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Installation/Operating Instructions

220V Ambassador Electric Projection Screen by Draper 

These Installation/Operating Instructions are available in the official language of 

the country where you purchase the product. Please contact your distributor to 

request a copy.

Vous pourriez demander les instructions d’installation et d’opération traduises 

dans la langue officielle du pays ou vous achetez le produit. Veuillez demander à 

votre distributeur.

Die Gebrauchsanweisung für Installation und Konstruktion sind in der offiziellen 

Sprache des Landes, indem Sie das Produkt gekauft haben, vorhanden. Fragen 
Sie die jeweilige Verkaufs-Abteilung.

Screen is shipped with internal wiring complete and control switch(es) fully boxed. 

Wire connecting screen to switch(es) and switch(es) to power supply should be 

furnished by installer. Connections should be made in accordance with wiring 

diagram, and wiring should comply with National and local electrical codes.

All operating switches should be “off” before power is connected.

Operation

When screen is first operated, be cautious! If automatic trap door does not drop 

open immediately when switch is flipped “down”, return switch to “off” and free trap 

door and/or recheck electrical connections before proceeding. Cycle unit down 

and up several times to confirm satisfactory operation.

220V Single Station Control—

3-position up-off-down switch permits operation to 

be stopped at any point. Factory adjusted limit switches automatically stop screen 

when fully down or fully up.

220V Multiple Station Control 

(Not CE approved)—Switches are similar in ap-

pearance to 220V Single Station Control. Screen stops when switch is released 

and may be restarted in either direction. Factory adjusted limit switches stop 

screen automatically when fully down or fully up.

24V Control 

(CE approved)

Three-button up-stop-down switches stop at any 

point desired, operate in any sequence. Factory adjusted limit switches automati-

cally stop screen when fully down or fully up.

Key Operated Switching 

(Not CE approved)

— 

Two kinds of key-operated 

switches are optionally available with this unit. 

1

 The key-operated power supply 

switch controls power to the screen and switches. When it is “off”, the switches 

will not operate screen. Key may be removed from the switch in either “on” or “off” 

position. 

2

 A three-position key switch permits the screen to be operated directly 

by key. In this case, the screen’s operator must always have a key.

RS232/Ethernet—

Serial communication and network communication optionally 

available with wall switches, RF or IR remote.

Adjustments 

Please Note: Screen limits are factory set for optimum performance of 

the screen. A procedure is outlined below for minor tweaks, but any 

adjustment of these limits may negatively affect the flatness of the 

screen surface and could also void the warranty. Please check with 

Draper prior to resetting screen limits.

CAUTION: Always be prepared to shut screen off manually when new 

adjustment is being tested. Screen may be severely damaged if viewing 

surface is allowed to run too far up or too far down

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AUTION: Be sure all switches are in “off” position before adjusting 

limit switches.

Adjusting “fully up” position —

 “Up” limit switch, located immediately above left 

end of automatic trap door, is tripped as door closes. If door does not close fully, 

limit switch should be raised slightly. If door closes too tightly, switch should be 

lowered slightly.

Remove steel plate attached to threaded neck of “up” limit switch by removing 

hex nut securing it. Removing plate exposes three Phillips head machine screws 

which hold limit switch bracket in place. Turning these screws clockwise will raise 

limit switch; turning them counterclockwise will lower it.

Raise switch only in quarter-turn increments. When operating properly automatic 

trap door should close gently and rest against but not press on rubber bumpers 

above it. Adjusting automatic door so that it closes too tightly will damage screen.

Adjusting “fully down” position —

 “Down” limit switch is located on left side of 

limit switch assembly immediately behind access door on left end of case. Left 

hand, hex head machine screw contacts limit switch button to shut screen off in 

“down” position. Turning this machine screw clockwise will allow viewing surface 

to run farther down before stopping. Turning it counterclockwise will cause sur-

face to stop in a less extended position. 

At no time should viewing surface be 

unrolled enough to expose any part of screen roller. Be sure nut on machine 

screw is tight against steel plate before closing access door.

Hanging Screen 

Planning Installation:

1

  When locating viewing surface and checking clearance for screen’s operation,  

  remember surface is not centered in case, but rather is offset to audience’s  

  right (see drawing on reverse). Normally viewing surface, not case, should be  

  centered in room or viewing area. 

2

  Entire bottom of case must be readily accessible after installation is complete.

3

  Hinge on automatic trap door must be permitted to operate freely. Front and  

  back of case must be straight—not forced to warp or bow. Hinges must be free  

  from mastic or paint build-up, and doors must be unob structed by ceiling tiles.

4

  Do not use screen case to support adjacent sections of ceiling.

Hoisting Screen into Position:

1

  Screen should be lifted into position 

only by the mounting brackets. Keep  

  case level by lifting both ends simultaneously to prevent surface damage.  

  Never attempt to lift screen along its length.

2

  Screen must be installed level for satisfactory operation. Use a carpenter’s  

 level.

Installer must insure that fasteners used are of adequate strength and suitable  

  for the mounting surface chosen.

Bottom of case should be flush with finished ceiling.

5

  After case is mounted, remove two plates securing operating door to bottom  

  panel. Test door’s freedom to operate by pushing up gently with fingers.

6

  Do not seal unit in ceiling until electrical connections have been made and  

  screen has been operated successfully.

Finishing Case:

1

  If case is painted, slots around doors should be shielded to protect viewing  

  surface from paint splatters or overspray.

If trim pieces must be attached to case, do not permit screws to pro trude  

  through ¾" wall of case. Do not attach trim with nails.

Electrical Connections

Screen operates on 220V AC, 50 Hz., 1 ph. current.

Junction box is located at left end of screen case and may be exposed by opening 

access door and removing junction box cover. Automatic trap door is held shut 

by viewing surface and must not be forced open. Junction box contains brown, 

black and blue pigtail leads and green internal ground wire, per wiring diagram on 

reverse.

Copyright © 2015 Draper Inc.  Form Ambassador220V_Inst15 

Printed in U.S.A.

If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Ambassador screen, 

call your dealer or Draper, Inc., Spiceland, Indiana, USA (765) 987-7999.

Caution

1

  Read instructions through completely before proceeding.

2

  Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions invalidates  

 warranty.

3

  Do not lift case in center.  Lift the ends simultaneously to avoid damage  

 

to case and surface.

4

  Entire bottom of screen case should be unobstructed to permit proper 

 

operation of automatic trap door, and access to bottom panel for making  

 

electrical connections or servicing.

5

  Screen should be installed level (using a carpenter’s level).

6

  Nothing should be fastened to screen dowel, viewing surface or auto matic  

 

trap door.

7

  Operating switch (es) packed separately in screen carton. Do not discard  

 

with packing material.

8

  Screen operates on 220V AC, 50 Hz., 1 ph. current.

NOTE: Screen has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and found 

to be operating properly prior to shipment.

 

 

 

 

102

mm

76

mm

251

mm

127

mm

254

mm

260

mm

Mounting brackets

(rods, angles, & attaching

hardware by others)

Conduit connection

on left end

Wood case

Incl. brackets

Ceiling Tile

and grid

(by others)

These instructions are meant as a guide only. They do not imply any responsibility 

on the part of the manufacturer for improper installation or faulty workmanship at 

the jobsite.

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