INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Universal Short Throw Projector Arm Model: UNI-STA/UNI-EXT NORTH AMERICA EUROPE 3130 East Miraloma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 USA USA and Canada Phone: 1-800-368-9700 Fax: 1-800-832-4888 Other Locations Phone: (001) 714-632-7100 Swallow House, Shilton Industrial Estate, Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY Phone: +44 (0) 2476 614700 Fax: +44 (0) 2476 614710 Fax: (001) 714-632-1044 9530-010-001-07
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Table of Contents Weight Capacity Warning Statements Installation Tools Parts List PDS-PLUS-STA/PDS-PLUSW-STA Mounting Hardware Lock-It™ Security Pack Determining the Installation Height Wood Stud Installation Attaching the Projector Arm Throw Distance Calculation Adjustable Mounting Bracket Installation Attaching the Base Box to the Adjustable Mounting Bracket
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Installation Tools The following tools may be required depending upon your particular installation. They are not included. Phillips Screwdriver ¼˝ Drill Bit Electronic Stud Finder Level ½˝ Socket and Socket Wrench Drill Parts List Make sure your Premier Mounts product has the following hardware and components before beginning installation. If there are parts missing and/or damaged, stop the installation and call Premier Mounts at (800) 368-9700.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Parts List (cont’d) PDS-PLUS-STA/PDS-PLUSW-STA Mounting Hardware Nylon Spacer (Qty 2) Flat Washer (Qty 2) Base Box (Qty 1) M5 External Tooth Washer (Qty 4) M6 x 12mm Phillips Head w/Integrated Split Washer (Qty 12; 6 pre-installed) Security Wrenches (Qty 2) Lock-It™ Security Pack M6 x 12mm Security Head w/Integrated Split Washer (Qty 12) M2.5 x 10mm Phillips Pan Head Screw (Qty 4) M2.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Determining the Installation Height In order to determine the installation height and throw distance, the PDS-PLUS projector bracket must be mounted to the projector. Please refer to the PDS-PLUS Installation Instructions prior to performing the following steps. Refer to the projectors User’s Manual to determine the offset of the projector lens to the top of the screen/whiteboard (B).
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Wood Stud Installation Do NOT over-tighten lag bolts when attaching the mount to the wall. Improper installation may result in personal injury or damage to property. THE EXACT CENTER OF THE STUD MUST BE LOCATED FOR CORRECT AND SAFE INSTALLATION. Step 1 Use an electronic stud finder (not supplied) to locate the center of the stud that is in the wall.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Step 5 Lag Bolt and Square Washer After the pilot holes have been drilled, use four (4) 5 ˝ x 3˝ lag bolts and four (4) square washers to 16 mount the wall plate to the wooden studs. Use a ½˝ socket and socket wrench to finish this step. Socket Wall Plate Step 6 Insert and gently tap the upper and lower back plate covers into place. Back Plate Covers Proceed to the “Attaching the Projector Arm” section.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Step 2 °° Locate the two (2) lock mounting points on the ±± projector arm. These two points will be aligned with the lock mounting points on the wall plate. Using a security wrench, insert and tighten two (2) M5 x 8mm security head screws. Lock Mounting Point Do NOT overtighten these screws. Proceed to the “Throw Distance Calculation” section.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Adjustable Mounting Bracket Installation Insert the inner slide plate into the ®® ¯¯ °° projector arm. Determine which adjustment slot best matches your throw distance calculation (above). Raise the adjustable mounting bracket into position. Align the mounting holes of the upper mounting plate with the mounting holes of the inner slide plate. Two (2 - one per screw) ⅛˝ nylon washers must be placed between the adjustable mounting bracket and the projector arm (see inset to the right).
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Base Box to the Adjustable Mounting Bracket The M6 x 12mm security head screws must be mounted from the underside of the base box. Do NOT overtighten these screws. Raise the base box to the upper mounting bracket. ®® Align the two (2; one each side) mounting holes. ¯¯ Using a security wrench, insert and tighten two (2) °° M6 x 12mm security head screws. Attach the projector to the base box, referring to the PDS-PLUS installation instructions for final adjustments.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Low Profile Bracket Installation ®® Projector dimensions differ between manufacturers. If the projector hangs too low from the UNI-STA/UNI-EXT, the adjustable mounting bracket may be removed. This will allow you to attach the base box directly to the upper mounting bracket for an even lower profile installation. Using a M5 security wrench, remove the four (4) M6 x 12mm security screws by rotating the security wrench counterclock-wise.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Universal Projector Plate Selecting the Mounting Hardware Insert a small straw or toothpick into the threaded ®® ¯¯ °° ±± inserts found on the bottom or top of the projector. Use a pencil to mark the depth of the threaded insert on the small straw or toothpick. Mark the straw or toothpick 1/8” above the depth of the threaded insert, as shown in Figure 1.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Universal Projector Plate (cont’d) Multiple Mount Point Installation Step 1 Locate the projector’s mount points. ®® Position an appropriate number of mounting legs on the projector. You can use any combination of three (3) or more long mounting legs and short mounting legs, depending on the number and location of the thread inserts on your projector. The number and placement of mount points on projectors varies between projector manufacturers.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Universal Projector Plate (cont’d) Step 3 Raise or lower each of the mounting legs, by rotating the leveling barrels, until all of the mounting legs are at an equal height. • Lower the mounting leg by rotating the leveling barrel counter-clockwise. • Raise the mounting legs by rotating the leveling barrel clockwise. Step 4 Identify the projector’s approximate front-to-back ®® ¯¯ center of gravity.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Universal Projector Plate (cont’d) Step 6 Tighten the mounting screws to the projector. Do not overtighten the mounting screws. Step 7 Attach the Universal Projector Plate to each of the mounting legs by inserting and tightening one (1) M6 x 12mm screw through the Universal Projector Plate into the M6 square nut on each of the mounting legs. Do not overtighten the mounting screws. You can use either the standard Phillips head or Lock-It™ security hardware.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Attaching the Projector Place one (1) nylon washer and one (1) ¼″ flat ®® ¯¯ washer over the hinge pin. Insert and tighten one (1) M6 x 12mm screw. Repeat and for the opposite hinge pin. You can use either the standard hardware or LockIt™ security hardware. Replace eight (8) M6 x 12mm screws and one (1) M6 x 8mm set screw. Do not overtighten the M6 x 12mm screws or the M6 x 8mm set screw. °° Slide the projector / Projector Plate assembly onto the PDS Base Box.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Set Screw Installation The security set screw will prevent the unit from being removed and from being knocked out of adjustment. Upper Mounting Bracket The M6 set screw will be used in conjunction with any standard threaded adapter (sold separately). Thread in threaded adapter until M6 Set Screw securely fastened. ®® Thread in one (1) M6 x 6mm set screw. ¯¯ Use an M3 security wrench to tighten the M6 set screw (included in the PDS-PLUS hardware).
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Cable Management The cable access holes are located at the end of the ®® ¯¯ short throw mount and on the wall plate. Route the cables through one end of the UNI-STA/ UNI-EXT and out the other end. Attach the end cover with an M5 x 8mm security head screw. UNI-STA Electronic Components Electronic Components You may direct the cables out the end of the UNI-STA/UNI-EXT. The end cover has a perforated tab to allowcables to pass out the end. Pliers must be used to bend the perforated tab.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Technical Specifications All measurements are in inches(mm). Installation Instructions Visit the Premier Mounts website at http://www.mounts.
UNI-STA/UNI-EXT Warranty PREMIER MOUNTS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY What and Who is Covered by this Limited Warranty and for How Long Premier Mounts warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original owner of this product. The limited warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product. What Premier Mounts Will Do At the sole option of Premier Mounts, Premier Mounts will repair or replace any product or product part that is defective.
