Chief 051VCMU is a versatile ceiling mount for projectors, designed to handle up to 250 lbs (113.4 kg) of weight. It features a universal design that accommodates most projectors, making it a great choice for a wide range of applications. The 051VCMU is also height adjustable, allowing you to position your projector at the optimal viewing angle. Additionally, it has a variety of mounting options, including a flat ceiling mount, a sloped ceiling mount, and a wall mount, making it suitable for various installation scenarios.
Chief 051VCMU is a versatile ceiling mount for projectors, designed to handle up to 250 lbs (113.4 kg) of weight. It features a universal design that accommodates most projectors, making it a great choice for a wide range of applications. The 051VCMU is also height adjustable, allowing you to position your projector at the optimal viewing angle. Additionally, it has a variety of mounting options, including a flat ceiling mount, a sloped ceiling mount, and a wall mount, making it suitable for various installation scenarios.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
MONTAGEANLEITUNG
Universal HB Interface
Interface universelle HB
HB-Universalanschlussplatte
HBU
HBU Installation Instructions
2
DISCLAIMER
Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and
subsidiaries (collectively "Milestone"), intend to make this
manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone makes no
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 notice or obligation of any kind. Milestone
makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes
no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of
the information contained in this document.
Chief® is a registered trademark of Milestone AV Technologies.
All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of
damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and
follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all components are
properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength
for this component can result in serious personal injury or
damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this component is attached
can support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the weight of the
projector attached to the HBU interface bracket does not
exceed 250 lbs (113.4 kg).
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended
use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is
damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this product outdoors.
IMPORTANT ! : These instructions assume that an
appropriate mounting method (not included) has already been
properly installed to a ceiling structure.
--SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS--
Installation Instructions HBU
3
DIMENSIONS
LEGEND
36
1.42
MINIMUM
HEIGHT
51.9
2.04
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
.50
INCLUDES M4, M5,
M6, M8, M10, AND
M12 SCREWS
745.1
29.33
MAX WIDTH
665.7
26.21
MAX DEPTH
DIMENSIONS: [MILLIMETERS]
INCHES
Tighten Fastener
Apretar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apertar fixador
Serrare il fissaggio
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Serrez les fixations
Loosen Fastener
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil lösen
Desapertar fixador
Allentare il fissaggio
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desserrez les fixations
Phillips Screwdriver
Destornillador Phillips
Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
Chave de fendas Phillips
Cacciavite a stella
Kruiskopschroevendraaier
Tournevis à pointe cruciforme
Adjust
Ajustar
Einstellen
Ajustar
Regolare
Afstellen
Ajuster
Open-Ended Wrench
Llave de boca
Gabelschlüssel
Chave de bocas
Chiave a punte aperte
Steeksleutel
Clé à fourche
Hex-Head Wrench
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Sechskantschlüssel
Chave de cabeça sextavada
Chiave esagonale
Zeskantsleutel
Clé à tête hexagonale
HBU Installation Instructions
4
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
PARTS
1/2"
A (8)
M5 x 20mm
BA (8)
M6 x 16mm
BB (8)
M6 x 25mm
CA (8)
M8 x 12mm
CB (8)
M8 x 16mm
D (8)
M10 x 20mm E (8)
M12 x 20mm
FA (8)
5/16"
FB (8)
5/16"
G (8)
[Nesting washer] H (4)
5/16"
K (1)
[HB plate]
L (8)
[HBU leg]
BAG A BAG B BAG C
BAG D BAG E BAG F BAG G BAG H
CC (8)
M8
BAG J
JA (8)
M4x16mm
JB (8)
M5
Installation Instructions HBU
5
INSTALLATION
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
STRUCTURAL STRENGTH FOR THIS COMPONENT CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE
TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installer’s responsibility to make
sure the structure to which this component is attached can
support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
Installing VCM Ceiling Mount
Install the VCM ceiling mount (not included) to the structure
following instructions included with the VCM mount.
Installing HBU Bracket
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
PROJECTOR FALLING CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! Using screws of
improper size may damage your projector. Properly sized
screws will easily and completely thread into projector
mounting holes.
1. Select correct screws and washers from the hardware bags
(A, B, C, D, E, G, J). (See Table 1)
Table 1
2. Attach HBU legs (L) to projector using selected fasteners
and washers. (See Figure 1) and (See Figure 2)
WARNING: One HBU leg should be attached to each
available mounting hole in the projector. A minimum of three
legs must be used if using M5 or larger fasteners. A minimum
of four legs must be used if using M4 fasteners.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Fastener Size Washer
M4x16mm (JA) M4 washer (JB), Nesting Washer (G)
M5x20mm (A)
M6x16mm (BA)
M6x25mm (BB)
Nesting Washer (G)
Nesting Washer (G)
Nesting Washer (G)
M8x12mm (CA)
M8x16mm (CB)M8
M8 washer (CC)
M8 washer (CC)
M10x20mm (D)
M12x20mm (E)
No washer
No washer
Projector
2
(A, BA, BB or JA)
(L)
x number of legs (L)
[Example
using nesting
washers (G)]
(G)
Nesting washer
in place
(JB) with (JA) only
2
(CA or CB) x number of legs (L)
[Example
using M8 flat
washers (CC)] (CC)
Projector
(L)
HBU Installation Instructions
6
3. Lower HB plate (K) onto legs and fasten using one 5/16"
lock nut (FA) and one 5/16" flat washer (FB) on each HBU
leg (L). (See Figure 3)
Figure 3
Installing HBU Bracket to VCM
CAUTION: Installing a ceiling mount requires the presence
of two persons familiar with mechanical installations. A third
assistant is recommended.
1. With help of assistants, lift the HBU bracket with the
attached projector and install it to the four studs extending
from the VCM ceiling mount (not included). (See Figure 4)
IMPORTANT ! : Ensure that the VCM ceiling mount is
seated in slots on HBU bracket. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
2. Fasten with four 5/16" flange nuts (H). (See Figure 4)
IMPORTANT ! : Ensure that four flange nuts are
tightened securely.
Adjustments
WARNING: MOUNTING HARDWARE IS TO BE
LOOSENED ONLY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR
NECESSARY MOVEMENT. Over-loosening or removal of
mounting hardware may result in personal injury or serious
damage to equipment!
Adjustments should be made following instructions
accompanying the VCM ceiling mount.
2
(FA) x number
of legs
(FB)
(K)
Projector
(L)
2
(H) x 4
1
Seat VCM in HBU
bracket slots
VCM
mount
HBU Installation Instructions
USA/International A 6436 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
P800.582.6480 / 952.225.6000
F877.894.6918 / 952.894.6918
Europe A Franklinstraat 14, 6003 DK Weert, Netherlands
P+31 (0) 495 580 852
F+31 (0) 495 580 845
Asia Pacific A Office No. 1 on 12/F, Shatin Galleria
18-24 Shan Mei Street
Fotan, Shatin, Hong Kong
P852 2145 4099
F852 2145 4477
Chief Manufacturing, a products division
of Milestone AV Technologies
8800-002415 Rev00
2013 Milestone AV Technologies, a
Duchossois Group Company
www.chiefmfg.com
05/13
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION
MONTAGEANLEITUNG
HD Projector Mount
Support pour projecteur HD
HD-Projektorhalterung
VCM
VCM Installation Instructions
2
DISCLAIMER
Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and
subsidiaries (collectively "Milestone"), intend to make this
manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone makes no
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 notice or obligation of any kind. Milestone
makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied,
regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes
no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of
the information contained in this document.
Chief® is a registered trademark of Milestone AV Technologies.
All rights reserved.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of
damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and
follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all components are
properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength
for this component can result in serious personal injury or
damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this component is attached
can support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of
all components located between the supporting structure and
the VCM does not exceed 250 lbs (113.4 kg).
•The weight capacity of the VCM may be LIMITED to the
lowest weight capacity of any other component located
between the VCM and the supporting structure!
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended
use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is
damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this product outdoors.
IMPORTANT ! :
The VCM mount is designed to be mounted to:
•a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
(Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness aluminum-
ASTM B221) threaded extension column;
•a UL Listed Chief LPK-1 low profile mounting kit.
--SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS--
Installation Instructions VCM
3
LEGEND
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
PARTS
Tighten Fastener
Apretar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apertar fixador
Serrare il fissaggio
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Serrez les fixations
Loosen Fastener
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil lösen
Desapertar fixador
Allentare il fissaggio
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desserrez les fixations
Hex-Head Wrench
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Sechskantschlüssel
Chave de cabeça sextavada
Chiave esagonale
Zeskantsleutel
Clé à tête hexagonale
Adjust
Ajustar
Einstellen
Ajustar
Regolare
Afstellen
Ajuster
Open-Ended Wrench
Llave de boca
Gabelschlüssel
Chave de bocas
Chiave a punte aperte
Steeksleutel
Clé à fourche
1/2" 5/32"
(included)
9/16"
B (1)
5/32"
C (1)
5/16-18 x 3/8"
A (1)
[VCM]
D (1)
[HB interface bracket]
(EXAMPLE ONLY - Bracket
varies dependent on projector model)
VCM Installation Instructions
4
INSTALLATION
The VCM mount is designed to be mounted to:
•a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM following ANSI/ASME B1.20.1
(Schedule 40, 0.154" minimum thickness aluminum-
ASTM B221) threaded extension column; or
•a UL Listed Chief LPK-1 low profile mounting kit.
NOTE: Proceed to Installing VCM Mount to NPT Extension
Column section or Installing VCM Mount to LPK-1
Mount Kit section, as appropriate.
Installing VCM Mount to NPT Extension Column
IMPORTANT ! : These installation instructions assume
that a 1-1/2" NPT or NPSM (Schedule 40, 0.154"
minimum thickness aluminum - ASTM B221) pipe (not
included) has been properly installed and is in place.
1. Thread the VCM mount (A) onto the existing 1-1/2" NPT
pipe until tight with a minimum of four threads engaged.
((Siehe Abb. 1)
NOTE: Ensure that long edge of VCM mount is located parallel
to the screen. ((Siehe Abb. 1)
2. Tighten the 5/16-18 x 3/8" set screw (C) into the VCM mount
threaded collar to prevent movement of the VCM. ((Siehe
Abb. 1)
Figure 1
3. Proceed to Projector Installation section.
Installing VCM Mount to LPK-1 Mount Kit
1. Install VCM mount (A) to LPK-1 low profile mount kit (not
included) following instructions included with LPK-1 mount
kit.
INSTALLING PROJECTOR
IMPORTANT ! : Model VCM uses Chief "HB" Series interface
brackets. (See Parts drawing.)
Install Interface Bracket
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
PROJECTOR FALLING RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURTY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. DO
NOT substitute hardware. Use only the hardware provided by
the manufacturer.
1. Secure interface bracket to VCM using installation
instructions and hardware provided with interface bracket.
((Siehe Abb. 2)
Figure 2
S
C
R
E
E
N
2
NPT
pipe
(C) x 1
(A)
1
1
Example Only
(Interface bracket varies
dependent on projector
model)
Installation Instructions VCM
5
Install Projector with Attached Interface Bracket
1. Orient projector with attached interface bracket so that it is
square to the screen. ((Siehe Abb. 3)
2. Lift the projector and install it to the four studs extending
from the VCM housing. ((Siehe Abb. 3)
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
PROJECTOR FALLING RESULTING IN SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! Ensure
that the VCM housing is seated in slots on HB bracket!
3. Tighten the four 5/16" flange nuts. ((Siehe Abb. 3)
Figure 3
Adjustments
WARNING: MOUNTING HARDWARE IS TO BE
LOOSENED ONLY ENOUGH TO ALLOW FOR
NECESSARY MOVEMENT. Over-loosening or removal of
mounting hardware may result in personal injury or serious
damage to equipment!
Horizontal Adjustments ((Siehe Abb. 4)
1. Loosen, but do NOT remove, the four nuts holding the top
slide bracket on the VCM mount.
2. Adjust VCM mount up to 1-1/2" in any direction.
3. Tighten the nuts loosened (in Step 1) on the top slide
bracket.
Figure 4
Roll (Horizontal Tilt) ((Siehe Abb. 5)
4. Loosen three bolts on each end of the VCM mount.
5. Turn adjustment bolts (one at each end of VCM mount top)
as required.
•Turn CLOCKWISE to raise
•Turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE to lower
6. Securely tighten three bolts on each end of VCM mount.
Figure 5
S
C
R
E
E
N
3
2
1
x 2
3
x 2
Example Only
(Interface bracket varies
dependent on projector
model)
2
1
3
x 4
Top slide
bracket
(Interface bracket
and projector not
shown)
x 3
4
6
x 3
4
6
5
x 2
RAISE
LOWER
(Interface bracket
and projector not
shown)
VCM Installation Instructions
6
Pitch (Vertical Elevation) ((Siehe Abb. 6)
7. Loosen two outside bolts on each end of the VCM mount.
8. Tilt projector to desired direction.
9. Securely tighten two outside bolts on each end of VCM
mount.
Figure 6
x 2
7
9
8
x 2
7
9
(Interface bracket
and projector not
shown)
VCM Installation Instructions
Chief Manufacturing, a products division
of Milestone AV Technologies
8800-002418 Rev00
2013 Milestone AV Technologies, a
Duchossois Group Company
www.chiefmfg.com
05/13
USA/International A 6436 City West Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
P800.582.6480 / 952.225.6000
F877.894.6918 / 952.894.6918
Europe A Franklinstraat 14, 6003 DK Weert, Netherlands
P+31 (0) 495 580 852
F+31 (0) 495 580 845
Asia Pacific A Office No. 1 on 12/F, Shatin Galleria
18-24 Shan Mei Street
Fotan, Shatin, Hong Kong
P852 2145 4099
F852 2145 4477
2.04
51.9
1.42
36.0
17.39
441.8
6.87
174.5
7.49
190.4
4.07
103.3
14.77
375.1
1.52
38.6
1.52
38.6
3.04
77.1
26.21
665.7
29.33
745.1
22.16
562.8
25.28
642.2
1 - 1/2" NPT THREADS
D
C
B
A
A
B
C
D
SIZE
B
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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PHONE: 866-977-3901
FAX: 877-894-6918
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Chief 051VCMU is a versatile ceiling mount for projectors, designed to handle up to 250 lbs (113.4 kg) of weight. It features a universal design that accommodates most projectors, making it a great choice for a wide range of applications. The 051VCMU is also height adjustable, allowing you to position your projector at the optimal viewing angle. Additionally, it has a variety of mounting options, including a flat ceiling mount, a sloped ceiling mount, and a wall mount, making it suitable for various installation scenarios.
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