Stewart Filmscreen Balon Series User manual

Producers of Professional Projection Screens
OWNERS MANUAL
Balón Series
Borderless, or Minimally Bordered Flexible Screen System

Printed in U.S.A. ©2019 Stewart Filmscreen Corporation
Stewart Filmscreen reserves the right to make changes to the product specified in this document.
Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at Manufacturer’s discretion. From time to time, this
document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at:
www.stewartfilmscreen.com

Balón Series
OWNERS MANUAL
Contents
To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Frame Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
EZ Mount Bracket System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the Screen to the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attaching The Screen to The Frame (Edge UST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Caring for and Cleaning the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Product Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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TO THE OWNER
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the finest optical viewing screens available anywhere in the
world! Please take a moment to review this manual, it will help ensure you many years of trouble-free
service from your new Stewart Filmscreen product.
ABOUT THE BALÓN SERIES
Your Balón Series fixed frame supports virtually all projection applications. The Quick Snap feature
provides snaps that are moveable to allow adjustments if needed. The EZ Mount Bracket System
provides stable securement of the screen system.
The standard mount is a wall mount with the EZ Mount Bracket System; other options include T-Stand
(Self-Supporting), and Telescoping Wall Mount.
USING THIS MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION
Before proceeding with the installation, please take a few moments to thoroughly read and understand
these instructions.
Specifications regarding the individual screen dimensions, weight, etc. are provided by the factory when
the screen was ordered.
PREPARATION
Specifications regarding the individual screen dimensions, weight, etc. are provided by the factory when
the unit is ordered.
Before beginning the installation:
``Make sure there is a clean surface on which to unroll the screen and assemble the frame.
``Check the size and weight of the screen to be installed so that you can plan for the number of people
required for installation. You need at least two people to mount the smaller screens; more are needed
for larger, heavier screens.

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PREPERATION (CONTINUED)
You will need:
``Lint-free, clean cloth gloves for handling the screen
``Ladders for the personnel supporting the screen during the mounting process
``A level
``Fasteners appropriate for the surface on which the screen is being mounted
``A drill
``Tools for tightening fasteners
Note: Bolts and other fasteners for the screen are standard gauge and sizes used in the U.S.A. regardless
of where they will be installed. For this reason, the sizes are expressed in inches rather than metric
measurements.
Unpacking
Be sure to unpack carefully in a clean area. Use special care when handling the screen so that it does not
become soiled or damaged. If you plan to repack your screen and hardware for transportation to another
location, you may wish to photograph or make a note of how it was packed. Keep the packing material.
iCAUTION
Do not stand on the screen tube or store it on its end. This will cause screen damage. If you are not
going to install the screen immediately, make sure it remains horizontal during storage.
Frame Assembly Instructions
1. Connect the frame members by matching numbered dots on the ends of the members.
2. Secure the frame members with the supplied 1/4 - 20 x 3/8” bottom socket head bolts.
3. Some of the larger Balón screen frames will require back braces (included). These will also attach to
the frame with the above type bolts. Make sure to install the included back braces.

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C
D
B
A
3
3
2
2
1
1
4
4
Figure 1: Frame Assembly
Rear View
DETAIL C
Aud. Right Top Corner
DETAIL D
Aud. Right Bottom Corner
DETAIL B
Aud. Left Top Corner
DETAIL A
Aud. Left Bottom Corner

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EZ MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM
Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen cannot be liable for substandard
or faulty installations.
iCAUTION
``Be careful not to touch or scratch the viewing surface
To accurately position the Balón Series frame, you will mount the EZ Mount hanging bar and temporarily
hang the frame prior to attaching the screen. The screen should not be attached to the frame at this
point.
1. Identify the location of wall studs where you can securely mount the EZ Mount hanging bar.
2. Use a level to accurately position the EZ Mount hanging bar on the wall.
3. Drill holes through the bar into the studs.
4. Use the provided 2” screws or other appropriate fasteners to secure the EZ Mount hanging bar to
the wall studs.
Note: A minimum of three (3) screws are recommended to safely secure the frame.
5. Check to make sure the bar is level.
6. Assemble frame
7. Hang the assembled frame, without the screen attached, on the EZ Mount hanging bar to ensure
that it is correctly mounted.
8. Mark on the wall where you will mount the steel pucks to the wall studs that will align with the mag-
nets fastened on the frame.
Note: Find wall studs that allow the pucks and magnets to be positioned approximately 12” to 24”
from the edge of the frame on each side.
9. Remove the frame. Drill into the studs and mount the steel pucks with the provided 2-3/8” screws
or other appropriate fasteners. Use shims as needed.
10. Hang the frame again, slide and secure the magnets so that they align with the steel pucks mounted
on the wall.
11. Remove the frame and follow the steps for attaching the screen to the frame
12. Your Balón Series is now ready to hang in its final position.

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EZ MOUNT BRACKET SYSTEM (CONTINUED)
Frame top
Figure 4: Wall Mounting - Side/Bottom View
MAGNET
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
(I.E. WOOD /
ALUMINUM STUD
#2 8-18, 2-3/8”
DRYWALL SCREW
Figure 3: Wall Mounting - Side/Top View
EZ MOUNT BRACKET
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
(I.E. WOOD /
ALUMINUM STUD
EZ MOUNT HANGING
BAR (49.5”)
#12 X 2”
SELF-DRILLING SCREW
(INCLUDED)
FRAME
ASSEMBLY
Figure 2: Wallscreen with Fitted EZ Mount Hanging Bar - Rear View
CENTERLINE
Magnet
12 in preset position
adjustable up to 24 in
from edge of frame
EZ Mount Bracket
16 in preset position
adjustable up to 8 in farther left
EZ Mount Bracket
16 in preset position
adjustable up to 8 in farther right
Magnet
12 in preset position
adjustable up to 24 in
from edge of frame
EZ Mount
Bracket
EZ Mount
Hanging
Bar (49.5”)
#12x2” Self-Drilling
Screw (included)
Support Structure
(ie: Wood/Aluminum Stud)
Support Structure
(ie: Wood/Aluminum Stud)
#2 8-18, 2-⅜”
Drywall Screw
Magnet
Wall Mounted
Steel Puck
Frame
Assembly
Frame bottom

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME
DO NOT perform this step UNTIL instructed to do so in the mounting section.
iCAUTION
``Be careful not to touch or scratch the viewing surface
``Do not use any tools to fasten the screen to the frame
``Do not fold or crease the screen
``Wear lint-free gloves
UNPACKING AND UNROLLING THE SCREEN
The viewing side of the projection screen is rolled to the inside to protect the optical coating. The screen
is rolled lengthwise.
1. Remove the screen from the cardboard shipping tube.
2. On a clean surface, unroll the screen viewing side up.
3. Leave the protective foam under the screen material to protect the screen. Flip the screen over so
that the viewing surface is facing down.
Figure 12: Unrolling the Screen

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME (CONTINUED)
1. Lay the frame on top of the screen mounting side up. Starting with the snaps on the top corner and,
moving horizontally along the top; gently lift the screen and snap the screen onto each snap. Do not
jerk, wrinkle, or crease the screen material.
Note: If there are any wrinkles or puckers in the screen, the snaps on the frame can be adjusted
side to side. Lay the frame viewing side down on a clean surface. A movement of 1/16” to 1/8”
(1.6mm to 3.2mm) is usually sufficient to eliminate puckers.
2. If your screen material has tension tabs, gently fold teach tension tab in each corner over to help
close any gaps created while wrapping.
Use the following steps to connect the border trim to the Balón Edge.
1. Place front edge of border onto the screen material.
2. Make sure the trim is centered along the side on the screen.
3. Rock the trim over the back side.
4. Ensuring you keep your fingers off of the screen material, place your fingers on the backside of the
frame, your palm on the border trim and squeeze the two pieces together.
5. Connect the springs from the border trim to the holes in the frame. To find the holes look for the
colored dots. See step 5.

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME EDGE UST
iCAUTION
``This screen Material is not like any other Stewart offers. Read all direction before attempting to
install.
``A minimum of two people ( four are recommended) are required to install the Balón Edge UST
``White gloves a needed to protect the screen surface. Not handling properly will cause permanent
damage to the screen.
``Do not fold or crease the screen.
Balón Edge UST Installation Steps
1. Make sure you have adequate floor space to lay the screen flat on the ground.
a. IMPORTANT: floor MUST be clean to ensure screen is protected during setup. For added
protection, a clean carpet, soft blanket, or plastic liner is required.
2. Lay frame viewing side face down on the floor (lacing should be face up)
a. Make sure the numbers match in the corners.
3. Join the frame corners
a. Remove 10-32 socket head by using a 1/8” hex keyscrews and lock washer from exposed
L-insert on horizontal frame segments using 1/8” hex key.
b. Slide L-insert into vertical frame segments.
c. Use 10-32 screws and lock washer to join horizontal and vertical frame segments
i. IMPORTANT: lock washers MUST be used. Failure may cause appearance of dimple on
screen surface.
4. Attach the center back brace with the flat side facing up using the 1/2”- 1/4”- 20 sockethead
screws and lock washer using 5/32” hex key
i. IMPORTANT: lock washers MUST be used. Failure may cause appearance of dimple on
screen surface.
5. (Optional) If you purchased optional LED Accent Lighting, apply the LED strip to the LED
mounting angles that come preinstalled on back of the frame.
a. For best lighting results, have the strip turn a wide arc at all four corners. A sharp turn may lead
to poor light coverage or an unlit strip projecting out from the corners.

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME EDGE UST (CONT)
iCAUTION
``This screen Material is not like any other Stewart offer. Read all direction before attempting to install.
``A minimum of two people are required to install the Balón Edge UST
``White gloves a needed to protect the screen surface. Not handling properly will cause permanent
damage to the screen.
``Do not fold or crease the screen.
6. Roll the screen out on the floor with the viewing side face down. See Fig. 5.
a. Screen comes pre-rolled with a foam liner on the viewing side
i. You should be able to simply roll the screen out and the liner will shield the
viewing surface from contact with the floor.
ii. For added protection, you may want to lay a plastic liner on the floor.
b. Gloves (provided by Stewart) should ALWAYS be worn when handling the screen
material to prevent damage to screen surface.
c. Note that the screen is labelled “Top” & “Bottom”, these MUST match the “Top” &
“Bottom” labels on the frame for proper viewing.
Fig. 5 Roll screen out face down

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME EDGE UST (CONT)
7. Lay the frame on the screen with the lacing cord facing up.
a. Once again, ensure the “Top” & “Bottom” labels on the screen align with the “Top” &
“Bottom” labels on the frame.
b. Align all four corners of the screen with the corners of the frame. See Fig. 6.
8. Lace the screen to the frame.
a. For this step, Stewart recommends at least two people (preferably 4) working on opposite
center of the screen to assist in maintaining proper alignment of the screen on the frame.
b. Start by connecting the red S-hooks with the red grommets at the center of each edge.
i. Either all four red hooks at once, or two red hooks at a time on opposite sides of the
frame for best results.
c. Once all four red hooks have been connected, double check the corner alignment and
adjust if necessary.
d. Lace the rest of the screen by working out from the center red hooks. Step back and forth
to either side of the center hook so that tension is accumulated on the screen from the
center of the screen out.
i. For best results maintaining screen alignment on frame, have four people work
simultaneously, one on each edge of the screen. Two people working on opposite
edges is recommended at minimum.
Fig. 6 Align Corners of Screen with Corners of Frame

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME EDGE UST (CONT)
e. Repeat this process until the first four hooks on either side of each red hook have been
laced.
i. By this point, you should have enough uniform tension on the screen to lace the remaining
hooks without causing misalignment of the screen and frame.
f. The final hook at each corner should be connected to the screen by crossing the lacings.
I.e. the final S-hook on the vertical frame connects to the final grommet on the horizontal
screen edge and vice versa.
9. Attach the thin fascia caps to the screen assembly.
a. IMPORTANT: Remember to ALWAYS use the provided gloves while handling the screen
and avoid touching the viewing side of the screen to reduce the risk of damaging the
image surface.
b. The fascia caps will press fit onto the edges of the screen. For easiest installation, align
the cap at the corners, mate the inside edge of the fascia with the screen face, then
rotate the cap into position front to back.
c. Finally, secure the fascia caps in place by connecting the fastening springs to the frame.
Note: The fastening points on the frame are marked by red dots.
The screen is now fully assembled and ready to be mounted to the wall. Follow the
mounting procedures for Balón Edge with EZ mount.

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ATTACHING THE SCREEN TO THE FRAME EDGE UST (CONT)
i. For best results maintaining screen alignment on frame, have four people work
simultaneously, one on each edge of the screen. Two people working on opposite edges
is recommended at minimum.
e. Repeat this process until the first three hooks on either side of each red hook have been
laced.
f. By this point, you should have enough uniform tension on the screen to lace the
remaining hooks without causing misalignment of the screen and frame. See Fig. 7.
g. The final hook at each corner should be connected to the screen by crossing the
lacings. I.e. the final S-hook on the vertical frame connects to the final grommet
on the horizontal screen edge and vice versa.
9. Attach the thin fascia caps to the screen assembly.
i. IMPORTANT: Remember to ALWAYS use the provided gloves while handling
thescreen and avoid touching the viewing side of the screen to reduce the
risk of damaging the image surface.
a. The fascia caps will press fit onto the edges of the screen. For easiest installation,
align the cap at the corners, mate the inside edge of the fascia with the screen
face, then rotate the cap into position front to back. (I’ll make graphic/animation for this
step, it’s tough to describe).
b. Finally, secure the fascia caps in place by connecting the fastening springs to the frame.
Note: The fastening points on the frame are marked by red dots.
At this point, the screen is completely assembled and you’re ready to mount it to the
wall. It should follow the same mounting procedure as a Balón Edge with EZ mount.
Fig. 7 Cross Lace Final Hooks.

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CARING FOR AND CLEANING THE SCREEN
With reasonable care, you may expect many years of dependable use of your Stewart projection screen.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The surface of your screen is delicate, so we encourage you to keep your screen clean. Special attention
to these instructions should be followed when cleaning.
``Avoid getting any foreign objects on the screen, as cleaning may prove very difficult. It may not be
possible to remove scratches, paint, ink, etc.
``A draftsman-style brush may be used to lightly whisk away any loose dirt or dust particles. (This type of
brush is usually available at office supply stores.) Stewart Filmscreen has an optional screen cleaning kit
that contains the proper type of brush. Contact your dealer if you would like to obtain this cleaning kit.
``For tougher spots, you can make a cleaning solution using a water-based detergent and warm water. To
make the solution, mix one part Simple Green, 409, or other water based industrial cleaner with three
parts warm water. Moisten a clean cotton cloth or Q-Tip with this solution, moisten the stained area,
and gently lift off the stain. Never use an aggressive scrubbing action as you could damage the screen
surface by removing the optical coating. Remoisten the area with clean water and dab dry with a clean
sponge or cotton cloth. Any residual watermarks will evaporate on their own in a few minutes.
``Contact the factory if you have questions about removing difficult spots.
iCAUTION
``Do not use any other cleaning materials on the screen.
``Do not use chemicals or solvents to clean the screen. Use only commercially available, water-
based de-greaser.
``Do not use chemicals, solvents, or liquid cleaners to clean the VeLux covering.
``Do not fold or crease the screen.
VELUX™ COVERING
``Use a lint roller to remove particles from the VeLux, which is the velvet material covering the frame.
``A brush may be used to comb (lift) the nap of the VeLux material to help eliminate depression marks.
REPLACEMENT PARTS & SERVICE
No user-serviceable parts are contained within the unit. Contact your dealer or the factory if you require
part replacement or service.

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LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY
STEWART FILMSCREEN CORPORATION (Stewart) warrants all products to the original purchaser only.
Stewart products are guaranteed 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 or eighteen (18) months from date
of manufacture, as defined in the serial number. Additionally, all products must be properly operated
and maintained according to Stewart instructions and cannot be 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, including neglect caused by improper installation (i.e. proximity
to hot lights, exposure to extreme heat or cold, exposure to excessive humidity, etc.)
Stewart on-site warranty repair services are not available for this product. Stewart’s sole obligation
under this warranty shall be to repair or to replace (at Stewart’s sole discretion) the defective part of the
merchandise. This warranty expressly does not cover any costs of removal, installation, framing, or other
costs incidental to replacing the screen or returning it to Stewart. Returns for service should be made to
your Stewart dealer. If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Stewart, transportation
(freight) expenses to and from Stewart are payable by the purchaser. Stewart is not responsible for
damage in shipment. To protect against damage or loss in transit, insure the product and prepay all
transportation expenses.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including warranties as to fitness for
use or merchantability. Any implied warranties of fitness 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 specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. In no event will Stewart
be liable for sums in excess of the purchase price of the product. No liability is assumed by Stewart 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 Stewart Filmscreen product, you may contact our Customer Service Department at 1161 W Sepulveda
Blvd, Torrance, California 90502- 2797 (310-784-5300) Toll free (800-762-4999).
IMPORTANT: This warranty shall not be valid and Stewart shall not be bound by this warranty if the product
is not operated and maintained in accordance with Stewart’s written instructions. Stewart Filmscreen
Corporation shall not be liable for any and all consequential damage(s) occasioned by the breach of
any written or implied warranty pertaining to the sale of a Stewart Filmscreen product in excess of the
purchase price of the product sold.

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MAINTENANCE NOTES

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