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01-05-2010, 01:01 AM
I recently picked up a Period Series automatic lift for my LCD so I could lower the television when we want to use the home theater system.
I have a great idea and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to have the lift removed from the cabinet and installed in my floor in the loft which is above my garage?
This way the television would come up through the floor via an access panel.
My garage has 14' ceilings so there is plenty of room to do the custom install.
I was considering tackling this myself (and still may if I can get some pointers) but perhaps someone on Beyond can install it and modify it for me? (obviously I will pay for the work)
Any help, pointers or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Here are some pictures of the unit from their website for reference:
http://www.uniquestylesolutions.com/images/lifts/PeriodCollection_06.jpg
http://www.uniquestylesolutions.com/images/lifts/PeriodCollection_08.jpg
Specs and info:
"The Period cabinet are made from Kiln dried European Hard Wood, Solid hardwood on the sides, base, top and doors. Back panel is 1/4 inch Masonite, which is ventilated and easily removable. The Period Contemporary style in Wenge finish.
Recessed panel doors with mitered corners.
Flipper doors drop down foe access to components.
Surge protractor and power plug-in plate built in.
The automatic TV lift are designed and rated to lift heavy plasma and LCD televisions quickly, quietly, and safely. Four rails are used to guard against failure. The motor raises the lift quietly and safely in approximately 20 seconds. It will stop automatically if something obstructs its pathway, similar to the way a the mechanism on a garage door works.
Lift can accommodate up to 42" TV with Side Speakers; 50" TV without speakers.
(Maximum TV Size 28 3/4" H x 52" W x 5 1/2" D)
Travel upward speed: approximately 1.6 inch / second.
Travel downward speed: approximately 1.2 inch / second.
Travel distance: 29 inches.
Maximum loading 120 lbs.
Practical platform area: L 1270mm x W 100mm
The TV lift cabinets are mounted in the back area of the TV cabinet.
TV lift comes installed in the TV cabinet.
TV cabinet will come in one unit with the TV lift.
TV lift is remote controlled by a RF signal.
Remote control for the lift cabinet is included.
The flat screen TVs bolts into the TV lift bracket on the TV lift.
Front of cabinet have doors with a inside depth of 9" that can hold 10 DVDs deep per roll.
The bottom two panels flip down, to place audio components into.
The audio component compartments are 22 1/2" wide 18" deep and 4" in height.
The back panel can come off that houses the electronics for access to the wiring.
The back of this TV Lift Cabinet is unfinished and is designed to be against a wall.
The TV cabinets lifts have a one year warranty.
55.5" wide X 18" deep X 40" high
Cabinet weight 409 lbs in the wooden shipping crate."
I have a great idea and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction to have the lift removed from the cabinet and installed in my floor in the loft which is above my garage?
This way the television would come up through the floor via an access panel.
My garage has 14' ceilings so there is plenty of room to do the custom install.
I was considering tackling this myself (and still may if I can get some pointers) but perhaps someone on Beyond can install it and modify it for me? (obviously I will pay for the work)
Any help, pointers or opinions would be greatly appreciated.
Here are some pictures of the unit from their website for reference:
http://www.uniquestylesolutions.com/images/lifts/PeriodCollection_06.jpg
http://www.uniquestylesolutions.com/images/lifts/PeriodCollection_08.jpg
Specs and info:
"The Period cabinet are made from Kiln dried European Hard Wood, Solid hardwood on the sides, base, top and doors. Back panel is 1/4 inch Masonite, which is ventilated and easily removable. The Period Contemporary style in Wenge finish.
Recessed panel doors with mitered corners.
Flipper doors drop down foe access to components.
Surge protractor and power plug-in plate built in.
The automatic TV lift are designed and rated to lift heavy plasma and LCD televisions quickly, quietly, and safely. Four rails are used to guard against failure. The motor raises the lift quietly and safely in approximately 20 seconds. It will stop automatically if something obstructs its pathway, similar to the way a the mechanism on a garage door works.
Lift can accommodate up to 42" TV with Side Speakers; 50" TV without speakers.
(Maximum TV Size 28 3/4" H x 52" W x 5 1/2" D)
Travel upward speed: approximately 1.6 inch / second.
Travel downward speed: approximately 1.2 inch / second.
Travel distance: 29 inches.
Maximum loading 120 lbs.
Practical platform area: L 1270mm x W 100mm
The TV lift cabinets are mounted in the back area of the TV cabinet.
TV lift comes installed in the TV cabinet.
TV cabinet will come in one unit with the TV lift.
TV lift is remote controlled by a RF signal.
Remote control for the lift cabinet is included.
The flat screen TVs bolts into the TV lift bracket on the TV lift.
Front of cabinet have doors with a inside depth of 9" that can hold 10 DVDs deep per roll.
The bottom two panels flip down, to place audio components into.
The audio component compartments are 22 1/2" wide 18" deep and 4" in height.
The back panel can come off that houses the electronics for access to the wiring.
The back of this TV Lift Cabinet is unfinished and is designed to be against a wall.
The TV cabinets lifts have a one year warranty.
55.5" wide X 18" deep X 40" high
Cabinet weight 409 lbs in the wooden shipping crate."