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QUICKSTART DOC. 7245C (2032356, Sheet 1 of 2)    02.14

Cable Retractors for FlipTops™

For regulatory compliance information, refer to Doc. 7475. 

NOTE:  For preparation of FlipTop 600 Series models, refer to “Modify the FlipTop 

(FlipTop 600 Series)” in the third column on this page.

Crestron

®

 cable retractors provide a 

convenient cable management solution 

for use with most Crestron FlipTops™. 

This solution allows a user to simply 

reach into the FlipTop™ compartment 

and pull out any cable to the desired 

length. Each cable can be pulled out up 

to 3 feet (0.9 meter). A simple press of 

the easy-access lever retracts the cable 

back into the compartment.

Each Crestron cable retractor features a patent-pending mechanism that dampens the rate of retrac-

tion to prevent the cable from whipping as it is pulled back into the FlipTop storage compartment. The 

retraction speed is installer adjustable to ensure full and effortless retraction without excessive force.
Up to three or four cable retractors can be installed depending on the FlipTop model. Blank inserts 

(CBLRA-INSERT-BLANK*) are required to fill any unused positions. As an alternative to a blank insert, 

a 2-wire insert (CBLRA-INSERT-2WIRE* or FTA-CBLRA-INSERT-2WIRE-102*) is also offered to 

accommodate additional non-retracting cables if needed.

Preparation

Preparation consists of: 

• 

Mo

difying the FlipTop assembly to accommodate the cable retractors.

• 

De

termining the desired mounting orientation. (Retractors are shipped configured for 

horizontal orientation, but are easily reconfigured for vertical orientation.)

Modify the FlipTop (Non-FlipTop 600 Series)

1.  Remove four screws A to detach 

the lower bar assembly. Also remove 

two screws B. Retain screws A and B 

to attach the FlipTop mounting bracket 

assembly. Refer to the FlipTop mounting 
brackets table provided in section 

 

to 

ensure that the mounting bracket received is 

appropriate for the FlipTop being modified.

2.  Remove four screws C to remove the 

cable guide. Retain the screws to 

 

attach the two side filler plates*.

3.  Move the mounting bracket assembly 

up into position and secure using four 

screws A and two screws B.

4.  Place the side filler plates in position 

and secure using four screws C.

 

Mounting 

Bracket 

Assembly

Screws A

Screw B

Screw B

Screws C

Attachment of Mounting Bracket 

Assembly and Side Filler Plates

Side Filler 

Plates

1

Removing Cable Guide and Lower Bar Assembly

Lower  Bar

Assembly

Cable

Guide

Screws A

Screw B

Screw B

Screws C

Mounting Bracket Assembly Installed

Mounting 

Bracket

Assembly 

Side Filler Plates Installed 

Side Filler 

Plates

Modify the FlipTop (FlipTop 600 Series)

Retractors can be installed in both the left and right sides of the FlipTop 600 Series models.
1.  Remove the screw holding the cable guide in place, then remove the cable guide.

2.  Remove the screws holding the cable pass-through bracket in place, then remove the cable 

pass-through bracket.

3.  Remove the shoulder screws from the front of the unit.

 

Save these as they are used in retractor installation.

* Item(s) sold separately.

Reconfigure Retractors for Vertical Operation

To reconfigure the retractors for vertical orientation, refer to the illustration below and do the following:
1.  Remove the two screws D, one from each side of the retractor, attaching the neck in the horizontal 

orientation.

2.  Reposition the neck as shown in the vertical orientation view and attach using the two screws D 

plus a third screw E (1/4 in, 6-32, flathead, supplied) to secure the neck in that position. 

(2) Screws D

(One on Each Side)

Horizontal Orientation

Vertical Orientation

(2) Screws D

(1) Supplied Screw 

Side View

Side View

Reverse Side 

Retractor 

Neck

Retractor 

Neck

Cable Guide

Cable Pass-Through Bracket

Shoulder Screws

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