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Stewart Filmscreen Corp 4-Way ScreenWall ElectriMask manual

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    T O THE INST ALLER : B E SURE TO LEA VE THIS MANUAL WITH THE OWNER . 4-W ay Scr eenW all ElectriMask T o the Owner Installation Instructions Operating the Screen Maintenance OWNER’S MANUAL T o the Owner Installation Instructions Operating the Screen Maintenance 4WSN-1005 T o the Owner Installation Instructions Operating the Screen Maintenance[...]

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    Printed in U.S.A. ©2001-2005 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation S tewart Filmscreen reserves the right to make changes to the product specified in this document. From time to time, this document is updated. Current versions of documentation are posted on the S tewart Filmscreen website at www .stewartfilm.com.[...]

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    Content s T o the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preparing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 S tep 1. Mounting the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 S tep 2. Electrical Hook-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Congratulations on your purchase of the finest optical viewing screen 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 S tewart Filmscreen product. About your 4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask Y our 4-W ay ScreenWall ElectriMask is a fixed frame with [...]

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    Figure 2: 4 - Way ScreenWall ElectriMask models – sizes and weight s Note: This manual refers to “AC” to represent electrical power . Y our location may use 120 V , 220 V or other electrical power . Screen systems are manufactured using the electrical power type specified for the location. Use appropriate power sources for your location. 4-W [...]

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    Prep aration S pecifications regarding the individual screen dimensions, weight, mounting type, and controls are provided by the factory when the unit is ordered. Before beginning the installation:  Check the specifications for the type of mounting and switch control to be used.  Prepare the wall for electrical access to the motor(s) (audienc[...]

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    4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 5 Professional mounting techniques should be used. Stewart Filmscreen Corporation cannot be liable for subst andard or faulty installations. Assembling the frame Work in a clean area, making cert ain installers have clean hands and clothes. Assemble the frame on the floor . 1. Connect the four piece[...]

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    6 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation Figure 4: Positioning the frame Positioning the frame on the wall 1. Without the screen fabric attached, position the frame on the wall. 2. Make sure the unit is level and plumb. (Y ou may need to use shims between the brackets and the wall to achieve vertical plumb). 3. Mark the position of the bracket holes on th[...]

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    4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 7 Unp acking 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 floor , unroll screen viewing side up. 3. Allow the paper to u[...]

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    Att aching the screen to frame 1. Place the frame over the screen. 2. While lifting the frame with one hand, snap the screen into the frame. Gently allow the screen to stretch onto the snaps. Do not jerk the material, as it can rip. See Figure 6. Attach the snaps on the top corners and top horizontal first, then lif t the frame to a vertical positi[...]

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    Connecting the spring tension cable 1. Locate the spring tension cables on either side of the unit. 2. Connect the baby eye snap to the eyelet on the lower bottom of the unit. See Figure 7. Y ou will need to pull the cable slightly (about 10 lbs. / 4.5 kg of tension). 3. Repeat for the other side. 4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 9[...]

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    10 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation Electrical hook-up is required for each mask roller motor . The vertical masking systems have one roller motor at the top. Horizont al masking systems have a roller motor at the top and one at the bottom. A motor requires standard AC power . All connections are made to the motor cables on the side of the unit (aud[...]

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    Inst alling the high voltage switch control (st andard) A standard 3-position wall switch is supplied. The high-voltage control is connected to the electrical source. It alternates directions of mask motion by means of the hot lead, using the 3-position switch. Prep aring the connection Before making the electrical connections, you need:  An ava[...]

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    12 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation Inst alling the low-voltage 3-button switch option The optional S tewart Filmscreen low-voltage control allows the use of low- voltage wire to connect to the supplied 3-position moment ary wall switch. Prep aring the connection Before making the electrical connections, you need:  An available AC constant power [...]

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    4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 13 Figure 1 1: Infrared remote control wiring 3-Button Moment ary Switch Infrared Sensor Infrared Remote Control Inst alling the infrared remote control option The optional S tewart Filmscreen infrared remote control allows control of the screens from anywhere in the room. Note: The distance between[...]

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    Inst alling the Multi-Channel Infrared Remote control option The optional S tewart Filmscreen Multi-Channel Infrared Remote control allows control of the screens from anywhere in the room. Note: The distance between the hand-held remote control and the receiver can be up to 50 feet / 15 m. It is necessary to have uninterrupted line-of- sight betwee[...]

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    4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 15 Connecting the Video Interface Control System (VICS) Note: The VICS option should not be used for the horizontal masking system. The VICS enables up and down operation of the mask in conjunction with a projector , tuner , VCR, cable box, or switched AC outlet. Prep aring the connection Before mak[...]

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    1. Attach the ScreenW all ElectriMask to the wall using the appropriate fasteners (hex lag screws, wall anchors, molly bolts, wood carriage screws, etc.) through the wall mounting brackets. 16 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation Figure 14: Hanging the screen S TEP 3. H ANGING THE F RAME ON THE W ALL[...]

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    The method you use to raise and lower a mask depends on the type of switch control device you have selected. When you lower or retract a mask, it will stop at its preset limit. Note: The horizontal masking p anels move more slowly than the vertical masking panels. The slower motion allows you to adjust the image area with greater precision. The mot[...]

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    18 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation Modifying the extension of the mask Y ou can increase the extension of a mask up to 3" / 7.6 cm past the factory preset stop, or you can decrease the extension from the factory preset stop. Do not attempt to modify a mask extension beyond these recommended amounts. The limit switches are located on the head o[...]

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    Replacement p arts and service No user-serviceable part s are contained within the unit. Contact your dealer or the factory if you require part replacement or service. 4-W ay ScreenW all ElectriMask: Owner ’s Manual 19 With reasonable care, you can expect many years of trouble-free use of your S tewart projection screen. We encourage you to keep [...]

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    Refer to the following guidelines if you encounter a difficulty in the operation of your S tewart Filmscreen. Problems related to electrical or motor function may require a qualified service person or electrician. Should you have a problem that is not addressed here, call the S tewart Filmscreen Corporation. 20 S tewart Filmscreen Corporation T ROU[...]

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    This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation, not to exceed fif teen (15) months from the date of shipment, provided this product is installed in a normal environment and maintained according to written instructions in the product Owner ’s Manual. S tewart Filmscreen warrants[...]

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