Lace and Grommet 40397 - Projection Cabinet DA-LITE - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Lace and Grommet Projection Screen Surface
Brand	Da-Lite (a brand of Milestone AV Technologies)
Model	40397
Dimensions	Custom sized; overall size is 4 inches larger each way than picture area; frame inside width/height should be 12 inches greater than picture size or 7 inches greater than overall size
Weight	Approximately 0.5 lb per square foot
Material	Fabric screen surface with 2-inch black webbing and grommets spaced every 6 inches
Mounting	Frame-mounted using lacing cord through grommets and hooks (frame not included; hooks or roofing nails recommended)
Lacing Methods	Zig Zag, Diagonal, Shock Cord (elastic), Single Loop, Double Loop, or Spring lacing
Frame Compatibility	Suggested wood frame: 2x4 stock for screens up to 11x14 ft, 2x6 for larger; lumber: redwood, spruce, pine, white fir
Maximum Size	Depends on fabric type; large screens may have vertical seams
Recommended Use	Permanent installations in theaters with fly loft for safe storage
Warranty	Limited one-year warranty for original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship
Manufacturer	Milestone AV Technologies LLC, Warsaw, IN, USA
Manual Pages	8 pages (English)
Custom Order Information	Order by overall size including webbing and net picture area; price per square foot
Included Accessories	Lacing cord available at extra charge; shock cord and springs not supplied by Da-Lite
Safety Note	Handle carefully to avoid wrinkles, tears, or damage; not recommended without fly loft

Frequently Asked Questions - Lace and Grommet 40397 DA-LITE

What is a Lace and Grommet projection screen?

A Lace and Grommet screen is a custom-made fabric projection surface with a 2-inch black webbing and grommets spaced every 6 inches. It is laced to a frame using cord through the grommets and hooks, providing a wrinkle-free surface for large installations.

How do I determine the correct size for my Lace and Grommet screen?

When ordering, provide the overall size (including black webbing) and the net picture area (excluding webbing). The overall size is 4 inches larger each way than the picture area. For the frame, inside width/height should be 12 inches greater than picture size or 7 inches greater than overall size.

What type of frame is recommended for installation?

A wooden frame built from redwood, spruce, pine, or white fir is recommended. Use 2x4 stock for screens up to 11x14 ft, and 2x6 for larger. Frame must have hooks or roofing nails spaced every 6 inches, with corner braces for stability.

How do I install the screen to the frame?

Lay the frame flat, unroll the screen inside, and tie it at all four corners to center it. Then install lacing around all sides. Do not tighten lacing until the frame is raised vertically. For already-erected frames, unroll the screen vertically and tie at intervals.

What lacing methods are available?

There are six methods: Zig Zag (alternating through grommets and under hooks), Diagonal (for tension in correct direction), Shock Cord (using elastic cord and S-hooks), Single Loop (fast, but alignment must be straight), Double Loop (reduces creeping), and Spring (for rear outdoor screens, springs not supplied).

How much does the screen weigh?

The approximate shipping weight is 0.5 lb per square foot.

Can I use the screen outdoors?

The Lace and Grommet screen is primarily designed for indoor permanent installations. For outdoor rear projection, the Spring Mounting method is suggested, but it is more expensive and requires perfect alignment. Not recommended for outdoor use without proper precautions.

What is the warranty on Da-Lite Lace and Grommet screens?

Milestone AV Technologies offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser against defects in materials and workmanship, provided the product is operated according to instructions and not misused. Warranty covers repair or replacement at Da-Lite's option.

How do I clean or maintain the screen surface?

The manual does not provide specific cleaning instructions, but it advises careful handling to avoid wrinkles, tears, or damage. For maintenance, avoid touching the surface and follow standard projection screen care guidelines. Contact Da-Lite for specific recommendations.

What if my frame is not large enough to lace the screen on the inside?

If the old frame is too small, you can place hooks on the front and outer edge of the frame. Use roofing nails every 6 inches, leaving 1/4 inch out of the wood for the lacing cord.

USER MANUAL Lace and Grommet 40397 DA-LITE

INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR

Lace And Grommet

Screen Surfaces

Disclaimer

Milestone 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 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.

Da-Lite ^® is a registered trademark of Milestone AV Technologies. All rights reserved.

Manufacturer's Precaution

Each Da-lite Screen is carefully inspected, wrapped and packed in a manner that insures delivery to destination in first class condition. Careless handling of screens during installation can

result in screen surface being wrinkled, torn or damaged. Milestone does not assume responsibility for such damage.

Pre-Installation

Da-Lite Lace and Grommet screens are custom made to meet the requirements for large surface installation of a relatively permanent nature. Great care is taken in the production of these screens to assure extreme serviceability and excellence of picture reproduction. Maximum overall size is based on fabric type.

The Lace and Grommet screen is trimmed with a strong 2" webbing and grommets spaced uniformly every 6 inches. Lacing cord, included at a slight extra charge, is laced through grommets and fastened to hooks on frame... providing a completely wrinkle-free surface.

If a Series 200 or 300 frame was purchased see the instructions provided with the frame for assembly. If a frame is being built, suggestions for their construction are provided on page 4.

Lace and Grommet style screens are not recommended unless the stage has a fly loft for safe storage of the screen when it is not in use.

Screens are priced per square foot on overall screen sizes, which are 4" larger each way than picture area. When ordering Lace and Grommet custom made screens, please give the following dimensions:

1. Overall size, including black webbing.

2. Net picture area, excluding black webbing.

Approximate shipping weight, 1/2 lb. per square foot.

Large projection screens will have one or more vertical seams.

Suggested Methods Of Installation

Conditions in theaters vary so greatly that no set of instructions would be complete for each theater. The following suggestions, regarding the installation, when supplemented with proper care and good judgment in meeting local conditions will result in a rapid and satisfactory installation.

Installing Screen to the frame: First, and most important, is to handle the screen in a manner to prevent its being wrinkled during installation.

Safest method is to lay the frame flat on a clean floor and unroll the screen inside the frame. Tie it in at all four corners to ensure centering in the frame. Then lacing should be installed around all four sides. Do not attempt to draw lacing tight until after the frame is raised to a vertical position.

When necessary to install the screen to a frame already erected, and one that cannot be taken down, it is necessary to stand the rolled screen on end in front of the frame and tie it at frequent intervals to the top of the frame as it is unrolled.

Before starting the actual lacing, we recommend lying the screen to all four corners of the frame to insure its being spaced properly inside the frame.

Things to Remember: Practically every installation will have its own individual problem. For instance, you may find in using your old frame that it is not large enough to lace the screen on the inside, in which case you would place the hooks on the front and outer edge of the frame. For this purpose we recommend using roofing nails every six inches, leaving one-fourth inch out of the wood for the lacing cord.

Zlg Zag Lacing

Zig Zag Lacing of lacing cord alternately through grommets and under hooks is a method that will produce good results. Use this method where it is necessary to lace a screen to a pipe frame without hooks.

Diagonal Lacing

Diagonal Lacing provides a desirable tension on the fabric. It facilitates putting the correct tension in the correct direction regardless of the grommel and hook relationship.

Shock Cord (Elastic) Lacing

Shock Cord Lacing calls for elastic lacing cord (approx. 3/16" dia.) and "S" hooks (approx. 1-1/2") which are inserted in grommet holes. This is the fastest method and usually considered adequate. (Shock cord not supplied by Da-Lite.)

Single Loop Lacing

Single Loop Lacing is fast since each loop is merely doubled, pushed through the grommel and down over the screw hook. Alignment between grommel and screw hook must be straight to avoid puckering of picture surface.

Double Loop Lacing

Double Loop Lacing lends to eliminate any tendency of the picture surface to creep at the edges or unnecessary puckering. This is overcome by pulling each loop over two hooks.

Spring Lacing

Spring Mounting is a more expensive method, usually reserved for rear screens used out of doors. Here grommet holes must be in perfect alignment with the screw hooks. (Springs not supplied by Da-Lile.)

NOTE: Inside width and height of screen frame should be 12" greater than picture size or 7" greater than over-all size (including the webbing).

Lumber - Redwood, Spruce, Pine, White Fir. Use 2" x 4" stock for frames to hold screens 11' x 14' or under. Use 2" x 6" stock for screens of larger sizes.

Cutting Lumber - 2" x 4" stock-Cut sides or vertical pieces 1' 8" longer than over-all vertical measurements of screen.

Cut top and bottom or horizontal pieces 1' 3" longer than over-all horizontal width of screen. 2" x 6" stock-Cut vertical pieces 2' longer than over-all vertical measurements of screen. Cut top and bottom of horizontal pieces 1' 6" longer than over-all horizontal width of screen.

Notching

2" x 4" stock. Notch 2 vertical (shortest) pieces as shown. 2" x 6" stock is notched longer and deeper.

Drill 7/16" hole through notched pieces. Drill 1/4" hole into ends of horizontal pieces. Use 3/8" lag bolt with washer on 2" x 4" frames at corners. Use same lag bolts and washers for 2" x 6" stock.

Place #8 screw hooks 4-1/2" from inside of corners. Space all others 6" apart. Measurements are same for frames of 2" x 4" and 2" x 6" stock.

Lacing With Roofing Nails

Use large head roofing nails on face of frame. Frame is now ready for lacing screen into position.

Bracing

Boll 2" x 4" corner braces to back of frame at all corners or gussel plates as illustrated. On 2" x 6" stock frames, up to 20' width, uses braces 8' long. 10' braces for 20' to 24' widths and 12' braces for widths over 24'.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON DA-LITE PRESENTATION PRODUCTS

Milestone AV Technologies LLC warrants certain Da-Lite branded products to the original purchaser only, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser; provided they are properly operated according to Da-Lite's instructions and are not damaged due to improper handling or treatment after shipment from the factory.

This warranty does not apply to equipment showing evidence of misuse, abuse or accidental damage, or which has been tampered with or repaired by a person other than authorized Da-Lite personnel.

Da-Lite's sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair or to replace (at Da-Lite's option) the defective part of the merchandise. Returns for service should be made to your Da-Lite dealer. If it is necessary for the dealer to return the screen or part to Da-Lite, transportation expenses to and from Da-Lite are payable by the purchaser and Da-Lite is not responsible for damage in shipment. To protect yourself against damage or loss in transit, insure the product and prepay all transportation expenses.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR USE AND MERCHANTABILITY. Any implied warranties of fitness for use, or merchantability, that may be mandated by statute or rule of law are limited to the one (1) year warranty period. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state-to-state. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NO LIABILITY IS ASSUMED FOR EXPENSES OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INTERRUPTION IN OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT, OR FOR INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE.

In the event that there is a defect in materials or workmanship of a Da-Lite product, you may contact our Customer Care Specialists at 3100 North Detroit Street, Warsaw, IN 46582, [phone], [phone].

IMPORTANT: THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE VALID AND DA-LITE BRANDED PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE BOUND BY THIS WARRANTY IF THE PRODUCT IS NOT OPERATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DA-LITE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS.

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