SVS MINI 5 LIFT User manual

SVS MINI 5 LIFT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
SVS, INC. Lifting Your Image
2513 Jenks Avenue Tel: [phone]
Panama City FL 32405 Fax: [phone]
www.svslifts.com [email protected]

SVS MINI 5 LIFT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTIONS:
1: Preliminary Installation Checks ----------------------------------------Pg. 4
2: Considerations for placement of the lift ------------------------------Pg. 5
3: Lift's supporting Structure ---------------------------------------------Pg. 5, 6 & 7
4: Lift Installation ----------------------------------------------------------Pg. 8
5: Ceiling Closure Installation ---------------------------------------------Pg. 8
6: Electrical Wiring and Lift Control ------------------------------------ Pg. 9 & 10
7: Mounting the Projector ------------------------------------------------ Pg 11
8: Cable Management ---------------------------------------------------- Pg 11
9: Setting the Show Position --------------------------------------------- Pg 12
10: Maintenance and Adjustments ------------------------------------- Pg 12
SVS Mini 5 Lift Warranty ------------------------------------------------ Pg. 13

SVS MINI 5 LIFT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The SVS Mini 5Lift is designed to support
small LCD/DLP projectors. This model is
an ideal solution for residential or
commercial A/V applications with
restricted ceiling clearance since the
projector is installed between the scissors.
FEATURES:
MAXIMUM LOWERING DISTANCES:
SVS MINI 5-5: 5' (1.52 m)
SVS MINI 5-6: 6.2' (1.89 m)
SVS MINI 5-7: 7.4' (2.25 m)
SVS MINI 5-8: 8.7' (2.65 m)
SVS MINI 5-10: 9.9' (3.01 m)
SVS MINI 5-11: 11.2' (3.41 m)
SVS MINI 5-12: 12.5' (3.81 m)
SVS MINI 5-13: 13.7' (4.17 m)
SVS MINI 5-14: 14.4' (4.38 m)
LIFT'S HEIGHT IN CLOSED POSITION:
15.5" (39.37 cm)
17" (43.18 cm)
18.5" (46.99 cm)
20" (50.8 cm)
21.5" (54.61 cm)
23" (58.42 cm)
24.5" (62.23 cm)
26" (66.04 cm)
27.5" (69.85 cm)
STORAGE, SHOW, SERVICE POSITIONS Projector can easily be:
- Aesthetically stored above the ceiling when not
in use
- Automatically positioned for show/operation
- Easily lowered to floor level for service
LIFTING CAPACITY 200 Lbs (90.72 Kg.)
LIFT'S WEIGHT From 125 Lbs (56.7 Kg.)
MAXIMUM PROJECTOR SIZE 15" Wide (38.1 cm) x 23" Deep (58.42 cm)
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLER Supplied with 75' (22.86 m) of cable (22
gauge/9conductor).
PRECISION GROOVED DRUM Accurate, level tracking for consistent screen
image
PATENTED FAIL SAFE DRUM LOCK SYSTEM Insures safety in the event of mechanical
failure. 100% safety record after 14+ years of
manufacturing
QUIET AND STRONG MOTORS Extra quiet for meetings and presentations or
simply for home use.
REDUNDANT LIMIT SWITCHES (UP AND DOWN) For secure and safe motor shutdown.
CABLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Keep cables and cords out of the way during
operation.
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PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL INSTRUCTIONS (INCLUDING ACCESSORY
INSTRUCTIONS) BEFORE PROCEEDING.
This lift is designed to be used with aremote control unit, either automatically or manually
controlled and will function without any special training in the "show position". The lift is
supplied with akey switch and can be left in the "show", "auto" or "off" position for normal
operation. The "service" position must be used only by trained technical personnel when the
lift is lowered to floor level for service/access. Normal safety requirements of handling heavy
equipment must be followed.
1. PRELIMINARY INSTALLATION CHECKS:
•The support structure should hold at least four (4) times the weight of the lift and projector combined.
Always follow the building codes.
•Required space, lift support, and necessary cabling (i.e. low voltage control lines, audio/video control
and power supplies) should be considered or installed prior to the lift installation.
•Do not install the projector on the lift until the lift, hardware and any other accessories have been
properly installed and operational.
•This lift has been adjusted at factory with cables tightly packed on the drum and leveled for precise
tracking, prior to being shipped from SVS Factory. Do not remove the lift's shipping blocks until
instructed to do so (see Section 4-6). SVS scissor lifts are shipped in aslightly open position to
eliminate stress on the limit switches and to maintain atight cable pack on the drum. If physical height
measurements are taken before the blocks are removed from the lift, they may not accurately reflect
the actual measurement of the lift in a closed position.
•All weight attached to the lift must be centered between the lift's cables. The balance point of the
projector (also called center of gravity or lens face to base box center) should be placed in line with the
cables (+ /- 1").
•For ease of installation, lift can be hoisted into ceiling location with blocks and tackle or by using a
ratchet puller.
•As areminder, clear all persons and obstructions from the lift's path during its operation. Keep fingers
and other objects away from the scissors and other moving parts. Technical Personnel should always
be present whenever the lift is in a service mode.
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2. CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF THE LIFT:
•Before beginning the installation, check the dimensions of the projector to be mounted against the
available space within the lift. Be sure to include the lens or any accessories which may add to the
overall dimensions of the projector. Maximum dimensions that the Mini 5lift can accommodate are
15" W (or 38.1 cm) x 23"D (58.42 cm) + lens extension if necessary – see figure 1 & 2.
Figure 1. Figure 2.
•Preliminary measurements should also be made to layout the orientation of the projector to the screen
and projector to lift. If the projector lens if offset, the lift position must be offset accordingly to align
the lift and the projector with the center of the screen.
3. LIFT SUPPORTING STRUCTURE:
The Mini 5Lift can be mounted
from four ½" threaded rods
spaced at 23.75" Wide (60.32 cm)
x23" Deep (58.42 cm) -as
shown in figure 3. The threaded
rods must be supported by arigid
structure and should not extend
more than 2' (0.6m). If the length
of the rods exceed 2' (from the
support structure to the lift's top
mounting holes), cross bracing
should be installed between the
rods to increase the stability of the
installation -see figure 4.
Figure 3.
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15.0"
22.0"
15.5"
25.75"
MINI 5-5
10.375"
23.0"
INSIDE DISTANCE
FOR PROJECTOR
ELECTRICAL
BOX
TO SCREEN
PROJECTOR BALANCE POINT
25.75"
23.75"
2.50"
34.0"
26.25"
23.0"
TO SCREEN
(INCLUDES 3" FOR CABLES)MAX DEPTH
M = .53" [13.5mm] DIA.
M
M
M
MOUNTING HOLE

Figure 4.
If ceiling clearance allows, an "X-Y" or across-supporting structure is strongly suggested (as shownin two
following suggested supporting structures). This will allow front-to-back or side-to-side adjustments if the
lift is found to still be slightly offset with the screen once it has been installed.
SVS MINI 5 LIFT MOUNTING ON EXISTING BEAMS
Figure 5a.
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EXISTING
X - UNISTRUT P1000 T
BEAM CLAMP
UNISTRUT P2824
UNSTRUT CHANNEL NUT
P3010 WITH WASHER
AND RETAINING NUT.
8 PLCS.
.375" FOR PLASMA AND
LCD LIFT
.5" FOR ALL OTHER
LIFTS
4 PLCS.
BEAMS
2 PLCS.
2 PLCS.
Y - UNISTRUT P1000 T
1/2" THREADED
RODS 4 PLCS.
M
M
M
2 PLCS.
= MOUNTING HOLESM
M
THREADED ROD, 4 PLCS.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LOCAL BUILDING
CODES. SVS RECOMMENDS THAT ALL MOUNTING
HARDWARE IS RATED TO HANDLE 4 TIMES
THE WEIGHT OF THE PROJECTOR
AND LIFT OR WHICH EVER NUMBER
IS HIGHER.
DO NOT EXCEED RATING OF
UNISTRUT BY SPANNING TOO GREAT
OF A DISTANCE.
* MOUNTING MATERIALS NOT SUPPLIED BY SVS, INC.
FALSE CEILING
MAIN CEILING
CORRECT HEIGHT FOR FALSE CEILING
ADJUST THREADED ROD LENGTH
TO ACHIEVE PROPER HEIGHT.
INCORRECT HEIGHT
CROSS BRACING

SVS MINI 5 LIFT MOUNTING ON A FLAT CEILING
Figure 5b.
Important note for concrete ceiling installations: when attaching the lift to aflat ceiling, SVS suggests
two (2) pieces of #P1000T Unistrut (approx. 10' long -3.04 m), to be installed on the ceiling first. Proper
spacing between the 2pieces will be based on the distance between the top four (4) mounting holes of the
lift (as shown in Figure 1) .
You should use at least four (4) ½" bolts and anchors evenly spaced our on each piece of Unistrut to
distribute the weight of the supporting structure. Attach ½" threaded rods to the Unistrut, using Unistrut
#P3010- ½"" channel nuts in the channel, along with alocking washer and nut below channel to lock into
place.
MOUNTING INSTALL FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCE
Figure 5c.
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ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LOCAL BUILDING
CODES. SVS RECOMMENDS ALL MOUNTING
HARDWARE BE RATED TO HANDLE 4 TIMES
THE WEIGHT OF THE PROJECTOR
AND LIFT OR WHICH EVER NUMBER
IS HIGHER.
X - UNISTRUT
USE 10'LENGTH WHEN
POSSIBLE ON EACH X AXIS
UNSTRUT CHANNEL NUT
P3010 WITH WASHER
AND RETAINING NUT.
8 PLCS.
.375" FOR MINI 4
AND LCD LIFTS
.50" ALL OTHER LIFTS
P1000T 2 PLCS.
2 PLCS.
Y - UNISTRUT P1000 T
1/2" THREADED
RODS 4 PLCS.
M
= MOUNTING HOLES
M
THREADED ROD, 4 PLCS
USE NO LESS THAN EIGHT 1/2"
MACHINE THREAD SHIELDS AND
BOLTS TO SECURE TO CEILING.
MOUNTING MATERIALS NOT SUPPLIED BY SVS, INC.
M
M
M
TO SCREEN
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
23.75"
[603mm]
23.00" [584mm]
2.50" [64mm] UNISTRUT
M = .53" [13.5mm] DIA.
M
M
M
MOUNTING HOLE
TOP VIEW

IMPORTANT: IF A #2 PLENUM SHROUD OR A #12 DECORATIVE COVER ARE TO BE INSTALLED
WITH THE MINI 5 LIFT. PLEASE READ THEIR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION BEFORE
PROCEEDING. THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SHOULD ALSO ALLOW ENOUGH SPACE TO
INSTALL THE MOUNTING HARDWARE OF THE DECORATIVE COVER AND THE PLENUM
SHROUD.
4. LIFT INSTALLATION:
a. Preparation:
1. The lift is shipped in a wood crate. Remove the Philips screws from the top lid.
2. Unbolt the lift from the bottom panel of the crate to remove the lift out of the crate.
3. The warranty information and the low voltage controller are located in the white box.
b. Installing the lift in the ceiling:
1. Raise the lift, insert it into the ceiling
and line up the four (4) mounting holes
of the top frame to the ½" threaded rods
of the supporting structure. Make sure
that there is atop nut and aflat washer
before the lift is mounted -see figure 6.
Once the lift's top frame has been
inserted, add a½" hexnut to each
threaded rod. Always leave top nut loose
to allow adjustments until the lift is
leveled.
2. Secure the lift to the threaded rods.
3. Check that the top frame of the lift is
leveled from front-to-back
and side-to-side. Figure 6.
4. Secure the top nuts. Do not over tighten the fasteners before the lift is leveled as it could distort the top
frame.
5. If Power Sensor is used, please refer to the power sensor instructions, otherwise, plug in the 12 pin
connector of the low voltage controller (the Key Switch Control Box) into the 12 pin receptor of the grey
electrical box, which is supplied with the lift and shipped in the white box located underneath the lid of the
shipping crate.
6. Remove the four (4) shipping Blocks from the lift. Never remove the blocks until the lift is properly
installed in the ceiling.
7. Make sure that cables are out of the way of operation.
8. Before lowering the lift, you should have some weight attached to the bottom of the lift in order to
keep the cables tight until the projector is mounted. Both cables are placed on the drum so that they start
unwinding from the inside to the outside of the drum. They are vertical to the eye bolts in the closed
position and slightly angled toward the outside of the drum to avoid friction/rubbing with the previous
cable loop.
To avoid cable spill:
- Do not push the bottom frame upward once the lift has been installed.
- Make sure that there is no obstructions in the lift's path. If the bottom frame lowers onto a chair,
table or any other object, this will cause the cables to slack and spill over the drum.
5. CEILING CLOSURE INSTALLATION –Please refer to installation instructions included with the
#1 Ceiling Closure. It is the self-aligning closure system installed underneath the projector and used to
conceal the ceiling hole when the lift and projector are raised in the ceiling. It is attached to the four (4)
mounting holes of the lift's bottom frame with threaded rods.
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1/2" HEXNUT
LOCK WASHER
1/2" THREADED ROD
TOP FRAME OF LIFT
1/2" HEXNUT

6. ELECTRICAL WIRING AND LIFT CONTROL:
Electrical Connections should be made at this time. The Mini 5lift is controlled with alow voltage
24v/AC controller called the Key Switch Control Box. This controller can be easily connected to
external controllers like Crestron, AMX etc.
SVS WALL PLATE
Figure 7.
How to use the low voltage controller:
a. To lower the lift to the show position, turn the keyswitch to the "show" position and press the toggle
down. The lift will stop once the roller compresses the show microswitch. The service mode is used to
bypass the adjusted show position and to set the lift in aservice mode, turn the keyswitch to the "service"
position and press the toggle switch down. When the lift reaches its down limits, the lift will stop.
b. To raise the lift back to astorage position, turn the keyswitch to "service" and press the toggle switch
up. The lift will stop once its top frame compresses the up limit switches.
Note: The "up" switch works in both "service" and "show" position on the key switch.
Important: when the lift is set in aservice mode, the lift will lower until it has reached its down limit
switches. The toggle switch on the control plate needs to be pressed at all times to activate the lift. It is
designed as asafety feature (the lift can be stopped at any time). The key is an extra precaution as well:
when removed, the lift is secured. If an external controller is use, please make sure that no object is
standing in the lift path as it lowers to a service position.
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VIEW FROM BACK
(24vac)
+
-
(SERVICE) C
2
1
GRN BRN
UP
PUR
BLK
BLU WHT
MOTOR
POWER ON
WHT
DOWN
SHOW-OFF-SERVICE
RP2 (CONNECTS TO RJ2)
YEL
(SHOW)
RED
WHT
ORN
BLK
GRN
RED
WHT
BLK
ORN
GRN
BRN
BRN
32
1
4 5 6
9
8
7
12
11
10
WALL PLATE CONTROLLER

LIFT SPECIFICATIONS
USA INTERNATIONAL
VOLTAGE 110V/60HZ 220V/50HZ
LOW VOLTAGE CONTROLLER 24v/ac 24v/ac.
CURRENT DRAW 2.3 amps 2.3 amps/1.2 amps
MATERIAL Steel/Aluminum Steel/Aluminum
Power Requirements: 110v/50-60hz -220v/50-60hz
Low Voltage Controller: Supplied with the lift. 12 pin connector plug. 75' of
Cable (22 gauge/9 conductor).
WHEN USING A TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLLER:
If an external controller is to be used (AMX, Crestron), please refer to the following wiring instructions
-see figure 8.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Program a release of relays to stop on up and down positions.
- Program a time out after the normal run time, 1 or 2 seconds max.
1. Program an exclusive lockout on up and down so both positions cannot be activated at the same time.
2. Hold relays on to move the lift and release relays to stop the lift -always time out or release relay after
normal use. IMPORTANT: Never leave voltage on the up and down. Always release voltage
immediately after the travel time has been achieved.
Wiring using Touch Screen Controller (Figure 8).
IF USING ANY OTHER SYSTEMS, PLEASE CONTACT SVS FOR PROPER WIRING TO AVOID UNSAFE
OPERATIONS.
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(SHOW)
+
-
(SERVICE) C
2
1
GRN
RED
(VIEWED FROM BACK)
PUR
BLK
BLU
ORN
GRN
MOTOR
POWER ON
SHOW-OFF-SERVICE
RP2
24VAC UP DOWN
BRN BRN
TOUCH SCREEN
RELAY TWO
TOUCH SCREEN
RELAY ONE
INSTALL KEY SWITCH IN
RACK WITH CONTROL PANEL.
RED ORN
BLK
GRN
WHT
WHT
BRN
BRN
YEL
BLK
GRN
321
4 5 6
9
8
7
12
11
10
Terminal Strip
(on newer lifts)

7. MOUNTING THE PROJECTOR:
After checking the lift operation and all clearances, the projector can be installed. The projector can be
mounted in two ways: inverted or platform mounted.
–The projector can be attached to the lift
by using a #9 Mounting Bracket, which is
the actual connecting hardware between
the projector and the lift. The base box
of the #9 mounting bracket will need to
be bolted to the lift. On the SVS Mini 5
lift, the mount will be secured to the "U"
shape cross member (saddle of the lift).
The mount base should be
centered side to side with the lift
frame.
Figure 9.
–If the projector is non-invertible, it can be placed on aSVS #13 platform (metal shelf used to support
projector).
Note: All weight attached to the lift must be centered between the cables. Balance point of the projector
should be placed in line with cables with +/- 1" of difference.
8. CABLE MANAGEMENT:
The SVS Mini 5Series lifts all feature cable retainers installed on the scissor extensions in the rear of the lift.
These retainers are used to keep cables and other cords securely out of the way during operation. It is not
suggested to attach the cables to the scissors of the lift as they could get repeatedly pinched when the lift
raises and lowers. To keep projector cords away from scissors, please attach cords as demonstrated in
figure 10.
Figure 10.
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BACK OF
VIDEO PROJECTOR
VIEW - A
VIDEO CABLE
WIRE TIE AROUND POWER CORD, AND VIDEO LINE
SCISSOR
OF PROJECTOR LIFT
VIEW FROM BACK
POWER CORD
WASHER
WIRE TIE AROUND EXTENSION, POWER CORD,
AND VIDEO LINE
EXTENSION
SCISSOR
(ENLARGED TO SHOW DETAIL)
VIEW - A
MOUNT
PROJECTOR

9. SETTING THE SHOW POSITION:
The show position is adjusted by loosening the thumb screw on the show microswitch bracket, located on
the upper motor frame -as seen in figure 11:
a. Operate the lift in aservice mode and
lower the lift to the desired show
position.
b. Loosen the thumb screw and slide the
show microswitch along the roller guide
until it touches the larger retainer washer
(as you position the switch over the roller,
you should hear aslight click when the
microswitch is compressed). Make sure
that the microswitch is not positioned too
close to the washer because it must pass
over it when the lift lowers to aservice
position.
c. The show position is now set. Raise the
lift back to aclosed position, turn the key
switch to the "show" position and press
the toggle down. The show
position is adjustable with an accuracy of
+/-1/8" (0.32 cm). Figure 11.
10. MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTEMENTS
•Inspect the lift occasionally for any looseness of bolts, check cables and clamps. Pillow block bearings
are pre-lubricated and motor does not need attention. If magnetic brake does not hold properly, it
must be replaced immediately.
•Level corrections are to be made (with projector mounted) after confirming that the cable is packed
tightly and is straight on the drum.
•Position alevel across the front of the projector. Fine alignment is done by adjusting nuts on the
bottom of the eye bolts. Track up and down until satisfactory alignment is achieved.
•For projectors mounted within the ceiling and lowered to aviewing position, level adjustments must
be made at the viewing level.
•After adjustments are completed, check all bolts and clamps for tightness.
•Check drum lock solenoid occasionally –see if arm raises during downtravel –all other times it stays
in alocked position. If the solenoid does not pull up, the microswitch will not start motor in the
down position. Check the centrifugal cam located on the drum stop block. It should be able to
move freely and will drop when it reaches the top of the drum, this avoiding contacting the arm of
the drum lock. If drum rotates fast, the cam will lock the arm after the first rotation.
•All scissor bolts are adjusted for no slack, but must not be too tight. To adjust, tighten to
approximately 151 Lbs Torque, then back of 1/8". These bolts have nylon locking nuts and should
stay at this position.
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REAR OF LIFT
ADJUSTABLE SWITCH

SVS MINI 5 LIFT Warranty
SVS provides alimited warranty on all products to cover failures due to defects in materials or
workmanship which occur during normal use. This limited warranty does not cover failures
which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration,
faulty installation, modification or service by anyone other than afactory authorized person or
company. Specific product warranties are as follows:
A 5 year parts and 90 day factory labor warranty applies to the following SVS products:
•All scissor style lift models (does not include LCD-1 Lifts, Plasma One Lifts, Lite Lifts and TMD lift )
•Acc. #4 Power Sensor
•Acc. #5 Power Sensor with Screen Control
•Acc. #7 Cable Retractor
•Acc. #11 Extra Show Position
•Acc. #14 Floor Access Motor Control
•Acc. #15 12 Volt trigger
A 1 year parts and 90 day factory warranty applies to the following SVS products:
•SVS LCD-1 Lifts (S and L models), Plasma One Lifts, Liet Lifts and TMD Lift
•Acc. #1 Ceiling Closure
•Acc. #2 Plenum Shroud
•Acc. #9 Mount
•Acc. #10 Dual Stack Mount
•Acc. #13 and 13R platforms
A 60 day factory labor warranty applies to:
•Acc. #12 Decorative Cover
AReturn Material Authorization (RMA) number must be received from SVS prior to the return
of any product. Products returned from SVS must be shipped adequately insured with freight
prepaid and the RMA number clearly noted on the shipping label. Items received freight collect
or without RMA numbers clearly noted will be refused. Lift model, serial number and proof of
original purchase date may be required before warrant performance is rendered.
_____________________ ______Cut-Here __________________________
WARRANTY CARD
CUSTOMER NAME ___________________ SERIAL #___________________
ADDRESS ___________________________ MODEL # SVS MINI 5-
CITY____________ ST______ ZIP _______ DATE PURCHASED __________
PHONE _____________________________ DATE INSTALLED ___________
PURCHASED FROM __________________ SEND TO: SVS, INC
DEALER NAME ______________________ 2513 JENKS AVENUE
ADDRESS ___________________________ PANAMA CITY, FL 32405
CITY ___________ ST ______ ZIP _______
PHONE _____________________________ PHONE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
CARD MUST BE SENT IN WITHIN 10 DAYS FROM DATE OF INVOICE