Kappa Map Group Wall Map Instructions Manual Download Page 2

 

OVERVIEW 

Before installing your Wall Map(s), please read all the instructions and take 
note of the following items: 

 

Never STAND Wall Map(s) and Spring Roller on EITHER END during mounting 
process:  Note spring rollers are tensioned and tested to assure the highest 
quality standards are maintained prior to shipping of your Wall Map(s).  Wall 
Map(s) must be stored in a horizontal position on any flat surface. 

 

To prevent damage, use care when removing wrapping materials to avoid 
cutting into Wall Map(s). 

 

Wall Map(s) should NOT be pulled down beyond the point where full image is 
displayed and/or the sticker stating DO NOT PULL PAST THIS POINT which is 
applied to many of our Wall Map(s) 

MATERIALS ENCLOSED WITH YOUR SHIPMENT 

The box received contains your Wall Map(s) mounted to a spring roller, a 
backboard (long metal rail), and side brackets (2) with hardware to mount these to 
backboard.   

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 

7/16” Racket and/or 

Open End Wrench 

Measuring Tools 

Marker / 

Pencil 

Drill and Drill-bits 

Ladder or Scaffolding 

Screw Driver 

Level 

Screws and/or 

Screws with Anchors 

 

ATTACHING WALL MAP(S) AND ROLLER TO BACKBOARD 

Carefully remove the tape and packing paper that is wrapped around the Wall 
Map(s) and spring roller adhering it to the backboard.  (NOTE: leave paper and 
tape wrapped around Wall Map(s) and spring roller at this time) 

Summary of Contents for Wall Map

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MOUNT WALL MAPS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED TO PREVENT DAMAGE failure to carefully follow these instructions could void product warranty WALL MAP S AND SPRING ROLLER NEEDS TO BE ATTACHED TO BACKBOARD PRIOR TO MOUNTING ON WALL Kappa Map Group Version 4 0 ...

Page 2: ...age is displayed and or the sticker stating DO NOT PULL PAST THIS POINT which is applied to many of our Wall Map s MATERIALS ENCLOSED WITH YOUR SHIPMENT The box received contains your Wall Map s mounted to a spring roller a backboard long metal rail and side brackets 2 with hardware to mount these to backboard TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION 7 16 Racket and or Open End Wrench Measuring Tools Marke...

Page 3: ...d into the backboard side bracket you have just attached to the backboard BE CAREFUL NOT TO TURN OR APPLY PRESSURE TO THE RECTANGLE END OF ROLLER WHILE PLACING INTO SIDE BRACKET Note This end has been tensioned to properly operate wall maps once mounted to backboard and wall Step 3 Attach the second side bracket contains rounded hole to the backboard with the spring roller inserted into the bracke...

Page 4: ...t situation The following recommendations generally work but do not apply to all situations Wood Surfaces Use 7 x 1 flat head wood screws Mark the location of each eyelet hole on the surface Drill a pilot hole for each eyelet Drill 1 4 deep using a 1 16 to 1 8 drill Metal Surfaces Use 7 x 1 flat head sheet metal screws Mark the location of each eyelet hole on the surface Drill a pilot hole for eac...

Page 5: ...SES DIFFERENT MOUNTING BRACKETS OR MOUNTS TO WALL DIFFERENTLY THE PRODUCT WARRANTY COULD BE VOIDED Installation of Wall Map s should be performed by two 2 people Determine where you will site your map and where you will need to drill holes The wall maps need to be level to the ground so make sure they are properly marked before any holes are drilled The mounting bracket s should be TWO BACKBOARD M...

Page 6: ...t wide the backboard mounting brackets should be roughly 4 feet apart Step 2 Drill holes and attach backboard mounting bracket s to wall Mark the drill location for the screws but before drilling confirm that the lines between the backboard mounting brackets are level After confirming drill holes for backboard mounting bracket s Then install backboard mounting bracket s in the desired location and...

Page 7: ... s to retract back when done with usage to prevent damage to maps and spring roller If you have a set of multiple maps on one roller and want to reveal one of the maps hidden under the first sheet do the following 1 Reach up and slowly pull down maps several inches 8 to 10 inches 2 Separate the maps in front of the one you want to view and roll them up and over so that they fall behind the roller ...

Page 8: ...s what to do if this happens to your wall map NOTE IF SPRING ROLLER DOES ALLOW MOVEMENT OF WALL MAP S TO MOVE UP AND DOWN BUT NOT ENOUGH TENSION FOR FULL USAGE MAKE SURE THE WALL MAP S ARE PULLED DOWN SLIGHTLY AND LOCKED INTO PLACE BEFORE STARTING PROCESS 1 Remove the Wall Map s and backboard from the wall by sliding it out of the backboard mounting bracket s Then remove the side bracket side brac...

Page 9: ... end that needs to be re sprung 4 To re spring the tension hold the roller parallel to the floor Map s should be tightly wrapped around the spring roller Grasp the flat post end of the roller with a pair of pliers and turn it clockwise one click at a time Continue turning five to six full rotations Re hang map on mounting brackets and check for proper tension Repeat several more turns if additiona...

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