Premier Mounts GB-AVSTOR4 User manual

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GB-AVSTOR4

1/4" Concrete
Drill bit
Ladder Drill Gun Pencil Protective Eyewear Phillips Screwdriver
1/8" Drill bit Hammer 24" T-Bar Frame
GB-AVSTOR4
Ceiling Box
M5 x 8mm Phillips
Head Screw
1/4" x 3” Eye
Lag Screws
Eye Anchor Bolts
Keys Zip Ties
Equipment
Mounting Tray
x 1 x 1 x 2 x 12
x 6 x 4 x 4
Quick Locks
1/16" Braided Cable
x 4
x 4
Quick Lock Cable Kit
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Warning Statements
Weight Limit
Maximum Flat Panel Weight: 50 lbs. THE CEILING STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT
LEAST FOUR TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE CEILING BOX. IF NOT,
THE CEILING STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND COMPLETELY
UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST BE FOLLOWED, AS OUTLINED IN THESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR
EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PREMIER MOUNTS PRODUCT FOR
PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR
MODIFICATIONS, AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION
OF WHATEVER KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR
MODIFICATIONS.
At least two qualied people should perform the assembly procedure. Personal injury and/or property damage can result from dropping or
mishandling the at panel.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and/or serious personal injury.
Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact.
Required for installation
Included components

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Removable Equipment Tray
Tray allows components to be
pre-wired prior to installation
Security
Lockable access panel
keeps A/V gear safe
Power and Signal Knockouts
Multiple, single and dual-gang knockouts
(knockout covers not shown)
Mounting Slots
Allows you to attach a
variety of A/V equipment
Includes the Quick Lock Cable Kit
Perforated Lid
Looks like standard HVAC return
regis ter when closed to stay unobtrusive
Inside View
Knockouts
2”, 1” and 3/4” knockouts provide
electrical conduit connector access
The GB-AVSTOR4 Ceiling Equipment Storage GearBox™ is a secure and discreet storage solution. Simply replace half
of a standard 2’ x 2’ ceiling tile with the GB-AVSTOR4 to hide your electronic and electrical components above the room.
The perforated lid looks like a standard HVAC return register when closed to blend in with the rest of the ceiling.
Features
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Ceiling Box Side View
1. Unlock and swing up the lid.
2. Push the lid in and away from
the metal hinges (Figure 1).
3. Push the lid toward the closest edge
of the ceiling box (Figure 2).
4. Pull the lid carefully out from the ceiling
box.
Lid Removal
Introduction
Please read these installation instructions thoroughly before installing your Premier Mounts product.
Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the contents of the package and make sure you have all the parts and tools you need to
safely complete the installation.
In addition, some steps of this installation may require two people to prevent personal injury and/or damage to your equipment. Please
observe all warnings in the following installation procedure and utilize proper safety equipment at all times.
GB-AVSTOR4
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Figure 2
Detach the knockout
cover after removing
its screws.
Figure 1
Installation of the power must be done by an
electrician
Remove screws from around the desired electrical
Knockouts (Figure 1) to detach their covers.
Remove the knockout covers from the top of the
GB-AVSTOR4 (Figure 2).
Remove the knockouts.
If you have opened a knockout and no longer want
to use it, re-attach its cover to prevent airow into
the ceiling.
Removing the Electrical Knockouts (Optional)
1. Determine the desired placement of the
GB-AVSTOR4.
2. Cut and remove half of the ceiling tile where the
ceiling box will be mounted.
Store the half-ceiling tile in a safe location in the
event that it needs to be reused.
Ceiling Box Installation
Ceiling Tile
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Eye Lag Screw
Eye Anchor Bolt
The ceiling box must be secured using the Quick Lock and 1/16" braided cables (supplied).
Ceiling Attachment
Wood Stud Ceiling
1. Determine the mounting location.
2. Use a 1/8" drill bit to pre-drill the mounting holes.
3. Secure the four (4) 1/4" eye lag screws to the
wood stud in the ceiling.
4. Run the open end of the 1/16" braided cable
through the hole in an eye lag screw.
5. Run the open end through the loop.
6. Pull the open end down until the 1/16" braided
cable tightens around the eye lag screw.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the remaining three
mounting points.
Concrete Ceiling
1. Determine the mounting location.
2. Use a 1/4" concrete drill bit to drill the mounting
holes.
3. Place the concrete eye anchor bolts into the
pre-drilled holes and gently tap into place using
a rubber mallet or hammer.
4. Run the open end 1/16" braided cable through
the hole in an eye anchor bolt.
5. Run the open end through the loop.
6. Pull the open end down until the braided cable
tightens around the eye anchor bolt.
7. Repeats steps 4-6 for the remaining three
mounting points.
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1. Loop the braided cable around the truss.
2. Run the open end 1/16" braided cable
through the loop.
3. Pull the open end down until the 1/16"
braided cable tightens around the truss.
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the remaining three
mounting points.
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Ceiling Truss
Truss Ceiling
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Quick Lock Operation
Please follow the steps below in numerical order (1), (2), (3),
and (4) to correctly install the Quick Lock Cable Kit.
To release or relieve tension on the 1/16" braided cable,
slide the release pin to disengage.
Cable Output
Cable Input
Release Pin
1/16" Braided Cable
Mounting Hole
Release Pin
Mounting Hole
Release Pin
1/16" Braided Cable
1
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It is recommended that the following steps be
performed by two people.
1. Lift the ceiling box from the exposed ceiling frame
work until the ceiling box's outer lip rests against the
bottom of the ceiling framework (Figure1).
2. Adjust the 1/16" braided cable tension, but do not
over tighten.
When adjusting the tension of the weight-bearing
side of the Quick Lock, the 1/16" braided cable must be pulled
through the Quick Lock until the desired
tension is attained.
3. When you have the desired tension, pull the 1/16" braided
cable through the other side of the Quick Lock.
Once the tension has been adjusted, be sure that there is a
minimum of 6" of excess 1/16" braided cable on the non-weight
bearing side of the Quick Lock.
4. Use cutters to remove any remaining 1/16" braided cable
(optional).
1/16" Braided
Cable To Ceiling
Attachment
6" Excess 1/16"
Braided Cable
Quick Lock
Ceiling Framework
If you are installing the GB-AVSTOR4 through a
24" x 48" ceiling tile opening, attach a 24" T-bar frame
(commerically available) in the 24" x 48" ceiling tile frame
for support and place a 2' x 2' ceiling tile adjacent to the
GB-AVSTOR4 (Figure 3 and 4).
24" T-Bar Frame
24" x 48" Ceiling Tile
Opening
The replacement 2' x 2'
ceiling tiles goes here.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3 Figure 4
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Figure 2
Figure 1
Figure 3
For ease of installation, the mounting tray comes packaged in a separate box within the master carton. Installers may pre-wire
the mounting tray prior to the GB-AVSTOR4 ceiling box installation. Zip ties (included), small screws and at washers are strongly
recommended to hold all equipment in place.
Mounting Tray Installation
1. Place your electronic components onto the
mounting tray.
2. Align the electronic components so that the
weight is distributed as evenly as possible.
3. Run the zip ties through the mounting slots on
the tray, underneath the mounting tray and up
through the mounting slot on the other side of the
electronic components.
4. Tighten the zip tie down and cut off any excess
zip tie.
As a reminder, small screws and at washers may
also be used to attach electronic components to the grid.
Mounting Tray
Zip Tie
Attaching Equipment to the Tray
Attaching the Mounting Tray to the GB-AVSTOR4
1. Insert four (4) M5 x 8mm Phillips head screws loosely into the
outer holes inside the GB-AVSTOR4 (Figure 1).
2. Place the mounting tray into the middle section of the
GB-AVSTOR4 (Figure 2).
3. Hook the mounting tray onto the heads of the M5 x 8mm Phillips
head screws on the GB-AVSTOR4 (Figure 3).
4. Insert two (2) M5 x 8mm Phillips head screws into the middle
mounting holes of the mounting tray.
5. Use a Phillips tip screwdriver to tighten all six (6) screws.
Do not overtighten the mounting screws.
M5 x 8mm Phillips
head screw
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Securing the Lid
1. Re-attach the ceiling box lid to the ceiling box.
2. Swing the ceiling box lid up into place. 1
2
1. Hold the lid in place.
2. Use a key (supplied) to lock the lid in place.
3. Do not release the ceiling box lid until you are
sure that the lock has been engaged and the lid
is secure.
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14.000 355.60
2x 3.946
100.23
21.500
546.10
21.790
553.47
3.000
76.20
3.000
76.20
12.000 304.80
5.048
128.21
.048
1.21
2x 1.102
27.98
21.790
553.47
4.500
114.30
11.280
286.51
Technical Specications
All measurements are in inches (mm).
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Premier Mounts intends to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Premier Mounts 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 notice or obligation of any kind. Premier Mounts makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the
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PREMIER MOUNTS
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
What and Who is Covered by this Limited Lifetime Warranty
Premier Mounts warrants all mounting products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the
lifetime of the original installation of the product.
What Premier Mounts Will Do
At the sole option of Premier Mounts, Premier Mounts will repair or replace any product or product part that is
defective. If Premier Mounts chooses to replace a defective product or part, a replacement product or part will
be shipped to you at no charge, but you must pay any related labor costs.
What is Not Covered: Limitations
Premier Mounts disclaims any liability for damage to mounts, adapters, displays, projectors, other property,
or personal injury resulting, in whole or in part, from improper installation, modication, use or misuse of its
products.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY IN THIS WARRANTY, THIS WARRANTY IS
LIMITED TO FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE IN THE EVENT THAT THE WARRANT-
ED PRODUCT IS COMMERCIALLY RENTED OUT.
Electrical products and components, such as ampliers, speakers, motors, switches remote controls and related
electrical items, are backed by a 3-year warranty.
Premier Mounts disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability and
tness for a particular purpose. Premier Mounts is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages,
including but not limited to, inability to use its products or labor costs for removing and replacing defective
products or parts. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
What Customers Must Do for Warranty Service
If you discover a problem that you think may be covered by the warranty, you must report it in writing to the
address below within thirty (30) days. Proof of purchase (an original sales receipt) from the original consumer
purchaser must accompany all warranty claims. Warranty claims must also include a description of the problem,
the purchaser’s name, address, and telephone number. General inquiries can be addressed to Premier Mounts
Customer Service at 1-800-368-9700. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or by fax.
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Attn: Warranty Claim
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Fullerton, CA 92831 USA
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