Da-Lite TENSIONED EXECUTIVE ELECTROL User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR
Tensioned Executive Electrol

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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.
1. Carefully unpack screen and remove outer wrapping
from case.
2. Remove instructions cover and please read
instructions. (Fig. 1)
3. Remove fabric and cardboard strips from access
door. (Fig. 1)
4. Remove access door by gently prying from edge of box
toward the fabric door.
5. FOR TYPE 3 INSTALLATION ONLY. Remove wood strips along
bottom of screen case.
NOTE: Screen surface is not centered in box. Screen surface
is 25" from motor end.
6. Make sure to recheck measurements of screen location
before installation.
7. Remove, reverse, and remount center support brackets.
Installation
1. Position screen under mounting location with the case
opening down.
2. Install screen by raising unit into position between joists at
one end only. Install one lag screw in each mounting bracket.
Secure opposite end. Support center of the screen using the
brackets.
3. Level unit lengthwise with a carpenter’s level and
a plum level.
CAUTION! Do not secure access door or seal in unit
until screen has been secured in position and properly
tested for satisfactory operation. Do not it unit so tightly
that the screen surface drop door binds. Door drops by
gravity only.
Fabric
Strip
Cardboard
Strip
Instruction Cover
Figure 1
Case
Fabric Door
Access Door

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4. If you are going to cover screen door with paneling or other
materials, allow access (suitable holes or a plug) to screws
for servicing.
5. Use supplied 1/8” nex key and a 7/16” wrench to remove silver
shipping brackets attached to slat and screen case.
6. Picture surface should hang freely. (Fig. 2) Remove any tape
left hanging on back of fabric. Bottom edge should be
positioned between bottom edge of case and center of roller.
7. Install electrical hook up that applies to your unit. Unit should
be installed by a qualiied electrician.
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.
8. Test installation by carefully running picture surface “up” and
“down” several times. Be prepared to stop screen. Fabric door
must open freely to 90˚.
9. Make sure picture surface, when rolled down, has a full wrap
around roller. No part of roller should be exposed. Fabric door
and picture surface will drop simultaneously when switch is
pressed “down”. Door will close simultaneously with picture
surface as picture surface rolls into case.
1. Press switch “down” so that fabric door opens (Fig. 2).
2. Remove screws (2) located on each bumper bracket.
NOTE: The access door is slotted on one edge, permitting the
slotted section to it over the access panel clips on inside of
case.
3. Place access panel so slot can be pushed over clips.
Holes in access panel brackets should align with bumper
bracket holes.
4. Replace screws.
5. Make sure there is approximately 3⁄16" clearance around
access door. Keep paint, plaster, tile or mastic out of hinge.
Fit access panel so it can be removed for maintenance.
The picture surface drop, and the opening and closing of the fabric door, are controlled automatically by limit switches which have been
preset at Da-Lite. When the picture surface is moving upward, it is controlled by a limit switch that shuts of when the door closes. The height
for tensioned screens are adjusted at Da-Lite, changing the height of screen will change the tension on fabric and cause the screen to hang
improperly. Do not adjust.
Installation (Continued)
Access Door Installation
Screen Adjustment
Figure 2
Cross Section
Access Panel
Screw (Painted)
Access Panel
False Top
Picture
Surface
Access
Panel Clip
Fabric Door
Bumper
Bracket

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Tensioned Executive Electrol®Installation
¼" x2"
Lag Screw
Suggested Methods of Installation
Type 1 & 2
Ofset mounting,recessed above ceiling, for plaster,
dry wall or paneling. Door painted same inish as ceiling.
Type 1 & 2
Allow ⅛" min. clearance all around surface door.
Flush mounting,recessed above ceiling. For use
with ¼" max. paneling or installation in existing ceiling
using molding around door.
Type 3
Allow ¼" min. clearance all around surface door.
Extended mounting, recessed above ceiling. For
use with acoustical or other ceiling tile ¾" thick laid
over door.
3 ½"
9 ½"
2 ⁄"
4 ½"
False Top
Mounting
Brackets
⁄" Thick
“L” Bracket
Electrical
Outlet
NOTE: Paint the same as doors
and ceiling or remove and
replace with ceiling tile.
Including Mounting Brackets
Ceiling
Tile
¾"
⅜" Approx.
Filler
Block
¾"
False Top
¼" Max.
4 ¾"
⅛"
2 ½"
¼"
Picture
Surface
Mounting
Brackets
False Top
Surface Door
Access Door 3⁄4"
¼" x 1" Screw
& Nut Insert
Drywall Screw
“L” Bracket
False Top
SHIM
12 ⁄"
11 ⁄"
3"
12 ⁄"
8"
9 ½"
9 ⅞"
12 ⁄"
Length Of Fabric Width
+ 28 ¾", All Sizes
22"

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Tensioned Executive Electrol®Installation
Black
Red (Up)
Blue
Black
White
White
Red
Up Limit Switch
(Operated By Door)
Capacitor
Black
(Down)
Down Limit Switch
Door Solenoid Limit Switch
White (Common)
Motor: 120V.60 Cycles 1/10 HP Intermittent
Duty With Auto-Reset Thermal Protector
Internal
Wiring
External Wiring
to Be Completed
By Installer
Junction Box Mounted In
Screen Case, In Which Internal
Wiring Terminates In
White, Black And Red Leads
White
Down
Adj.
Black (Down)
Red (Up)
In Multiple Control Installations This Switch
Is Replaced By The Low Voltage Control,
Operated From Push-Button Stations.
Black With Yellow
Black
Up
Down
Of AC Hot
AC Common
120VAC 60Hz.
1 Amp. Max
Side View Of
Switch & Box
Green
(Ground)
Black
Black
Blue
Red
Operating Switch,
Switch Box, And
Plate Furnished
With Screen. (SPDT)
With Center Of
This Switch Cannot Be Used With L.V.C.
Solenoid
120V Wiring Diagram
240 Volt Wiring Diagram
For Standard Wall Switch:
Da-Lite ofers two styles of 240 volt wall
switches for standard operation. Please see
wiring diagram included in wall switch box
included with screen.

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Symptom Cause Solution
Screen will not operate or will
not go “down”.
Motor does not hum.
Blown fuse. Replace fuse.
Tripped circuit breaker. Reset circuit breaker.
Improper wiring to operating switch.
Tighten all loose wire connections. Correct any improper
connections. Check for power.
“Down” Position
Check for power across black and white leads.
“Up” Position
Check for power across red and white leads.
Improper wiring to junction box in screen.
NOTE: Use low voltage control (LVC) electrical
checklist for either 1- or 3- button control.
Defective wall switch.
Defective LVC unit.
“Down” Position
Check for power at black and white leads.
“Up” Position
Check for power at red and white leads.
Shut power “o” at breaker. Remove wall switch and
check for broken or loose connection. Replace if
defective.
Check LVC electrical checklist.
Thermal overload tripped (excessive
overheating). Let motor cool down for 15 minutes. Try again.
Burned out motor winding.
Disconnect motor leads and check for continuity
between black and white wires for “down” position.
Check for continuity between red and white wires for
“up” position. Replace gear motor if either combination
shows an open circuit.
Defective limit switch.
Disconnect “down” limit switch from circuit. Check for
continuity. Switches are normally closed and open on
contact. Replace if defective.
Motor hums.
Temporary fabric binding. With power “o,” turn roller by hand to free binding.
Shipping bracket not removed. Remove shipping bracket and wooden wedge.
Defective capacitor. Replace capacitor.
Troubleshooting
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Symptom Cause Solution
Screen will not move “up.”
Motor does not hum.
Motor hums.
No power between red and white leads in
junction box.
Check LVC. See above.
Check fuse. Reset circuit breaker.
Correct improper wiring.
Thermal overload tripped (acts as a breaker). Let motor cool for 15 minutes. Try again.
Burned out motor winding. Check for power between red and white motor leads.
Replace motor if there is power.
Temporary fabric binding. With power “o,” turn roller by hand to free binding.
Burned out capacitor. Replace capacitor.
Broken wire or loose connection in “up”
position (red and white leads). Secure connection or replace wire.
Screen starts upward and door closes
immediately shutting o motor.
Defective solenoid limit switch.
Solenoid pin not retracting. Manually retract pin a few times.
Defective solenoid.
Check for power to the solenoid terminals. If there is
power, replace solenoid.
Check blue wire between solenoid switch and solenoid.
It is either crimped or broken. Repair or replace.
Fabric door does not fully open.
Screen runs.
NOTE: Remember, door must
open by gravity.
Door binding. Plaster, paint or adhesive can
cause the hinge to stick. Clean hinge and apply oil.
Case may be put into a bind during installation. Tighten or loosen lag screws located on back of case.
Inadequate clearance around the fabric door
on new installations. Provide adequate clearance.
Clicking noise in each downward
revolution.
Non-energized solenoid.
NOTE: There should be three clicks.
Check for power to solenoid.
Replace solenoid.
Loud buzzing noise. Solenoid not fully retracting.
Check for foreign object caught in solenoid. Remove
object. Tighten 4 mounting screws.
Check for pin binding.
Door closes on fabric, leaving 15" to
20" left hanging out. Lost roller wrap. See installation instructions.
Troubleshooting

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Symptom Cause Solution
Screen jammed. Will not operate,
motor hums, door open, closing
mechanism detached from door.
Closing mechanism detached from door,
allowing it to jam into box.
After securing fabric to roller, loosen set screws on
motor gear and manually rotate solenoid assembly back
over top of roller into position, then reattach door. Match
lats on motor drive shaft to gear set screws and tighten.
Scraping or grinding noise.
If metal shipping bracket is left attached
to screen, it may be rubbing on motor
end of roller.
Remove shipping brace.
Gear noise. Gear may need light weight grease. Apply light weight grease.
Incorrect down limit switch setting.
Lost roller wrap. See installation instructions.
Limit switch out of adjustment. See door closure and timing instructions.
Door closes and screen
continues to run upward.
Door limit out of adjustment. Loosen nut holding limit switch.
Rotate adjusting position, then secure.
Door limit switch is shorted. Repair short or replace limit switch.
Troubleshooting

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