X Cube Lift

Model: XCU 600

XCU 700
Installation Instructions
 X CUBE LIFT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read installation instructions carefully before installation and keep it for
future reference.

INDEX:

Important Safety Instructions………………………………………….…..….….2

X Cube Lift Overview…………………..…………….…..………….….......…...3
Specifications……………………………………………………………............. 4
Dimensions……………………………………………………………….........…5
Installation Instructions
1. Preliminary Checking……………………………………………………....6
2. Guidelines for Installations……………………………………………...… 6
3. Installation on Ceiling…………………………………………………..….7
4. Connecting to Power Supply…………………………………………..…...9
5. Installation of Projector……………………………………………….........9
6. Cable Management………………………………………………….….....10
7. Installation of Lower Ceiling Cover…………...……………………..….. 10
8. Adjusting the position (For XCU 700)………………………………........11
9. Optional Accessories……………………………………………...…..…. 15
10. (For XCU 600) ……………………………………………...…..….........19
11. Adjusting Upper and Lower Positions ........………………...…..….........20

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The information in this manual is subject to change without any prior notice.
Updated on June 02, 2014
Installation and Operation Manual
This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the X Cube lift for video
projector. Please read carefully the manual before installation and keep it for future
reference. This manual is for installer, interior designer, architect, M&E consultant
and system integrator who has known about XLT X Cube lift.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION
1) The lift is not for out-door used.
2) The lift is intended for use in ordinary location.
3) Please do not place or operate the lift in upside down position. The lift must
be properly installed at the ceiling before operating.
4) The equipment is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instructions.
5) Please do not allow children being supervised to play with the equipment.
6) Do not install the lift on adjacent ceiling or light fixture.
7) Entire bottom of the lift must be unobstructed to allow proper operation.
8) The lift must be installed in level from front-to-back and side-to-side.
9) Please do not attach any projector with the weight above maximum weight
capacity.

WARNING
1) Please read the instructions before installation. Improper installation could
lead to serious injury or damage to the lift.
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 2) Keep hands and other objects away from the mechanism when the lift is
operating. Serious injury or damage could result.
3) Clear all persons and obstructions along the lift travel path while it is
operating or in service.
4) Watch the moving projector lift and keep people away until the projector lift
is completely closed.
5) Please do not close the lift while the projector is running or while it is in “cool
down” operation to avoid premature failure to electrical or electronic
components.
6) Please do not step on the lift. Overloading could lead to damage of equipment
or injury.

ELECTRICAL RISK

1) Please check the standard of the local power supply before installation and
ensure that the operation voltage of the motor is related as the local power
supply. The motor may damage due to incorrect voltage supply.
2) Never operate the lift with damaged or faulty cord or plug.
3) Please keep the cord away from heated surface.
4) Please turn off power supply or unplug before cleaning or servicing.

THE X CUBE LIFT

Overview
The lift is powered by a tubular motor which is operated on Single phase 230~240 V
AC with the convenience of a remote setting controller with 3 programmable
positions, at ceiling or store level, projection level and maintenance level. It provides
attractive solution to recess a projector in ceiling, extend to projection level and fully
extended for maintenance.

The lift is shipped with the carton box and the following items are allocated. Please
inspect them for any damages once received the lift.
1) The X Cube lift
2) 2 Adjustable ceiling mounting bars
3) 4 angle bars to serve as ceiling cover frame
4) Remote control
5) User manual
6) A package of screws for projector

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Specifications:

Model XCU 600 XCU 700

Dimension ( W x D ) 635 X 685(mm) 730 X 730(mm)
Height in Closed
224mm 265mm
Position
Weight 21 kg 26 kg
Max. Lifting Capacity 15 kg 15 kg
Power Consumption 100 W 100 W
Voltage 230 ~ 240V AC 50 Hz 230 ~ 240V AC 50 Hz
Rated Current 0.5 A 0.5 A
Max. Travel Distance 600 mm 950 mm
Projector Cage (W x 544 x 575 x 635 x 665 x
D x H) 75(ADJUSTABLE)(mm) 125(ADJUSTABLE)(mm)

Exploded view of the X Cube Lift

Dimensions

Lift Housing

Scissor arms

Projector Cage

Ceiling Cover

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 A (mm) B (mm) C (mm) D (mm) E (mm) F (mm)
XCU 600 699 686 224 674 500 9
XCU 700 794 730 265 769 530 9

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Installation Instructions

PLEASE ENGAGE LOCAL PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER TO PERFORM

INSTALLATION. PLEASE ALWAYS FOLLOW LOCAL BUILDING
CODES, ELECTRICAL CODES AND LOCAL LAWS.

1. Preliminary Checking:

1) The ceiling structure should support at least FOUR times the total weight of
the lift and projector. Please reinforce additional supporting structure if
needed.
2) Please check the overall dimensions of the lift and ensure that there is
sufficient space above ceiling before installation.
3) 45mm length and 12mm pitch louvers are arranged at left, right, front and
back cover of the lift for ventilation.
4) 100mm (4″) clearances from all surrounding structures are recommended. The
minimum ceiling space required for the lift to install at ceiling is
950mmWx850mmDx650mmH for XCU 190 and
900mmWx800mmDx450mmH for XCU 180. The installer must be
accessible to every sides of the lift in order to install it.
5) Check the dimensions of the projector to be mounted within the available
space.
6) Determine the projector installation position based on projection screen
location and projector specifications.
7) Confirm that there is adequate space for installation, operation and
maintenance.
8) Arrange the space for service and the access to the lift.
9) Confirm height of ceiling with maximum travel of the lift.
10) Physically check for any damages or loose parts at the lift.

2. Guidelines for Installation:

1) An access from above the lift with enough clearance space should be provided
in case of any service is required.
2) Installer must ensure that all fasteners support have adequate strength to
securely support the lift and projector.
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 3) The lift must be installed in level from front-to-back and side-to-side.
4) Make sure that the lift is level in all directions and weight should be shared
equally by all four threaded mounting rods.
5) Bottom of the lift must be unobstructed after installation.

3. Installing on the Ceiling

CAUTION:

It is installer’s responsibility to make sure that the ceiling structure can

support at least FOUR times the total weight of the lift and the projector.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the lift.

1) Please check that the ceiling has enough space to mount the lift.
2) No mounting material is provided. Please use suitable anchors and
fasteners base on the ceiling type.
3) Mount two adjustable ceiling mounting bars to the ceiling. In case the ceiling
has limited space, the installer has the option to mount the lift directly to the
ceiling and threaded rod without using adjustable ceiling mounting bars.
4) Please refer the table below for mounting holes distances.

OR

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 A (mm) B (mm)
XCU 600 500 674
XCU 700 530 769

5) The lift has to fix to the adjustable ceiling mounting bars by using M8 or
5/16″ threaded rods. The length of the rods may vary depend on the height of
the ceiling.
6) The threaded rods must pass through the mounting holes of the lift as well as
adjustable ceiling mounting bars and secure by nuts above and below. (Fig.)

M8 Threaded rod (x4)

M8 nuts (4 nuts per rod)

7) The threaded rods should not extend more than 2' (600mm).
8) Use the threaded locking compound angle nuts to prevent swinging.
9) Adjust the threaded rods length to get the proper height.
10) Adjust the nuts at treaded rods to level the lift.
11) Check that the lift is leveled from front-to-back and side-to-side.
12) A minimum size of opening on false ceiling is required for the lift to travel.

XCU 600 XCU 700

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 Minimum opening ( WXD) 700mm x 690mm 800mm X 740mm

4. Connecting to Power Supply (For XCU-700)

CAUTION:
Please ensure that the operating voltage of the motor is related to the
standard of the local power supply. The motor can be damaged due to
incorrect voltage supply.
Please do not replace power supply cable of the motor. Please call local
dealer should you have any problem with the motor.

Please refer diagram below for wiring.

The recommended cable size is 1.5mm2 (16AWG). The power supply has to
connect to the building wires and a disconnection means must be provided in
accordance with the wiring rules.

5. Installing Projector

1) Prior to the installation of projector, the lift should be checked for proper
operation.

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 2) Check the dimensions of the projector for proper operation within the
available space.
3) The projector should be suspended on projector mounting bracket. Please
follow the projector manufacturer’s instructions.
4) The projector should be adjusted at the screen level as necessary.

6. Cable Management

1) Make sure that the cables are long enough for the lift to go up and down.
2) Place all the cables inside the cable carrier.
3) Please check that all the cables are out of the way of operation.

7. Installing Ceiling Cover

1) The ceiling cover is fixed at the underside of the lift which normally greater in
size and serve as platform to receive all types of ceiling materials. The lift
must be lowered down in order to fix the ceiling cover frame.
2) The four angle bars will serve as the ceiling cover frame. ( Fig. below)
3) Please use M8 or 5/16" (x4) threaded rod to fix the ceiling cover frame and
the lift housing.
4) The ceiling cover is settled to flush with the false ceiling.

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 M8 Threaded rod (x4)

8. Re-adjusting the limit settings (For XCU-700)

NOTE:

The UP and DOWN adjustment shall be done within 4 minutes. The

motor is equipped with a built-in thermal overload protector which limits
their operations to intermittent use only; the power supply will be cut off
temporarily if continuous operated for more than 4 minutes. If such
things happen, please wait for the motor to cool down and restart it
again. It will take 1 hour to cool down the motor after 4 minutes
continuous operation.

(For XCU 700)

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 UP button

MY button
(SHOW button)
Programming
button
DOWN button

Hand Held transmitter Back of Hand Held transmitter

The hand held transmitter (remote control) is paired with the lift in factory; the
transmitter will not communicate with other lift by default.

The lift is preset with Upper (Stored Position) and Lower (Service Position) limits.

8.1. Setting for Lower Position (Service Level)

a) Power up the lift after installation, press DOWN button, the lift will
travel and stop at the position preset by the factory.
b) To delete the limit setting of this position, press the UP and DOWN
button simultaneously until the lift begins to move briefly (up and
down).

2 to 3 seconds

c) Adjust the lift to the require position while the UP or DOWN key are
pressed (holding period).

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 OR

d) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begin to move briefly (up and
down), the new position is recorded.

2 to 3 seconds

8.2. Setting for Upper Position (Stored Level)

NOTE: Please do not set the UP limit higher than the limit preset by
the factory.

a) Press the UP button, the lift will travel and stop at the position preset by
the factory.
b) To delete the limit setting of this position, press the UP and DOWN button
simultaneously until the lift begins to move briefly.

c) Adjust the lift to the require position while the UP or DOWN key is
pressed (holding period).

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 OR

d) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begins to move briefly (up
and down), the new position is recorded.

8.3. Setting for Intermediate Position (Projection level)

a) Turn on the projector and press UP/STOP or DOWN/STOP buttons to

position the lift to the level where the images are aligned perfectly on the
screen.

OR

b) Press and hold the STOP button until the lift begin to move briefly (up and
down), the new position is recorded. (Note: The lift must be completely
stopped in the position before setting.)

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 more than 4 seconds

c) To delete the intermittent position that previously recorded, press STOP

button, the lift will travel to the position that recorded.
d) Press and hold the STOP button, until the lift begins to move briefly (up
and down), the intermittent position is deleted.
e) Repeat step (a) and (b) to record the new position.

The Upper position (Store Level), intermediate position (Projection Level) and
Lower position (Service Level) are recorded. Press Up and Down button and operate
the lift to countercheck the recorded positions.

9. Optional Accessories

1) Dry Contact Transmitter

NOTE: The device must be installed by qualified electrician for whom

this instruction is intended. Please read the instructions carefully before
installation. Please follow the local electrical codes.

If you are interfacing the lift with AMX or Crestron, the Inteo Dry Contact
Transmitter will be needed.

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 Programming
button

LED

Inteo Dry Contact transmitter Transmitter without front cover

a) Please refer the wiring diagram shown below to connect the dry contact
transmitter.
(Note: The dry contact transmitter doesn’t need to connect to motor. They will
interact each other by means of radio frequency.)

b) The UP or Down positions are achieved when the up or down inputs (▲ or

▼) are connected with the common input C. The intermittent position is
achieved when the three inputs (▲,▼, C) are connect together.

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 Dry Contact Transmitter

c) Turn on the power supply to the Dry Contact Transmitter.

d) Please confirm the three positions are correctly recorded by pressing UP,
DOWN and STOP buttons on hand held transmitter (remote control).
e) Press and hold the Programming button at the back of the hand held
transmitter ( remote control) until the lift begins to move briefly.

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 Programming button

f) Press and hold the “PROG” button on the frontside of the Dry Contact
Transmitter until the lift begins to move briefly.

PROG button

g) The three positions are memorized by the Dry Contact Transmitter which
automically quits its programming mode.

NOTE TO PROGRAMMER:
(i) Please program AMX or Crestron contact closure to trigger the lift by
‘pulse’ only.
(ii) Please do not hold the contact closure for more than 3 seconds, the
record will be deleted.

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2)Wall Mount Switch

(For XCU 700)

UP button PROG
button

SHOW button

Wall Switch DOWN button Back of Wall Switch

Should you need to control with wall mount switch, please follow the
instructions below to pair wall mount switch and the lift.

a) Press and hold the Programming button at the back of the hand held
transmitter ( remote control) until the lift begins to move briefly.
b) Press and hold “PROG” button on back of the wall switch until the lift
begins to move briefly. The setting is memorized by wall switch.

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10. (For XCU 600)

UP button
STOP button

DOWN button

RF Switch Front Hand held Transmitter

RF switch ( Top)

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1) Please refer the wiring diagram shown below.

2) Turn on the power to conduct functional check to ensure that the wire is
connected in the correct direction ( UP= raises, DOWN= lowers ).

11. Adjusting Upper and Lower Positions

1) Please check the limit setting which is preset by the factory and re-adjust the
setting if necessary.
2) The limit setting screw is located at the back of the lift.

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11.1 Adjusting Store Position (UP Limit)

NOTE: The UP limit is already set by the factory.

a) In case you had disturbed the UP limit preset by the factory, please
refer the following steps to reset the setting.
b) Make sure that you are not overturning the screw when you raise up the
lift (step 1), as the lower ceiling cover will hit the frame and cannot
move further, you may not realize that the limit screw is overturned and
the motor is continuously working.
c) This may damage the motor permanently.

1) If the system stops before ( i.e. lower than ) its desire store position , turn the
UP limit screw to ‘+’ direction to raise up.

2) If the system stops over ( i.e. higher than ) its desire store position, turn the
UP limit screw to ‘-’ direction to lower down.

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 3) Repeat this until the correct setting is achieved.

11.2 Adjusting Show Position (DOWN Limit)

1) If the system stops before ( i.e. higher than ) its desire show position , turn the
DOWN limit screw to ‘+’ direction to lower down.

2) If the system stops over ( i.e. lower than ) its desire store position, turn the
DOWN limit screw to ‘-’ direction to raise up.

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 3) Repeat this until the correct setting is achieved.

After adjusting the settings, please operate the lift up and down to double check the
settings.

NOTE: Please visit the following link for video instructions on XLT scissor lift limit
settings. The procedure to reset the limit setting for X Cube lift is the same as that of
scissor lift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfSyawTEtKU

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