PM 3.1 Projector Mounting System Instructions

: May 15, 2024
: PM

Table of Contents

PM 3.1 Projector Mounting System
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
SAFETY DISCLAIMER
PRODUCT WARRANTY & RISK ASSESSMENT
PACKAGE CONTENTS
SURFACE MOUNT
TELESCOPE MOUNT
WALL MOUNT
CROSS BRACKET MOUNTING
Documents / Resources

PM 3.1 Projector Mounting System

PM-3-1-Projector-Mounting-System-product

Product Information

Specifications

Weight Capacity: 77 lbs (35 kg) or less
Suitable for Residential and Commercial Use

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Disclaimer

Ensure the equipment used does not exceed the weight limit of 77 lbs (35 kg). Failure to comply may result in instability, leading to tip-over or failure causing serious injury or death.

Installation

Read all safety instructions and warnings provided in the manual.
Keep all documentation for future reference.
Install the projector mount securely on a suitable surface.
Ensure cables are properly managed to prevent damage and injury.
Use the product only for its intended purpose as described in the instructions.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Use a dry cloth to clean the product. Always unplug any electrical items before cleaning. Regularly inspect for damage or abnormal operation.

Warranty Information

Future Automation provides a 24-month warranty for the mechanism, starting from the date of purchase, subject to proper use. Warranty repairs will be handled promptly by approved engineers or replacement parts will be sent if required.

FAQ:

Q: What should I do if my projector exceeds the weight capacity?

A: It is crucial to ensure that the equipment used does not exceed the weight limit specified. Using heavier projectors may lead to instability and pose serious risks.

Q: How do I claim warranty service?

A: In case of a malfunctioning product, contact the vendor/installer for warranty claims. Ensure the product is appropriately packaged before sending it for repair.

SAFETY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BELOW

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strengthening, before installation can result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the structure to which the component is affixed can support four times the weight of the component and any additional apparatus mounted to the component.
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight capacity for this product as listed below. This can result in serious personal injury or damage to the equipment. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the total combined weight of all attached components does not exceed that of the maximum figure stated.
WARNING: Risk of death or serious injury may occur when children climb on audio and/or video equipment or furniture. A remote control or toys placed on the furnishing may encourage a child to climb on the furnishing and as a result the furnishing may tip over onto the child.
WARNING: Risk of death or serious injury may occur. Relocating audio and/or video equipment to furniture not specifically designed to support audio and/or video equipment may result in death or serious injury due to the furnishing collapsing or overturning onto a child or adult.

WARNING – RISK OF INJURY!

Only for use with equipment weighing 77LBS (35KG) OR LESS.
Use with heavier projectors/equipment may lead to instability causing tip-over or failure resulting in death or serious injury.
Bracket Suitable for Residential and Commercial Use.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS:

Keep all documentation/instructions after fitting.
Read all technical instructions fully before installation and use. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all documentation is passed on to the end user and read fully before operation.
Do not use near water or outdoors unless the product has been specifically designed to do so.
Protect any cables or cords being used near this bracket from being walked on or pinched to prevent damage and risk of injury.
Use this product only for its intended purpose as described in the product instructions and only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not operate the product if it is damaged in any way, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Contact the original installer/manufacturer to arrange a repair or return.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons:

Clean only with a dry cloth and always unplug any electrical items being used in conjunction with this product before cleaning.
- Future Sound & Vision trading as Future Automation intends to make this and all documentation as accurate as possible. However, Future Automation does not 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 prior notice or obligation of any kind. Future Automation makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Future Automation assumes no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or sufficiency of the information contained in this document.

PRODUCT WARRANTY & RISK ASSESSMENT

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARNING – The warranty offered for this product shall be annulled if the product is used improperly or in a way that is in breach of our Terms of Service.
Future Automation provides a warranty for the mechanism you purchased for 24 months from the date of purchase, provided that it isn’t used for unintended purposes.
Under the warranty, Future Automation aims to either solve the issue remotely (via telephone or email support) or if the mechanism requires a part, arrange a visit to your premises by a Future Automation-approved engineer or send replacement items where appropriate.
Warranty repairs will be carried out as quickly as possible, but are subject to parts availability. This warranty period is respectively extended for the period of a repair.
A malfunctioning product must be cleaned and placed into suitable packaging to protect against transit damage before organizing delivery to a repair workshop.
All the complaints about defects must be submitted to the vendor/installer that sold this product, rather than directly to the manufacturer.
Any part of your system that needs to be replaced during a warranty repair becomes the property of Future Automation.

The warranty does not cover the following:

Damages resulting from improper product use or maintenance.
Repairs carried out by unauthorized persons.
Natural wear and tear during operation.
Damages caused by the buyer.
Accidental damages caused by a customer damages caused as a result of careless attitude or usage, or damages caused by natural disasters (natural phenomena).
Any electrical, or other environmental work external to your Future Automation mechanism including power cuts, surges, etc.
Additional items not supplied by Future Automation although they may have been supplied together by the retailer
Any 3rd party software products controlling your mechanism
Any transfer of ownership. Warranty is provided only to the initial purchaser.
Compensation for loss of use of the product, and consequential loss of any kind.
A separate Safety and Servicing Information document is provided with these instructions (additional copies can be found at www.futureautomation.co.uk/safety), and this document MUST be filled out by the approved Future Automation Dealer who is installing the product. This Warranty Sheet must be held by the end-user for the duration of the product’s life and will be referred to during servicing or warranty queries.
The Safety and Servicing Information document also contains two Service History Forms that must be filled in by the approved Future Automation dealer who is performing the first required yearly service of this product.
One copy of the Service History Form must be held by the customer (along with the Warranty Sheet) and a duplicate copy must be held by the approved Future Automation dealer that performed the service. Missing and/or mismatching documents may delay or invalidate warranty claims.
Additional Service History Forms can be found on the Future Automation website for further yearly services.

RISK ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

It is the installer’s responsibility to perform a risk assessment of installed products.
Future Automation can provide guidelines to installers/dealers about what should be included in a risk assessment, but due to the individual nuances of each location/site,
Future Automation cannot provide a full list of areas to risk assess.
For full risk assessment and safety information please view our Safety and Servicing guide available at www.futureautomation.net/safety.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PM BRACKET
- CROSS BRACKETS
- EXTENDER PLATES (X4)
- CROSS BAR
- CLAMP (X2)
- CEILING MOUNT
- MAIN BODY
- ITEMS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE PM ACCESSORY PACK: MULTI-PACK OF NUTS, BOLTS AND WASHERS

SURFACE MOUNT

Flat ceiling option – Projector top sits 100mm from the ceiling with 360-degree rotation.
Mark around fixing holes using a pencil with a mount on the ceiling in the desired location.
Make sure that the mount will be the correct distance from the projector screen.
It is the installers responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely.

POLE MOUNT

It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely.

Slide the collar back to access the mounting holes.
Move the ‘O’ ring down the shaft of the pole to allow the collar to be pulled back.
Replace the collar over the bolt heads and secure in place using the ‘O’ ring.

TELESCOPE MOUNT

It is the responsibility of the installer to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely.

Slide the collar back to access the mounting holes.
Move the ‘O’ ring down the shaft of the pole to allow the collar to be pulled back.
Replace the collar over the bolt heads and secure it in place using the ‘O’ ring.

Replace the collar over the bolt heads and secure it in place using the ‘O’ ring.
Telescopic Poles are available in 2 standard options:
400T – 400 [15.7] to 700mm [27.6”]
700T – 700 [27.6] to 1300mm [51.2”]
Custom spanner for tightening the locking collar on the pole.

WALL MOUNT

It is the installer’s responsibility to make sure the mechanism is installed safely and securely.
Slide the collar back to access the mounting holes.
Move the ‘O’ ring down the shaft of the pole to allow the collar to be pulled back.
Wall option – The arm sits 300mm [11.8”] from the wall to the center of the locking collar, bespoke sizes can manufactured.
Up to 360-degree rotation is available as long as the projector’s movement isn’t restricted by the wall.
Replace the collar over the bolt heads and secure it in place using the ‘O’ ring.