NEC VL80CM Guide

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Read instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Maximum Load Capacity: 25 lb (11 kg)
InstallationandAssembly- All-in-OneProjectorMount
forNEC™Projectors
Model:
VL80CM
Installations:
To Wood Joist Finished Ceilings,
Exposed Wood Joists, or Wood Beam Ceilings............................................................................step 2, page 3
To Concrete Ceilings........................................................................................................................ step 3, page 4
Applications:
Threaded Rod ..................................................................................................................................step 4, page 5
ExtensionColumn............................................................................................................................step 5, page 5
Projector Alignment:
Adjusting Roll, Pitch, and Yaw ...................................................................................................... step 12, page 8
Turn to the appropriate page for your ceiling installation.
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This product is intended for use with UL
Listed products and must be installed by a
qualified professional installer.
NOTE: Accessories listed in the included sheet, as well as other parts, can be ordered
through Peerless by calling 1-800-729-0307 or visiting www.peerlessindustries.com.
• Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support four times the combined weight of all attached equipment and
hardware.
WARNING

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B
Parts List
C
Before you start check the parts list to insure all of the parts shown are included.
A
DG
F
Description Qty. Part Number
Aprojectormountassembly 1 055-0422
B4 mm security allen wrench 1 560-9646
C#10-32 x 3/8" serrated washer head socket pin screw 2 520-2151
D#10-32 x 1/4" socket pin screw 1 520-2196
E1/4"flatwasher 2 540-9440
F#14 x 2.5 phillips hex head wood screw 2 5S1-015-C04
Gconcreteanchor 2 590-0097
Hadapterplate 1 055-2654
IM4 x 20 mm serrated washer head socket pin screw 2 510-2163
J.313 x .198 x .5H retaining spacer 2 590-2017
K.313 x .198 x .688H retaining spacer 1 590-2131
LM4 x 25 mm thumb screw 1 560-7142
M.313 x .198 x .25H retaining spacer 1 590-5004
NM4 x 10 mm thumb screw 1 560-7007
Ocable clip 1 590-1167
Pcable tie 1 560-9711
E
H
I
JKL
N
M
Note: Actual parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
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P

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Drill two 5/32" (4 mm) dia. holes to a minimum depth of 2.5" (64 mm). Attach projector mount assembly (A) with two
#14 x 2.5" (6 mm x 65 mm) wood screws (F) and two flat washers (E) as shown in figure 1 or figure 2 depending
on joist orientation. Tighten wood screws (F) using 3/8" (10 mm) socket wrench until projector mount assembly (A)
is firmly attached.
Note: Be sure to drill holes into the joist CENTER!
Skip to step 6.
Installation To Wood Joist Finished Ceilings,
Exposed Wood Joists, or Wood Beam Ceilings
F
F
A
WOODJOIST
FRONTOF
MOUNT
E
E
FRONTOF
MOUNT
WOODJOIST
A
figure 1 figure 2
Disengageconnectionblock from projector mountassembly(A)byunscrewing captive screw andslidingout
connection block as shown.
CONNECTIONBLOCK
CAPTIVESCREW
A
• Do not tighten screws with excessive force.
Overtighteningcancausedamagetomount. Tighten
screws to 40 in. • lb (4.5 N.M.) maximum torque.
CAUTION
• Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support
thecombined laod of equipmentandall attached
hardwareandcomponents.
WARNING

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Drill two 1/4" (6 mm) dia. holes to a minimum depth of
2.5" (64 mm). Attach projector mount assembly (A)
usingtwo concrete anchors (G),twoflat washers (E),
and two #14 x 2.5" wood screws (F) as shown in
Illustration A and1,2,and3 (below).Tightenwood
screws (F) using 3/8" (10 mm) socket wrench until
projector mount assembly (A) is firmly attached.
Skip to step 6.
1
3
Drill hole and insert anchor
Place ceiling plate or mount over anchor and secure
with screw
After repeating step one tighten all fasteners
CUTAWAYVIEW
INCORRECT
concrete
metal
bracket
plaster/
drywall
CORRECT
concrete
metal
bracket
plaster/
drywall
FORDIRECTATTACHMENTTOLOAD BEARING CONCRETE
ONLY! Concreteexpansionanchorsarenot intendedfor
attachment to concrete ceilings covered with a layer of plaster,
drywall,or other finishing material.Ifmounting to concrete
ceilingcovered with plaster /drywallis unavoidable, plaster /
drywallmustbe counterbored as shownbelow.
concrete
ceiling
F
F
F
Illustration A
Installation to Concrete Ceilings
A
2A
CONCRETECEILING
E
G
G
G
G
FRONTOF
MOUNT
• Do not tighten screws with excessive force.
Overtighteningcancausedamagetomount. Tighten
screws to 40 in. • lb (4.5 N.M.) maximum torque.
CAUTION
• Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support
thecombined laod of equipmentandall attached
hardwareandcomponents.
WARNING

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3/8-16THREADEDROD
(NOTINCLUDED)
Attach projector mount assembly (A) to two 3/8-16 threaded rods (not included) using two 3/8-16 hex thin nylon-
insert locknuts (not included) as shown in figure 1.1 or figure 1.2.
Skip to step 6.
A
Installation to Threaded Rod
Installation to Extension Column
Screw projector mount assembly (A) onto extension column (sold separately) as shown in figure 2.1. Note: For
3/4" extension columns, reducer ACC 913 will be required as shown in figure 2.2. Tighten swivel stop screw
against extension column or reducer using security allen wrench (B). Note: Swivel stop screw is used to jam
againstthreadsofextensioncolumnorreducertopreventanyexcessmovementofprojectormountassembly
(A).Donotovertightenscrew;overtighteningscrewwill damagethreadsmakingitdifficult toseparateproducts.
A
SWIVELSTOPSCREW
11/2"EXTENSION
COLUMN
3/8-16HEXTHIN
NYLON-INSERT
LOCKNUT
(NOTINCLUDED)
3/8-16THREADEDROD
(NOTINCLUDED)
A
FRONTOF
MOUNT FRONTOF
MOUNT
fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2
BACKOF
MOUNT
3/8-16HEXTHIN
NYLON-INSERT
LOCKNUT
(NOTINCLUDED)
fig. 2.1
A
SWIVELSTOPSCREW
BACKOF
MOUNT
3/4"EXTENSIONCOLUMN
ACC 913
fig. 2.2

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Note:Theprojectoryou are installingmay differin appearance from thesampleillustrated below.
Align shoulder on connection block opposite notch in adapter plate.Attach adapter plate (H) to connection block from
projector mount assembly (A) using two #10-32 x 3/8" serrated washer head socket pin screws (C) as shown.
CONNECTIONBLOCK
C
NOTCHINDICATES
FRONTOFPROJECTOR
SHOULDER
H
Flip projector upside down. Find your projector from the models listed below. Using the holes indicated on the
correspondinghole pattern diagram, attachadapterplate (H) toprojectorusing two M4 x20mm serrated washer
head socket pin screws (I) and two .198 x .313 x .5 retaining spacers (J).
Notes:
Retainingspacersgobetween adapter plate and projector.
A. VT37,VT47,VT470,VT570,VT575, VT670,
VT676,LT280,LT380 B. VT46, VT460, VT465,VT560,VT660,VT660k
C. VT48,VT480,VT580
H
*H
*
H
*

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Find your projector from the models listed below. Fasten M4 x 25 mm thumb screw (L) and .313 x .198 x .688H
retainingspacer (K) to adapterplate(H) at hole indicatedonthecorresponding hole pattern diagram.Close
adapter plate (H) and tighten thumb screws (L & N).
A. VT37,VT47,VT470,VT570,VT575,VT670,VT676,
LT280,LT380 B. VT46, VT460, VT465, VT560, VT660,VT660k
C. VT48,VT480,VT580
N
N
H
H
N
M
Fasten M4 x 10 mm thumb screw (N) and .313 x
.198 x .25H retaining spacer (M) to adapter plate
(H)asshownbelow.
OPTIONAL: Press cable clip (O) into hole on
adapterplate (H) indicated below. Pullon
cable clip (O) to make sure it is engaged.
Use cable tie (P) with cable clip (O) for cord
management.
O
N
H
LL
L
H

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To adjust yaw (swivel) for wood stud, concrete ceiling, and threaded rod mounting applications:
Loosen wood screws (F), or locknuts for threaded rods, until projector mount can be rotated. Rotate mount to
desired position and retighten screws or locknuts.
To adjust yaw (swivel) for extension column applications: Loosen screw on projector mount assembly (A)
indicatedbelow until projector mount can be rotated. Rotatemount to desiredposition and retightenscrew.
To adjust pitch (forward and backward tilt): Loosen two screws on projector mount assembly (A) indicated
below. Tilt mount to desired position and retighten screws.
To adjust roll (side to side tilt): Loosen two screws on projector mount assembly (A) indicated below.Tilt
mountto desired positionand retighten screws.
Projector AlignmentProjector Alignment
Projector AlignmentProjector Alignment
Projector Alignment
SCREWFORSWIVELSTOP
A
SCREWSFORROLL
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWSFORPITCH
ADJUSTMENT
BACKOFMOUNT
Slideconnection block with projector intoprojector mount
assembly(A) as shown. Tightencaptive screw to secure
projectorto projector mount assembly(A).
IMPORTANT: For security installations, insert
one #10-32 x 1/4" socket pin screw (D) through
projectormount assembly (A)and into connection
block as shown.
ACONNECTIONBLOCK
D
CONNECTIONBLOCK
A
CAPTIVESCREW
FRONTOFMOUNT
• Do not lift more weight than you can handle. Use
additionalmanpoweror mechanical lifting equipment
tosafely handle placement oftheprojector.
WARNING