Atdec AWM-AD User manual

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Installation Guide
AWM-AD
Dynamic Arm
COMPONENT CHECKLIST
REQUIRED TOOLS
A
Dynamic
Monitor Arm
(x1)
B
VESA
head
(x1)
C
Screw
M4x25mm
(x4)
D
Screw
M4x16mm
(x4)
E
Screw
M4x12mm
(x4)
F
Spacer
(x4)
G
Security
screw
(x1)
H
4mm
allen key
(x1)
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
WEIGHT RANGE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
! Please ensure this product is installed as per these installation instructions.
! This product is compatible with Atdec AWM Series products.
! The Dynamic Arm (AWM-AD) requires a Post Clamp (AWM-LC, sold separately) for installation on an AWM Post.
! The Dynamic Arm (AWM-AD) requires a Desk Base (AWM-LB, sold separately) for installation directly onto an AWM fixing.
! The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for incorrect installation.
0 - 9kg
(0 - 20lbs)

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1. Set arm rotation to 180° (optional)
2. Fit arm onto Base or Post Clamp (sold separately)
Note: Check the
arm rotation is
smooth after
tightening.
2.1 Push arm onto shaft. 2.2 Ensure arm is fully pushed onto shaft. 2.3 Tighten joint screw.
1.1 On the Base or Post
Clamp (sold separately)
Remove plastic sleeve.
1.2 Remove rotation ring. 1.3 Place rotation ring in the
desired position.
Post Clamp Ring Position
When setting post clamp rotation,
orientate the ring depending on what
post channel the arm will be attached
to. The tag on the ring should always
face towards the user.
180°
360°
OR
Default
Position
Flipped
Position Tag
1. Press
2. Lift
3.2 Attach VESA head onto monitor with
provided screws.
3. Attach VESA head to monitor
100mm
75mm
100mm
75mm
Flush
Too long Too short
Spacer
5mm 12mm
3.3 Be sure to use correct screw length3.1 VESA mounting compatibility
100mm
75mm
100mm
75mm
Flush
Too long Too short
Spacer
5mm 12mm
Note: For other sizes, use a suitable
adaptor plate (sold separately).
Note:
Spacers may
be required
for curved,
recessed
or uneven
monitor
surfaces.
4. Mount monitor on arm
Monitor arm
4.2 Ensure that the VESA head sits ush within
the monitor arm. There should be no gap.
4.1 Insert VESA head into the monitor arm 4.3 Push the lever down to secure
it to the arm assembly
Gap No Gap

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5. Adjust tilt tension & install security screw
5.1 Use the allen key to adjust the tilt tension until the monitor
holds in a vertical position at the end of the arm.
Note: Support
monitor while
adjusting.
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen
5.2 OPTIONAL security screw
Tilt the head upwards to install the optional security screw.
7. Tension gauge
7.1 When installing
multiple monitors
of a similar weight,
use the tension
gauge to make
installation faster.
1. Set up one monitor and
record the position of the
marker on the gauge.
2. When installing subsequent
monitors, pre-tension the
arm to the recorded amount,
then ne-tune the tension by
following steps 6.3 to 6.5.
Arm Tension Gauge
Marker
Heavier
Monitor
Lighter
Monitor
6. Adjust arm tension
6.1 To accurately set the tension of the arm, position
the monitor at 90 degrees
6.2 Use the allen key to adjust the arm tension to the weight of the
monitor. Follow steps 6.3 to 6.5 to set the tension.
6.3 If the monitor sags or falls down,
increase the arm tension by rotating
the screw clockwise.
6.5 If the monitor oats or hovers in all
positions the arm tension is balanced
and does not require further adjustment.
6.4 If the monitor springs upwards from the
bottom position, decrease the arm tension
by rotating the screw anti-clockwise.
Monitor Falls
(from top)
Increase Tension
Monitor ‘Floats’
(all positions)
Balanced
Monitor Springs
(from bottom)
Reduce Tension
90°

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8. Cable management
8.1 Plug cables into the monitor and
route the cables down the arm using
the cable hooks and clips.
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See steps 8.2 to 8.4
8.2 Wedge cable into the central gap
and slide it down the arm.
8.3 The cable should slip into the arm cavity 8.4 Slide the remaining loose cable
from the central gap up the arm.
Important!
Ensure enough cable slack is
given in this area to allow for
movement of the monitor.