Draper Premier PRE-28 Installation Instructions Download Page 1

Installation Instructions

Premier Electric Projection Screen by Draper 

Caution

 Read instructions through completely before proceeding.

 Follow instructions carefully. Installation contrary to instructions invalidates  

 warranty.

 Screen should be accessible for complete removal should fabric become  

  damaged or should other service be required.

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

 Nothing should be fastened to screen dowel or viewing surface.

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

  with packing material.

 Screen operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz., 1.1 amp current draw.

Hanging Screen

General:

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

remember surface is centered in case. Handle case carefully to protect finish.

Regardless of mounting method, screen should be positively and securely 

supported so that vibration or even abusive pulling on the viewing surface will 

not cause case to work loose or fall. Installer must insure that fasteners used 

are of adequate strength and suitable for the mounting surface chosen.

Suspended Installation:

Suspend screens from holes in endcaps as shown. “S” hooks, chains (or 

cable) and turnbuckles should be provided by installer. "S" hooks should go 

through the rear holes on the endcap sides (see drawing on page 2), and both 

ends of the "S" hooks should be crimped for additional safety. Chains should 

be attached to beams or other structural members. Turnbuckles should be 

adjusted so screen hangs level.

Wall Installation:

Mount screen through holes in back of endcaps as shown. Installer should 

furnish screws, toggle bolts, molly bolts, nylon or lead anchors as required.

Wall or Ceiling Installation with Floating Brackets:

Floating brackets should be located on studs or joists. The bracket then 

attaches at any almost any point along the case. For details, see separate 

instruction sheet that ships with the Floating Wall Bracket.

Recessed Installation:

Recess should permit access for removal of screen if necessary. Screen may 

be mounted as in suspended or wall installation. Optional Ceiling Opening 

Trim Kit also available; see diagram on page 2 and separate instruction sheet 

(included with Ceiling Opening Trim Kit). 

The Ceiling Opening Trim Kit is for 

use in an acoustical, drop ceiling only. Not recommended for drywall or hard 

ceilings.

Electrical Connections

Screen operates on 110-120V, 60 Hz., 1.1 amp current draw. Duty cycle: 

On 28 seconds/Off 4 minutes. Junction box is located inside left endcap and 

cover plate is secured to endcap with two screws which may be removed with 

a Torx-head or small straight-blade screwdriver. Junction box contains terminal 

strip, per wiring diagram on reverse.

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. Do NOT wire motors in parallel. Please Note: 

Screen must be installed in accordance with the requirements of the Local 

Copyright © 2014 Draper Inc.  Form Premier_Inst14 

Printed in U.S.A.

NOTE

: Screen has been thoroughly inspected and tested at factory and  

found to be operating properly prior to shipment.

Operation

CAUTION—Important Instructions: 

Shipping support brackets must be 

removed from each end of dowel during initial operation, before screen is 

operated in UP direction. After screen is installed, lower viewing surface to 

access screws holding brackets to dowel. Loosen hex head screw, remove 

bracket and retighten screw at each end of dowel. Raise and lower viewing 

surface several times to confirm satisfactory operation. If viewing surface does 

not operate properly, turn power off and check electrical connections.

110-120V 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.

110-120V Multiple Station Control

Switches are similar in appearance 

to 110-120V 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

Three-button up-stop-down switch (es) stop at any 

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

automatically stop screen when fully down or fully up.

Key Operated Switching

Two kinds of key-operated switches are optionally 

available with this unit. 

 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. 

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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.

Plug & Play

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Provided with handheld IR remote control transmitter and 

10' (3m) cord. No wiring necessary except to connect to RS232. Screen is 

equipped with a handheld remote or 3-position operating switch (see below). 

Three positions (up-off-down) permit operation to be stopped at any point. 

Factory adjusted limit switches automatically stop screen when fully down or 

fully up.

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Dowel

Shipping

Bracket

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Screen Case

Back

Ceiling Tile

(By others)

If you encounter any difficulties installing or servicing your Premier screen, call your 

dealer or Draper, Inc. Spiceland, Indiana, U.S.A., (765) 987-7999 or fax (765) 987-7142.

Limit Adjustments (Standard Motors)

Please Note: Screen limits are factory set for optimum performance 

of the screen. Any adjustment of these limits could 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.

   The motor limit screws are normally located on the audience left of screen 

roller, and the viewing surface rolls off the back of the roller. If the viewing 

surface is coming off the front of the roller (motor on left), or the motor is on 

the audience right of the screen roller (with viewing surface rolling off the 

back), reverse the below instructions.

Building Codes, the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), CAN/CSA C22.1 and 

the National Electric Code (NEC), NFPA 70. An appropriate disconnect device 

shall be provided as part of the building installation.

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

Plug-in power cord option available with built-in low voltage motor.

  For Reconfiguration/Conversion of Non-detachable Power Cord to 

Field Wiring for Models PRE-28, PRE-29 and PRE-30 Only:

1

 Disconnect cord plug from outlet.

2

 Remove junction box cover.

3

 Disconnect wire nuts from black, white and green wires.

4

 Remove power cord and strain relief from screen.

5

 Connect the black motor wire to "hot" supply wire.

6

 Connect white motor wire to "neutral" supply wire.

7

 Connect green/yellow wire to "ground" supply wire.

8

 Replace junction box cover.

Ceiling Trim Kit

Floating Mounting Bracket

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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