Future Automation PM User manual

Projector Mounts & Drops
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Installation Instructions
PM - Projector Mount System
Design Highlights
-Beautiful Anodised Aluminium Finish
-Complete Lead-Screw Adjustment of All Pitches of Angle
-Range of Fixed and Telescopic Poles Available
-Range of Mount Plates for Neatest Possible Mounting
-Hook on, Hook off Installation
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Introduction: Safety Information
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Warnings:
1. Read all technical instructions fully before installation and use. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all
documentation is passed on the end user and read fully before operation.
2. Keep all documentation.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all technical specifications and instructions during installation.
5. Do not use near water unless the product has been specifically designed to do so.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not defeat the purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades, one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, consult an electrician or contact the
manufacturer.
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where the exit from the apparatus.
9. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required regularly on an annual basis, when the apparatus is
damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
12. To completely disconnect the apparatus form the AC mains, disconnect the power cord plug from the AC
receptacle on the power control box.
13. To prevent overheating, do not cover the apparatus. Install in accordance with the instructions.
14. UK, Ireland and Hong Kong only – The power cord is supplied with a 13A plug having an earthing pin. The
apparatus is earthed and this pin is not required for safety, merely to operate the safety shutter of mains outlet.
15. No naked flames such as lit candles should be placed on the unit.
16. Observe and follow the local regulations when disposing of batteries.
17. Do not expose the unit to dripping or splashing fluids.
18. Do not place objects filled with liquid, such as vases, on the unit.
19. Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
20. For all mounted apparatus, the apparatus should be installed on solid wood, bricks, concrete or solid wood
columns and battens.
21. Always turn off power at source before putting on or taking off parts and cleaning.
22. Do not use outdoors unless marked for outdoor use.
23. Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment.
Future Sound & Vision trading as FutureAutomation intend to make this and all documentation as accurate as possible. However, Future
Automation makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every
possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to
change without prior notice or obligation of any kind. Future Automation makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Future Automation assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the
information contained in this document.
Safety Disclaimer
Important Safety Instructions
Explanation of graphical symbols
-(Electric Shock Symbol) = The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of un-insulated
“dangerous voltage” within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute an electric shock to persons
-(Caution Symbol) = The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product
-(Tools Symbols) = The tools symbol within a coloured square are intended to highlight the required tools necessary for correct and
safe installation of the product. These are intended as a
guide only, and it is at the installer’s discretion as to which tools are used.
WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, ONLY AUTHORIZED INSTALLERS TO OPEN THE POWER CONTROL BOX.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose electrical parts to rain or moisture, unless the
product has been specifically designed to do so.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strengthening, prior to installation can result in serious personal injury or damage to the
equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the structure to which the component is affixed can support the four times the
weight of the component.
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight capacity. This can result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. It is the installer’s
responsibility to ensure that the total combined weight of all attached components does not exceed that of the maximum figure stated.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equip-
ment! It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined
weight of allequipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component.
Caution
Warning Beware of
Moving Parts Keep Hands
Clear
Danger
Electricity

Introduction: Contents
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Contents Page
Introduction Safety Information 1
Contents 2
Contents 3
Tool Indicator Icons 3
Installation Parts List
Package Contents 4
Stage 1
Assembly Construction 5
Stage 2
Flush Mount 6
Pole Mount 7
Telescopic Pole Mount 8
Wall Mount 9
Stage 3
Mounting the Projector 10
Stage 4
Connecting The PM System To The Locking Collar 11
Stage 5
Projector Adjustment 12
Technical Overview 13

Introduction: Contents / Tool Indicator
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Tool Indicator Icons
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. - Drill 3. - Allen Keys 5. - Screwdrivers 7. - Pencil
2. - Tape measure 4. - Spirit Level 6. - Spanners 8. - Saw
7. 8.
Product Warranty
This product carries a warranty that covers the cost of labour and spare parts incurred by any defects in materials and workmanship under normal use
during a two year period from date of purchase. Support for any problems that are not hardware faults are excluded from the warranty entitlement.
This warranty does not affect your statutory consumer rights.
The following is excluded from warranty service:
• Malfunctioning caused by misuse or damage, accidental or otherwise, or service modification by persons not authorised by Future Automation,
or the use of any non Future Automation supplied parts;
• Any electrical, or other environmental work external to your Future Automation mechanism including power cuts, surges or lightning strikes;
• Additional items not supplied by Future Automation although they may have been supplied together by the retailer;
• Any 3rd party software products controlling your mechanism;
• Any transfer of ownership. Warranty is provided only to the initial purchaser;
• Compensation for loss of use of the product, and consequential loss of any kind;
• Use of the product over the specified weight capacity;
• Any damage to products during transit that is not checked and notified as “unchecked” or “damaged” upon receipt of delivery.
Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.

Installation: Package Contents
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Nuts & Bolts Multipack:
Qty. 8 - 15OD x 6ID x 3mm Plastic spacer
Qty. 4 - M4 x 20mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M4 x 30mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M5 x 20mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M5 x 30mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M6 x 20mm Button head bolt
Qty. 4 - M6 x 30mm Button head bolt
PM Package Contents
You should receive you’re product in 3 separate packs.
Pack 1
Main Body & Front and Rear Bar Clamps
& Standard Projector Mount Kit
Pack 2
Cross Bar &
Cross Plates
Pack 3
Mount Type Pole or
Flush to Ceiling

Installation: Stage 1
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Assembly Construction
Construct the PM System as shown below. Slide the
projector bar through the main body and then fix the
front and rear bar clamps to each end of the bar.
Position the cross plates to match the mounting pattern
on the projector being used.
Slide the Projector Bar
though the Main Body
Attach the Clamps at
both ends and fix holding
the Cross plates in place

PM - Projector Mount System
Flush Mount
Flat ceiling option - Projector top sits 100mm
from the ceiling with 360 degrees rotation.
Installation: Stage 2
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75mm
[3”]
105mm
[4.1”]
3x 7mm [0.3”]
14mm
[0.6”]
14mm
[0.6”]
30mm
[1.2”]
45mm
[1.8”]
18.5mm [0.7”]
100mm
[3.9”]
Important Mounting Dimensions
(Note - Drawings are not to Scale)
Mark around fixing holes using a
pencil with mount on the ceiling in
the desired location. Make sure that
the mount will be the correct distance
from the projector screen.
It is the installers responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely

Installation: Stage 2
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80mm [3.1”]
80mm [3.1”]
10mm [0.4”]
6mm [0.2”]
Important Mounting Dimensions
(Note - Drawings are not to Scale)
Heights
250 [9.8], 500 [19.7], 750mm
[29.5”] & Bespoke
*
*
Pole Mount
Pole option - Projector top sits 250mm [9.8”], 500 [19.7”] and
750mm [29.5”] away from the ceiling, bespoke sizes can be
manufactured. With 360 degrees rotation available.
1 - Move the ‘O’ ring
down the shaft of the
pole to allow the collar
to be pulled back
2 - Slide the collar
back to access the
mounting holes
3 - Replace the collar
over the bolt heads
and secure in place
using the ‘O’ ring
It is the installers responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely

PM - Projector Mount System
Installation: Stage 2
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80mm [3.1”]
80mm [3.1”]
10mm [0.4”]
6mm [0.2”]
Custom spanner for
tightening the locking
collar on the pole.
Important Mounting Dimensions
(Note - Drawings are not to Scale)
Telescopic Pole Mount
Telescopic pole option - Projector top sits 400 [15.7]
to 700mm [27.6”] and 700 [27.6] to 1300mm [51.2”]
away from the ceiling, bespoke sizes can be manu-
factured as well. 360 degrees rotation available.
Telescopic Poles are available in 2 standard options:
-400T - 400 [15.7] to 700mm [27.6”]
-700T - 700 [27.6] to 1300mm [51.2”]
1 - Move the ‘O’ ring
down the shaft of the
pole to allow the collar
to be pulled back
2 - Slide the collar
back to access the
mounting holes
3 - Replace the collar
over the bolt heads and
secure in place using
the ‘O’ ring
It is the installers
responsibility to make
sure the mechanism
is installed safely and
securely.

PM - Projector Mount System
Installation: Stage 2
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10mm [0.4”]
6mm [0.2”] Important Mounting Dimensions
(Note - Drawings are not to Scale)
300mm [11.8”]
Wall Mount
Wall option - The arm sits 300mm [11.8”] from the wall to the centre of the locking collar,
bespoke sizes can manufactured. Up to 360 degrees rotation available as long as the
projectors movement isn’t restricted by the wall.
1 - Move the ‘O’ ring up the
shaft of the pole to allow the
collar to be pulled back
2 - Slide the collar
back to access the
mounting holes
3 - Replace the collar over the
bolt heads and secure in place
using the ‘O’ ring
It is the installers responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely
80mm [3.1”]
80mm [3.1”]

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Mount the Projector
Arrange the cross bars so they line up
with the fixing holes on the projector. Use
the fixings provided to secure into place.
Make sure that the
projector is fixed
securely and safe
Installation: Stage 3
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Other mounting
possibilities
If you can’t get the mounting plate to fit
the projector, a custom adapter plate
can be designed and manufactured.

Connecting the PM system to the locking collar
Hook the main body on to the bottom of the ceiling mount part of the system.
Tighten the large nut down to secure the main body in place.
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Installation: Stage 4
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All of the Locking Collars on the
different options are the same, and
work in the same way.

Projection Adjustment
The position of the projector can be pitched
and/or tilted by adjusting 2 knurled knobs
on top of the main body.
Installation: Stage 5
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4 WAY MOVEMENT
1 - CCW
2 - CCW 1 - CW 2 - CW
1 - CW
2 - CCW 1 - CCW 2 - CW
Rotate both knobs in SAME DIRECTION to adjust TILT
Rotate both knobs in OPPOSITE DIRECTION to adjust PITCH
1
2

Technical overview:
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Mount Type Flush Mount
Sizes (B - Bespoke) N/A 250 500 750 B 400T 700T 300 B
Product Dimensions (W,D,H) - mm ["]
Main Body
107.5x133x100mm
[4.2x5.2x3.9"]
Weight Kg [lb] 1Kg [2.2lb] 1.2Kg
[2.6lb]
2Kg
[4.4lb]
2.5Kg
[5.5lb] N/A 2Kg [4.4lb] 3Kg [6.6lb] 1.5Kg [3.3lb] N/A
Maximum Projector Weight Kg [lb] 45Kg [99.2lb]
Standard Colour Clear or black anodised
aluminium
Depth from Ceiling mm ["] 100mm [3.9"] 250mm
[9.8"]
500mm
[19.7"]
750mm
[29.5"] N/A 400-700mm
[15.7-27.6"]
700-1300mm
[27.6-51.1"] 300mm [11.8"] N/A
Control Manual
Shipping Details
Dimensions W,D,H - mm ["] 400x300x200mm
[15.7x11.8x7.9"]
Weight Kg [lb] 2Kg [4.4lb] 2.2Kg
[4.9lb]
3Kg
[6.6lb]
3.5Kg
[7.7lb] N/A 3Kg [6.6lb] 4Kg [8.8lb] 2.5Kg [5.5lb] N/A
Pole Mount
107.5x133x100mm [4.2x5.2x3.9"]
45Kg [99.2lb]
Clear or black anodised aluminium
Manual
Telescopic Pole Mount
PM1 / PM2
Wall Mount
107.5x133x100mm
[4.2x5.2x3.9"]
107.5x133x100mm
[4.2x5.2x3.9"]
45Kg [99.2lb]45Kg [99.2lb]
Clear or black anodised
aluminium
Clear or black anodised
aluminium
ManualManual
400x300x200 (Pole Seperate)
[15.7x11.8x7.9"]
400x300x200 (Pole Seperate)
[15.7x11.8x7.9"]
400x300x200 (Pole Seperate)
[15.7x11.8x7.9"]
A general technical overview of the PD3 & 4 projector drop mechanism.

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Notes...

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