Atdec AWM Series User manual

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Installation Guide
AWMS-NDB
AWM Dynamic Notebook Arm
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
!Please ensure this product is installed as per these installation instructions.
!Do not remove/ throw away the plastic cap on the base.
! This product is compatible with Atdec AWM Series products.
! Curved monitors, deep devices (such as all-in-one PCs) and offset VESA locations exert additional leverage that can exceed
the capacity of the mount even though the monitor weight may be within the stated range.
! The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for incorrect installation.
CONTENTS
F Clamp
Page 2
Base
Page 3
Dynamic Arm
Page 4
AWM Notebook Tray
Page 4
AWM-FF
Component Checklist + Clamp Installation
AWM-LB
Component Checklist + Base Installation
AWM-AD
Component Checklist + Arm Installation
AWM-HN
Component Checklist + Tray Installation
COMPONENT CHECKLIST
AWM-AD
Dynamic
Arm
(x1)
AWM-HN
AWM
Notebook Tray
(x1)
AWM-FF
F Clamp
(x1)
AWM-LB
Base
(x1)
• Phillips Head
Screwdriver
REQUIRED TOOLS

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AWM-FF
F Clamp
COMPONENT CHECKLIST
D
5mm Allen key
(x1)
B
Lower Clamp
(x1)
A
Upper Clamp
(x1)
C
Screw M8 x 16mm
(x2)
1. Attach base to upper clamp
Fasteners
supplied
with base
2. Attach lower clamp to upper clamp
2.1 Measure the worksurface thickness and
choose the suitable lower clamp position
2.3 Attach lower clamp to upper
clamp in the suitable position
using the two provided screws.
(Normal position shown here)
2.2 If using inverted
position change the
screw direction of
the lower clamp
A B
A B
A B
A - Normal
0 - 36mm
(0.00 - 1 ”)
B - Inverted
36 - 79mm
(1 ”- 3”)Note: If there is only a small gap
behind the worksurface, perform
Step 3.1 before this step.
3. Fit xing to work surface
3.1 Place in desired location on worksurface 3.2 Screw in pressure plate and tighten rmly.
5mm
allen key
Mounting
surface

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AWM-LB
Base
COMPONENT CHECKLIST
2. Set arm rotation to 180° (optional)
Note: default arm rotation is set to rotate 360°
2.1 Remove plastic sleeve. 2.2 To remove rotation ring press down
on front edge and lift.
2.3 Replace rotation ring in the desired
orientation and replace plastic sleeve.
360°
OR
Default Position
Flipped Position
180°
360°
OR
Default Position
Flipped Position
180°
360°
OR
Default Position
Flipped Position
180°
3. Fit arm onto Base
3.1 Push arm onto base, grub screw must
be backed off at this time.
3.2 Ensure arm is fully pushed onto base. 3.3 Tighten set screw.
NOTE: Check
the arm pan
adjustment is
smooth after
tightening.
NOTE: Ensure plastic
sleeve is on shaft
before tting arm.
1. Attach Base to Fixing
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
1.1 Follow the F Clamp
installation guide
on pages 2 of this
booklet or provided
with your alternate
xing option.
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
Heavy Duty
F Clamp
AWM-FH
Also Compatible
Bolt Through
Kit
AWM-FB
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
Supplied
F Clamp
AWM-FF
C Clamp
AWM-FC
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
Grommet
Clamp
AC-GC
FC
C Clamp
FB
Bolt
Through
Kit
AC-GC
Grommet
Clamp
FH
HD F Clamp
FF
F Clamp
B
Screw M8 x 16mm
(x1)
A
Base
(x1)
C
Screw M8 x 30mm
(x1)

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COMPONENT CHECKLIST
B
VESA
head
(x1)
C
Screw
M4x25mm
(x4)
G
Security
screw
(x1)
E
Screw
M4x12mm
(x4)
F
Spacer
(x4)
D
Screw
M4x16mm
(x4)
H
4mm
allen key
(x1)
A
Display
Arm
(x1)
WEIGHT RANGE
Flat Monitors
0 - 9kg
(0 - 20lbs)
Curved Monitors
0 - 6kg
(0 - 13.5lbs)
Display weight should be
within the weight range
of all modular elements
that make up the complete
display mounting solution.
AWM-AD
Dynamic Arm
COMPONENT CHECKLIST
0 - 8kg
(0 - 18lb)
WEIGHT RANGE
Device weight should be
within the weight range of
all modular elements that
make up the complete display
mounting solution.
A
Notebook
Tray
(x1)
B
Hook-and-Loop
Fasteners
(x4)
AWM-HN
AWM Notebook Tray
1. Set arm rotation to 180° (optional)
1.1 Remove plastic sleeve. 1.3 Place rotation ring in the desired position. The
tag on the ring should always face towards the user.
180°
360°
OR
Default
Position
Flipped
Position
1.2 Remove rotation ring.
1. Press
2. Lift

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3. Mount Notebook Tray onto arm
3.3 Push the lever down
to secure it to the arm
assembly.
3.2 Ensure that the Notebook Tray is seated
fully into the receptacle at the end of the
display arm. There should be no gap.
3.1 Insert Notebook Tray into
the display arm
Gap No gap
Note: Ensure the lever is
unlocked when tting.
4. Mount notebook computer
4.1 Adjust the support tabs to
suit the width of the notebook
computer ensuring that cable
ports are not obstructed.
4.2 To increase stability, use the
self adhesive Hook-and-Loop
Fasteners supplied.
a. Peel off the backing paper to
the fasteners.
b. Attach fasteners to both the
Notebook Tray and notebook
computer.
c. Ensure that each set of
fasteners are correctly aligned
i.e. Hook to Loop.
5. Adjust tilt tension & install security screw
5.1 Use the allen key to adjust the tilt tension until the tray
holds in a vertical position at the end of the arm.
Note: Support
tray while
adjusting.
5.2 (Optional) Tilt the head upwards to install the optional
security screw.
2. Fit arm onto Base
2.1 Push arm onto shaft. 2.2 Ensure arm is fully pushed onto shaft. 2.3 Tighten joint screw.
Note: Check the
arm rotation is
smooth after
tightening.
Tighten
Loosen
Tighten
Loosen

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Heavier
Monitor
Lighter
Monitor
6. Adjust arm tension
6.1 To accurately set the tension of the arm, position
the device at 90 degrees
6.2 Use the allen key to adjust the arm tension to the weight of
the device. Follow steps 6.3 to 6.5 to set the tension.
6.3 If the device sags or falls down,
increase the arm tension by rotating
the screw clockwise.
6.5 If the device oats or hovers
in all positions the arm tension
is balanced and does not require
further adjustment.
6.4 If the device springs upwards from the
bottom position, decrease the arm tension
by rotating the screw anti-clockwise.
Device Falls
(from top)
Increase Tension
Device ‘Floats’
(all positions)
Balanced
Device Springs
(from bottom)
Reduce Tension
7. Tension gauge
7.1 When
installing multiple
devices of a
similar weight,
use the tension
gauge to make
installation faster.
1. Set up one device and record the
position of the marker on the
gauge.
2. When installing subsequent
displays, 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
8. Cable management
8.1 Plug cables into the device and
route the cables down the arm using
the cable hooks and clips.
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.
See steps 8.2 to 8.4
Important!
Ensure enough cable slack is
given in this area to allow for
movement of the device.
90°

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9. Adjust Notebook Tray
9.1 Pan tray to desired position. 9.2 Position and align notebook with other monitors.
+/- 5°
Levelling
Adjustment
8.5 Cable clips and covers
can be used to further
manage cables.
Note: After
connecting the
notebook computer
cables, route them
through the cable
management clip
on the back of the
Notebook Tray.
Note: Ensure enough
cable slack is given to
allow for movement.
LIFT
10.2 Attach VESA head onto display with
provided screws.
You may choose to convert your solution to mount a display, to do so:
100mm
75mm
100mm
75mm
Flush
Too long Too short
Spacer
5mm 12mm
10.3 Be sure to use correct screw
length
10.1 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
display
surfaces.
Display arm
10.5 Ensure that the VESA head sits ush
within the display arm. There should be no
gap.
10.4 Insert VESA head into the display arm 10.6 Push the lever down to
secure it to the arm assembly
Gap No Gap
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