Premier Mounts Universal Projector Mount PBL-UMS User manual

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Universal projector mount

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oSafety & Precautions
oMount diagrams
oPBL-UMS universal mount assembly
oParts list
oGetting the projector ready
o Preparing the mount
oSecuring the bracket to the projector
oLeveling the mounting bracket
oSecuring the upper assembly ceiling plate
oLow-profile installation
oSecuring the projector to the upper assembly
oFinal adjustments
oInstalling the plastic caps
Congratulations on your recent purchase of your PBL-UMS universal projector ceiling / wall mount kit. Designed for projectors weighing 25 lbs (13kg) or
less. The mount is very easy to install and loaded with additional “no cost” installation features built into the mount. These features allow you to optimize
your projector’s position to the screen for best projector performance and picture quality.
•Adjustable-height 9” – 12.5” suspension channel to lower the projectors height (can be removed for low-profile mounting of only 2.5”)
•0°- 45° angled ceiling compensation
•Mounts to ceiling or a wall
•Tilt / roll up to 20°+
•Rotates 360°
•Positive locking in any set position
•Quick release system for easy projector mounting and removal
•Cables can be routed inside the height extension channel
•Upper ceiling plate allow for single wood stud mounting and cable insertion thought the ceiling plate for clean appearance
Contents
Features:

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The wall or ceiling structure must be capable of supporting a weight of 25 lbs max., the weight of the projector. If not, the wall or ceiling
mustbe reinforced. Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installations instructions must be adhered to.
Failure to do so could result in serious
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ersonal in
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y
The entire installation instructions should be fully read and understood, including all of the safety symbols and safety precautions, before
be
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installation. The installation instructions should be read, understood and followed to prevent personal in
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or propert
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Keep these installation instructions in an easily accessible location for future reference.
Indicates that the power plug is to be disconnected from
the power outlet.
Safety precautions must be taken at all times.
Contact Premier Mounts for an
y
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uestions
Warning and caution in general
A secured structure wooden stud wall must always support the weight or load of the projector. Always confirm the center of the wood
stud before beginning the installation.
Do not install in locations where there is vibration, movement or danger of impact. Failure to do so could result in excessive projector
vibration or falling from the wall or ceiling causing damage and injury.
Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight or air conditioning or any other source of direct heat energy. Failure to do so may
result in damage to the projector.
Qualified personnel should always perform the installation work. Injury and damage can result from dropping or mishandling the
projector.
Mounting structure recommended wood studs, solid-flat concrete. If installing the mount on other than wood studs use a minimum
diameter of ¼” (diameter) for single wood stud mounting and 3/8” (diameter) for solid wall mounting (commercially available) suitable
hardware.
Safety & Precautions
WARNING: Safety precaution measures must be practiced at all times during the installation of this product. Use proper safety gear and
tools for the installation procedure to prevent personal injury or damage to the projector and /or mount.

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7.200
(414.3)
3.600
(91.4)
3.600
(91.4)
Ø1.400(x2)
(35.5)
Ø2.000
(9.5)
3.000
(76.2)
6.000
(152.4)
Ø0.281
(7.1)
4.500
(114.3)
3.781
(96.0)
5.219
(132.5)
4.500
(114.3)
3.000
(76.2)
Ø0.375(x4)
(9.5)
6.720
(170.6)
0.134
(3.4)
5.947
(40.5)
1.596
(40.5)
10.250
(260.3)
2.346
(59.5)
M4 x 12
M5 x 12
M6 x 12
Mount Diagrams
MOUNTING
HARDWARE
( 4) M4 x 12 Phillips screw
(4) M5 x 12 Phillips screw
(4) M6 x 12 Hex head screw
(3) #14 x 2 Wood screws
(4) Plastic vinyl caps
(1) M5 Allen wrench
Note: Dimensions are shown both in inches and (mm)

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A Single wood stud
mounting points
B Solid structure
mounting points
C Ceiling plate
D Allen wrench
E Height adjustable
screws
F Tension knobs
G Safety knob
H Phillips screwdriver
(not supplied)
I Mounting hardware
J Leveling barrels
K Universal mounting
bracket
L Leg assembly
M Projector (not supplied)
N Tri-lock opening
PBL-UMS Universal mount assembly
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Note: The four (two piece) leg
assemblies can be used as single
leg or any combination of single
and dual legs together as shown
in options 1 and 2
The number of legs may vary
depending on the number of
mounting points found on the
bottom of your projector.
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Remove all the components from the box. Confirm that no components are missing from the package. If parts are missing STOP. Do not proceed
with the installation. Contact PREMIER MOUNTS.
Parts list
Upper assembly
Mounting
bracket
M5 Allen wrench
(3) Lag screws (#14 x 2”)
(4) M4 x 12 Phillip screws
(4) M5 x 12 Phillip screws
(4) M6 x 12 Hex head
screws
(4) Plastic barrel caps
(1) Level

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CAUTION: THE PROJECTOR IS FRAGILE HANDLE WITH CARE
NOTE: Review the projectors manufacture’s operation manual and refer to the ceiling mounting section of the operator’s manual. Here you will
normally find important reference information regarding installation dimensions such as (distance from the screen to the lens of the projector, top
of the lens placement to the top screen etc.
Adherence to these recommendations during your installation will enhance the quality of your final image on the screen.
WARNING: Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installation instructions must be adhered to. Failure to
do so could result in serious personal injury and possible damage to the projector.
Getting the projector ready
Blanket, soft
cloth etc.
FIGURE 1
Step 1
Carefully invert the projector and place it on a smooth flat surface. Identify the number of mounting points and screw thread (pitch) size.
Most projectors have either three or four mounting points and are M4, M5, or M6 in thread size.
See figure 1
Flat surface
Inverted
projector
Mounting
points

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Preparing the mount
Step 2
Separate the upper assembly from the projector mounting bracket by slightly loosening the two tension knurl knobs to create free play between
the bracket tri-lock assembly and the upper section tri-lock assembly points. Next loosen the security screw knurl knob far enough to allow the two
parts to be rotated 180° apart and separate.
See fi
g
ure 2 and 3.
FIGURE 2
Upper
assembly
Safety
knob
Tension
knobs
Rotate 180°
to unlock
FIGURE 3
Tri-lock
opening

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Securing the bracket to the projector
FIGURE 5
Line up the leveling barrels to the mounting points.
Inverted
projector
Two piece leg One piece leg
NOTE: The two piece mounting legs are designed to allow routing of the legs around critical ventilation screens on the base of the projector as
shown. You may also reduce the two piece leg to a one piece leg as shown for a better overall fit to the projector.
See figure 5, 6, 7.
M4 x 12 Phillip
screws
M5 x 12 Phillip
screws
M6 x 12 Hex
head screw
M5 Allen
wrench
Screwdriver
Step 3
Locate the mounting points on the bottom of the projector and use the appropriate number of mounting legs. Select the mounting hardware that
your projector requires and loosely install the universal mount to your projector.
Leveling
barrels
FIGURE 6
NOTE: The levelers and leg assembly screws must be loose in order to adjust the height of the mounting bracket.
FIGURE 7

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DOWN
UP
Leveling the mounting bracket
FIGURE 8
Step 4
Rotate the leveling barrels to level the mounting bracket next, position the mounting bracket so that it avoids most, if not all, ventilation points
(including lamp & filter access doors). When the position desired is achieved tighten the mounting hardware to the projector then tighten the hex
head leg screws with the M5 Allen wrench (supplied).
FIGURE 9
CAUTION: Secure but do not over-
tighten the mounting hardware. Failure
to do so will result in damaging the
threads in the projector.
Adjusting the mount
M5 Allen
wrench
Screwdriver
Inverted
projector
Leveling
barrels
Level

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Securing the upper assembly ceiling plate
Step 5
Review your projector’s owners manual to determine what distance is recommended from the front of the lens to the edge of the screen for best
picture ratio. (NOTE: however in most home theater and office ceiling mount installations this is not practical as the projector would be to
low within the room. At a minimum you should at least locate the inverted projectors top of the lens point to a point centered horizontally
on the screen and no higher then the top image edge of the screen). Most projectors manufacturers prefer to have the center of the projector
lens centered of the top of the screen when the projector is inverted for ceiling mounting. It is normally better to have the top edge of the lens as
close to parallel with the top image edge of the screen as well. Before you mount your screen and projector, make sure the mounting location will
safely support the weight of the projector.
(see warning on page 3).
NOTE: Make sure to measure from the center of the mounting bracket to the front edge of the lens to determine the proper placement of
the center of the upper assembly.
Secure the ceiling assembly into a solid wood ceiling stud with the three (3) #14 x 2” wood screws (supplied) or with other (commercially
available) hardware depending on your installation environment. See figure 10.
Upper
assembly
Ceiling wood
stud
Ceiling
structure
Wood screws
(supplied)
Knurl knobs
FIGURE 10

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Low-profile installation
OPTIONAL
If your installation requires the overall height of the mount to be less that the approximate 9” shown with the standard mount assembly, you can convert the height
to only 2 ½” by simply removing the adjustment channel as shown. Once the extension channel is removed, attach the upper ceiling plate to the ceiling. Once
attached install the bell housing assembly to the upper ceiling plate as shown. See figure 11, 12, 13.
Ceilin
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late
Remove the M8 x 16, flat
washers, star washers
(both sides)
Remove the middle
extension
completely
Remove the M8 x 16, flat
washer, Star washer
(Both sides)
Replace the flat washers
and M8 x 16 screws
(both sides)
Bell housin
g
A
llen wrench
FIGURE 11
Remove the middle height extension

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Lag bolts
(supplied)
Ceilin
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late
Wood stud
Ceilin
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structure
Wood stud
Ceilin
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structure
Replace bell
housing to the
ceiling plate
Secure the bell housing
with the two (2) M8 x 16
screws and flat washers
only
A
llen wrench
FIGURE 13
NOTE: Do not use the star washers on a close
ceiling application.
Secure the ceiling plate to the ceiling structure
Please follow instruction on Step 5 (page 11) in this manual.
FIGURE 12

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Securing the projector to the upper assembly
Step 6
Make sure the three knurl knobs
are loosened to fully expose to the
“tri-lock” mounting plate in the base
of the upper assembly. Carefully lift
the projector and insert the
mounting bracket mating special
tri-lock cutout into the mating
portion of the upper assembly.
Once inserted rotate the projector
and mounting bracket 180° and
secure the rear safety knob first to
prevent further rotation of the
bracket in the upper assembly.
Tighten the remaining two tension
knurl knobs until the mount
becomes rigid. The safety knob
should line up with the alignment
slot on the mounting bracket.
See figure 14
Pro
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ector
Universal
mount
Insert universal bracket to the
tri-lock, then rotate the
projector 180°
A
li
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nment slot
Safety knurl
knob
Tension knurl
knobs
FIGURE 14
1
2
3
NOTE: Follow the number sequence
prior to securing the projector to the
upper assembly.
The alignment slot must be in
direct alignment with the safety
knob to lock the mounting bracket
to the upper assembly.
Tri-lock o
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Final line up adjustments
Step 7
With the projector secured in the mount and power on and
signal supplied to the projector you can now proceed with the
final height, tilt, roll and yaw to optimize the projected image.
Re-check hardware for proper tightness
and security
Ceilin
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A
llen wrench
Height adjustable
screws
Wood stud
The height can be adjusted by slightly loosening the two 8mm
height adjustment screws and raising or lowering the projector.
Once the height is achieved tighten the two screws.
A
To adjust the tilt angle of the projector, slightly loosen the side
M8 screws and tilt to the desired angle to the screen and firmly
tighten the two M8 tilt adjustment screws.
B
If roll adjustment is needed to square the images on the
screen, slightly loosen the front and rear M8 screws and adjust
to the desired angle then firmly tighten the two M8 roll
adjustment screws.
C
Tilt adjusting
screws
(roll) adjusting
screws
A
B
A
llen wrench
Allen wrench
C
Ceilin
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Wood stud
Ceilin
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Wood stud

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Installing the plastic caps
Step 8
Once all the final adjustments have been done, install the plastic caps on the leveling barrels. See figure 15
FIGURE 15