Da-Lite Ascender Electrol User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Ascender Electrol

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ATTENTION! Les ressorts des bras de l'écran sont fortement
tendus.
Ne vous placez pas devant l'écran pendant son
fonctionnement.
Ne vous asseyez pas, ne vous tenez pas debout, ou ne placez
aucun objet sur la trappe du caisson de l'écran.
Ne couvrez pas la trappe du caisson de l'écran avec un
revêtement en bois, de la moquette, des stratiiés
supplémentaires, etc. Tout poids ajouté à la trappe du
caisson de l'écran pourrait entraîner, avec le temps, le
dysfonctionnement de l'écran.
La trappe du caisson active un interrupteur de sécurité situé
à l'intérieur du caisson de l'écran. Si vous essayez d'élever
l'écran alors que quelque chose tient la trappe fermée, le
moteur rétractera l'écran. La trappe doit être complètement
fermée pour activer cet interrupteur. Vériiez que la trappe
n'est pas entrouverte.
Pre-Installation
Important Safety Instructions
When using your video equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read and understand all instructions before using.
2. Position the cord so that it will not be tripped over, pulled, or
contact hot surfaces.
3. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating at
least equal to that of the appliance should be used. Cords rated
for less amperage than the appliance may overheat.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this
appliance. Contact an authorized service dealer when repair
work is required. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock
when the appliance is used subsequently.
5. The use of an accessory attachment not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of ire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
Save These Instructions
1. The Ascender screen must be installed on a lat, level surface.
2. Remove the white shipping braces (mounted at the end of the arms to the back of the case).
3. Refer to the chart below for minimum overhead clearance required to raise the screen.
4. Allow 12" clearance from back of screen housing to allow arms to extend properly.
5. Remove packing paper from fabric roller. DO NOT use a knife or sharp object to remove the paper.
Screen Operation
CAUTION!
The arms of the screen are under high spring tension.
Do not stand over the screen while it is operating.
Do not sit, stand, or put anything on the screen case door.
Do not apply anything (wood inish, carpet, additional
laminate, etc.) to the screen case door. Any weight added to
the screen case door may cause the screen to malfunction
over time.
The case door activates a safety switch inside the screen
case. If you attempt to raise the screen while something is
holding the door shut, the motor will reverse and retract the
screen. The door must be fully closed to activate this switch.
Be sure there is nothing holding the door ajar.
Diagonal Extended Height
100" 94"
120" 104"
150" 121"
180" 139"
200" 149"
Diagonal Extended Height
106" 86"
119" 92"
133" 99"
159" 112"
4:3 Video Format 16:9 HDTVFormat

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CAUTION! Excessive continuous operation may cause
overheating. If this happens, the motor will shut of until it
cools to normal operating temperature. Standard duty cycle
is 1 min. on / 15 min. of.
ATTENTION! Le fonctionnement continu et excessif peut
provoquer une surchaufe et l'arrêt du moteur. Si cela se
produit, les moteurs s'arrêteront jusqu'à qu'ils se soient
refroidis à la température normale de fonctionnement. Le
cycle de fonctionnement normal est de 1 min. en marche / 15
min. à l'arrêt.
Screen Operation (continued)
Ascender Electrol® Installation
1. For installations where the Ascender will be set on the loor, the
box must be secured to loor in at least six places (recommended
hardware is #12 x 2" L wood screws)(Figure 1).
Screw Box Into Floor Stud
Floor
Floor
Box Frame Support
Figure 1 Figure 2
2. For installations where the Ascender will be recessed into the
loor, the box must be secured in at least six places
(recommended hardware is #12 x 2" L wood screws)(Figure2).
1. The Ascender screen can be operated by the included wall
switch or by optional remote controls (IR or RF).
2. To raise the screen, simply push and release the wall switch. The
screen will stop at its preset position. If you push the switch a
second time while it is rising, the screen will stop. By pushing the
switch a third time the screen will retract and close.
3. To lower the screen from the fully up position, press and release
the wall switch and the screen will retract and close.
4. Test the screen by running it up and down a few times. Be
prepared to stop the screen if needed.

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Ascender Electrol® Installation
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock or damage to the low voltage control (LVC), do not apply power to the LVC until all
connections are complete. Make sure power is turned of on all wires before making connections.
AVERTISSEMENT: pour éviter tout choc électrique ou d'endommager le tableau de contrôle basse tension, n'alimentez ce dernier
qu'une fois tous les branchements efectués. Vériiez qu'aucun câble n'est alimenté avant d'efectuer les branchements.
LOW VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS:
Wall Switch
1. Install wall switch where desired.
2. Use 2-conductor 2024 gauge wire to extend the switch wire to
the required length.
3. Connect the wire from the switch to the wire labeled “wall switch”.
Refer to Figure 3.
CAUTION: Never apply voltage to the wall switch lead or the
LVC will be damaged.
ATTENTION: N'appliquez jamais une tension aux ils du
commutateur mural sinon le tableau de contrôle basse
tension sera endommagé.
Control Panel
A control panel may be connected to the LVC by using the wall
switch wire lead. The control panel must provide a momentary,
dry contact closure of at least 1/2 second.
1. Use 2-conductor 2024 gauge wire to connect the control panel
to the wall switch lead.
2. A momentary closure when the screen is down will be an “up”
command.
3. A momentary closure when the screen is fully extended will be a
“down” command.
4. A momentary closure while the screen is in motion will be a “stop”
command.
CAUTION: Never apply voltage to the wall switch lead or the
LVC will be damaged.
ATTENTION: N'appliquez jamais une tension aux ils du
commutateur mural sinon le tableau de contrôle basse
tension sera endommagé.
120V/240V Connections:
AC Power Source
1. Refer to Figure 3 for electrical connections. Wiring designated as
external is to be completed by installer conforming to local and
national codes.
NOTE: Must be installed in accordance with the requirements
of the Local Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC), CAN/CSA C22.1 and the National Electric Code (NEC),
NFPA 70. An appropriate disconnect device shall be
provided as part of the building installation.
2. Use 1418 gauge wire to connect power to the LVC wires labeled
“AC power input”. Refer to Figure 3.
3. Connect the building ground wire to the ground lug on the metal
housing.
Optional Wireless Remote Connections:
Radio Frequency Remote
1. Remove the center cover plate of the LVC box.
2. Route the receiver wire through the round plastic bushing and
plug it into the onboard socket marked “EYE”. Refer to Figure 3.
Infrared Remote
1. Remove the center cover plate of the LVC box.
2. Route the receiver wire through the round plastic bushing and
plug it into the onboard socket marked “EYE”. Refer to Figure 3.

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Ascender Electrol® Installation
Figure 3a
Power Input
120 VAC /
60 HZ
Green (Ground)
Door Microswitch
Motor
120V Wiring Diagram
Black (Up)
Red (Down)
White (Common)
White (Common)
Black (Hot)
Green (Ground) Not Used
Optional IR Or RF
Connection
White (Common)
Single Pull,
Single Throw
Momentary Contact
Switch
Up / Stop /
Down
Of
Up / Stop /
Down
Of
Black
White (Common)
Black
Not Used
Figure 3b
Power Input
240 VAC /
50 HZ
Green / Yellow (Ground)
Single Pull,
Single Throw
Momentary Contact
Switch
Door Microswitch
Motor
240V Wiring Diagram
Brown (Up)
Black (Down)
Blue (Common)
Blue (Common)
Brown (Hot)
Green / Yellow (Ground) Not Used
Optional IR Or RF
Connection
White (Common)
Black
White (Common)
Black
Not Used

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Screen Adjustment
Keystone Adjustment
The screen stop positions are preset at the factory. Should it be necessary to adjust for more or less travel proceed as follows (Figure 4).
To Increase Screen Height
1. Turn the white limit adjuster counterclockwise one-quarter turn
at a time. Run the screen down about one foot and then back up
to test the stop position. Repeat until the desired position is set.
CAUTION! Do not adjust for more height than what was
ordered. Adjusting too high may cause the arms to lock and
not retract properly. There must be at least 11/2 wraps of
fabric on the roller at all times.
ATTENTION: N'efectuez pas de réglage pour obtenir un
déroulement supérieur à celui commandé. Un ajustement
trop élevé peut entraîner le verrouillage des bras et un
enroulement incorrect. 1 à 1/2 tour de toile doit être toujours
maintenu dans le cylindre.
To Decrease Screen Height
1. Turn white limit adjuster clockwise one-quarter turn at a time.
Run the screen up to test the stop position. Lower the screen
about one foot and turn limit adjuster again. Repeat until the
desired position is set.
To Adjust The Down Position
1. Raise the screen about one foot and stop. Turn the red limit
adjuster counterclockwise one-quarter turn to increase the
down travel.
CAUTION! Do not adjust the screen down too far. This will
strain the motor and screen. The lid of the box should just
close when the motor stops.
ATTENTION: Ne déroulez pas trop l'écran. Cela forcera le
moteur et l'écran. Le couvercle du caisson devrait se fermer
lorsque le moteur s'arrête.
2. Turn the red limit adjuster clockwise one-quarter turn at a time to
decrease the amount of down travel. Run the screen down to
test the stop position. Repeat until the desired position is set.
The Ascender screen can be adjusted to reduce keystoning of the video image.
This procedure requires two people. One to hold the arms and another to make the adjustments.
1. Raise the screen to the fully extended position.
2. Loosen the two lock nuts on the end of one arm (Figure 5).
3. Turn the adjusting nut and carefully push the arm in the
required direction.
4. Tighten the lock nuts.
5. Repeat steps 2 to 4 for the other arm.
NOTE: Make sure that the screen surface does not rub
against the edge of the case.
Figure 4
Figure 5
White Limit Adjuster
Red Limit Adjuster
Adjusting Nut
Lock Nuts

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Cause Solution
Screen will not operate or will
not go “down”.
Motor does not hum.
Motor hums.
Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
No power to operating switch or junction.
Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct any
improper connections.
“Down” Position.
Check for power across black and white leads.
Power at junction box
Thermal overload tripped. Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.
Broken wire in the “down” position. Check for continuity. Cut o old splice and reconnect.
Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor. Replace motor assembly.
NOTE: Motor is a sealed assembly.
Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.
Screen will not move “up”
Motor does not hum
Motor hums.
Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
No power to operating switch or junction.
Check above. Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct any
improper connections.
“Up” Position.
Check for power across black and white leads.
Power at junction box
Thermal overload tripped. Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.
Broken wire in the “up” position. Check for continuity. Cut o old splice and reconnect.
Defective motor, limit switch or capacitor. Replace motor assembly.
NOTE: Motor is a sealed assembly.
Capacitor burned out. Replace motor assembly.
Incorrect stopping position in
downward direction. “Down” limit switch out of adjustment. See installation instructions.
Incorrect stopping position in
upward direction. “Up” limit switch out of adjustment. Adjust “up” limit switch. See installation instructions
Noise.
NOTE: Screen will operate with
a low pitched hum.
Grinding due to foreign object in screen rubbing
on roller or fabric. Remove foreign object.
Gear noise. Replace motor assembly.
Coasting. Defective brake. Replace motor assembly.

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