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Microphone Lift ML-2011

Installation Instructions

Structural attachment points will depend upon your specific installation. The

MicLift is designed to hang above the finished ceiling so your microphone is

slightly below the bottom of the finished ceiling. The actual mounting height will

vary depending upon your architectural situation. Structural channel and

threaded rods are common methods to install mounting points at the appropriate

height above the finished ceiling. The unit is shipped with a ¾” diameter conduit

that is 2” long reference to the right of figure 3.

Figure 1

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Figure 1 Microphone Lift ML-2011 Installation Instructions Structural attachment points will depend upon your specific installation. The MicLift is designed to hang above the finished ceiling so your microphone is slightly below the bottom of the finished ceiling. The actual mounting height will vary depending upon your architectural situation. Structural channel and threaded rods are common methods to install mounting points at the appropriate height above the finished ceiling.
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NOTE The lift is shipped fully assembled for installation into an unfinished ceiling application. To install in a finished ceiling, you must disassemble the lower trim ring prior to installation into the finished ceiling or ceiling tile. The MicLift is designed to operate via our three-button remote or contact closures. See the Control Interface section for control assignments. The unit is designed to be mounted above the bottom of the finished ceiling.
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Brake Mechanism Microphone Lift control board Figure 2 Stepper Motor Upper piece Fixed in lift Upper Limit switch Ceiling Bezel ¾ “Conduit Figure 3 2.) 3.) 4.) Limit switch activation mechanism and factory-installed weight Install the mounting plate using ½” hardware. Attach to structural channel or a solid mounting surface. Be sure the plate is level front-to-back and side-to-side. Add a plumb bob to the mounting plate at the indicator hole and hang the bob down to ceiling.
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5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) 9.) Raise the lift to the mounting plate – insert the lugs into the key holes and slide to narrow side of key hole slot. Install the locking screw on the side of the unit. There is a 2” long ¾ “ diameter conduit shipped with the unit, use a longer piece if needed. Lower the microphone and weight down through the hole, and thread through the conduit, conduit fitting, and ceiling bezel.
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Optional Speed Adjustment – Physical Installation The MicLift’s lowering and raising speed can be changed from slow to fast. The recommended speed is the factory default – slow. Remove power to the unit. Remove the side cover then remove the control board electronics cover. The jumper is not connected and must be placed on both pins.
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Electrical, Signal and Control Installation AC POWER Remote Control AC POWER Audio Signal 3 Pin XLR 6
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Remote Control - Pin out 1 2 3 4 5 6 1.) 2.) 3.) UP DOWN STOP COMMON 12V trigger in +5V out Remove the j-box cover plate and connect AC power leads with wire nuts: ground = green, neutral = white, hot = black. Connect the hardwired hand-held remote control to the 5-pin Phoenix connector in the center j-box. Connect audio signal to the 3-pin XLR-f.
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Programming Ramping Distance You may determine the location where the lift slows its acceleration. Programming can only be done with the three-button control. If other methods of triggering the lift are normally used, first program the lift with the remote and then configure the lift for the other trigger method. 1 2 3 4 5 Send lift to top position (‘Up’ button). Press and hold ‘Stop’ button for 10 seconds. Press the ‘Down’ button. Lift will travel down.
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Optional Control Support The next two control methods involve adding jumper wires on the Phoenix connector in the center j-box. They are presented here for information only; please contact DDI for further directions. Low-Voltage Control signal and Single-Latching Contact It is required that the lift is installed and the show position has been set. After setting show position, jumpers must be added to the connector as shown below.