fastened to the I-bolts

Fig.5. Steel cable and cage assembly

(11) Please pay more attention on inspection of steel wire ropes. Only qualified

person should carry out the wire rope inspection and the full length of the
wire rope have to be checked.

(12) Use either electromagnetic equipment or visual and physical checking to

inspect the wire rope.

(13) The rope should be replaced when

(i) Three or more broken wires are found in close proximity of the

termination.

(ii) Three or more broken wires are found in one strand or
(iii) Five broken wires are found between two adjacent strands within a

length of 30mm.

(iv) The diameter of the wire rope is reduced by 90% of the nominal

diameter 3mm. (i.e. if the rope diameter is reduced to 2.7mm, the rope
should be replaced with the new one)

(14) After replacing new wire ropes, the sheaves and drums shall be checked for

eccentricity and the bearing for wear and free running before operation.

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