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Preparation

It requires at least four people to assemble a Flex Plex screen. To maintain optimal image geometry and screen alignment, a flat and 
straight wall free from obstructions and angular distortions should be used. 

A wall opening with 5” + the ordered viewing height and 

5” + the ordered viewing width must be used to maintain the precise in-wall fit of the Flex Plex screen.

 When assembling the screen, 

choose a clean work area using padded material or other soft, clean materials. The work area should be larger than the overall screen 
size and directly in front of the wall opening where the screen is to be installed (audience side).

NOTE:

 Please read through the installation steps and note wait times. The rolled screen surface needs to be acclimated to the room for 

48 hours

 prior to installation (Step 1). Once the surface is unrolled it will need to lay in its unrolled state for 

4 hours

 

(Step 2).

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.

Installation Video

To view a video of this installation, visit https://youtu.be/45xbaYpXjd8.

Maintenance and Protection

Projection screens should always be installed after the 
completion of construction, drywall, and painting of all adjacent 
areas. If construction work needs to occur near an installed 
screen, clean polyethylene sheeting should be used to cover and 
protect both surfaces. 

Never apply adhesive tapes to the 

coated surface. 

Always be careful to guard the screen against 

damage from moving scaffolding, ladders, or staging materials.

General Cleaning

Never use solvents on or near Da-Lite rear projection screens. 
Remove dust by gently blotting the screen with a soft, clean, lint-
free cloth.

Dry Soil Marks

Clean with VM&P Naptha or with Da-Lite Lenskleen and a soft, 
clean, lint-free cloth.

Cleaning of Frame and Trim

The exposed surfaces of the aluminum frames can be cleaned 
with a dilute solution of detergent and water, followed by a clear 
water rinse. Use a soft, grit-free cloth to preserve the anodized 
finish. Protect screen surface during frame cleaning. Do not use 
abrasive cleaners or solvents.

Summary of Contents for Polacoat Flex Plex

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION BOOK FOR Polacoat Flex Plex Screen ...

Page 2: ...o 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 Installation Video To view a video...

Page 3: ...quired for Installation not provided Screw Gun Drill and Drill Bits 1 2 Open Wrenches 2 Ladders 10 x 1 Countersunk Flat Head Screws x 1 Hex Lag Screws 1 8 3 16 Hex Keys Measuring Tape Level Rubber Mallet Knife ...

Page 4: ...24 Tensioning Assemblies G 6 Frame Pieces F 4 Rubber Gaskets B 6 T Tracks D 3 Lifting Brackets I 4 Cap Screws NOTE Quantities listed are for standard sizes Quantities will vary if a custom screen that is larger than standard is ordered Q 4 Corner Covers L 24 3 8 x 1 2 Hex Head Screws M 24 3 8 Thin Hex Nut K 4 Corner Bracket J 4 Seam Bracket ...

Page 5: ...d transport the carton carefully DO NOT remove the screen surface roll and hardware from the carton for transport CAUTION Do not remove the screen surface and hardware from the end of the carton Removing the carton ends will expose staples that can scratch the screen surface 3 Using four people unroll the screen A Locate one person on each end of the roll with the other two people used as support ...

Page 6: ...is against the wall Secure that end of the track with a 10 screw in the hole closest to the end See Figure 2 Figure 1 2 NOTE Most screen units will have one piece of T track B for the side openings and two pieces each for the top and bottom wall openings Larger sized units above 14 wide may have three pieces of T track B each for the top and bottom openings WARNING Ensure each 10 countersunk screw...

Page 7: ...aching the T track B to the wall This alignment is necessary to allow the trim to snap on easily at the end of the screen installation Ensure the opening is level on all four sides If the opening is not level the T track B will need to be shimmed in order to ensure the screen trim is level once attached to the T track B Figure 2 Figure 3 Installation continued 6 Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until all T tr...

Page 8: ... the top section of the screen in the opposite corner See Figure 4 9 Position the third lifting bracket D 2 from the back of the T track B in the center of the top section of the wall opening and mount with 1 4 X 1 lag screws See Figure 4 NOTE After completing this step there should be three lifting brackets D mounted into the top section of the wall opening behind the T track B Check that these b...

Page 9: ...f needed See Figure 5 Installation continued 13 Place the hoisting bracket H in the center of the top and bottom sections of the screen frame Attach to frame using the provided cap screws I and a 3 16 hex key 14 Starting from the center on each side tighten all set screws on all four sides of the frame using the 1 8 hex key Approximately two threads should be visible on each set screw when properl...

Page 10: ...RNING Screen must be positioned close to but not touching the wall before lifting Do not lift the screen into place if the ropes have not been fed through the hoisting H and lifting brackets D Figure 6 Figure 7 20 Lift the screen assembly to a vertical position on the floor parallel to the wall opening On the projector side of the wall opening one person will be holding all three ropes N without s...

Page 11: ...sembly into place until all three hoisting and lifting brackets attach to each other at the top of the wall opening See Figure 8 Figure 8 T Track 2 Lifting Bracket Hoisting Bracket Screen Assembly Audience Side 22 Once the screen is hanging on the hoisting and lifting brackets carefully remove the seam J and corner K brackets along with the 3 8 screws L and nuts M NOTE During this step be careful ...

Page 12: ...TE Once the lifting brackets have been removed the screen assembly will be held in place by the previously attached tensioning assemblies 26 Tighten all tensioning assemblies O on the top section of the screen assembly until all eight four per frame section are evenly spaced and secure on the top side NOTE Use the alternating method of two to three turns on one assembly then moving to another asse...

Page 13: ...gure 10 NOTE Custom screens may use three pieces 32 Starting at the audience side bottom left corner align a side piece of trim P with the side edge of the screen The end should be approximately 3 up from the corner of the wall opening When aligned snap the trim P onto the T track while moving along the length of the piece until firmly in place Figure 10 33 Repeat Step 31 for the top trim pieces P...

Page 14: ... 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 prepa...

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