Installation Overview

The Freestylist is designed to be installed directly above the client’s head while seated. This exact positioning is essential to ensure smooth operation and proper weightless performance. Each Freestylist requires its own dedicated 15-amp, 120-volt electrical circuit.

The first step in planning your installation is determining which mounting method best fits your salon’s ceiling structure and layout. The Freestylist is engineered to work with a wide range of ceiling types, and the examples below will help you identify the correct solution for your space.

Installations are divided into five main categories:

• Drop ceilings / suspended tile ceilings
• Above-the-ceiling installation kits
• Rough-in installation kits
• Suspended installation kits
• Light Platforms

Important Things You Need to Know

This is not a cord rewind device.
The Freestylist is a precision-engineered, free-floating dryer support system designed to support the full weight of the dryer at all times during use. For proper performance, it must be installed directly above the client’s head. Accurate positioning ensures the dryer moves smoothly and feels weightless in the stylist’s hand. Your contractor must follow the specified installation location carefully.

Accurate ceiling height measurement is critical.
Each Freestylist dryer cord is custom-cut based on the ceiling height measurement you or your contractor provide. If this measurement is off by as little as 3 inches, the unit may require modification to achieve proper performance.

Proper resting height ensures optimal ergonomics.
The dryer’s resting position is adjusted to clear the stylist’s head by approximately 1 to 4 inches. For example, if a stylist is 5′4″ tall, the bottom of the dryer handle should rest between 5′5″ and 5′8″ from the floor. Excessive clearance reduces ergonomic efficiency and diminishes the weightless feel.

Factory tension is preset for optimal performance.
The Freestylist is designed so the dryer slowly floats downward when the brake is not engaged. This is the correct factory setting. It is a common misconception that the tension should hold the dryer stationary in mid-air. Increasing tension to prevent downward movement creates resistance and reduces the weightless effect.

CRITICAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENT

The Freestylist must be installed directly above the client’s head. Even small horizontal offsets create cord drag, increasing resistance and reducing the weightless effect. Proper vertical alignment ensures the smooth, effortless operation the system is designed to provide.