PEERLESS EXA and assembly Guide

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This product is intended for use with UL
Listed products and must be installed by a
qualified professional installer.
Installation and Assembly:
Projector Ceiling/Wall Mount
Shown with PRS
projector mount and
projector (not included)
Installed to
Ceiling
Shown with PRG
projector mount and
projector (not included)
Installed to Wall
(EXC models are not wall mountable
due to its extensive reach)
Features:
• ForusewithPRG-UNVandPRS-UNVProjectorMounts
• EXAandEXBseriesforceilingorwallmounting
• EXCmodelsforceilingmounting
• Integratedcablemanagement
• Variousheightadjustmentsforidealviewingpositions
Model# Max UL Load Capacity
EXA, EXA-S, EXA-W, EXB, EXB-S, used with PRS projector mount 25 lb (11.3 kg)
EXB-W, EXC, EXC-S, EXC-W used with PRG projector mount 50 lb (22.7 kg)
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Note: Read entire instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Table of Contents
Parts List..........................................................................................................................................................................3, 4
InstallOuter Channelto CeilingPlate....................................................................................................................................4
Installation to Wood Joist Ceiling or Wood Stud Wall ...........................................................................................................5
InstallationtoSolidConcrete Ceiling or Concrete/CinderBlockWalls ..................................................................................6
InstallingInnerChannelandRoutingCables .........................................................................................................................7
InstallingProjectorMount ..................................................................................................................................................8-9
InstallingProjector ................................................................................................................................................................9
Adjusting Mount Extension.................................................................................................................................................10
InstallCableCovers ............................................................................................................................................................10
ProjectorAlignment ............................................................................................................................................................11
Tools Needed for Assembly
•studfinder("edgetoedge" stud finder is recommended)
•drill
•1/4" bit for concrete and cinder block wall
• DonotbegintoinstallyourPeerlessproductuntilyouhaveread and understood the instructions and warnings
containedinthisInstallationSheet.Ifyouhaveanyquestions regarding any of the instructions or warnings, please
callPeerlesscustomer care at 1-800-865-2112.
• This product should only be installed by someone of good mechanical aptitude, has experience with basic building
construction, and fully understands these instructions.
• Makesurethatthesupportingsurfacewillsafely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached hard-
wareandcomponents.
• Neverexceed the Maximum ULLoad Capacity. See page1.
• If mounting to wood ceiling/wall studs, make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use
ofan"edgetoedge"studfinderishighlyrecommended.
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
• Tighten screws firmly,butdonotovertighten. Overtightening can damage theitems,greatlyreducingtheir holding
power.
• Thisproductis intendedforindooruse only. Useofthis product outdoorscouldleadtoproduct failureandpersonalinjury.
• Thisproductwasdesignedand intended to be mounted tothefollowingsupportingsurfaceschecked below with the
hardware included in this product as specified in the installation sheet.To mount this product to an alternative support-
ing surface, contact Peerless customer care at 1 800 865-2112.
• This product was designed to be installed on the following ceiling/wall construction only;
CEILING/WALLCONSTRUCTION ADDITIONALHARDWAREREQUIRED
xWoodStud None
xWoodJoist None
xSolidConcrete None
xCinderBlock None
MetalStud Do not attach except with Peerless accessory kit for metal studs;
Contact Customer Service for Peerless accessory kit for metal studs.
Brick ContactCustomerService
Otherorunsure? Contact CustomerService
WARNING
•5/32" bit for wood stud or joist
•level
•8mmopenendwrench

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Description Qty.
EXA,
EXB
Part #
EXA-S,
EXB-S
Part #
EXA-W,
EXB-W
Part #
EXC
Part #
EXC-S
Part #
EXC-W
Part #
Aceiling plate 1 055-1773 055-4773 055-2773 055-1773 055-4773 055-2773
Bouter channel 1 SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART
Cinner channel 1 SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART
Dclamp plate 1 055-1771 055-4771 055-2771 055-1771 055-4771 055-2771
Evertical mounting plate 1 055-1876 055-4876 055-2876 055-1876 055-4876 055-2876
Fhorizontal mounting plate 1 055-1787 055-4787 055-2787 N/A N/A N/A
GM5 x 16 mm socket pin screw 2 520-1161 520-2161 520-2161 520-1161 520-2161 520-2161
H#14 x 2.5 wood screw 2 5S1-015-C03 5S1-015-C04 5S1-015-C04 5S1-015-C03 5S1-015-C04 5S1-015-C04
JAlligator® concrete anchor 2 590-0097 590-0097 590-0097 590-0097 590-0097 590-0097
KM6 x 12 mm socket pin screw 2 520-1050 520-2050 520-2050 520-1050 520-2050 520-2050
LM6 x 10 mm socket pin screw 4 520-1066 520-2066 520-2066 520-1066 520-2066 520-2066
MM5 x 10 mm socket pin screw 4 520-1063 520-2063 520-2063 520-1063 520-2063 520-2063
Nserrated locknut 2 530-1027 530-2042 530-2042 530-1027 530-2042 530-2042
Oflat washer 6 540-1078 540-2078 540-2078 540-1078 540-2078 540-2078
P4 mm security allen wrench 1 560-9646 560-9646 560-9646 560-9646 560-9646 560-9646
Qcable cover 2 SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART SEE CHART
extendable outer channel (B) inner channel (C) cable cover (Q)
Model# length part# part# part#
EXA 8.69" - 12.79" 055-1779 055-1778 055-1809-2
EXA-S 8.69" - 12.79" 055-4779 055-4778 055-4809-2
EXA-W 8.69" - 12.79" 055-2779 055-2778 055-2809-2
EXB 12.69" - 20.69" 055-1776 055-1775 055-1809-1
EXB-S 12.69" - 20.69" 055-4776 055-4775 055-4809-1
EXB-W 12.69" - 20.69" 055-2776 055-2775 055-2809-1
EXC 19.14" - 32.9" 055-1770 055-1769 055-1809
EXC-S 19.14" - 32.9" 055-4770 055-4769 055-4809
EXC-W 19.14" - 32.9" 055-2770 055-2769 055-2809
Beforeyoubegin,makesureall parts shown are included with your product.
OUTER CHANNEL, INNER CHANNEL AND CABLE COVER
PART NUMBER CHART
Parts List

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ABCD
EFG
Part List Continued
H
J
KL MN
Q
P
Partsmayappearslightlydifferentthan illustrated.
Install Outer Channel to Ceiling Plate
1Attach outer channel (B) to ceiling plate (A)using
four M6 x 10 mm socket pin screws (L) as shown.
Tightenscrews with security wrench (P).
A
B
L
O

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Installation to Wood Joist Ceilings or Wood Stud Walls
NOTE: Wall installation with models EXC, EXC-S and EXC-W is not available.
Use a stud finder to locate the edges of the stud or joist. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder is highly
recommended. Based on its edges, draw a vertical line down the stud's or joist’s center. Place ceiling/wall plate (A)
on wall or ceiling as a template, making sure that the two mounting slots are on the centerline.
For ceiling installation: Opening on outer channel (B) indicates front of mount. Use the correct mounting slots on
the ceiling/wall plate depending on ceiling joist orientation as shown in figure 2.1 and figure 2.2. Mounting slots on
ceiling plate allow for 45° (±22.5) of rotation before securing to joist.
For wall installation: Opening on outer channel (B) indicates top of mount.
Mark the center of the two mounting holes. Drill two 5/32" (4 mm) dia. holes 2-1/2" (65 mm) deep. Secure
ceiling/wall plate (A) to wood stud or joist using two #14 x 2-1/2" wood screws (H) and two flat washers (O)
as shown.
Skip to step 3
• Installermustverifythatthesupporting surface will safely support the combined load oftheequipmentandallattached
hardwareand components.
• Tightenwoodscrewssothat ceiling/wall plate is firmly attached,butdonotovertighten. Overtightening can damage
thescrews,greatlyreducing their holding power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in. • lb (9 N.M.).
• Make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the stud or joist. The use of an "edge to edge" stud
finderishighly recommended.
• Hardwareprovidedisforattachmentof mount through standard thickness drywall or plasterintowoodstudsorjoists.
Installersareresponsible to providehardwareforother types ofmountingsituations (notUL approved).
WARNING
2
A
H
B
OPENINGONOUTER
CHANNEL(B)INDICATES
TOPOFMOUNT
fig. 2.3
WOOD
JOIST
fig. 2.2
H
A
OPENINGONOUTERCHANNEL(B)
INDICATESFRONTOFMOUNT
H
A
B
B
WOOD
STUD
fig. 2.1
CEILINGINSTALLATION WALL INSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
MOUNTING
SLOTSALLOW
FORROTATION
BEFORE
SECURINGTO
JOIST
OO
O

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Installation to Concrete Ceilings or Concrete/Cinder Block Walls
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattachconcreteexpansion anchors to concrete
coveredwithplaster,drywall, orotherfinishingmate-
rial.Ifmountingtoconcrete surfaces covered with a
finishingsurfaceis unavoidable,thefinishingsurface
must be counterbored asshown below. Be sure
concreteanchorsdonotpullaway from concrete
whentighteningscrews.Ifplaster/drywallisthicker
than 5/8" (16 mm), custom fasteners must be sup-
pliedbyinstaller (not ULapproved).
WARNING
NOTE: Wall installation with models EXC, EXC-S
and EXC-W is not available.
Place ceiling/wall plate (A) on ceiling or wall as a
template. Note: Place ceiling/wall plate according
to position of opening in outer channel (B) as shown
in figure 2.4. or figure 2.5. Drill two 1/4" (6 mm) dia.
holes to a minimum depth of 2.5" (64 mm). Attach
ceiling/wallplate(A)usingtwoconcreteanchors (J),
two #14 x 2.5" wood screws (H) and two washers (O)
asshowninfigure 2.6. Tighten wood screws (H) until
ceiling/wall plate (A) is firmly attached.
CUTAWAYVIEW
INCORRECT
concrete
plaster/
drywall
CORRECT
concrete
plaster/
drywall
• Tightenwoodscrewsfirmly,butdonot overtighten.
Overtighteningcandamage the screws,greatly
reducingtheirholdingpower.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
2
A
A
concrete
surface
1
3
2
J
Drill holes and insert anchors (J).
Place plate (A) over anchors (J) and secure with washers (O)
and screws (H).
Tighten all fasteners.
A
J
H
• When installing Peerless wall mounts on cinder block, verify that you have a minimum of 1-3/8" of actual concrete
thickness in the hole to be used for the concrete anchors. Do not drill into mortar joints! Be sure to mount in a solid
part of the block, generally 1" minimum from the side of the block. Cinder block must meetASTM C-90 specifications.
It is suggested that a standard electric drill on slow setting is used to drill the hole instead of a hammer drill to avoid
breakingoutthebackofthe hole when entering a void or cavity.
• Concrete must be 2000 psi density minimum. Lighter density concrete may not hold concrete anchor.
• Installermustverifythatthesupporting surface will safely support the combined load oftheequipmentandallattached
hardwareand components.
WARNING
JBA
H
H
B
AJ
OPENINGONOUTER
CHANNEL(B)INDICATES
FRONTOFMOUNT
CONCRETE
CEILING
CONCRETE
WALL
CINDER
BLOCK
WALL
OPENINGONOUTER
CHANNEL(B)
INDICATESTOPOF
MOUNT
fig. 2.4
fig. 2.5
fig.
2.6
CEILING
INSTALLATION
WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPTFOR
EXC MODELS)
O
O
O

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Installing Inner Channel and Routing Cables
3Note: Becertain holes on inner channel (C) face in the same direction of opening on outer channel (B).
Note:Cablesmustberemovedfromprojectorbeforeroutingthroughchannels.Ifcablesarenotremovablefrom
projector,routingthrough channels is notanoption.
Guide projector cables into openings in channels then insert inner channel (C) into outer channel (B) as shown in
figure3.1or 3.3.
Position inner channel (C) to the desired extended position and secure using two M6 x 12 mm socket pin
screws (K) through clamp plate (D) and into inner channel (C) as shown in figure 3.2 or 3.4.
CEILINGINSTALLATION WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
OPENING
HOLES
B
C
fig. 3.4
fig. 3.3
K
D
B
C
OPENING
B
C
HOLES
GUIDE
CABLESIN
CHANNELS
fig. 3.1
fig. 3.2
KDB
C

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Installing Projector Mount
4
CEILINGINSTALLATION
Installing PRS projector mount with wall installation: Position PRS projector mount (not included) to the
orientation shown in figure 4.3 and attach to horizontal mounting plate (F) using two M5 x 16 mm socket pin
screws (G), four flat washers (O) and two locknuts (N).
Installing PRS projector mount with ceiling installation: Attach vertical mounting plate (E) to PRS projector
mount (not included) using two M5 x 16 mm socket pin screws (G), four flat washers (O) and two locknuts (N) as
showninfigure4.4.
Note: Placing washer (O) and nut (N)combinationoninsideofPRGorPRSprojectormount(notincluded)firstwhile
attaching mounting bracket (E or F) can make installation easier as shown in figure 4.5.
N
O
N
O
EGG
F
ARROW
INDICATES
FRONTOF
MOUNT
ARROW
INDICATES
FRONTOF
MOUNT
CEILINGINSTALLATION
PRGPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED) PRGPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED)
N
O
G
F
PRSPROJECTORMOUNT
(NOTINCLUDED)
HOLEINDICATES
FRONTOFMOUNT
WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
HOLEINDICATES
FRONTOFMOUNT N
O
G
E
PRSPROJECTORMOUNT
(NOTINCLUDED)
fig. 4.1 fig. 4.2
fig. 4.3 fig. 4.4
fig. 4.5
PRSPROJECTORMOUNT
(NOTINCLUDED)
PLACEWASHER(O)AND
NUT(N)COMBINATION
FIRST
N
O
WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
Installing PRG projector mount with ceiling installation: Attach vertical mounting plate (E) to PRG projector
mount (not included) using two M5 x 16 mm socket pin screws (G), four flat washers (O) and two locknuts (N) as
showninfigure4.1.
Installing PRG projector mount with wall installation: Position PRG projector mount (not included) to the
orientation shown in figure 4.2 and attach to horizontal mounting plate (F) using two M5 x 16 mm socket pin
screws (G), four flat washers (O) and two locknuts (N).
O
O
O
O

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Installing Projector Mount (continued)
5Ceiling installation: Insert vertical mountingplate(E)into inner channel (C) with projector mountinthecorrect
orientationshown in figure 5.1 or 5.2. Secure vertical mounting plate to inner channel using four socket pin
screws (M) as shown in figure 5.3.
fig. 5.1 fig. 5.2 fig. 5.3
C
EC
E
ARROW
INDICATES
FRONTOF
MOUNT
PRGPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED) PRSPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED)
HOLE
INDICATES
FRONTOF
MOUNT
M
E
C
PRGPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED)
ARROW
INDICATES
FRONTOF
MOUNT
C
F
fig. 5.4 fig. 5.5 fig. 5.6
PRSPROJECTOR
MOUNT(NOT
INCLUDED)
FC
HOLEINDICATES
FRONTOFMOUNT F
MC
6Referto instructionmanualincluded withyourprojector
mountforinstallingprojector.
NOTE:Refertoinstructionmanualincludedwithyour
projector mount for max load capacity of your projector
mount.
Installing Projector
Shown with PRG
projector mount and
projector (not included)
Wall installation: Insert horizontal mounting plate (F) into inner channel (C) as shown in figure 5.4 or 5.5. Secure
horizontal mounting plate to inner channel using four socket pin screws (M) as shown in figure 5.6.
CEILINGINSTALLATION
WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)

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Cutcablecovers(Q)tothelengthofinnerchannel(C) and outer channel (B)openings,leavingspacefor cables if
routedthroughchannels.Snap cable covers (Q) into openings as shown.
8
CABLES
CUT TO
LENGTH OF
OPENING
Q
CUT TO
LENGTH OF
OPENING
Q
CABLES
CEILINGINSTALLATION WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
CUT TO
LENGTH OF
OPENING
Q
CUT TO
LENGTH OF
OPENING
QB
C
B
C
7
CEILINGINSTALLATION WALLINSTALLATION
(EXCEPT FOR EXC MODELS)
D
D
Install Cable Covers
Adjusting Mount Extension
• On ceiling installations, clamp plate adjustment screws support weight of projector when fully tightened. Weight of the
projector will need to be supported if clamp plate screws are loosened.
WARNING
While supporting the weight of the projector, loosen clamp plate screws half a turn and position projector to the
desired extended position. Retighten clamp plate screws securely.
CLAMPPLATE
SCREWS
CLAMPPLATE
SCREWS

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For PRG swivel adjustment: Loosen two screws indicated in figure 9.1 half a turn using allen wrench (P) to allow
for adjusting swivel.Align projector to the desired swivel position and fully tighten screws indicated.
For PRS swivel adjustment: Loosen two screws indicated in figure 9.1 half a turn using allen wrench (P) to allow
for adjusting swivel.Align projector to the desired swivel position and fully tighten screws indicated.
To adjust tilt and roll, refer to instruction included with projector mount.
Projector Alignment
9
20°(±10°)SWIVEL
• Do not loosen adjustment screws to the point they become disengaged from the mount. Weight of the projector should
besupportedincase of accidental disengagement.
WARNING
SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT
TOPVIEW
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Allotherbrandandproductnamesaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
SCREWSFORSWIVEL
ADJUSTMENT
SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT WITH PRG
fig. 9.1
SWIVEL ADJUSTMENT WITH PRS
fig. 9.2
SCREWSFORSWIVEL
ADJUSTMENT