Sanus Systems VMPR1 User manual
Assembly Instructions for model: VMPR1
Congratulations on your purchase! The VMPR1 ceiling mount provides a unique, simplied method of ceiling mounting inverted
LCD/DLP projectors. Its low prole design offers roll, pitch and yaw adjustment. The ceiling mount is a steel-to-steel construction with
adjustable height to maintain proper projector ventilation, holds registration for quick lamp changes and easy lter cleaning without
loosing registration.
Caution:
•The maximum weight to be installed on the mount is 50 pounds (22.68 Kg).
•To prevent damage to the mount, which could affect or void the Factory warranty, thoroughly study all instructions and illustrations
before you begin to install the VMPR1.
•If you have any questions about this installation, contact Sanus Systems at 800.359.5520
Warning: Improper installation can result in serious personal injury! Make sure that the structural mem-
bers can support a redundant weight factor ve times the total weight of the equipment. If the structure can
not support this weight, reinforce the structure before installing the VMPR1.
Required Tools: Open End Wrenches (M10 & M12). Phillips screwdrivers, No. 1 and No. 2. Allen Wrench (provided).
Note: Other tools may be required depending on the method of installation.
Dimensional Drawings:
Step 1: Inspect the Unit Before Installing
Carefully inspect the VMPR1 before installing. Please call Sanus if anything is missing or damaged. Our customer service department
can assist you quickly with any missing or damage parts. Never use damaged parts! Read all instructions before starting installation.
Lay out components to ensure you have all the required parts before proceeding (see “PARTS” on the next page).
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Parts: Check carefully to make sure all parts listed are not missing or damaged!
(1) Universal Projector Interface - a (2) Extension Arm - b
(1) Ceiling Plate - c (1) Adjustment Bracket - d
(2) Bottom Cover - e (2) Top Cover - f
(4) M3 x 10 mm - g (4) M4 x 12 mm - h (4) M5 x 12 mm - i (4) M6 x 12 mm - j
(2) M6 x 8 mm - k (2) Button Head Cap Screw - l (1) Set Screw - m (4) Tapered Nut - n
(1) Allen Key - o (4) M3/M4 Washer - p (4) M5/M6 Washer - q (2) Lag Bolt Washer - r
(1) Allen Key - s (2) Lag Bolts - t
Step 2: Prepare the Ceiling
Because of the wide variety of possible mounting situations, we can only provide general guidelines for installation. Study the following
information carefully, and adapt it as necessary to t your specic installation. The “General Guidelines” below and the information on
the following pages cover the most common mounting situations:
General Guidelines:
• Carefully determine the position of the mount, and its distance from the screen. This will require knowing the lens to screen distance
(see projector specications for set-up).
• Use the dimensions from the diagram below to drill hole locations in the ceiling.
The VMPR1 can be suspended from standard fasteners secured to a wood framing member.
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Note: Please read text on following page!
WARNING: Improper installation can cause serious personal injury! Make sure the structural members can support a redun-
dant weight factor ve times the total weight of the equipment you intend to support overhead. If the structure cannot support
a redundant weight factor ve times the total weight of the equipment, the structure must be reinforced before you install the
VMPR1.
Standard Fasteners Flush Mounting to a Wood Framing Member
The VMPR1 can be secured to a wood framing member through the two larger slots (5.25” apart) in the ceiling bracket using two 1/4”
lag screws for single stud mounting. If you have a solid back ceiling, and the area is accessible from above, you many also use four 1/4”
diameter machine screws, nuts, and washers. See Dimensional Drawing below.
Dimensional Drawing
Step 3: Attach the bottom portion of the VMPR1 to the projector
Diagram 1
Note: Install the Universal Projector Interface (a) so one threaded stud is toward the front and one toward the back of the pro-
jector.
threaded studs
acorn hex nut
hex nut
adjustable foot
Attach the bottom portion of the VMPR1 to the projector as follows.
1. Loosen, but do not remove, acorn nuts securing arms. (see Diagram 1 on previous page).
2. If necessary, add an extension to the arms (see Diagram 2 below).
3. Adjust front and back legs to mounting points. If there are only three mounting points, remove one leg from the mount.
4. Adjust inserts (rotate right to raise, left to lower), making sure to allow for proper air ventilation and the mount is level with the projec-
tor. Hint: some inserts may need to be at different heights to keep the mount level (M3, M4, M5 and M6 screws and washers included)
(see Diagram 3 below).
5. If the mounting holes are closer than a ve inch diameter, lower the feet all the way so the threaded stud will swing under the round
plate.
Warning: You must use proper attaching hardware and installation procedures. Failure to use proper attaching hardware and
installation procedures may result in equipment damage or serious personal injury.
6. Determine proper screw size and depth (M3, M4, M5 and M6 included) for projector mounting and correct washers (M3/M4 and M5/
M6 included). Sanus makes every effort to include all projector mounting hardware. If the hardware you need is not included, please
call Sanus Systems.
7. Secure (loosely) back two legs of VMPR1 to the projector at mounting locations.
8. Secure (loosely) front two legs of VMPR1 to the projector at mounting locations.
9. Move VMPR1 to the center of gravity of the projector. You can nd the center of gravity by attempting to lift the projector straight
up by the mount. If it feels like it wants to twist, move the mount toward the heavier side. When the projector feels balanced under the
mount, you have found the center of gravity.
10. Install the mount bottom so one threaded stud is toward the front and one toward the back of the projector. (see Diagram 1 on previ-
ous page).
11. Tighten screws and acorn nuts securing the legs.
12. Tighten hex nuts on the threaded studs to secure inserts at proper positions.
Note: Install the mount bottom so one threaded stud is toward the front and one toward the back of the projector. (see Diagram
1 on previous page)
Diagram 2 Diagram 3
install M6 x 8mm
screw here
remove adjustable
foot and install
here
hex nut
Rotate adjustable foot left or right
to make it taller or shorter. Each
rotation is .0625” (.1587mm)
L or R
5/16 - 18 x .5
Button Head Cap Screw
Place Tabs of flush mount plate
over top of VMPR1 portion and add
5/16" screws
Step 4: Attach Ceiling Plate to Adjustment Bracket
Place Ceiling Plate (c) over top of the Adjustment Bracket (d), line up holes in plate with holes in Adjustment Bracket and secure using
the two 5/16-18 x 1/2” Button Head Cap Screws (l) provided. Tighten the Button Head Cap Screws with the Allen Key (s) See Diagram
4.
Diagram 4
c
l
d
Step 5: Ceiling Installation Procedures
Proceed to mount the top assembly to the ceiling using one of the appropriate hardware combinations mentioned in Step 2. Diagram
below shown attaching a Lag Bolt (t) with a Lag Bolt Washer (r) to a single wood stud or joist. See Diagram 5 for assistance.
Note: Reference Step 2 to install Ceiling Plate (c). Note the dimensional drawing in Step 2.
Diagram 5
r
t
Step 6: Add Top Cover
To add the Top Cover (f) choose the desired color and simply insert it over the Adjustment Bracket (d). The Top Cover should push
Snugly onto the Ceiling Plate (c).
Diagram 6
d
f
Step 7: Add Projector
First, loosely install the Tapered Nuts (n) tapered side down on the studs of the Universal Projector Interface (a). See Diagram 7a for
Assistance.
Note: Make sure Tapered Nuts are tapered side down! It is not necessary to remove the Tapered Nuts from the studs to install
and remove the projector.
The two halves of the VMPR1 attach by lifting and rotating the Universal Projector Interface so the Threaded Studs rotate into the four
vee slots of the Adjustment Bracket (d). Align the four locating slots of the Adjustment Bracket with the threaded studs of the Universal
Projector Interface and rotate the bracket to the limit of the slotted holes. Secure the Universal Projector Interface and the Adjustment
Bracket to each other by tightening the Tapered Nuts (tapered side down). See Diagram 7a and 7b for assistance.
NOTE: Once tightened, the Tapered Nuts should seat in the holes of the bracket.
Diagram 7a Diagram 7b
vee slot
d
a
threaded stud
Step 8: Projector Alignment Instructions
The VMPR1 can be adjusted for vertical elevation (pitch), horizontal tilt (roll), and rotation (yaw). Once the desired position is located
and all the screws of the VMPR1 are tightened, the projector may be removed from its location and replaced using the four Tapered Nuts
(n) without loosing the registration of the projector. Align the projector as follows:
Roll Adjustment:
Adjust roll using the threaded x 3/8” pitch adjustment screws located on the front and the back of the adjustment plate. First, loosen
the threaded x 3/8” pitch adjustment screws located on Diagram 8. Next, adjust projector angle to desired roll. Proceed to tighten the
threaded x 3/8” roll adjustment screws located on the front and the back of the adjustment plate.
Diagram 8
roll adjustment screw
Step 9: Pitch Adjustment
Adjust pitch using the threaded x 3/8” pitch adjustment screws, one on each side of the adjustment plate. First, loosen the threaded x 3/8”
pitch adjustment screws on each side of the adjustment plate. (see Diagram 9.) Next, adjust projector to desired pitch position. Proceed
to tighten the threaded x 3/8” pitch adjustment screws on each side of the adjustment plate.
Diagram 9
pitch adjustment screw
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Step 10: Yaw Adjustment
First, lower the Top Cover (f) to expose the Lag Bolts (t). Make sure the Lag Bolts in ceiling are slightly loose until projector is aligned.
Next, adjust projector to the desired yaw position. Proceed to tighten the Lag Bolts in the slotted holes. (see Diagram 10). Place Top
Cover over Ceiling Plate (c) in the same manner as you did in Step 6.
Diagram 10
t
f
Step 11: Add Bottom Cover
Flex Bottom Cover (e) at the seam just enough to t around the mount. Sanus suggests aligning the seam in the least visible location and
installing a small piece of tape inside to secure the seam.
Diagram 11
e
a
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