Akia Screens EDGE FREE CLR 4 User manual

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EDGE FREE® CLR® 4
Ceiling Ambient Light Rejecting Fixed Frame Screen
For model: AK-NB115H-CLR4
USER’S GUIDE
M Type - Version 1
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Product Description:
The Akia EDGE FREE CLR®4 Series is a fixed frame projection screen that uses Akia’s EDGE FREE®technology.
The EDGE FREE®design resembles a flat panel TV display. The EDGE FREE CLR®4includes a micro-thin bezel
trim to further enhance the frame appearance and absorb projector overshoot.
The screen material included is our CLR®4, which is an optical lens front projection material precisely formulated
for environments with minimal control over room lighting. It was designed to filter and absorb overhead light while
directing table-top mounted ultra-short throw projection. It best for family rooms, educational facilities, conference
rooms or any applications in which incident light is a factor.
Screen maintenance
Dust, dirt and scratches on the projection screen surface will affect the quality and performance of the projection
image. Follow the instructions below to properly maintain the screen.
1) The screen surface has a horizontal linear structure. DO NOT wipe the screen up and down or in a circular
motion. Wipe gently from left to right only.
2) Clean the dust on the screen surface with a soft brush or microfiber cloth. A rough/coarse towel or cloth may
damage the screen’s surface.
3) Gently wipe the screen with a lightly moistened white lint free cloth with water or with a neutral detergent
(1mL/0.33 oz) mixed with water (1000 mL/33.8 oz).
Notes: The following precautions should always be followed to avoid damaging the material, which is
not covered under warranty.
•Don’t touch the screen material to avoid leaving fingerprints.
•Use gloves when handling the material.
•Don’t scratch the material, as it will leave permanent markings on the screen’s surface.
•Don’t point to the screen material with a fingertip or other sharp objects to prevent damage to the material.
•Don’t use acetone, benzene, alcohol and any other organic solvents to clean the screen material. Using such
chemicals will permanently damage the screen.

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1. Frame and Edge Trim Parts List
Qty
Item
2 pcs
Main Frame Parts
Qty
item
2 pcs
Edge Trim Parts
Part A.
vertical frame
Part D.
Part B.
½ horizontal frame
Part E.
Part C.
½ horizontal frame
Part F.
2. Hardware Parts List
a. M4*4
b. D5*4
c. M4*4
d. DD5*4
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.

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Frame Assembly
Step 1: Place the included soft padded EPE sponge sheet on a clean area where the screen will be assembled.
Step 2: Position the pieces of the frame on the EPE sponge in the arrangement shown below
Step 3: Insert center joint (a/b) connectors into one-half of the horizontal frame (B/C) and secure with the M4x7
screws (g) as shown in the illustration below.
Tip: The center joint (b) with the larger diameter holes should be on top.
Step 4: Connect the elbow joints (c/d) to the top and bottom sections of the vertical frame. Once inserted, connect
the vertical sections to the horizontal frame sections. Make sure all holes are in alignment and the frame pieces are
flush (no gaps). They should form perfect right angles.
Tip: The elbow joint (d) with the larger diameter holes should be on top.
Item
Parts List
115’’
a.
Center Joints- M4 (bottom position)
6
b.
Center Joints-D5 (top position)
4
c.
Elbow Joints M4 (bottom position)
8
d.
Elbow Joints D5 (top position)
4
g.
M4x7 Screws
32
h.
Spring
100
i.
Spring Hook
2
j.
wall brackets
4
k.
Φ5x50 Wall Screws
8
l.
Hollow Wall anchors
8
m.
M4x4 Screws
24
n.
Angle cover
4
o.
Center Support Bar
1
p.
White gloves
2
q.
Spring
6
b.
a.
c.
d.
g.
…
b.
a.
d.
c.

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Step 5: Secure the elbow joints by fastening them with M4x7 screws (g), 4 at each corner.
Screen Material
TWO PERSON SETUP
Step 6: Put on the white gloves (p) and carefully unroll the screen material on a clean surface from the roller to the
other side as shown below. The back side of the screen material should be placed upwards.
Step 7: Carefully and gently place the assembled frame on top of the screen material in the marked areas as shown
below. Make sure to not allow the angle edge of the frame to come in direct contact with the screen material to
avoid puncturing it.
2. Hardware Parts List
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i
j.
k.
l.
m.
CAUTION!
THE PROJECTION FABRIC IS A DELICATE OPTICAL/LENTICULAR SCREEN MATERIAL AND SHOULD NOT BE
FOLDED, BENT, OR CREASED. ALWAYS MAINTAIN SCREEN MATERIAL FLAT AND TAUT DURING SETUP AND
DISASSEMBLY. TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO SETUP AND INSTALL THE MATERIAL TO AVOID PERMANENT
DAMAGE. ANY DAMAGES TO THE SCREEN MATERIAL WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
g.
Front
*Make sure the frame corners are positioned in
the marked areas of the material.

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Center Support Bar
Step 8: Insert the Center Support Bar
(o)into the upper top groove on the
back of the frame with the bottom end
near the approximate center point of
the frame and rotate it in at an angle so
that both ends of the bar are in
alignment with the groove.
Step 9: Hook one end of the spring and secure inside the groove of the frame, use the spring hook (i) to attach the
spring to the hole located on the screen material’s outer edge in the following order.
Begin by first attaching the center points on both vertical (left/right) sides, steps 1-2. Then the center points on both
horizontal (top/bottom) sides, steps 3-4. Once all center points have been secured, make sure the screen material is
still within the marked areas before proceeding to attach the next springs.
Continue attaching the rest of the springs to the material in the following order in steps 5-12.
To avoid ripples forming in the material it is imperative that all of the corners are properly wrapped around the
edges as illustrated in the check mark diagrams.
o.
h.
i.
5
6
7
8
9
11
10
12
1
2
3
4

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Note (after all springs have been attached):
Correct material installation –Corners of the screen material are properly wrapped around the corner edges of the
frame and material is evenly tensioned and flat, creating a nicely taut surface.
How to avoid getting ripples on the screen’s material surface
Solution: With the gloves on and assuring they are clean, pull and smooth out the material using your hand from the
center to the corners, creating a nicely taut surface as shown below.
Incorrect material installation –The corners of the screen material are not properly wrapped along the edge of the
frame leaving the material with unbalanced tension and an uneven finish. To correct, detach springs from material at
the corner(s) where material does not lie flat along the edge of the frame, reposition the material so that it lies flat
and wraps along the edge of the frame, and reattach springs to the material.
Attention: Do not proceed with the Edge Trim installation until making sure there are no ripples in the material.
Edge Trim Installation
Step 10: Place the edge trim frame
pieces over each end of the frame.
Connect edge trim frames (E/F) together using the Center Joints- M4(a) and secure with four of the M4x4 Screws(m)
as shown in Step 1. Repeat for other side.
Once both top and bottom edge trim frames have been connected, attach the vertical (left/right) sides edge trim
frames (D) using the Elbow Joints M4 (c) and secure with four M4x4 screws (m) on all corners, Step 2.
ATTENTION: The back of the material has labels indicating the TOP and BOTTOM. The top edge trim piece with the
logo should be installed at the top. The material is directional and will not accurately reflect if bottom side is projected on.
c.
a.
m.
2.
1.
m.
1.
2.
2.

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Step 11: Install the angle cover (n.) on each corner of the frame using the double-sided tape.
Step 12: Install the springs (h) in each middle area to further support the bezel trim
Notice to Installer:
Material Tip: Proper Projector Placement for CLR®4
The CLR®4 is exclusively for tabletop/bottom
mounted ultra-short throw projectors.
Overhead placement or a standard projector will
make the image very dark, on account of the
screen’s absorbent layer deflecting light that is
not aligned with its reflective angle.
1.
2
.
2.
1.
2.
screen
screen
Tear off the double-sided tape.
q.
n.

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Wall Installation
Step 12: Measure the overall length and height of the frame and drill holes for the top brackets. Line up the wall
brackets with the drilled holes on the installation location and screw them in using a Phillips screwdriver. If not
installing into a structural wood stud, use a hollow wall anchor then screw in the M5x50 wood screws with a
screwdriver. Make sure the brackets are leveled.
Step 14: Position the fixed frame screen onto the bottom brackets (fig 1) as shown below and push down at the
center of the top of the frame on the top bracket (fig 2) to secure the frame installation.
For Technical Support or an Akia contact in your area, visit
www.akiascreens.com
Model/Size
X = Wall bracket distance
X1 = Bracket hole distance
Y = Top/Bottom Wall
Bracket Height
115”
1300mm (51.18”)
30mm (1.18”)
1250mm (49.21”)
Don’t lock the screw to allow
screen to move up/down
l.
k.
1
2