CHIEF VCTU User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
XL Projector Mount
VCTU / VCT000

VCTU / VCT000 Installation Instructions
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DEFINITIONS
MOUNTING SYSTEM: A MOUNTING SYSTEM is the
primary Chief product to which an accessory and/or component
is attached.
ACCESSORY: AN ACCESSORY is the secondary Chief
product which is attached to a primary Chief product, and may
have a component attached or setting on it.
COMPONENT: A COMPONENT is an audiovisual item
designed to be attached or resting on an accessory or mounting
system such as a video camera, CPU, screen, display,
projector, etc.
WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of
damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and
follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all mounting systems
are properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength
for this mounting system can result in serious personal injury
or damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this mounting system is
attached can support five times the combined weight of all
equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before
installing the mounting system.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of
all components located between the supporting structure and
the VCT000 / VCTU does not exceed 150 lbs (68.0 kg).
• The weight capacity of the VCT000 / VCTU may be
LIMITED to the lowest weight capacity of any other
component located between the VCT000 / VCTU and
the supporting structure.
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended
use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is
damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this mounting system outdoors.
IMPORTANT ! : The VCT000 / VCTU mounting system is
designed to be mounted to:
• a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1 (Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness
steel or aluminum-ASTM B221) threaded
extension column (not included).
NOTE: The VCT000 mounting system may be used with Listed
Chief model HCU. When used together, the referenced
model becomes the VCTU.
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DIMENSIONS
YAW
1-1/2 NPT/NPSM
PITCH 20°
VCT000
DIMENSIONS: INCHES
[MILLIMETERS]
[Mount only]

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DIMENSIONS...cont’d
1-1/2 NPT/NPSM
PITCH 20°
VCTU
DIMENSIONS: INCHES
[MILLIMETERS]
[Mount & HCU interface]

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LEGEND
Tighten Fastener
Apretar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apertar fixador
Serrare il fissaggio
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Serrez les fixations
Loosen Fastener
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil lösen
Desapertar fixador
Allentare il fissaggio
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desserrez les fixations
Phillips Screwdriver
Destornillador Phillips
Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
Chave de fendas Phillips
Cacciavite a stella
Kruiskopschroevendraaier
Tournevis à pointe cruciforme
Open-Ended Wrench
Llave de boca
Gabelschlüssel
Chave de bocas
Chiave a punte aperte
Steeksleutel
Clé à fourche
By Hand
A mano
Von Hand
Com a mão
A mano
Met de hand
À la main
Hex-Head Wrench
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Sechskantschlüssel
Chave de cabeça sextavada
Chiave esagonale
Zeskantsleutel
Clé à tête hexagonale
Adjust
Ajustar
Einstellen
Ajustar
Regolare
Afstellen
Ajuster
Remove
Quitar
Entfernen
Remover
Rimuovere
Verwijderen
Retirez
Optional
Opcional
Optional
Opcional
Opzionale
Optie
En option
Security Wrench
Llave de seguridad
Sicherheitsschlüssel
Chave de segurança
Chiave di sicurezza
Veiligheidssleutel
Clé de sécurité

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
PARTS
#2 M4
(included) + M13 socket
[Optional]
M3
(included)
J (1)
[VCT000 / VCTU]
K (1)
M (1)
[M13 wrench tool]
[Pitch socket adapter]
N (1)
M3
XL Projector Hardware Kit (Ships with VCTU) XL Projector Mount Hardware Kit
A (8)
M4 x 16mm B (8)
M5 x 20mm
CA (8)
M6 x 16mm
CB (8)
M6 x 25mm
DA (8)
M8 x 12mm DB (8)
M8 x 16mm
E (8)
M10 x 20mm
F (8)
M8
G (8)
M5
AA (12)
M8 BB (8)
[Nested washer]
[First letter matches hardware bag label] [First letter matches hardware bag label]
"A" "B" "C"
"D" "E"
"H"
"A" "B"
L (1)
[VCTU interface
assembly]
P (4)
[Interface leg]
Q (4)
[Interface short leg]
R (4)
[Interface leg fixed foot]
"F" "G"
H (1)
M4

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INSTALLATION
NOTE: In the following instructions, the term VCT refers to both
the VCT000 and/or the VCTU.
The VCT mount is designed to be mounted to:
• a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME
B1.20.1 (Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness
steel or aluminum-ASTM B221) threaded
extension column (not included).
Installing VCT to Extension Column
IMPORTANT ! : These installation instructions assume
that a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM (Schedule 40, 0.154"
minimum thickness steel or aluminum - ASTM B221)
pipe (not included) has been properly installed and is in
place.
1. Loosen and remove the set screw which ships installed in
the VCT mount (J). (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
2. Loosely add four M8 flange nuts (AA) on two PEM studs at
each end of the VCT mount (J). (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
3. Thread the VCT mount (J) onto the existing 1-1/2" NPT pipe
until tight with a minimum of four threads engaged. (See
Figure 1)
NOTE: Ensure that side of VCT mount with two knobs is
located parallel to, or opposite of, the screen. (See
Figure 1)
4. Tighten the set screw into the VCT mount threaded collar to
prevent movement of the VCT. (See Figure 1)
Installing Interface Bracket
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
PROJECTOR FALLING RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. DO
NOT substitute hardware. Use only the hardware provided by
the manufacturer.
1. Secure HCU interface bracket to VCT using installation
instructions and hardware provided with HCU interface
bracket.
SCREEN
SCREEN
SCREEN
4
NPT
pipe
3
1
NOTE: The
M3 hex
key (N) is
(J)
used on
the set
screw
2
(AA) x 2
2
(AA) x 2
PEM studs
PEM studs

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Install Projector with Attached Interface Bracket
1. Orient projector with attached interface bracket so that it is
square to the screen. (See Figure 3)
2. Lift the projector and install it behind the flange nuts on the
four studs extending from the VCT housing. (See Figure 3)
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
PROJECTOR FALLING RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT!
Ensure that the interface bracket hooks are seated on studs
on VCT mount!
3. Tighten the flange nuts on the four studs. (See Figure 3)
Figure 3
SCREEN
SCREEN
1
2
3
3
x 2
x 2
EXAMPLE ONLY:
(Interface bracket varies
dependent on projector
model)

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Adjustments
WARNING: MOUNTING HARDWARE IS TO BE
LOOSENED ONLY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR
NECESSARY MOVEMENT. Over-loosening or removal of
mounting hardware may result in personal injury or serious
damage to equipment!
Figure 4
A. Pitch
1. Turn PITCH knob (A) counterclockwise to pitch down. (See
Figure 4)
2. Turn PITCH knob (A) clockwise to pitch up to 0°.
3. If adjusting for a large degree of pitch:
•3a: Pry off center cap from PITCH knob by
inserting screwdriver into slot
•3b: Insert pitch socket adapter (H) into knob
•3c: Adjust pitch socket adapter by hand, or use
a drill with an M13 socket to adjust PITCH to
desired level.
•3d: Remove pitch socket adapter from knob
and replace knob center cap.
B. Roll
4. Loosen Roll nut (located immediately below and left of YAW
knob [black nut on white mount, silver on black mount]).
(See Figure 4)
5. Turn ROLL knob clockwise to move side of mount near
knob down.
6. Turn ROLL knob counterclockwise to move other side of
mount down.
7. Tighten Roll nut (located immediately below and left of YAW
knob).
C. Yaw
8. Loosen Yaw nut (black nut on white mount, silver on black
mount) accessible through back of mount. (See Figure 4)
9. Adjust YAW by rotating mount around column as required.
10. Tighten Yaw nut.
Pitch
Roll
Yaw
A
B
C
4
Insert flat
Remove cap
screwdriver to
pry off cap
3a
3a
3b
7
Roll nut
810

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VCTU / VCT000 Installation Instructions
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