Da-Lite Designer Electrol, Instruction Book

DESIGNER ELECTROL

®

 INSTALLATION

1.  Hang screen from wall or ceiling.

FOR WALL MOUNTING

HARDWARE PROVIDED

2 –  “V” Bars ( one is factory mounted to the back of the case; one will be mounted to the wall)

6 –  Toggle Bolts, 4"

6 – Lead Shields, #10-14 x 1

1

⁄

2

"

6 – Phillips Flat Head Wood Screws, #10 x 2"

TOOLS REQUIRED

Electric Drill

Masonry Bit 

5

⁄

16

"  (if mounting in solid masonry or concrete)

Screw Driver, #2 Flat Tip (if using toggle bolts) or #2 Phillips  (if mounting in solid masonry or concrete)
Determine the height of the top of the case from the floor. This will be the height of the wall mounted “V” bar.
Hold the loose “V” bar to the wall at the height determined above (MAKE SURE IT IS LEVEL), and mark the loca-

tion for the screw holes. To mount the “V” bar on solid concrete or masonry wall, drill 

5

⁄

16

" holes and insert the 

lead shields. Fasten the “V” bar  to the wall using the #10 x 2" wood screws. If you are mounting to a hollow wall, 

drill 

1

⁄

2

" holes and insert the toggle bolts. Then fasten the “V” bar to the wall with the toggle bolts. Now set the 

case in place on the wall with the “V” bar of the case nestled into the “V” bar on the wall.

FOR CEILING MOUNTING

Position and properly anchor screw hooks into ceiling, beam or other solid surface. Then proceed to use the two 

“D” rings that are factory mounted to the top of the case to hang the case securely. 

2.  Remove black tape from slat. 
3.  Install electrical hook-up that applies to your unit. Make sure to review your electrical installation checklist and wiring 

diagrams (included) for either 120 volt switch, 220/240 volt switch or low voltage control. See Figure 3.

4.  Test installation by running screen up and down a few times. Be prepared to stop screen. Standard Duty Cycle: 1 

MIN. ON / 3 MIN. OFF.

NOTE: Must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Local Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CED), CAN/
CSA C22.1 and the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70.

A

B

6"

5-1/2"

A  =  FABRIC WIDTH + 11"
B  =  FABRIC WIDTH

5-1/2"

PICTURE 

SURFACE

5-1/2"

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