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JDR Software Services Limited
Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane
Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0NQ
Tel:
01249 820138
Web: http://www.jdrsoftware.co.uk
Email: general@jdrsoftware.co.uk
LIGHTWEIGHT BOOM BAR (MK 1)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
Welcome to the installation guide for the JDR Software Services Limited Lightweight Boom
Bar. This guide will show you what materials you should have received with this package and
how to assemble them into a fully functional lightweight Boom bar. If you require assistance or
have parts missing from this boom bar, don’t hesitate to call us on 01249 820138.
PARTS:
The Entire Equipment
This is the entire equipment you will need
when installing the JDR Software Systems
Ltd Lightweight Boom Bar.
Further details of parts needed are shown
below.
The Projection End
This shows the safety cap on the top of the pole,
this is removable and as such enables the installer
to place the cables through the slot provided.
The circular hole shown is provided to enable the
user to hang projectors from when planning
offices, halls or classrooms.
The Eye
The eye is used for connecting the catenary wires
to the pole securely. When placing the eye into
the pole, ensure the bolts on the top and bottom of
it are tightly fastened.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
The Eye With Catenaries Looped Through
This picture shows the components you require
to connect the catenary wires to the eye in the
pole (Four wire clamps, One eye, Two catenary
wires).
The Wall-End
This end of the bar will slot over the base
(shown below) and is part of the main boom
bar. The slot is for placing cables through the
bar, either VGA, SVGA or AC cables.
The Base
This is the base for connecting the bar to the wall.
This base plate supplied will be this long, but it is
recommended that if you have a longer boom bar
that you purchase a longer base plate to reduce
the bow of the bar.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
The Wire Tensioners
The catenary wire tensioners, two of these
are supplied with each pack. These are used
to create tension in the catenary wires to
ensure that the boom bar stays perpendicular
to both the wall and the floor.
Catenary wire bundle
This bundle includes enough wire to connect
the boom bar end to the wall three times.
This bundle also includes the bolts to connect
the wire to the wall, and the tensioners, along
with the actual wires
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
INSTALLATION:
Step 1:
Ensure the area is clean and tidy and
that there is sufficient room to fix
the boom and catenary wire
connections. Ensure that the wall is
strong enough to support the
catenary wires and the weight
allowance for any objects you wish
to hang from the end of it.
Step 2:
Clearly identify and mark the centre
position of the pole mount using a pencil.
From this mark, use the base plate to mark
clearly the place where you need the
screws to be.
Step 3:
Mark and Drill two holes, which
correspond to the two holes on the
base plate for the boom bar (base
plate and screws provided in pack).
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
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Step 3a:
Attach the base to the wall with the two
screws provided. Use a washer in-between
the base plate and screw head to ensure a
strong fixture
Step 4:
Measure the holes for catenary wires
from the central point of the base
plate and mark with a pencil where
the hooks need to be
Step 5:
Fit wall hooks for catenary wires and
tighten with spanner. After doing this,
ensure that the wall hooks are securely in
place and the correct way up.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
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Step 6:
Dangle the catenary wires from the
wall hooks just placed, ensuring that
the wires are neatly placed against a
wall so that no-one trips upon them.
Step 7:
Thread required cables through the pole
using the slots provided. These could be
VGA, SVGA, AC or sound cables used for
projectors or other media devices.
Step 8:
Insert the centre pin. Make sure that
the wires are not twisted, as this will
decrease the amount of weight the
boom bar can hold.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
Step 9:
Place the pole onto the mount ensuring it is
well supported from below (whether by
scaffold or someone holding it).
Step 9a:
Ensure both tensioners are set in the
mid position, and are capable of
both tensioning and releasing
tension in the wire.
Step 10:
Pass the catenary wires through the eye
and create a loop for each wire, this will
help strengthen the wire. Tension the
catenary wires until the boom bar is
perpendicular to the floor and wall.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
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What catenary wires look like when attached
Step 11:
Affix your chosen projector onto the
end of the boom bar using the
conveniently placed hole.
Step 12:
Congratulations, you have now finished
installing your Lightweight Boom Bar
system.
JDR does not accept liability for any
problems or malfunctions with this unit
once installed.
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11
SPECIFICATION TABLE:
Boom Bar Length
Catenary Wire Location
Catenary Wire Length
Wall Bracket Length
Wall Bracket Height
Weight
Wire Tension
Slot Size
Slot Distance From End Of
Bar
Minimum Recommended
Value
1.0 m
1.0 m (Up)
1.0 m (Out)
3.0 m
0.1 m
0.0 m (Vertical)
2.5 m (Horizontal)
0.0 Kg
2 N/m
0.0 Cm x 0.0 cm
No slots for wires
0.0 M
(The slot is placed at the
end of the bar nearest to
the wall)
Maximum Recommended
Value
10.0 m
10.0 m (Up)
10.0 m (Out)
30.0 m
1.0 m
10.0 m (Indoor Horizontal)
15.0 m (Outdoor Horizontal)
10.0 Kg
25 N/m
(2 x) 5.0 cm x 2.0 cm
Large enough for
VGA/SVGA and power
cables
10.0 m
(The slot is placed 10.0 m
from the wall)
Reg. Office: Oaktree Paddock, Stockley Lane, Calne, Wiltshire. SN11 0NQ
Company Reg. No. 3734057 Vat Reg. No. 729 0839 11