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Ceiling Mount Tech PDF
Ceiling Mount Tech PDF
Ceiling Mounting
Techniques
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Video Projector Ceiling Mounting Techniques 3
Ceiling Mounting Note: If you are installing a ceiling mount projector and are
wondering how exact the X1 = X2 and Y1 = Y2
Techniques relationships should be, dont fret. Plus or minus 1 to 2 is
fine. This works because the manufacturers generally
build in flexibility in the ceiling mount bracket so that the
projector can be twisted a few degrees left and right. In
the diagram above, we show the ceiling mount bracket
supplied by Dwin. Note that the mounting holes are
n this section we discuss some of the basic principles oblong. This allows one to rotate the projector slightly so
find it useful.
An old installer s
Below we illustrate one of the most important principles trick to locate the
involved in the installation of a video projector; the point on the ceiling
physical alignment of the projector and screen. Simply, the where the ceiling
screen and projector need to be aligned to each other mount bracket
properly. If they are not aligned so they are square to should be hung is to
each other, or the dimensions significantly deviate from layout the
the manufacturers recommendations, you may have a dimensions on the
difficult time adjusting the projector and getting a good floor and use a
picture on the screen. As a rule of thumb, always preplan plumb bob to find
the location of the screen and projector and double check where the bracket
your numbers before you start up the power tools. As our should be hung
diagram below illustrates, you can verify proper alignment
of the projector/screen system with a tape measure.
X1 = X2
Y1 = Y2
his illustration shows the typical ceiling construction of a wood framed house. The 1x 3 strapping is
T generally inferior stock and is not capable of load bearing (builders use it so that all four edges of the
ceiling sheet rock can be secured). Use the joists themselves as load bearing members.
NOTES:
A ceiling mount bracket must be securely attached to the floor joists. We recommend SIX 3/8 lag screws. It
is best if you pre-drill the joists so that the beams do not split when you screw the lag screws into them.
The height of your standard ceiling floor is 76. but you may find heights of 7 8 and up in some houses.
Older Victorian houses can be found with ceiling heights of 9 and higher. If you are dealing with a ceiling that
is higher than standard, you may have to hang the ceiling mount from threaded rod or 2 pipe (See the
diagrams that follow).
In the South and Southwest strapping is not always used. The construction technique used in these areas is
to lay the ceiling drywall directly on the floor joists and tape all seams.
Video Projector Ceiling Mounting Techniques 7
CEILING MOUNTING
USING AN EXTERNAL
PLYWOOD PANEL
Notes:
We recommend SIX 6-3/8 lag screws. It is best if you predrill the joists so that the beams do not split
when you screw the lag screws into them
When finished, a plywood sheet can be rough looking. It can be made to look more finished via the
following methods:
a) Rout the edges of the plywood panel with a router and rounding bit.
b) Paint the plywood panel with multiple coats of latex ceiling white paint.
c) Texture the plywood panel to match the rest of the ceiling (if it has been painted with texture paint).
CEILING MOUNTING
USING INTERNAL
A RECESSED
PLYWOOD PANEL
This method of installation is one of the best for formal rooms because the projectors ceiling mount
appears directly mounted to the ceiling without bolt heads or plywood visible. No exploration hole is
necessary because a large section of drywall must be removed to fit the plywood up against the floor joists.
Video Projector Ceiling Mounting Techniques 8
MOUNTING TO A
CONCRETE
CEILING
CEILING MOUNTING
THROUGH A
SUSPENDED
CEILING
USING AN APM-2446
POLE MOUNT
MOUNTING T O
CATHEDRAL CEILINGS
CEILING MOUNTING
THROUGH A
SUSPENDED
CEILING
USING THREADED
ROD
Lowering Projectors
From Ceilings
Via Pipe Mounts
Peerless:
To suspend the Peerless PJR series of projector
brackets from a ceiling can be accomplished with
the addition of a DCS 400 Ceiling Plate and an
Extension Column.
Progressive Marketing:
APM-2446
APM-2446-W T
APM-2446/2
Dual Post Adjustable
Suspension Adapter
Know Your
Electrical
Outlets
About Isolated
Ground
Receptacles
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