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Stewart Filmscreen – AT 1.5

 

 

TO THE OWNER 

 

 

 

Congratulations on purchasing the finest optical viewing screen in the world.  

 

Your handcrafted AT 1.5 projection screen has been carefully inspected to ensure you will have an 
optimal viewing experience that will last many years. Please take a moment to review this manual. It 
will guide you through the installation and the operation of your screen and will also provide you with 
detailed instructions on how to care for your screen’s viewing surface.  

 

From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen, we would like to thank you for choosing AT 1.5. Should you have 
any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer service department at  
1 (310) 784-5300, or toll free at 1 (800) 762-4999. We’re here to help.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mary Stewart 

  Frank Gomez 

CEO and Owner 

  Fixed Frame Masking Specialist  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AT 1.5

Page 1: ...AT 1 5 Fixed Frame Tensioned and Grommet Screen O W N E R S M A N U A L ...

Page 2: ... the product specified in this document Sizes and specifications subject to change without notice at manufacturer s discretion From time to time this document is updated Current versions of documentation are posted on the Stewart Filmscreen website at www StewartFilmscreen com Revision 1 1 Date 6 25 2021 ...

Page 3: ...Installation 6 Frame Assembly Instructions 8 Wall Board Mount 9 Wall Plate Mount 11 Eye Bolt Hanging Mount 12 T Stand Self Supporting Mount 14 Aperture Mount 15 Attaching the Screen to the Frame 16 This Screen Seems too Small 19 Caring for and Cleaning the Screen 20 One 1 Year Limited Warranty 21 ...

Page 4: ...is manual It will guide you through the installation and the operation of your screen and will also provide you with detailed instructions on how to care for your screen s viewing surface From all of us at Stewart Filmscreen we would like to thank you for choosing AT 1 5 Should you have any questions please don t hesitate to contact our customer service department at 1 310 784 5300 or toll free at...

Page 5: ...s procedures for several types of mounts Youmust refer to the section for the type of mounting system you are utilizing In addition there are general instructions for attaching the screen to the frame that are provided in a separate section This procedure is to be performed at a specific step in the overall sequence For the instructions related to your specific mount type refer to the appropriate ...

Page 6: ...e installed so that you can plan for the number of people required forinstallation Youwillneed atleasttwopeople tomount thesmaller screens more are needed for larger heavier screens What s inside the box Inside your AT 1 5 unit box you will find everything you need to get started on enjoying your Stewart screen Screen material rolled up in a tube Disassembled frame with all the hardware needed to ...

Page 7: ...ng the screen so that it does not become soiled or damaged If you plan to repack your screen and hardware for transportation to another location you may wish to photograph or make a note of how it was packed Keep the packing material CAUTION Do not stand on the screen tube or store it on its end This will cause screen damage If you are not going to install the screen immediately make sure it remai...

Page 8: ...MBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Connect the frame members by matching numbered dots on the ends of the members see Figure 1 2 Secure the frame members with the supplied 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head bolts Figure 1 Frame Assembly Detail A Repeat for all Corners ...

Page 9: ...upplied 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head bolts see Figure 3 Note Depending on the size of the screen the number of wall boards may vary This temporary attachment of the wall boards to the frame helps to position the frame and brackets on the wall 4 Without the screen material attached position the frame and boards on the wall 5 Make sure the unit is level and plumb You may need to use shims between the board...

Page 10: ...bly to the previously mounted wall boards on the wall using the 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head bolts refer to Figure 5 Note On some large custom sized frames the use of additional back support braces may be included These vertical support braces assure parallel top and bottom frame member alignment once the screen has been attached to the frame Do not install the screen frame without the required back brac...

Page 11: ...Prepare wall for mounting by ensuring you have wall studs located in same location as your AT 1 5 frame see Figure 6 2 With the help of another person carefully lift the frame and place against the wall A third person will then need to fasten the top frame member to the wall first starting with the middle most wall plate and going to the sides see Figure 7 3 After the top frame member is secured y...

Page 12: ...he frame making your AT 1 5 ready for installation to an appropriate surface refer to Figure 8 Note A false ceiling is not intended to support the weight of an AT 1 5 Contact a Stewart representative for more information Figure 8 Eye Bolts Mounted Securely to Frame NOTE On some large custom sized frames the use of additional back support braces may be included These vertical support braces assure ...

Page 13: ... 3 If the installation requires the use of a scaffold or lift one person on the floor must work together with the person on the scaffold to rotate the screen cylinder to unroll the screen You alsomay need a third person on the ground to move the scaffold or lift ...

Page 14: ...e vertical members to each base then attach the finished screen frame screen assembly to the T Stands The through holes on each vertical member should run parallel to the base refer to Figure 9 3 Hand tighten the knobs NOTE On some large custom sized frames the use of additional back support braces is required These vertical support braces assure parallel top and bottom frame member alignment once...

Page 15: ...in a wall or wall unit You will need access to the back of the screen to install the attachment hardware 1 Prepare the aperture 2 Attach the screen to the frame see pages 16 18 3 Carefully insert the frame with the screen already attached into the aperture Take care so that you do not damage the screen 4 Install the frame screen assembly in the aperture using the attached mounting brackets and app...

Page 16: ...h section take a moment to pause and inspect the screen to ensure that it is not pulling or stretching in such a way that it may tear The screen is held ontoacore tube bymeans of tie cords sothatthe screen materialremains safe during transit You can cut one to two tie cords before starting to attach the screen as it is unrolled so that there is no danger of pulling out a grommet when the screen is...

Page 17: ...and not overstretched When the middle S hook is attached to the center top grommet the grommet should be within 3 or 7 5 cm of the center of the screen If the center hook is short of the center grommet continue attaching the hooks along the top until you reach the end You will need to adjust the screen on the frame before attaching the sides Shift the S hooks one grommet at a time to move the scre...

Page 18: ...rom top to bottom Attach the S hooks on the right side from the center to bottom Inspect the screen to ensure that it is properly attached and not overstretched Check for even tension Attach the screen to the bottom of the frame using the techniques described below Begin attaching the bottom in the corners being careful not to put too much tension on any grommets Work toward the center You may onc...

Page 19: ... fabric The grommet spacing is 4 or 10 cm center to center While installing the fabric you may find that you ve hit the red grommet exactly or you may be off a grommet If the layout is off a grommet continue to hang the top then go back and do a hook for hook exchange across the top The remainder of the fabric will be fine unhooked for as long as this takes When the top binding of the screen is en...

Page 20: ...a clean cotton cloth or cotton swab with this solution moisten the stained area and gently lift off the stain Never use an aggressive scrubbing action as you could damage the screen surface by removing the optical coating Re moisten the area with clean water and dab dry with a clean sponge or cotton cloth Any residual watermarks will evaporate on their own in afew minutes do not attempt to manuall...

Page 21: ...m Stewart are payable by the purchaser Stewart is not responsible for damage in shipment To protect against damage or loss in transit insure the product and prepay all transportation expenses This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including warranties as to fitness for use or merchantability Any implied warranties of fitness for use or merchantability which may be ma...

Page 22: ...reen com 1161 W Sepulveda Blvd Torrance CA 90502 USA l 800 762 4999 l Tel 310 784 5300 l Fax 310 326 6870 l Email request stewartfilmscreen com 2021 Stewart Filmscreen Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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