SI Zero-G User manual

Zero-G (Flush)
Installation Instructions
INSTALLERS: PLEASE LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER.
ZERO-G DISCLAIMER
• Do not use a knife to cut foam/wrapping, you may cut cables.
• Due to the complexity of Zero-G, please scan the QR code to review the installation video before
proceeding:
• A minimum of 12” of drop must be met to ensure no mechanical failures.
• Please use the supplied data cable & wall switch for initial setup before introducing 3rd party
control systems.
• Before operating, please inspect helix & wing cable pulleys didn’t lose tension during transit.
• Please contact SI support at [phone] w/ any install related questions prior to installation
or scan the QR code to get more details:
• Leveling the Zero G Case and Wing/Lower Tube Assembly: These pieces MUST be level and
parallel within 1/16th of an inch. Failure to accurately level these two pieces can cause the
screen cables to become unstable and fray over time.
Installation video
for external Zero G
Support page
QR code
Failure to comply with the following steps will result in a void of the manufacturer’s warranty. The dealer/
installer will be responsible for all costs associated with failure to comply, including replacement parts, and/
or additional on-site visits needed for repair work.

Screen Innovations warrants its products, to the original purchaser only, to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original
purchaser provided they are properly operated according to Screen Innovations' instructions and are not
damaged due to improper handling or treatment after shipment from the factory.
This warranty does not apply to equipment showing evidence of misuse, abuse, or accidental damage,
or which has been tampered with or repaired by a person other than authorized Screen Innovations
personnel.
Screen Innovations’ sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or to replace (at Screen
Innovations’ option) the defective part of the merchandise. Returns for service should be made to
your Screen Innovations' dealer. If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Screen
Innovations, transportation expenses to and from Screen Innovations are payable by the purchaser and
Screen Innovations is not responsible for damage in shipment. To protect yourself against damage or
loss in transit, insure the product and prepay all transportation expenses.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including warranties as to tness
for use and merchant ability. Any implied warranties of tness for use, or merchantability, that may be
mandated by statute or rule of law are limited to the one (1) year warranty period. This warranty gives
you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. No liability
is assumed for expenses or damages resulting from interruption in operation of equipment, or for
incidental, direct, or consequential damages of any nature.
In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Screen Innovations product, you may
contact our Sales Partners at 9715-B Burnet Road Suite 400, Austin, TX 78758, [phone].
Important: this warranty shall not be valid and screen innovations shall not be bound by this warranty if
the product is not operated in accordance with screen innovations' written instructions.
Keep your sales receipt to prove the date of purchase and your original ownership.
Limited 1 year warranty
on Screen Innovations products

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before Proceeding 5
Product Overview 6
Installation Type 7
Parts In The Box 8
Opening The Box 9
Ceiling Pocket Preparation 10
L-Brackets 11
Installation 11
Power & Control 12
Case Installation 13
Suspended Ceiling 14
Preparation 14
Power & Controls 15
Case Installation 16
Flush Case To Ceiling 17 - 18
Power & Controls 19 - 22
Low Voltage Trigger (Optional) 22
Wall Switch 22
IR Remote (Optional) 23
3rd Party Control (Optional) - Wall Switch 24
Wall Switch General Operation 25 - 26
Setting The Drop For Viewing Height 27 - 29
Adjusting The Wing To Level 30
Setting The Drop For Viewing Height 31 - 35
Install - Right Side End Trim 36
Install Doors 37 - 38
Remove The Packaging 39 - 40
Setting The Lower Limit 41
Install Left End Trim 42
Install Door Bumpers 43
Checking The Upper Limit/Doors Won’t Close 44
Raising The Viewing Area (If Necessary) 45 - 48
Lowering The Viewing Area (If Necessary) 49 - 52
Screen Material Cleaning Instructions 53
Troubleshooting 54

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INSTALLER:
• Blocking is required. The ceiling or wall used
for xture installation must be able to support
300 lbs or more. Failure to properly secure the
screen may result in injury and/or damage.
• Electrical work should be performed using
appropriate electrical codes and regulation, by
a licensed electrical professional.
• Before running cables in walls or ceilings see
controls section on pages 19 - 21 for control
cable requirements.
• Before removing the screen from the box,
check for damage and to make sure all parts
are included.
• Do not use any sharp blades when opening the
screen packaging. Open by hand.
• Do not pull on the sides, crease, or fold the
screen. The screen material is very delicate.
• Care in mounting and correct operation will
result in long and satisfactory service from the
SI screen.
• The screen should be level when installed.
Always use a carpenter’s level.
• Nothing should be fastened to any part of the
screen assembly.
NOTE: The screen has been thoroughly inspected and
tested at factory and found to be operating properly prior
to shipment.
END USER:
• To prevent damage, the operating and
maintenance of the screen should be
performed by experienced professionals.
• This is a nished product. Do not write or draw
on the surface.
• Do not put anything near or under the screen
that would come in contact or impede
the normal operation of the screen when
deployed.
• Damage to the screen can result if an object
prevents the screen from fully deploying.
BEFORE PROCEEDING
Read the instructions in their entirety before proceeding. Actions contrary to the
instructions invalidate the warranty and may result in serious damage and/or injury.
The placement from bottom to the screen should be between 36” (91cm) - 42” (106cm).
Check the projector manual for Projector placement.

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Case
Wing
Viewing
Area
Dyneema™
Lower Tube
Tab Tension
Drop
It is important to familiarize yourself with the product and its parts prior to installation. Please refer to the
diagram and denitions below.
1. Case - The case is the enclosure of the screen that houses the upper tube assembly, doors, controls, and
the lower tube assembly when the screen is retracted.
2. Drop - The distance between the bottom of the case and the top of the wing. Do not exceed the
minimum(12”) / maximum drop 180” or shorter depending on your screen.
3. Dyneema: the nylon cords which suspend the lower tube assembly from the case when the screen is
deployed.
4. Wing: the upper part of the screen assembly which holds the top of the screen material and nests
with the lower tube when the screen is retracted.
5. Viewing Area: the area of the screen material onto which an image is projected.
6. Tab Tension: the small tabs and string on the outer edges of the screen material that maintain the
 atnessofthescreen.
7. Lower Tube: the lower part of the screen assembly which holds the bottom of the screen material and
nests with the wing when the screen is retracted.

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INSTALLATION TYPE
L Bracket
Check Pg. 11 for Installation Instructions Check Pg. 14 for Installation Instructions
Suspended Ceiling

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2 x Hand
Gloves
L-Brackets*
Cassette Doors Lift Bars
End Cap Trim Suspended Ceiling
Brackets*
Spade
Connector
• Threaded Rod 3/8” Min.
• Nuts (2)
• Washer (2)
Door
Bumpers
1 x Wall Switch 1 x Wall Switch
Cover Plate
16 x - 24 x
Wood Screws
1 x IR
Remote
* Depending on what Brackets you have ordered, you get either L-Brackets or Suspended Ceiling brackets
2 x 3.5mm
Mono Plug
1 x Wall Switch
Cable
Door Test Trim
5 x Thumb
Screw
PARTS IN THE BOX
Installation requires three or more people. The product weighs up to 225 lbs.
Please use safe lifting and rigging techniques.
3+
Flush Mount Case
Mounting Parts
Parts to be supplied by
installer for Suspended
Ceiling Bracket Mount
Option
1X 2X 2X

9
OPENING THE BOX
Do not remove the foam or packaging inside the cassette at this time. Cut the straps to open the
box, then remove the trim pieces, doors assemblies, and mounting brackets and set all of them
out of the way of the installation area. Tear away the foam from the top of the case but leave the
foam inside the case.

10
Measure full length of the case (F).
Cut a hole in the ceiling using the Z and W values from the formula above.
CEILING POCKET PREPARATION
2
Blockingrequired.Theceilingorwallusedforxtureinstallationmustbeabletosupport300lbsormore.
Failure to properly secure the screen may result in injury and/or damage.
1
F
Z
F+1½”+/- ¼”
=Z
CASE LENGTH TOLERANCE
LENGTH
OF OPENING
CLEARANCE
+/- ¼”
12½”
TOLERANCE
=W
DEPTH
OF OPENING
W

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Failure to properly level the mounting brackets may create issues with the screen over time, which
could damage the screen material.
Install the brackets so that they will be 2” - 18” away from the edge of the case on both sides. The ideal
range is 2” - 4”.
Level the brackets to within ⅛” over 10’ using the case length (F); as well as ½”over 1’ using the depth (W)
of the pocket.
1
12 1/4'' 1/4''
10''
to
10 1/2''
Ceiling
2” - 18”
(5 cm - 45.7 cm)
2” - 18”
(5 cm - 45.7 cm)
300 lbs
(136 kg)
Z
OR
L-BRACKETS
Installation

12
Pass the control and power cables through the appropriate openings in the case.
Do not open the control center with the circuit breaker on.
2
Controls In
AC Power In
L-BRACKETS
Power & Control

13
Make sure bracket screws are backed out all the way before putting the screen in place. Hook the
bracket into all 4 grooves in the case. You may need to raise the case by tightening the screw on the
back 3 hooks to hook in the front hook.
Installation requires three or more people. The product weighs up to 225 lbs.
Please use safe lifting and rigging techniques.
3+
3
Turn to Pg. 18
L-BRACKETS
Case Installation

14
Secure 4 threaded rods to structural supports above the installation location as shown.
Hook the suspended ceiling brackets into the case as shown. Position along the length of the case such
that the large holes will line up with the threaded rods, and lock down.
Failure to properly level the mounting brackets will create issues with the screen over time, damaging
the screen material.
1
2
Stuctural Member
Ceiling
4” - 20”
(10.16 cm - 50.8 cm) 4” - 20”
(10.16 cm - 50.8 cm)
Z
300 lbs
(90gk)
SUSPENDED CEILING
Preparation

15
Do not open the control center with the circuit breaker on.
Pass the control and power cables through the appropriate openings in the case.
3
Controls In
AC Power In
SUSPENDED CEILING
Power & Controls

16
Lift the case up to the threaded rods and secure it in place with the installer provided nuts and
washers.
4
Installation requires three or more people. The product weighs up to 225 lbs.
Please use safe lifting and rigging techniques.
3+
Nut
Threaded Rod
Minimum 3/8’’
Nut
Washer
Washer
Supplied By
Installer
11 1/2 “ Approx
SUSPENDED CEILING
Case Installation

17
FLUSH CASE TO CEILING
Hook the door test trim piece into the case to use as a reference for the following step (2).
1

18
Raise the case up until the door test trim piece is ush with the ceiling. Repeat this at the front
and back of all mounting brackets.
Level the case to within 1/8” over 10’ using the case length (F); as well as 1/2”over 1’ using the
depth (W) of the pocket.
FLUSH CASE TO CEILING
2
Flush suspended
Flush L Bracket

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POWER & CONTROLS
Open the tray.
Carefully unscrew and pull down the control center ensuring none of the cables or motherboard
become damaged. If you feel resistance do not yank.
1
Do Not Open The Control Center With The Circuit Breaker On.

20
All RJ 45 Ports act the same, and can be used for wall switch, IR Eye, or 3rd Party Control.
To be installed and/or used in accordance with the appropriate electrical codes and regulations by a
licensed electrical professional. Do not connect power with the circuit breaker on.
POWER & CONTROLS
3X RJ45 Ports
Low Voltage
Trigger
External RJ 45 Port

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POWER & CONTROLS
To be installed and/or used in accordance with the appropriate electrical codes and regulations by a
licensed electrical professional. Do not connect power with the circuit breaker on.
Securely connect power to the terminal block on the control center. It is recommended to crimp
the provided spade connectors to the incoming power wires.
2
120VAC or 230VAC Power In
AsSpeciedattimeoforder.
14 AWG