Page 2 - IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!; Electric drill and bit set
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS! • WARNING: This is an electrical device. All electrical installation procedures should be performed by a qualified elec-trician. • WARNING: Improper installation can result in serious personal injury! Make su...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
2 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts CONTENTS DIMENSIONAL DRAWING ................................................................... 3SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 4ACCESSORIES ....................................
Page 4 - DIMENSIONAL DRAWING; FD
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 3 DIMENSIONAL DRAWING FD SP
Page 5 - SPECIFICATIONS
4 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts SPECIFICATIONS OVERALL DIMENSIONS CLOSED (HxWxD): FD: 11.06 x 26.35 x 28.85 SP: 12.25 x 25.12 x 28.31 MAXIMUM AVAILABLE SPACE FOR PROJECTOR AND EQUIPMENT (HxWxD): 9.25 x 20.50 x 22.75 CLOSURE PANEL SIZE (WxD): 23.87 x 23.87 RECOMMENDED CEILI...
Page 6 - ACCESSORIES; Installation
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 5 ACCESSORIES SMA-601 SMA-650 SMA-620 Clip Single Column Mounting Plate Threaded Rod Adapter Suspended Ceiling Track IR-10 Infra-Red Remote Control RC-10 Radio FrequencyRemote Control Rocker Switch with Wall Plate ASP-401 Securely attaches the...
Page 7 - PRETEST THE LIFT BEFORE INSTALLING; NOTE: The supplied momentary push button and power cord can; Figure 1. Support the Unit
6 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts PRETEST THE LIFT BEFORE INSTALLING IMPORTANT: Before mounting the lift in the ceiling, perform the following test to be sure that it operates properly and has not been damaged during shipping. 1. Attach supports (not supplied) to the top of ...
Page 8 - PREPARE THE CEILING OPENING AND INSTALL THE LIFT; General Guidelines
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 7 PREPARE THE CEILING OPENING AND INSTALL THE LIFT Because of the wide variety of possible mounting situations, Chief Manufacturing can only provide general guidelines for preparing the location where the Smart-Lift will be installed. Study th...
Page 9 - Installation in a Suspended Ceiling (using threaded rods); CAUTION: For smooth and reliable operation, the lift must be; CAUTION: Make sure all parts assemble easily, without distort-; Figure 3. Threaded Rod Installation
8 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts Installation in a Suspended Ceiling (using threaded rods) You can suspend the lift housing from three 3/8-in.-dia. threaded rods (not supplied by Chief Manufacturing) First, secure the rods to a structural cross brace in the ceiling. Insert ...
Page 10 - After installing the lift, use the test push button to carefully; Figure 6. Mounting Locations
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 9 11. After installing the lift, use the test push button to carefully operate the lift all the way up and down to be sure the clear-ances are adequate. Be prepared to stop the lift immediately if the lift begins to sound labored or if one sid...
Page 11 - CONNECT POWER TO THE LIFT; NOTE: If the lift is cycled up and down repeatedly, the thermal; Non Plenum Rated Installation; Plug the lift’s power cord (supplied) into an electrical outlet.; Plenum Rated Installation; WARNING: A licensed electrician should; Terminate Power Leads
10 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts CONNECT POWER TO THE LIFT WARNING: Plenum rating requires hard wiring and use of Class II control wiring. Follow all local building and electrical codes. NOTE: If the lift is cycled up and down repeatedly, the thermal overload on the motor ...
Page 12 - Figure 9
11 (Optional) Installing Wiring Cover An optional wiring cover may be installed to further protectwiring from mechanical damage. WARNING: Make sure that power to SL-236 is OFF before proceeding! 1. Remove the control harness. (See Figure 9) 2. Using four Phillips head screws, attach cover (included ...
Page 13 - INSTALL THE PROJECTOR ON THE LIFT; CAUTION: Improper projector weight distribution could lead to; Reinstall the yaw adjustment bracket with projector attached.; NOTE: If desired, the projector can be set directly on the bottom; Install and Route Cables; CAUTION: Do not attach cables to lower lifting arms or sides of; cradle. This may result in damage when lift retracts.
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 2 INSTALL THE PROJECTOR ON THE LIFT CAUTION: Improper projector weight distribution could lead to equipment damage. Make certain projector weight is centered on cradle when mounted. 1. Install the SLB bracket on the projector (see the SLB ma...
Page 14 - ADJUSTMENTS; Adjust Travel; CAUTION: Each side must be adjusted equally. Failure to adjust; Figure 11. Travel Adjustment
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 3 ADJUSTMENTS Adjust Travel An access hole is located in the corner below the terminal block (see Figure 11). Using a Phillips screwdriver inserted in the access hole, adjust the stroke of the lift mechanism as follows: CAUTION: Do not over ...
Page 15 - OUTSIDE TERMINAL WIRING EXAMPLES; Push Button; Supplied SPST Switch Using Internal 12VDC Power Supply
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 4 OUTSIDE TERMINAL WIRING EXAMPLES The information on the following pages cover the most common wiring options: • Supplied Momentary Push Button • Discrete Extend and Retract for switch or dry contacts • 12 Volt out supply • 24 Volt out supp...
Page 16 - a. Connect the common wire from your switch to; Internal 12VDC Power Supply 2.5A Maximum; Closed when lift reaches show position = 14; Service Position; NOTE: To stop the lift before it reaches the service position, make; a momentary contact between terminals 3 & 9.
1 5 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) Switch or 2 Dry Contact Closures, Momentary or Latching. These terminals can be used with any latching contacts, momentary contacts, or a wall switch. NOTE: The connection between the ground (#9) and any oth...
Page 17 - INSIDE TERMINAL WIRING EXAMPLES; Closing the unit while the projector is running may; a. Connect the negative of your power supply to terminal 6 (see
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 6 INSIDE TERMINAL WIRING EXAMPLES The information on the following pages cover the most common wiring options: • Supplied Momentary Push Button • Discrete Extend and Retract for Switch or Dry Contacts • 12 Volt out supply • 24 Volt out suppl...
Page 18 - Figure 20. Dry Contacts
1 7 Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts Single Pole DOUBLE Throw (SPDT) Switch or 2 Dry Contact Closures, Momentary or Latching. a. Connect the common wire from your switch to terminal 13 (see Figure 20). b. Connect the 'up' wire from your switch to terminal 12. c. Connect the '...
Page 19 - SMART LIFT INTERIOR BOARD BOX; FUNCTION; DESCRIPTION
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 1 8 SMART LIFT INTERIOR BOARD BOX TERMINAL FUNCTION DEFINITIONS TERMINAL NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION WIRING OPTIONS NOTES 1 24 VOLT AC 24 volt AC output 2 24 VOLT AC COMMON 24 volt AC common This is an internal power supply forpowering externa...
Page 21 - SMART LIFT EXTERIOR 14 PIN; TERMINAL FUNCTION DEFINITION
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 20 SMART LIFT EXTERIOR 14 PIN TERMINAL FUNCTION DEFINITION TERMINAL NUMBER FUNCTION DESCRIPTION WIRING OPTIONS NOTES 1 24 VOLT AC 24 volt AC output 2 24 VOLT AC COMMON 24 volt AC common This is an internal power supply forpowering external dev...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Instruction Manual SMART-LIFT 236 Electric Ceiling Lifts 2 2 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION LIFT DOES NOT RESPOND 12V TRIGGER OPTION BEING USED NORMAL OPERATION SEE NOTES ON 'LOW VOLTAGE SENSING' PAGE#16 NO POWER VERIFY POWER TO LIFT FUSE BLOWN CHECK FUSE ON CONTROL BOX LIM...
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