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quickstart guide
CBLR Series
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CBLR Series
QUICKSTART DOC. 7245C (2032356, Sheet 1 of 2) 02.14
Cable Retractors for FlipTops™
For regulatory compliance information, refer to Doc. 7475.
NOTE: For preparation of FlipTop 600 Series models, refer to “Modify the FlipTop
(FlipTop 600 Series)” in the third column on this page.
Crestron®cable retractors provide a
convenient cable management solution
for use with most Crestron FlipTops™.
This solution allows a user to simply
reach into the FlipTop™ compartment
and pull out any cable to the desired
length. Each cable can be pulled out up
to 3 feet (0.9 meter). A simple press of
the easy-access lever retracts the cable
back into the compartment.
Each Crestron cable retractor features a patent-pending mechanism that dampens the rate of retrac-
tion to prevent the cable from whipping as it is pulled back into the FlipTop storage compartment. The
retraction speed is installer adjustable to ensure full and effortless retraction without excessive force.
Up to three or four cable retractors can be installed depending on the FlipTop model. Blank inserts
(CBLRA-INSERT-BLANK*) are required to fill any unused positions. As an alternative to a blank insert,
a 2-wire insert (CBLRA-INSERT-2WIRE* or FTA-CBLRA-INSERT-2WIRE-102*) is also offered to
accommodate additional non-retracting cables if needed.
Preparation
Preparation consists of:
• Modifying the FlipTop assembly to accommodate the cable retractors.
• Determining the desired mounting orientation. (Retractors are shipped configured for
horizontal orientation, but are easily reconfigured for vertical orientation.)
Modify the FlipTop (Non-FlipTop 600 Series)
1. Remove four screws A to detach
the lower bar assembly. Also remove
two screws B. Retain screws A and B
to attach the FlipTop mounting bracket
assembly. Refer to the FlipTop mounting
brackets table provided in section ➍to
ensure that the mounting bracket received is
appropriate for the FlipTop being modified.
2. Remove four screws C to remove the
cable guide. Retain the screws to
attach the two side filler plates*.
3. Move the mounting bracket assembly
up into position and secure using four
screws A and two screws B.
4. Place the side filler plates in position
and secure using four screws C.
Mounting
Bracket
Assembly
Screws A
Screw B
Screw B
Screws C
Attachment of Mounting Bracket
Assembly and Side Filler Plates
Side Filler
Plates
1
Removing Cable Guide and Lower Bar Assembly
Lower Bar
Assembly
Cable
Guide
Screws A
Screw B
Screw B
Screws C
Mounting Bracket Assembly Installed
Mounting
Bracket
Assembly
Side Filler Plates Installed
Side Filler
Plates
Modify the FlipTop (FlipTop 600 Series)
Retractors can be installed in both the left and right sides of the FlipTop 600 Series models.
1. Remove the screw holding the cable guide in place, then remove the cable guide.
2. Remove the screws holding the cable pass-through bracket in place, then remove the cable
pass-through bracket.
3. Remove the shoulder screws from the front of the unit.
Save these as they are used in retractor installation.
* Item(s) sold separately.
Reconfigure Retractors for Vertical Operation
To reconfigure the retractors for vertical orientation, refer to the illustration below and do the following:
1. Remove the two screws D, one from each side of the retractor, attaching the neck in the horizontal
orientation.
2. Reposition the neck as shown in the vertical orientation view and attach using the two screws D
plus a third screw E (1/4 in, 6-32, flathead, supplied) to secure the neck in that position.
(2) Screws D
(One on Each Side)
Horizontal Orientation Vertical Orientation
(2) Screws D
(1) Supplied Screw
Side View
Side View
Reverse Side
Retractor
Neck
Retractor
Neck
Cable Guide
Cable Pass-Through Bracket
Shoulder Screws
