Da-Lite Da-Snap Screen User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Da-Snap Screen

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1. Unpack the frame parts from the carton. DO NOT unroll the
screen surface at this time.
2. Slide the frame pieces together at corners. (NOTE: Frame
assembly holes may not appear to it properly at the corners
until all fasteners have been attached. Once fasteners are
attached, the frame corners will be drawn in for a proper it.)
Secure frame pieces with #10 screws provided. Do not tighten
screws until all are started, then tighten. See Figure 1.
NOTE: The frame pieces are labeled “top” and “bottom”. Be
sure the frame pieces are assembled according to the labels.
This will ensure the snap pattern on the frame and screen
surface will match.
Figure 1. Rear View
Snap Stud
Side
#10 Black Screw
Side
Top
Bottom
Snap Stud
Frame Bracket
Quantities vary by screen size
Screens 80" and smaller viewing width = 3
Screens over 80" to 96" viewing width = 4
Screens over 96" viewing width = 6
Quantity Included ________________________________________________
Frame Assembly
Included Hardware
Large Wall Bracket (47" Long)
Installation screws not included
Quantities vary by screen size:
Screens 80" and smaller viewing width = 1
Screens over 80" to 96" viewing width = 2
Screens over 96" viewing width = 3
Quantity Included ___________________________
Small Wall Bracket (8" Long)
Installation screws not included
Quantity = 1. Only for screens 80" and smaller viewing width.
Quantity Included ___________________________
High Power® Frame Bracket
Screens with High Power® quantity = 2
Screens with 2-piece side frame rails quantity = 2
Quantity Included ___________________________
Snap Stud
Quantity Included ___________________________
#10 Screw
Quantity Included ___________________________
Use Installation Method Number ____________

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There are four methods of installation based on the size of the
screen and type of viewing surface. Measure the width of the
viewing area of your screen and refer to the appropriate method
of installation below. The wall bracket diagram shows the type
and quantity of bracket that is supplied based on the size of
the screen.
Method 1: Screens 80" and smaller in viewing width.
Method 2: Screens over 80" up to 96" in viewing width.
Method 3: Screens over 96" in viewing width.
Method 4: Any size screen with High Power® viewing surface.
Installation
Method 1 (Screens 80" And
Smaller In Viewing Width)
Method 1 (Screens 80" And
Smaller In Viewing Width)
4. Attach the small wall bracket to the wall. Refer to Figure 4
for proper orientation. Do not tighten the screws completely.
The bracket should slide up and down easily.
5. Unroll the screen on a clean surface. Do not use newspaper.
The viewing side is rolled to the inside of the roll. Place the
frame over the screen surface, and while lifting the frame with
one hand, snap the screen surface onto the frame with the
other hand while maintaining a steady pull on the surface.
6. Hang the screen on the brackets by hooking the bottom of the
frame onto the small wall bracket and lift up until you can hook
the top of the frame on the top bracket. Push down on the
frame to seat it on the brackets. Refer to Figure 4.
6"
2
Lift
3
1
Wall
Figure 3
Figure 4
1. Use the supplied #10 screws to attach three frame brackets to
the back of the frame as shown in Figure 2.
2. Secure the large wall bracket to wall studs at the desired height.
Make sure the bracket is level. The top of the frame will be 1/8"
above the top of the wall bracket when mounted. You will need at
least 5/8" clearance above the bracket to hang the screen.
3. To install the small wall bracket, you must measure the overall
height of the screen frame and subtract 13/8". Using that
dimension, measure down from the top edge of the large wall
bracket and mark the wall for two screw holes. The holes should
be centered within the frame and 6" apart. Refer to Figure 3.
Frame Brackets
3Pieces
#10 Screws
6Pieces
Large Wall
Bracket
1Piece
Small Wall Bracket
1Piece
Figure 2
Overall
Height Overall Height - 1 ⅜"

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Method 2 (Screens Over 80" Up To 96" In Viewing Width)
1. Use the supplied #10 screws to attach four frame brackets to the
back of the frame as shown in Figure 5.
2. Secure the wall bracket to wall studs at the desired height. Make
sure the bracket is level. The top of the frame will be 1/8" above
the top of the wall bracket when mounted. You will need at least
5/8" clearance above the bracket to hang the screen.
3. To install the lower wall bracket, you must measure the overall
height of the screen frame and subtract 1/4". This is the
dimension from the top of the upper wall bracket to the
bottom of the lower wall bracket. See Figure 6.
4. Unroll the screen on a clean surface. Do not use newspaper. The
viewing side is rolled to the inside of the roll. Place the frame over
the screen surface, and while lifting the frame with one hand,
snap the screen surface onto the frame with the other hand
while maintaining a steady pull on the surface.
5. Position the screen with the attached surface onto the top wall
bracket as shown in Figure 7. Push down at the center of the
bottom frame rail to hook onto the lower wall bracket.
Figure 5
Frame Brackets
4Pieces
#10 Screws
8Pieces
Large Wall
Bracket
2Pieces
Figure 6
Wall
2
1
Wall
Figure 7
Overall Height - ¼"
Overall Height

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Method 3 (Screens Over 96"
In Viewing Width) Method 4 (High Power® Fabric)
Cleaning
1. Use the supplied #10 screws to attach six frame brackets to the
back of the frame as shown in Figure 8.
2. Secure the wall brackets to wall studs at the desired height. Make
sure the brackets are level. The top of the frame will be 1/8" above
the top of the wall bracket when mounted. You will need at least
5/8" clearance above the bracket to hang the screen.
3. To install the lower wall bracket, you must measure the overall
height of the screen frame and subtract 1/4". This is the
dimension from the top of the upper wall bracket to the bottom
of the lower wall bracket. See Figure 6.
4. For 150", 180", 200", 220" and larger screens with 2-piece side
frame rails you will need to attach one High Power® bracket to
each side frame rail. Use the black #10 screws supplied.
See Figure 8.
5. Unroll the screen on a clean surface. Do not use newspaper. The
viewing side is rolled to the inside of the roll. Place the frame over
the screen surface, and while lifting the frame with one hand,
snap the screen surface onto the frame with the other hand
while maintaining a steady pull on the surface.
6. Position the screen with the attached surface onto the top wall
bracket as shown in Figure 7. Push down at the center of the
bottom frame rail to hook onto the lower wall bracket.
7. If you attached brackets to the side frame rails in step 4,
anchor these to the wall with an appropriate fastener for
your type of wall.
1. Use the supplied #10 screws to attach two frame brackets and
two High Power® brackets to the back of the frame as shown in
Figure 9.
2. Secure the large wall bracket to wall studs at the desired height.
Make sure the bracket is level. The top of the frame will be 1/8"
above the top of the wall bracket when mounted. You will need
at least 5/8" clearance above the bracket to hang the screen.
3. Unroll the screen on a clean surface. Do not use newspaper.
The viewing side is rolled to the inside of the roll. Place the frame
over the screen surface, and while lifting the frame with one
hand, snap the screen surface onto the frame with the other
hand while maintaining a steady pull on the surface.
4. Position the screen with the attached surface onto the top wall
bracket as shown in Figure 7. Push down at the center of the
bottom frame rail to tension the fabric. Mark the screw holes
for the bottom brackets. Drill holes in wall and attach the
brackets to the wall with screws.
Da-Tex®, Dual Vision, Pearlescent, Cinema Vision, High
Power®, Da-Mat®, High Contrast Da-Mat®, Audio Vision, High
Contrast Audio Vision, High Contrast Cinema Vision and High
Contrast Cinema Perf surfaces can be cleaned as follows:
Using a white clean cloth (100% cotton preferred) that is
dampened with clear water, gently wipe the area in one direction.
Do not use a circular motion. Using a dry 100% cotton cloth,
wipe dry after each cleaning session. To clean a stubborn stain
or a sticky surface, use denatured alcohol (methanol or methyl
alcohol) following the same procedure as for water.
Figure 9
Frame Brackets
2Pieces
#10 Screws
8Pieces
Large Wall
Bracket
1Piece
High Power
® Bracket
2Pieces
Figure 8
Frame Brackets
6Pieces
#10 Screws
12Pieces
Large Wall
Brackets
3Pieces
High
Power
®
Bracket For
Large Split
Frames,
And 150",
180", 200"
And 220"
Diagonal
Screens.
2Pieces

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