CH4 - Ceiling Hinge Mechanism
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DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
•
Near silent motor system
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Modular format ensures
simple installation
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Range of standard sizes
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Sized to suit options
available
ISSUE 005
SHEET 1 of 5
Technical Sheet
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FUNCTION
The CH mechanism
hinges a flat screen
television from a
ceiling through 97
degrees.
SUITABILITY
The CH4 is one of four
standard sizes available
at present. See CH3, 5 &
6 for smaller and larger
mechanisms.
OPTIONS
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Telescope option with the
CHT4,5 and 6
•
Swivel version with the
CHS3,4,5,6
•
Marine suitable option with
IP rated outdoor options
with the M-CH3,4,5 and 6
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Any RAL colour available
•
Bang & Olufsen / Loewe
mount option
SPECIFYING
The CH4 takes a maximum
screen size of 1110 [43.7"]
x 720 [28.3"] x 140mm
[5.5"] deep. Maximum
weight of 50Kg [110lb].
Satin white aluminium box
Screens with standard bolt
fixings on the back can be
fitted. See Sheet 5.
CONTROL
Mount Brackets for top
or side mounting
Screen panel fills the
opening in the ceiling
WARNING
IMPORTANT
It is the responsibility of
the installer to warn all
potential end users of
the dangers of interfering
with mechanisms during
operation
Mechanisms which lift
or move weights need
to be checked on a
yearly basis for any
damage which may
result in an accident
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Supplied with basic infrared
remote. Can be learnt by
many learning remote
Also has contact closure and
RS232 so can be operated
by switches, Crestron, AMX
or Lutron systems.
CH4 - Ceiling Hinge Mechanism
ISSUE 005
SHEET 2 of 5
Technical Sheet
Fitting Notes
Stage 1
Prior to installation the plasterboard can be in place with wooden
beams spaced to take the mechanism. These Mount Brackets
are then installed first.
Mount
Brackets
Timber Beams
Plasterboard Ceiling
The Future Automation
Ceiling Hinge has some
great features to make
installation as simple and
quick as possible.
Stage 2
The mechanism motor assembly can
be lifted into position by two people.
The mechanism expands outwards to
locate within the Mount Brackets.
Box
Stage 3
Signal cables can be run
before the Box, screen and
screen panel can be fitted
in place.
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Screen Panel
CH4 - Ceiling Hinge Mechanism
B
ISSUE 005
SHEET 3 of 5
Technical Sheet
Side Section BB
40.0
1015
Pivot Point
A
A
Viewing Side
37.4
950
Ceiling Cut out
1.0
25
B
1.6
40
+0.2
53.9 - 0.2
+5
1370 - 5
Front View Section AA
Timber
Beam
Timber
Beam
8.4
213
0.6
15 Maximum
Ceiling Thickness
46.1
1170
Ceiling Cut out
3.9
100
3.9
100
Mechanism just fixes to these timber beams at the sides
Mechanism weight is 90Kg
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See CAD drawings for more
dimensional information
Technical Sheet
0
1.0
25
53.0
1345
53.9
1370
CH4 - Ceiling Hinge Mechanism
ISSUE 005
SHEET 4 of 5
Plan View
B
Side Section BB
14 Suitable
for M12 studs.
0
One option is to hang the
mechanism from a concrete floor
before the ceiling panels are
finished around.
2.0
50
A
A
31.5
800
38.6
980
Viewing Side
B
7.7
195
Front View Section AA
46.1
1170
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37.4
950
Holes are provided for four M12
studs/bolts.
If the ceiling panels have the
opening size shown then all
mechanism parts will be
removable and serviceable
without removing the ceiling.
The screen panel would be
removed first followed by the box
and the whole motor unit.
CH4 - Ceiling Hinge Mechanism
ISSUE 005
SHEET 5 of 5
Technical Sheet
Side View at Max Tilt
View Up Without Ceiling Panels
47.4
1205
97
28.7
730
Screen Panel Size
35.1
891
38.3
972
°
Screen signal cables exit
from here on the right side
of the mechanism from the
pivot tube.
44.3
1125
Front View on Screen Mount
A control box 220 x 55 x 150mm [8.7 x 2.2 x 5.9"]
needs to placed in an accessible location. It is
supplied on a 3 metre [9ft 11"] flying lead.
It requires a 3 amp mains supply. Infrared
RS232 and contact closure inputs need to be
made to this box.
5.5
139
16.5
420
The slotted screen mount will accommodate
any screen with a bolt pattern up to 680mm [26.8"]
wide by 420mm [16.5"] high.
26.8
680
MAX
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