AllSportSystems SkyRailPlus User manual

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SkyRailPlus™
Cage Track Sliding Projector Mount
ASSEMBLY GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What’s Included - Parts and Hardware 3
Find SkyRailPlus™ Position for your projector 4
Sample SkyRailPlus™ Mounting positions 6
When to use half step SkyRailPlus™ positions 7
SKYRAILPLUS™ ASSEMBLY 8
STEP 1 - Attach ARMS to side RAILS 8
STEP 2 - Attach TOP to RAILS 9
STEP 3 - Attach EXTENDERS 10
STEP 4 - Attach HOOKS 11
PROJECTOR/MOUNT INSTALLATION 12
Overview Of Universal Mount Hardware 12
Parts Needed From The Universal Projector Mount Kit 13
STEP 1 - Attached Bracket to SkyRailPlus™ 14
STEP 2 - Attach Bracket to Projector 15
STEP 3 - Hang Projector 16
Need Help? 16
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What’s Included - Parts and Hardware
The following items are included in the SkyRailPlus™:
1 ea. - Top
2 ea. - Rails
2 ea. - Arms
2 ea. - Extenders
2 ea. - Hooks
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9 Total pieces + connecting hardware.
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Find SkyRailPlus™ Position for your projector
The SkyRailPlus™ can position a projector a maximum distance of 2’10” outside the
MiniBay™ or Superbay™ enclosure. To confirm the mounting position and proper
enclosure configuration follow the three steps below. If you plan on switching between
4:3 aspect ratios and HD (16:9 or 16:10) aspect ratios, see When to Use Half Step
SkyRailPlus™ Positions.
(1) Find your projectors throw distance using the chart below.  If you have a custom
sized hitting bay or your projector is not listed contact All Sport Systems for assistance.
EXAMPLE: 5’10” (highlighted in yellow) is the distance the ULTRASHORT-4.3 projector
will mount from the screen for the MiniBay when projecting an image in the 4:3 aspect
ratio. Enter your throw distance on the line provided on the following page (paragraph 3).
PROJECTORS
ASPECT
RATIO
MiniBay™
SuperBay™
10
12
14
16
ULTRASHORT-HD-1080P
(Optoma GT1080 Darbee)
4:3
6'2"
7'6"
8'10"
10'2"
16:9
4'8"
5'8"
6'8"
7'8"
ULTRASHORT-4.3
(Optoma X305ST)
4:3
5'10"
7'1"
8'4"
9'7"
16:9
5'10"
7'1"
8'4"
9'7"
ULTRASHORT-HD-720P-OC
(Viewsonic PJD6552LWS)
4:3
5'5"
6'8"
7'10"
8'12"
16:10
4'6"
5'6"
6'6"
7'6"
ULTRASHORT-HD-ZOOM
(BENQ HT12150ST)
4:3
9'4"
11'5"
13'5"
15'5"
16:9
7'0"
8'7"
10'1"
11'7"
(2) Confirm your throw distance is in range for the depth of your hitting enclosure. If your
projectors throw is greater than the ranges shown below for your enclosure depth, it will be
necessary to adjust the projector selection and/or increase the depth of your the enclosure.
EXAMPLE: The 5’10” throw  in our above example means the enclosure must be 5’ or 6’
feet deep  . Whereas the a 7’8” throw  (ULTRASHORT-HD-1080P projector, 16:9, 16’ Wide
Superbay) requires a 6’ to 8’ deep enclosure  .
Enclosure Depth
Throw Distance Range
5 Feet
4’0” to 6’10”
6 Feet
5’ to 7’10”
7 Feet
6’ to 8’10”
8 Feet
7’ to 9’10”
9 Feet
8’ to 10’10”
10 feet
9’ to 11’11”
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(3) Find the distance your projector will need to be placed outside your enclosure. To
determine this distance, first determine the distance from the screen to the front of your
enclosure. The screen for the MiniBay/SuperBay is hung approximately 12” from the back
of the enclosure. Thus the screen hangs 4’ from the front of a 5’ deep enclosure or 5’ from
a 6’ deep enclosure, etc. Subtract this distance from the projectors throw distance.
EXAMPLE: Using the throw distance of 5’10” for a 5 deep MiniBay, the projector will be
1’10” outside the enclosure. (i.e. 5’10’ - 4’ = 1’10”)
Enter projector throw distance:
_______ a
See Par. 1 above
Enter enclosure depth minus 12”:
_______ b
For 5’0” deep enclosure enter 4’0”
For 8’0” deep enter 7’0”, etc.
Subtract line b from a:
________
This is the distance from front of enclosure to projector. Use this
figure to find your SkyRailPlus™ Position (see Par. 4 below)
(4) Use the result from Par. 3 above to find your SkyRailPlus™ position. You will need this
information for Step 3 - Attach top to side rails. EXAMPLE: 1’10” falls between 10” and
2’0”, therefore the Default position.
Distance from front of
enclosure to projector
lens.
SkyRailPlus™ Position
0” to 10”
Use Short Reach
10” to 2’0”
Use Default
2’0” to 2’10”
Use Long Reach
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Sample SkyRailPlus™ Mounting positions
See MiniBay/SuperBay Installation Instructions for information about installing your
SkyRailPlus™ on your MiniBay or SuperBay.
Installed in Short Position with Range
of 0” to 14” outside enclosure
Installed in Default Position with
Range of 7” to 24” outside enclosure
Installed in Long Position with Range
of 17” to 34” outside enclosure
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When to use half step SkyRailPlus™ positions
Some customers want the ability to set the projector to a 4:3 aspect ratio when playing
golf and an HD (16:9 or 16:10) aspect ratio when watching a movie. When switching
between these aspect ratios a projector must be moved further back in 4:3. As noted
previously in this guide there are three primary SkyRailPlus™ positions (1) Short
Reach, (2) Default and (3) Long Reach. However, it is also possible to position halfway
to the Short Reach and Long Reach positions.
Shot Reach - Half Step
Long Reach - Half Step
The following chart is a complete listing of the ranges available for each top position:
SkyRailPlus™ Positions
From
To
Short Reach
0”
14”
Half Step
2”
19”
Default
7”
24”
Half Step
12”
29”
Long Reach
17”
34”
This information can prove helpful when locating the best slide range based on a
particular projectors throw ratio. For example below is chart showing the distance the
ULTRASHORT-HD-720P-OC projector will need to be placed outside the enclosure for
aspect ratios and enclosure depth shown:
Ultrashort-HD-720P Projector
16:10 Aspect
4:3 Aspect
SkyRaiPlus™ Position
MiniBay™ 10 wide 5 deep
6”
17”
Short Reach Half Step
SuperBay™ 12 wide 5 deep
18”
32”
Long Reach
SuperBay™ 14 wide 6 deep
18”
25”
Long Reach Half Step
The best position for the 10’ wide 5’ deep MiniBay™ is the Short Reach Half Step of 2”
to 19” that accommodates both aspect ratios. Whereas the best position for the 14’
Wide 6 deep SuperBay™ is the Long Reach Half step. The 14 wide SuperBay™
requires a 6’ deep enclosure to accommodate the longer projector throw. If you have
questions or need assistance don’t hesitate to contact All Sport Systems.
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SKYRAILPLUS™ ASSEMBLY
STEP 1 - Attach ARMS to side RAILS
You will need 4 ea bolts and 4 ea nuts to connect the ARMS to the RAILS. Align the
ARMS with the first two holes on the RAILS as shown.
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STEP 2 - Attach TOP to RAILS
Review Find SkyRailPlus™ Position for your projector. Thereafter attach the TOP to
the RAILS in one of the positions noted below. You will need 4 ea bolts for the Short
Reach and Long Reach positions or 6 ea bolts for the Default position.
SHORT REACH
0” to 10”
Use 4 ea bolts. Align the last
and middle holes of the top with
the first and middle holds on the
rails. As shown this will position
the top closer to the hitting
enclosure for situations where
the projector much be very close
to the hitting bay.
DEFAULT
10” to 2’0”
Use 6 ea bolts. Align the end
and middle holes on the top with
the three holes on the rails. As
shown this is the default, or
most common configuration for
most customers.
LONG REACH
2’0” to 2’10”
Use 4 ea bolts. Align the first
and middle holes of the top with
the last and middle holds on the
rails. As shown this will position
the top further from the hitting
enclosure for situations where
the projector must be further
away from the hitting bay.
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STEP 3 - Attach EXTENDERS
You will need 2 ea bolts, 2 ea washers, 2 ea tooth washers, and 2 ea nuts to attach
EXTENDERS to the ARMS.
Attach EXTENDERS to the
outside of the ARMS
already attached to the
SkyRailPlus™.
NOTE: The slotted hole
on the EXTENDERS
should be positioned to the
TOP, opposite to the
slotted hole on the ARMS
Place toothed washers
between the ARMS and
EXTENDERS as shown.
This will help to grip the
plastic to keep the skyrail
in position.
The EXTENDERS can be
position at various angles
relative to the
SkyRailPlus™, allowing
the skyrail to be lifted up at
an angle from the
enclosure.
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STEP 4 - Attach HOOKS
You will need 4 ea bolts, and 4 ea nuts to attach the HOOKS to the EXTENDERS.
Attach HOOKS to the
outside of the EXTENDERS
already attached to the
SkyRailPlus™.
NOTE: The HOOKS have
slotted holes to allow them
to slide up to 2” inches on
the EXTENDERS to make
installation easier.
The SkyRailPlus™ is now
complete before installing
on enclosure, add projector
mount hardware as outlined
in the following section.
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PROJECTOR/MOUNT INSTALLATION
Overview Of Universal Mount Hardware
You will be using the flush mount, thus the telescopic hardware will note be used.
Once installed your projector will hang and look similar to the picture above. We
recommend installing the hanging hardware before installing the SkyRailPlus™ on the
enclosure.
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Parts Needed From The Universal Projector Mount Kit
The Hanging Bracket (with wings nuts and bolts), The Cubed Bracket, and The Hooked
bracket (includes the arms and feet assembly).
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STEP 1 - Attached Bracket to SkyRailPlus™
This first step involves placing the mounting hardware on the SkyRailPlus™. First
attach the the CUBED Bracket to the HANGING Bracket.
Next Insert and attach HANGING bracket to the SkyRailPlus™. Drop the bracket
through the slots from the top and attach using wing nuts, washers and bolts. Leave
wing nuts loosen enough so that the bracket can slide in the slots.
TIP: It is easier to install this hardware before the SkyRailPlus™ has been installed on
the enclosure.
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STEP 2 - Attach Bracket to Projector
Note: Each projector will have different mounting locations and some will have 4
mounting holes others only 3.
Locate the mounting bracket. Determine the
number of mounting locations available on your
projector. Some projectors have 4 holes others
have only 3. If there are only 3 mounting holes
then you can remove one of the arms from the
mounting bracket. Shown to the left is the
bracket with one of the arms removed.
Use plastic spacers and washers between
projector and feet.
Install feet to the bottom of the projector using
the provided screws. Do not over tighten. There
are extra screws with varied of sizes.
Slide each arm of the Mounting Bracket onto the
feet already attached to the bottom of the
projector. Initially keep the screws loose to allow
the arms and mount move freely until you locate
the center of balance position for the mount.
When positioned correctly the projector will hang
level when suspended from the hooks on the
mount. Once proper position is obtained tighten
screws. Do not over tighten.
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STEP 3 - Hang Projector
NOTE:  Before hanging projector, install the SkyRailPlus™ and complete the enclosure
assembly. See MINIBAY™ and SUPERBAY™ INSTALLATION GUIDE at
www.allsportsystems.net for detailed instructions on how to install the SkyRailPlus™ on
your MiniBay™ or SuperBay™. Thereafter, hang your projector as outlined below.
Slide bracket on to CUBED bracket, and install set screws to lock-in projector. Note
that bracket allows rolling left/right and pitching up/down in order to level projector.
Side the projector forward/backward on the SkyRailPlus™ to position projector correct
distance from the screen for optimal sized image. Tighten wing nuts to secure position.
Need Help?
Having trouble positioning your projector? As noted under Find SkyRailPlus™ Position
for your projector the SkyRailPlus™ can be configured in a number of positions for
optimal projector placement. If you have questions or need assistance don’t hesitate to
contact us.
All Sport Systems, Inc.
Sales/Support 877-847-1280
Email: [email protected]
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