EPV PowerMax Tension Series User manual

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Electric Motorized Projection Screen
PowerMax Tension Series
User’s Guide
Important Safety & Warning Precautions
Make sure to read this user’s guide and follow the procedures below.
Caution: The screen’s Black Top Drop is already set to its maximum drop distance. There is NO extra Black
Top Drop in the roller. Please be aware of this as it will void your warranty with Elite Screens. Unapproved
changes or modifications (except for cutting the power cord for hardwire installations) to this unit are
prohibited and will void your warranty. For more information, please contact our Technical Support
Department at [phone] Ext. 604.
Please retain this user’s guide for future reference.
To avoid damaging the unit, do not use with any unauthorized accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer.
Handle the unit carefully during transportation to avoid any damages.
To ensure safe and reliable operation, direct connection to a properly grounded power source is
advised.
The power outlet supplying power to the unit should be close to the unit and easily accessible.
Do not install the unit on uneven or inclined surfaces.
Do not put heavy objects on the power cord and position it properly to avoid creating a trip
obstacle.
Never overload the power cord to prevent an electric shock or fire due to a loose contact or a
short circuit.
There are not user serviceable parts in this unit. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit by
yourself. No one except authorized technicians can open and make repairs to this unit.
Make sure the power source this unit is connected to has a continuous power flow.
If there is need to use an extension cord, make sure the cord has an equal rating as the appliance
to avoid overheat.
Do not handle the power plug when your hands are wet or your feet are in contact with water.

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Do not use this unit under the following circumstances.
Disconnect the power cord under the conditions of heavy rain, wind, thunder or lightning.
Avoid direct Sunshine, rain shower and moisture.
Keep away from fire sources and high temperature to prevent this device from overheating.
Cut off the power supply first before transportation or maintenance.
Fully disconnect from the power supply when the unit is not in use for a long period of time, as
should be done with any other electric household appliance.
To avoid possible injury and/or an electric shock, do not attempt to use the screen if there is
obvious damage or if there are any evident broken parts.
WARNING
The Screen’s Top Black Drop is already set to its maximum drop distance. There is NO extra top black drop
in the roller. Please be aware of this as it will void the limitation of your warranty.
Individual modifications to this product are prohibited and will void the warranty with the manufacturer.
Please contact Elite Screens Customer Service for any questions.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur on a particular installation. If this
equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures.
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the device which may be causing the interference.
Increase the separation between the screen and the device’s receiver.
Connect the equipment into a different power outlet other than the device.
Pre-Installation
1. Carefully unpack the screen.
2. Always handle the screen in a leveled position on a clean surface.
3. In order to protect the screen from exposure to stains, keep the screen out of contact with foreign
particles such as dust, sawdust, and/or liquids.
NOTE
Regardless of the mounting method, the screen should be securely supported so that the vibration or
pulling on the viewing surface will not cause the casing to become loose or fall. The installer must insure
that the fasteners used are of adequate strength and suitable for the installation location.

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Accessories for PowerMax Tension Series
Hardware Parts List for PowerMax Tension Series
a. b. c. d. e.
Flush Mount to the Wall
1. Mark the location of where the screen is to be installed, drill your holes and insert the
M10Anchors (c).
2. Install the Mounting Brackets (a) to the wall and secure with the M4x50 Screws (b).
Mounting Bracket
Anchor
Anchor
Wall
Hardware Parts List
QTY
a. Mounting Bracket
2
b. M4x50 Screw
4
c. M10 Anchor
4
d. Suspended Ceiling Bracket Connector
2
e. M5x15 Screw& Bolt
4
3 way wall switch
Bubble leveler
Mounting bracket
Fix Plate 1
M4x50 Screw
Mounting Bracket
Fix Plate 2
In-wall RJ45
module

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3. Attach the screen to the Mounting Brackets (a) by inserting the top of the case to Fix Plate 1 and
securing the back of the case to Fix Plate 2. Make sure the case slots are securely attached to the
mounting brackets.
Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket
Fix Plate 1 Fix Plate 2
Mounting Bracket Case Slot 1
Case Slot 2 Screen Case
Flush Mount to the Ceiling
1. Mark the location of where the screen is to be installed, drill your holes and insert the M10Anchors
(c).
2. Install the Mounting Brackets (a) to the ceiling and secure with the M4x50 Screws (b).
Ceiling M10 Anchor
Mounting Bracket Fix Plate 1
Mounting Bracket
M4x50 Screw
Mounting Bracket Fix Plate 2

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3. Attach the screen to the Mounting Bracket (a) by inserting the top of the case to Fix Plate 1 and
securing the back of the case to Fix Plate 2. Make sure the case slots are securely attached to the
Mounting Bracket (a).
Suspended Ceiling using Chains (additional hardware required)
1. You can also hang the screen on a ceiling by using chains (not included).
2. Connect the Suspended Ceiling Bracket Connector (d) to the Mounting Bracket (a) and secure
with the M5x15 Screws & Bolts (e).
M5x15 Bolt
(e) Suspended Ceiling Bracket Connector
(d)
Mounting Bracket
(a) M5x15 Screw
(e)
3. Insert chains (not included) through the loop holes of the Suspended Ceiling Bracket Connector (d).
Suspended Ceiling Bracket Connector
Loop Holes
(d)
Screen removal from the Mounting Brackets
1. Pull down on the Mounting Bracket Release Tab and remove the bottom case away from the
wall/ceiling followed by the top of the case.
Fix Plate 1
Fix Plate
2

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Release Tab Pull bottom of case first away from wall/ceiling
Screen material tension adjustment (4mm Allen Wrench required and not included)
Remove the weight bar end cap to expose the adjustment tension knob. Insert your 4mm Allen Wrench to push in
the adjustment tension knob, turn clockwise and your screen will gain more tension. Turn the Allen Wrench counter
clockwise and the screen will lose tension. Please note this adjustment is not necessary as the tension of the screen
has been set to its factory setting for best performance. Please contact Elite Screens for assistance to avoid damaging
the screen and voiding your warranty at techsuppo[email protected]
Push
Tension Knob
Control System for PowerMax Tension Series
3 Prong Power Cable
RJ-45 Input
5-12 Volt Trigger Cable
1. 5-12V Trigger: The built-in 5-12V trigger input
allows your screen to synchronize its drop & rise
with the projector’s power cycle. The screen
deploys when the projector powers up and will
retract when the projector powers down. The 5-12
volt adaptor connects to your projector’s trigger
output via a separate cable that may or may not
be provided by the manufacturer of the projector.
The trigger feature will not work without an
output cable from the projector, but it can be
tested by connecting the Red (+) and Green (-)
cable to a 9-volt battery.
Red: DC 12 +
Green: 0 V -

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UP
Stop
Down
3 Way Wall Switch IR “Eye” Receiver
6. In-wall RJ45 Module: The RJ45 module connects to a local wall switch for Up/Down control of your
electric screen. Please follow the picture diagram below for instructions on how to connect this accessory.
Steps to attach Elite Screens Motorized Screen to your local wall switch
1. Attach the in-wall module (Part #ZIW-Module) to your local wall switch as shown in diagram above
2. Attach an RJ45 Ethernet cable (not included) to the ZIW-Module and the other end to the RJ45 input on
your Elite electric screen .
3. After testing the connection, place the in-wall switch module in/on the wall and wire the Ethernet cable
into the wall and complete the setup.
For more information, technical support or your local Elite Screens
contact, please visit www.elitescreens.com
2. 3-Way Wall Switch: The 3-way wall switch is a wall
mount control box with an up/stop/down button and
plugs directly into the screen’s RJ-45 input.
3. IR “Eye” Receiver: The IR “Eye” Receiver plugs
directly into the screen’s RJ45 input to present a low
profile line-of-sight control option for your IR remote
control even in a recessed ceiling installation.
4. IR Remote Control: The Infrared functions
by direct line of sight contact with a beam
range of 30 feet.
5. RF Remote Control: The radio waves eliminate
the need for a direct line of sight with a range of
100 feet.
Note: Please be aware that Ethernet cables have length
limitations so please make a test first before concealing
the cable into the wall.