ESI Solution 3 User manual

INSTALLATION AND USE
Solution 3
ARTICULATING ARM and
KEYBOARD PLATFORM
SOLUTION 3 Rev A 4/17
Model SOLUTION 3
SOLUTION 3

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PLEASE REVIEW these instructions before beginning the installation. Check that
all parts needed were provided with your order. Contact your supplier if any
operates to your satisfaction.
Solution 3 combines the AA360 articulating arm with the PL215 keyboard
platform. In this instruction booklet, installation of the two products will be
explained in sequence, beginning with the AA360.
AA360 PARTS PROVIDED
Articulating Arm (1)
Front Stopper (1) 5
/8" Wood Screws (11) 1" Wood Screws (11)
CAUTION:
This install requires a power tool or cordless drill. This is not a handtool
install.
Track (1)
Rear
Stop
Peel Off
Backing
Press
Firmly
1
/4"
ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED
• Drill (For Track Installation Only)
•1
/8" drill bit
STEP 1: Adhere Track
• Peel the backing from the adhesive
strips on top of the track.
• Adhere the track to the
underside of the work surface.
— Position the front edge of
the track 1
/4" from the front
edge of the work surface.
The front of the track is the
end with three holes.
•
• #2 Phillips drill bit

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Begin keyboard installation with STEP 5 on page 4.
STEP 2: Attach Track
• Drill 1 /8" pilot holes through
all 11 holes in the track.
— Drill the holes 5/8" deep or
1" deep, depending on
which wood screws will be
used. (A minimum work surface
thickness of 11 /2" is recommended
for the 1" screws.)
CAUTION: Be careful not to drill through the
work surface.
• Attach the track with screws through the eight rear
holes only, as shown.
STEP 3: Install Articulating Arm
• Slide the articulating arm onto
the track. Position it back far
enough so that you have access
to the front three holes on the
track.
STEP 4: Attach Front Stop
• Position the front stop onto the
front of the track and secure it
with the nal three wood screws.
Attach Through Rear
Eight Holes Only
Slide Back
Front
Stop

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Panhead
Screw
Socket
Screw
Mouse
Guards
ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED
• Phillips screwdriver
• Allen key (if changing mouse sides)
PL215 PARTS PROVIDED
Keyboard Platform (1) Palm Rest (2)
1 Each for
Keying and Mousing
Flathead Screw (4) Flange Nut (4) Cord Clips (2)Panhead Screw (4)
#8-32x1
/2#8x32 #8-32x5
/8
CAUTION: Hand-tighten screws only. Do not use power tools.
The PL215 keyboard platform features a swivel mouse pad that can be
attached to either the left or right side.
• wrench.
18
/"
38
/
"
STEP 5: Attach Palm Rests
• Attach the palm rests to the keyboard and
mouse platforms. Use the #8-32x5
/8panhead
screws and a Phillips screwdriver.
— Attach each palm rest with two
screws, as shown.
NOTE: The right-side mouse
platform can be switched to the
left side. First, remove the mouse
guards. Then uninstall the palm rest
from the mouse and keyboard platform.
Using a 1/8" Allen key and a 3/8" wrench
remove the screw and Acorn nut holding the mouse platform. Turn the mouse
platform and re-install the mouse guards and mouse platform on the left side. Then
Install the palm rests.

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STEP 6: Attach Keyboard Platform
• Attach the keyboard platform to the keyboard arm and track assembly
using the four athead screws and ange nuts.
— Be sure the ange on the nuts is facing upward.
IMPORTANT: The ange nuts must be fully tightened to ensure the nuts are
locked. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
Flathead
Screw
Flange
Nut
Flathead
Screw
Flange
Nut

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OPERATION
To Raise or Lower Keyboard:
• Tip the platform up to unlock.
• Move the platform to the desired height.
• Release the platform to lock it in place.
To Set Tilt Angle:
• Unlock the quick release handle on the right side of the arm.
• Adjust the tilt angle to the desired position.
• Lock the quick release knob.
To Use the Mouse Platform:
• Swivel the mouse platform outward
to access it.
• Swivel the mouse platform under
the keyboard platform to conceal it.
STEP 7: Manage Cables
• Adhere cord clips to the underside of
the keyboard platform as needed to
organize the keyboard and mouse
cables.
Cord Clip

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