Da-Lite Advance 26P Pivoting Da-Lift 26P User manual

Pivoting Da-Lift
26P and 33P
Form E-453
Rev. 08 / 10
Caution: This product is designed for ceiling
installation only. Qualified personnel usi
ng the appropriate
fasteners should mount the Pivoting Da-Lift. The surface
to which this unit is mounted must be capable of
supporting a static load of four times the combined weight
of the projector and mount. Do not attach to plaster or
drywall alone.
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 cau
se
a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to
persons.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Required Tools:
- 7/16” wrench
- 1/2” wrench
- 9/16" wrench
- Phillips screwdriver
IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTES
If installing this unit in “other space used
for environmental air”, it must be installed
with the plenum cover available from
Da-Lite Screen.
This unit 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
Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.
Suitable for Use in Other Environmental
Air Space in Accordance with Section
300.22(c) of the National Electrical Code,
and Sections 2-128, 12-010(3) and 12-
100
of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1,
CSA C22.1.

Procedure
1. The following
procedure is shown
with suspended ceiling
construction but the
Pivoting Da-Lift will
work with drywall
ceiling. Remove
contents from carton
and examine for
damaged or missing
parts.
If installing the Pivoting
Da-Lift with a plenum
cover, fasten Plenum
Cover Bottom to Da-
Lift
first. See Plenum
Cover instruction sheet
Steps #1 and #2.

Figure 1
1-1/2" CONDUIT KNOCKOUT
(FOR PROJECTOR SIGNAL CABLE)
1/2" CONDUIT KNOCKOUT
(FOR WALL SWITCH OR
OPTIONAL REMOTE RECEIVER)
SUSPENDED CEILING
GRID AND TILE
PROJECTOR
PROJECTED
IMAGE
CEILING TILE HOLDER CAP
CEILING TILE HOLDER
CEILING TILE
TRIM
120V AC CONNECTION
CHANNEL MOUNTED
TO STRUCTURAL CEILING
(NOT SUPPLIED)
3/8" ALL-THREAD, NUTS,
AND WASHERS
(NOT SUPPLIED)
CHANNEL
(NOT SUPPLIED)
PROJECTOR
TRIM
CEILING TILE HOLDER CAP
CEILING TILE HOLDER
CEILING TILE
"L"
5/16" CENTERLINE OF
ALL-THREAD TO CUTOUT
CENTERLINE
OF ALL-THREAD
"W"
DA-LIFT MODEL "L" "W"
26P 23-1/2" 7" TO 14-1/4"
33P 30-1/2" 11-1/2" TO 18-3/4"
Figure 2
Figure 3

2. Remove Trim piece from Da-
Lift. See Figure 4.
Save the fasteners.
3.
Remove Universal Projector Mount from
Da-Lift. See Figure 5. Save the fasteners.
4. Secure Universal Projector Mount to projector.
See Figure 6. Thumbnuts can be used for fine-
tuning projector position in next step.
5. Secure the projector and mount to the Da-Lift. Use the features
shown to adjust the projector’s position. See Figure 3 and 7.
Projector lens should not protrude past all-thread centerline.
Figure 4
Figure 7
Figure 6
Figure 5
TRIM
UNIVERSAL
PROJECTOR MOUNT
THUMB NUT
NUTS FOR FORE AND
AFT ADJUSTMENT
PROJECTOR
NUTS FOR RIGHT TO
LEFT ADJUSTMENT

6. Determine where the projector will be
located and make a hole in the ceiling
and create a tile for the Da-Lift. See
Figure 3 & 8.
8. Lower Da-Lift by connecting the power
supply to 120 volt or 220 volt AC power.
Use the switch shown to operate the Da-
Lift. See Figure 10. The “Stop” button is
needed only for intermediate stopping.
WARNING! Avoid pinch points when
operating Da-Lift with built-in switch.
9. Power the projector and adjust projector
location.
Figure 8
7. Attach Da-Lift to structural ceiling. See
Figure 9.
TRIM PIECE
HAS TO FIT
INSIDE CUT-OUT SCRAP
"A"
"B"
DA-LIFT MODEL "A" "B"
26P 16-1/2" 15-3/8"
33P 21" 19-7/8"
NOTE:
CUT-OUTS ARE SQUARE.
TOLERANCES ARE ±1/8".
TILE HAS TO
FIT INSIDE
CEILING TILE HOLDER
CUT-OUT
3/8" ALL-THREAD
3/8" HEX NUT
3/8" FLAT WASHER
3/8" FLAT WASHER
3/8" LOCK HEX NUT
CHANNEL
NOTE: ITEMS CALLED
OUT ARE NOT SUPPLIED
Figure 9
"UP"
"DOWN"
"STOP"
CONNECT TO
120V AC OR
220V AC.
WARNING!
AVOID PINCH POINTS
WHEN OPERATING DA-LIFT
WITH THIS SWITCH
CEILING TILE HOLDER CAP
Figure 10

11. Install Trim Piece onto Da-Lift. See Figure 12.
May need to adjust position of Ceiling Tile
Holder to clear Trim.
10. Remove Ceiling Tile Holder Cap from Da-Lift. Install
Ceiling Tile cutout from step 6 into Ceiling Tile Holder
and assemble Ceiling Tile Holder Cap. See Figure 11.
12. Use provided Cable Ties for cable
management. See Figure 13. Allow enough
slack in the cords for projector movement. If
Da-Lift is a 220V version, use the supplied
electrical adapter.
Figure 11
TRIM
Figure 12
CEILING TILE
CEILING TILE
HOLDER CAP
Figure 13
CABLE TIE
HOLES
A
CABLE STORAGE

13. Use a licensed electrician to wire the Da-Lift.
See Figure 14 (120 volt) or Figure 15 (220 volt).
Plug the power supply into the receptacle of the
Da-Lift.
Figure 14
Figure 15
Figure 17
16. Optional Infrared (IR) or Radio Frequency (RF)
remote controls are available. To install either
remote, remove the Covers from the Control Box.
Route the Receiver Cable through the Da-Lift and
plastic bushing of the Control Box. Plug the
Receiver Cable into the motor control board port
labeled “EYE”. See Figure 17. Plug IR or RF
receiver into other end of Receiver Cable. “Learn”
the RF remote and receiver by following the
directions supplied with the RF.
Figure 16
14. Wire the wall switch supplied with the Da-Lift.
See Figure 16.
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE: 12 AWG
BLACK (HOT)
HOT WHITE (COMMON)
COMMON GREEN (GROUND)
GROUND
120V AC
60 Hz
SUPPLY
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE: 12 AWG
220V AC
50 Hz
SUPPLY
BROWN (HOT)
HOT BLUE (COMMON)
COMMON GREEN (GROUND)
GROUND
UP
STOP
DOWN
RED WIRE
RED WIRES
BLACK WIRE
BLACK WIRES
RECOMMENDED WIRE SIZE: 20-24 AWG
WHITE WIRES
WHITE WIRE
15. A control panel may be connected to the Da-Lift
by using the wall switch wire leads. The control
panel must provide a momentary, dry contact
closure of at least 1/2 second.
a. Use 3-conductor 20-24 AWG wire to
connect the control panel to the wall
switch leads. See Figure 16.
b. A momentary closure across the white
and red wires will be an “up” command.
c. A momentary closure across the white
and black wires will be a “down”
command.
d. A momentary closure across the white,
red, and black wires will be a “stop”
command.
CAUTION: Never apply voltage to the wall switch
leads or the Da-Lift will be damaged.