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Immersive Pre-installation Guide

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Welcome We have produced this document to ensure you have all the information you need to create the perfect Immersive Reality Space.

There will be a number of different professionals involved in the preparation of the space, prior

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to our authorized installation partners attending the site. Please ensure you use fully qualified and registered tradespeople, who must adhere to all local building codes and regulations.

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This guide has been designed to be used by all professionals involved in the preparation of

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your space.

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Don’t forget, we are here to help you every step of the way. If you have any questions, please contact us on: E: info@immersiverealityusa.com

Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2JW Please Note: This is a guide only, and we accept no responsibility for the quality of services provided by third parties.

Images are for illustrative purposes only.

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Space Transformation Almost any room can be used as an Immersive Reality Space.

We know that our rooms are lifechanging for students and teachers. Look at this transformation at Bradstow School! From a rundown, cluttered, Victorian classroom to a pristine, engaging 21st century Immersive Reality Space, where users can truly thrive.

Before

During

After

This large, first floor classroom was built during the Victorian era and was an underused, tired-looking space.

With 4 large windows, large radiators with old plumbing and an ornate ceiling, it was as far from an Immersive Reality Space as you can get.

The school appointed a local builder to fit a new drop ceiling, stoothing walls, flooring, electrical outlets and run our specialist cables. In fact, they used this very guide

An incredible transformation! Notice how the smooth, flat, unobstructed walls and drop ceiling with strengthened locations has created a life changing, engaging learning environment.

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Walls The walls will be the most important part of the room, so need to be finished to a high standard. Please ensure the walls can securely hold our equipment and are free from imperfections, as this will give you fantastic visual results. Walls also need to be clear of any obstructions. For example: no outlets, switches or data points.

Wall Finish

Wall Color

Wall Construction

Walls need to have a smooth plaster finish with no reflections. Please Note: Any slight imperfections will be multiplied when our high-quality projectors shine upon them.

We recommend the use of a matt finish to avoid any light bounce back.

The color should be Light Grey - RAL 7035 - Matt. Please ensure the paint is also cleanable.

If your walls are stud walls, then these will need to be strengthened with plywood or have anchor points to ensure our projectors are mounted securely. Please see the enclosed plan for further details.

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Ceiling We only use high quality projectors, which need to be fitted in specific locations due to their precision specifications and ratios. The location of the projectors will take priority, so any ducting, cables or piping, must be fitted to work around the projector location.

Ceiling Construction

Ceiling Color

Ceiling Strengthening

If possible, we recommend the use of a drop ceiling with black wipeable tiles, 2ft x 2ft. If not, then cables will need to be hidden within the ceiling void.

If using a drop ceiling, please ensure rails and tiles are matt black.

Otherwise, please ensure the ceiling is painted matt black. This reduces the light bounce back.

Your ceiling may need to be strengthened or have anchor points to ensure our projectors are mounted securely. Please see our enclosed plan for details and refer to local building codes.

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Ceiling To create the truly immersive effects of the space and allow all users to enjoy the stunning content, a number of projectors will need to be securely mounted to the ceiling. Ceiling height is important due to the 16:9 projector ratio needed.

Ceiling Height

Above the Ceiling

Hoist

Ideally over 10ft if floor projection is

For rooms where the ceiling height is under 10ft, and floor projection is required, we will also need two recesses. Please see our plan for recess locations and dimensions.

You must allow a minimum drop of 14 inches from the ceiling to the uppermost part of the hoist for our equipment. If your space has or will have a hoist, please request a hoist plan and we can advise you further.

required. The height of the ceiling is important due to the 16:9 projector ratio needed.

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Electrical The electrical supply and installation are integral to the infrastructure of your space. It is important to get power into the correct places, while also being hidden from view, keeping the area neat and safe. The correct positioning of electrical equipment ensures that it is easier for staff to use. For example, having just one switch to operate the system.

Power Outlets

Lighting

Switching

Several power outlets are required for our products. Please see enclosed plan for details.

We recommend the use of dimmable lighting to set an ambient light level when entering and leaving the space.

The power outlets may be controlled via a grid switch. Please see enclosed plan for details.

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Electrical We understand the importance of complying with both health and safety regulations and local building codes in the creation of your Immersive Reality Space. That is why we have designed this guide to support you and the qualified tradespeople responsible for the preparation of the room.

General Electrical

Alarm System

Fire Detection

1 single outlet within 20 inches of the entrance door and near to other electrical points. This can be used for cleaning purposes.

Should your room include an infrared detector for the alarm system, this must be facing away from our projection walls. On occasion this can interfere with our wall detection systems, so it is necessary to position this correctly.

The roanchor om may feature a fog machine now or in the future. It is important for an appropriate fire detector to be fitted. A heat detector may be the best choice.

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Specialist A number of specialist cables are required to ensure our products work correctly. Installing these during the building stage means they are hidden from view, providing a clean and tidy installation.

Specialized Cables

Data Point

Containment

A number of specialized cables will need to be run to and from several locations. These cables will be provided upon order placement. Please see enclosed plan for details.

1 network point is required. Our software needs to be connected to the internet to allow remote access, should an issue arise. For more information please see our document: IR325 Network Requirements

There is to be no trunking in any part of the room. A number of products may require 1/1.5 inches conduit within walls. Please see enclosed plan for details.

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Joinery We want you and your students to get the very best from your Immersive Reality Space and ensuring the infrastructure of the room is set up correctly and efficiently, means that you can focus on enjoying engaging, learning experiences, confident that the space is created to optimum standards.

General Joinery

Door Joinery

Anchor Points

Minimum skirting only such as a pencil round flat architrave. A size no bigger than 3.7 x 0.2’’. Regular architrave around door is acceptable.

Alternatively, non reflective silican beading is acceptable.

Viewing panels in the doors to be as small as possible to allow viewing but minimize light leakage.

To ensure our equipment is secured correctly, anchor points and/or strengthening may be required, dependent on wall and ceiling construction. Please refer to local building codes at all times. Please see enclosed plan for details.

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HVAC The main purpose of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) is to maintain good indoor air quality through adequate ventilation and provide thermal comfort. It can also improve learning, relaxation and general wellbeing, so is an integral part of the space infrastructure.

Heating

Ventilation

Air Conditioning

A Radiator is acceptable; ceiling mounted (color matt black) or within 20 inches of the entrance door (color RAL 7035). It must not be on projection walls.

Please ensure adequate ventilation in the space. If a fan is to be used, it must be silent running.

We recommend the use of air conditioning. A comfortable temperature can be maintained, and it can also be used to enhance our scenes. For example, decrease for a chilly Arctic scene, increase for a hot Serengeti scene.

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General There are other considerations to prepare your room for your Immersive Reality Space and these will be dependent on the layout of the space to begin with. By making a few adjustments during the preparation phase, our authorized installation partners will soon be able to complete your immersive reality space.

Obstructions

Windows

Computer Location

There must be no obstructions on projection walls and only within 20 inches of the entrance door.

Obstructions include, but are not limited to: thermostats, power outlets, radiators, ducting and piping.

There must be no windows or skylights in the Immersive Reality Space. The space should be completely dark.

The computer, amplifier and accessories will be installed nearby.

Please see enclosed plan for details.

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General The choice of floor covering will depend on whether you are projecting onto the floor. Please also ensure that the vinyl stops at the wall and does not curl up the wall and impact the quality of our stunning content.

Flooring

Flooring Color

Client Approval

The flooring should be commercial grade nonslip vinyl. Clients have used Tarketts Contract Plus Light cold grey vinyl or Polyfloor Morning Air 8610

Light Grey It should be as near as a plan colour as possible.

The client must approve all specifications prior to work commencing. The client must also accept responsibility for the infrastructure to be in place prior to our authorized installation partners’ attendance.

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