Assembly Instructions for Model: VMPR1 Thank you for choosing a Sanus Systems Model: VMPR1 ceiling mount. The VMPR1 ceiling mount provides a unique, simplified method of ceiling mounting inverted LC/LP projectors. Its low profile design offers roll, pitch, and yaw adjustment. The VMPR1 steel-to-steel construction with adjustable height to maintain proper ventilation, hold registration for quick lamp changes and easy filter cleaning without loosing registration. The VMPR1 ceiling mount includes an NPT Extension Pipe that may be used where more room is required, such as areas with vaulted or cathedral ceilings. WARNING: The maximum weight to be installed on the VMPR1 ceiling mount is 50 pounds [22.68 Kg]. Improper installation may result in serious personal injury. Make sure the structural members can support a redundant weight factor five times the total weight of the equipment. If the structure can not support this weight, reinforce the structure prior to installing the VMPR1. If you do not understand these directions, or have any doubts about the safety of the installation, please call a qualified contractor or contact Sanus at 800.359.5520 or www.sanus.com. Check carefully to make sure that there are no missing or defective parts. Our customer service representatives can quickly assist you with installation questions and missing or damaged parts. Replacement parts for products purchased through authorized dealers will be shipped directly to you. Never use defective parts. o not use this product for any purpose that is not explicitly specified by Sanus Systems. Please call Sanus Systems before returning products to the point of purchase. Required Tools: Open End Wrenches, Phillips screwdrivers, Allen Wrenches (provided), other tools may be required depending on the method of installation. Supplied Parts and Hardware: (All threaded fasteners are shown full size.) Universal Projector Interface - A Extension Arm - B Ceiling Plate - C Adjustment Bracket - NPT Adapter - E NPT Extension Pipe - F Bottom Cover - G Top Cover - H Sanus Systems 2221 Hwy 36 West, Saint Paul, MN 55113 11.09.06 (6901-100023) Customer Service: 800.359.5520. See complementary Sanus products at www.sanus.com
Cap Screw - I Set Screw - J Tapered Nut - K M3/M4 Washer - L M5/M6 Washer - M Set Screw - N M3 x 10 mm - O M4 x 12 mm - P M5 x 12 mm - Q M6 x 12 mm - R M6 x 8 mm - S Lag Bolt Washer - T Lag Bolt - U Allen Key - V Allen Key - W VMPR1 imensional rawings [470.15 mm] 18.51 in Covering area with Extension Arms (B) installed [305 mm] 12.01 in Covering area without Extension Arms (B) installed [117.3 mm] 4.62 in TO [100.076 mm] 3.94 in
Step 1: Ceiling Preparation Study the following information and adapt it as necessary to fit your specific installation. WARNING: The maximum weight to be installed on the VMPR1 ceiling mount is 50 pounds [22.68 Kg]. Improper installation may result in serious personal injury. Make sure the structural members can support a redundant weight factor five times the total weight of the equipment. If the structure can not support this weight, reinforce the structure prior to installing the VMPR1. etermine the position of the mount and its distance from the screen. This will require knowing the lens to screen distance. This information is normally listed in the projector specifications for set-up. The hardware provided with the VMPR1 is designed to be secured to a wood framing member. For installations other than this, consult a qualified contractor. Use a high quality Stud Sensor to locate a stud in the area that you plan to mount the VMPR1 as shown in iagram 1A. Verify the stud location with an awl or thin nail. o not attach the Ceiling Plate (C) at this time. Flat Ceilings: Align the Ceiling Plate (C) with the two tabs aligned to the screen as shown in iagram 1B. Pre-drill a 3 in [76.2 mm] deep hole in the center of the framing member using a 3/16 in drill; then, using the Ceiling Plate (C) as a template, pre-drill a second hole to the same depth. Cathedral or Vaulted Ceilings: Align the Ceiling Plate (C) so that the NPT Adapter (E) is angled to allow the NPT Extension Pipe (F) to point straight down as shown in iagram 1C. Pre-drill a 3 in [76.2 mm] deep hole in the center of the framing member using a 3/16 in drill; then, using the Ceiling Plate (C) as a template, pre-drill a second hole to the same depth. iagram 1A Use awl or thin nail to verify center of framing member. Use Stud Sensor to locate framing member. Tab toward screen to allow adequate Pitch Adjustment. iagram 1B (Shown assembled for reference only.) Tab aligned to allow NPT Extension Pipe (F) to point down. iagram 1C (Shown assembled for reference only.) F
Step 2: Attach Universal Projector Interface to Projector Loosen, but do not remove the Acorn Nuts shown in iagram 2A. Place the Universal Projector Interface (A) on the projector, aligning the holes in the Adjustable Feet with the threaded holes in the projector and with the Threaded Suds in line as shown in iagram 2A. If there are only three mounting points, remove one Leg from the Universal projector Interface by removing the Acorn Nut. uds in line as shown in iagram 2A. If there are only three mounting points, remove one Leg from the Universal projector Interface by removing the Acorn Nut. If necessary, add Extension Arms (B) to the Universal Projector Interface (A) by removing the Adjustable feet and Installing them on the Extension Arms as shown in iagram 2B. Secure the Extension Arms (B) to the Universal Projector Interface, using the M6 x 8 mm (S) screws as shown in iagram 2B. Adjust the Adjustable Feet as shown in iagram 2C, making sure to allow for proper air ventilation and keeping the Universal Projector Interface level with the projector. Some Adjustable Feet may need to be at different heights. If the mounting holes are closer than a five inch diameter, lower the feet all the way to allow the Threaded Stud to swing under the Ceiling Plate (C). etermine the proper screw size and depth, M3 x 10 mm (O), M4 x 12 mm (P), M5 x 12 mm (Q), or M6 x 12 mm (R), and corresponding Washers (L, M) for projector mounting. Using correct Screws (O,P,Q,R) and Washers (L,M), secure the back two legs of the Universal Projector Interface (A) to the projector; then, secure the front legs. Move the Universal Projector Interface (A) to the center of gravity of the projector. You can locate the center of gravity by attempting to lift the projector straight up. If it feels like it wants to twist, move the Universal Projector Interface toward the heavy side. When the projector feels balanced, you have located the center of gravity. Acorn Nut Threaded Studs Acorn Nut Remove Adjustable Foot and install here Hex Nut on all Adjustable Feet Install M6 x 8 mm Screw (S) Adjustable Foot Hex Nut on all Adjustable Feet Adjustable Foot iagram 2C Rotate Adjustable Foot left or right to increase or decrease length. Each rotation equals 0.625 [15.80 mm].
Step 3A: Attach Ceiling Plate to Adjustment Bracket - Flat Ceilings If the projector is being mounted in an area where it must be lower from the ceiling, such as areas with vaulted or cathedral ceilings, proceed directly to Step 3B - Attach Ceiling Plate to Adjustment Bracket using Extension Pipe and NPT Adapter - Vaulted or Cathedral Ceilings. Place the Ceiling Plate (C) over the Adjustment Bracket (), lining up the holes in both the Ceiling Plate and the Adjustment Bracket as shown in iagram 3A; then, using the two Cap Screws (I) secure the Adjustment Bracket to the Ceiling Plate. iagram 3A I C I Step 3B: Attach Ceiling Plate to Adjustment Bracket using Extension Pipe and NPT Adapter - Vaulted or Cathedral Ceilings Place the Ceiling Plate (C) over the NPT Adapter (E), lining up the holes in both the Ceiling Plate and the NPT Adapter as shown in iagram 3B. Using the Allen Key (V) and the two Cap Screws (I), secure the Ceiling Plate (C) to the NPT Adapter (E). Set Screw (J) is shorter than Set Screw (N). When using the NPT Extension Pipe (F), the Set Screw (N) must point either toward or away from the screen. If a longer NPT Extension Pipe is required, custom lengths may be purchased from your local hardware store. Thread the NPT Extension (F) into the NPT Adapter (E) and secure it with the Set Screw (J) as shown in iagram 3B. Thread the Adjustment Bracket () onto the NPT Extension (F); then, using Set Screw (N), secure the Adjustment Bracket () to the NPT extension (F) as shown in iagram 3B. iagram 3B I C E I J F N
Step 4A: Attach VMPR1 Top Assembly to Ceiling and install Top Cover - Flat Ceilings Using the Lag Bolts (U) and Lag Bolt Washers (T) secure the VMPR1 Top Assembly to the framing member at the location selected in Step 1: Ceiling Preparation. CAUTION: o not over tighten the lag Bolts (U). Tighten lag Bolts until they are pulled firmly against the ceiling Plate (C). If there is a layer of drywall or other material, this drywall or other material may not exceed 5/8 inch (15.8 mm) in thickness. Failure to heed this caution may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Tighten the Lag Bolts (U) until the Ceiling Plate (C) is flush with the ceiling drywall. Choose the desired color Top Cover (H) and simply slide it over the Adjustment Bracket () until it fits snugly onto the Ceiling Plate (C). iagram 4A C T U T U H Step 4B: Attach VMPR1 Top Assembly to Ceiling and install Top Cover - Vaulted or Cathedral Ceilings Using the Lag Bolts (U) and Lag Bolt Washers (T) secure the VMPR1 Top Assembly to the framing member at the location selected in Step 1: Ceiling Preparation. CAUTION: o not over tighten the lag Bolts (U). Tighten lag Bolts until they are pulled firmly against the ceiling Plate (C). If there is a layer of drywall or other material, this drywall or other material may not exceed 5/8 inch (15.8 mm) in thickness. Failure to heed this caution may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Tighten the Lag Bolts (U) until the Ceiling Plate (C) is flush with the ceiling drywall. Loosen the Pitch Adjustment Screws on the NPT Adapter (E) and set the NPT Extension Pipe (F) so that it is facing down; then, retighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws. Rotate the Adjustment Bracket () until the Set Screw (N) is facing the screen; then, tighten the Set Screw securing the Adjustment Bracket to the NPT Extension Pipe (F). Choose the desired color Top Cover (H) and simply slide it over the Adjustment Bracket () until it fits snugly onto the Ceiling Plate (C). iagram 4B C T E U F N H
Step 5: Add Projector Once the desired position is located and all the Adjustment Screws are tightened, the projector may be removed for service and re-installed without losing registration by reversing the following procedure. Loosely install the Tapered Nuts (K) with the tapered end down on the Studs of the Universal Projector Interface (A) as shown in iagram 5A. The two halves of the VMPR1 attach by lifting the and rotating the Universal Projector Interface (A) so that the Threaded Studs with Tapered Nuts (K) rotate into the Vee Slots of the Adjustment Bracket () as shown in iagram 5A. Once the desired position is located and the Tapered Nuts are tightened, the projector may be removed for service and re-installed without losing registration by simply rotating the projector. Align the four Vee Slots of the Adjustment Bracket () with the Threaded Studs and Tapered Nuts (K) of the Universal Projector Interface (A); then, rotate the Universal Projector Interface until it is securely locked into the Vee Slots of the Adjustment Bracket (). Tighten the Tapered Nuts (K), securing the projector and Universal Projector Interface (A) to the Adjustment Bracket () as shown in diagram 5B. iagram 5A Vee Slot K A iagram 5B A K
Step 6 - Projector Alignment The VMPR1 can be adjusted for vertical elevation (Pitch), horizontal tilt (Roll), and rotation (Yaw). Pitch Adjustment Loosen the Pitch Adjustment Screws on both sides of the Adjustment Bracket () and adjust the projector to the desired Pitch; then, retighten the Pitch Adjustment Screws as shown in iagram 6A. Roll Adjustment Loosen the Roll Adjustment Screws on both sides of the Adjustment Bracket () and adjust the projector to the desired angle and tilt; then, retighten the Roll Adjustment Screws as shown in iagram 6A. iagram 6A Roll Adjustment Screw Pitch Adjustment Screw Yaw Adjustment Lower the Top Cover (H) to expose the Lag Bolts (U). Loosen the Lag Bolts and adjust the projector to the desired angle or yaw; then retighten the Lag Bolts and snap the Top Cover (H) back into place as shown in iagram 6B. iagram 6B Lag Bolt (U) Lag Bolt (U) Top Cover (H) Step 7 - Attach Bottom cover Flex the Bottom Cover (G) at the seam, just enough to fit it around the Adjustment Bracket (). Align the seam in the least visible location, you may also stick a small piece of tape to the inside of the Bottom cover to secure the seam. iagram 7 G CSAV, Inc. and its affiliated corporations and subsidiaries (collectively, CSAV ), intend to make this manual accurate and complete. However, CSAV makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions, or variations. Nor does it provide for every possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation of any kind. CSAV makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. CSAV assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information contained in this document.