Premier Mounts PP-FCTA-QL User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PP-FCTA-QL
Ceiling Adapter
NORTH AMERICA
3130 East Miraloma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806 USA
USA and Canada –
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
EUROPE
Swallow House,
Shilton Industrial Estate,
Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Other Locations – Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
©Premier Mounts 2008
9533-030-001-01

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PP-FCTA-QL
Table of Contents
Warning Statements
Warning Statements 2
Parts List 3
Installation Tools 3
Plate Assembly 4
Securing the Plate 5
Electrical Box Installation 5
Ceiling Anchoring 7
Cable Lock Operation 8
Securing Pipe to PP-FCTA-QL 10
Technical Specifications 10
Warranty 11
Contact Premier Mounts with any questions
[phone]
[email protected]
Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact
This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and personal injury.
Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there are no electrical wires in the surface
or utility pipe. Cutting/drilling into an electrical line may cause serious injury or property damage.
If mounting to studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder is recommended.
At least two qualified people should perform the assembly procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or mishandling the product.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND
TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
THE SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 250LBS. IF NOT, THE SURFACE STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. DO NOT
HAND OR ATTACH MORE THAN 50LBS. TO THIS PRODUCT. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
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 RE-
SULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY
UNDERSTOOD. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP
THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Parts List
This ceiling adapter comes packaged with installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of these parts
are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts missing and/or damaged, please stop the
installation and contact Premier Mounts (800-368-9700).
Ceiling Adapter
(Qty 1)
M5 x 16 Phillips Head
Screws (Qty 5)
1/4-20 Wing Nuts
(Qty 4)
Installation Tools
Phillips Head Screwdriver Cable Cutters Ladder
¼” x 3” Eye Lag Screws
(Qty 4)
1/16” Braided Cable
(Qty 4 Strands)
Quick Locks
(Qty 4)
PP-FCTA-QL
¼” x 3” Concrete Anchors
(Qty 4)

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Plate Assembly
Step 1. Assemble the plate.
Step 2. Place the lower adapter plate with the threaded
studs on it up through mounting plate.
Step 3. The threaded studs will align with the
adjustable slide on the mount.
Step 4. Once the two pieces are together, align the
mounting holes on the upper adapter plate with
the threaded shafts of the lower adapter plate.
Step 5. Place the three units together and loosely attach
four (4) 1/4-20 wing nuts onto the threaded
shafts.
Read all cautions and warnings before continuing.
PP-FCTA-QL
3"
3"
3"
3"
3"
1/4-20 Wing Nuts
Upper Adapter
Plate
Lower Adapter
Plate
Wing Nut Threaded
Studs
Adjustable Slide
Step 6. Pre-set the M5 x 16 Phillips screws (two on
each outer ends) of the plate and one (1) on the
1½” NPT coupler.
Step 7. Observe the room and the ceiling; find the most
appropriate location for the projector placement
and lightly mark the bottom of the tile.
Step 8. Remove any of the 24” x 24” or 24” x 48” tiles
that are surrounding the marked tile.
Step 9. Measure 3” from the edge of the t-bar to the
inside of the tile (do this for all four edges of the
ceiling tile).
Step 10. The mounting hole should be located in the
center-most location of the ceiling tile.
Step 11. Once the mounting hole has been cut, place the
ceiling plate assembly on the t-bar rails.
Mount
M5 x 16mm
Screws
Slider Plate
Ceiling Plate
Assembly
Mounting Hole
T-Bar Frame
Ceiling Tile

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Securing the Plate
Adjust and Tighten
Wing Nut
M5 x 16mm Set
Screw
Tiles
T-Bar Frame Rails
Step 1. Position and slide the adapter plate to the hole and secure the ceiling plate to the rails by tightening the four (4) M5 x 16mm
Phillips head screws.
Step 2. Center the stud plate to the hole and secure the plate by tightening the four wing nuts..
Electrical installation should be done in accordance to local codes and regulations.
Step 1. Cut the tile where the electrical base box is going to be secured.
Step 2. Using (commercially available) hardware depending on electrical installation environment, install the electrical box and secure
it to the plate.
Step 3. Make all electrical connections at this time.
Electrical Box Installation
Electrical Box
Cut-out
CUT

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The electrical cut-outs allow for both single and square electrical box installations.
PP-FCTA-QL
Electrical Box

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Ceiling Anchoring
Truss Concrete Wood
Truss ceiling
Step 1. Loop the braided cable
around the truss.
Step 2. Run the open end through
the loop.
Step 3. Pull the open end down until
the braided cable tightens
around the truss.
Wood joist
Step 1. Secure the four (4) ¼” eye
lag screws to the wood joist
in the ceiling.
Step 2. Make sure eye lag screws
are properly secured to the
joistbeforesecuringthecable
to the cable locks on the
plate.
Step 3. Run the open end through
the hole in the eye lag
screw.
Step 4. Run the open end through
the loop.
Step 5. Pull the open end down until
the braided cable tightens
around the eye lag screw.
Concrete
Step 1. Determine the mounting
location.
Step 2. Use a 1/4” masonry drill bit
to pre-drill the mounting
holes.
Step 3. Place the concrete anchor
into the pre-drilled hole and
gently tap into place using a
rubber mallet or hammer.
Truss
Loop
Braided Cable
Loop
Eye Lag Hole
Eye Lag Hole
Concrete
Wood Joist
THE PP-FCTA-QL MUST SECURED USING THE SUPPLIED QUICK LOCKS AND
BRAIDED CABLES.
Braided Cable

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Release Pin Release Pin
Release Pin
Release Pin
6” Excess
Braided
Cable Braided Cable Braided Cable Braided Cable
Mounting Hole Mounting Hole Mounting Hole
Directional Input
Arrows
Directional Input
Arrows
Directional Input
Arrows
Cable Output
Cable Input
Directional Input Arrows
Release Pin
Directional Input Arrows
Feed braided cable into the Quick Lock (see
directional input arrows). To release the braided cable,
slide the release pin to disengage.
Quick Lock Operation

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Braided
Cable
T-Bar
Frame
Ceiling
Tile
Quick
Lock
PP-FCTA-QL
Step 1. Thread each braided cable through the Quick Lock, the mounting hole in the corner of ceiling mount, and then completely
through the opposite side of the Quick Lock to secure.
Step 2. Adjust the braided cable tension. but do not overtighten.
Step 3. When adjusting the tension of the weight-bearing side of the Quick Lock, the cable must be pulled through the Quick Lock until
the desired tension is attained. Once attained, pull the braided cable through the other side of the Quick Lock.
Step 4. Once the tension has been adjusted, be sure that there is at least 6” of excess braided cable on the non-weight bearing side of the
Quick Lock.
Step 5. Use cable cutters to remove any remaining braided cable (optional).
To relieve tension on the braided cable, slide the release pin on the Quick Lock.
6” Excess-
Braided
Cable

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Technical Specifications
All measurements are in inches [mm].
Securing Pipe to the PP-FCTA-QL
Step 1. Secure the 1½” (NPT) pipe to the ceiling plate and tighten by using one (1) M5 x 16 Phillips head screw (supplied)
to the plate.
1-1/2” Pipe
M5 x 16mm Set
Screw
1-1/2” Pipe
Ceiling Plate
Assembly
Tiles
T-Bar Frame Rails
The M5 x 16 Phillip head screw must be used to stabilize the 1½” (NPT) pipe.

Warranty PREMIER MOUNTS
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
What and Who is Covered by this Limited Warranty and for How Long
Premier Mounts warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of
the original owner of this product. The limited warranty is valid only for the original purchaser 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 labor costs.
What is Not Covered; Limitations
PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO MOUNTS, ADAPTERS, DIS-
PLAYS, PROJECTORS, OTHER PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR IN
PART, FROM IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, USE OR MISUSE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. PREMIER
MOUNTS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUD-
ING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INABILITY TO USE ITS PRODUCTS OR LABOR COSTS FOR REMOV-
ING AND REPLACING DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS OR PARTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THEABOVE
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
What Customers Must Do for Limited 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 con-
sumer 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.
Premier Mounts
Attn: Warranty Claim
3130 E. Miraloma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
How State Law Applies
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
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