Extron electronic important safety instructions Pre-Installation, PCM 240 Parts

PCM 240 • Installation Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before starting installation.

When using this accessory, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING: Risk of Personal Injury. Maximum setup load for the PCM is 50 lbs (22.7 kg).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Refer to local building standards and codes to verify that the installation will meet the regulatory requirements. Observe all local and national building and safety codes, UL requirements, and ADA accessibility guidelines.

WARNING: Risk of Personal Injury and property damage. Do not exceed specified weight limits of any component of the installation. Follow the manufacturer's specifications and installation instructions.

The Extron PCM 240 Drop Ceiling Projector Mount is used for hanging

PoleVault® System AV products and various projectors.

The PCM is installed above the drop ceiling and secures the adjustable	1-gang and 2-gang Accessory Mounting	Base
pipe in a pass-through pipe adapter plate. The pipe then supports the	Points (for Power Sockets, for example)	Plate
mounting of the Extron PMK 550 and UPB 25 projector bracket.	Pipe
The key components of the PCM 240 are shown in figure 1.
	Adapter
Also included in the kit are:	Pipe Adapter Plate
	Lock Nuts (4)
4 turnbuckles, 5 lag eye bolts, 5 concrete anchors, 2 cable clamps,
	T-frame
1 safety wire – 15 feet, 2 tie wires – 30 feet, 4 T-frame screws, 4
	Securing
adhesive pads, escutcheon ring.	Screws (4)

Pre-Installation	Pipe Adapter
Determine the exact location of the installation on the drop ceiling.	Set Screws (2)
Consider the following:

• The vertical and horizontal offsets of the projector from the proposed location.

• The projector dimensions relative to the image target.

NOTE: See the projector manual for details.

Installation

Step 1 — Mark the Frame and Cut the Ceiling Tile.

a.At the location for the projector, identify the ceiling tile and T-frame where the PCM will be installed.

b.Remove the predetermined ceiling tile and mark the maximum and minimum throw distances of the projector on the T-frame (see figure 2).

TIP: Mark the screen direction on the back of the tile to help with orientation of the tile when replacing it after cutting.

c.Place the PCM base plate over the T-frame, between the two marks. Lightly tighten the T-frame securing screws.

d.Mark the location of the PCM base plate on the T-frame to aid in replacing it in the correct location.

e.Measure the distances X and Y (see figure 2) from the inner vertical section of the front and left T-frame runners to the center of the Pipe Adapter Plate.

Figure 1. PCM 240 Parts

X"

Projector

Front

Y"

T-frame

Minimum and

Maximum

Throw Distance Marks

Figure 2. Minimum and Maximum

Throw Distances

1