ESI Kata EX2-MS Series User manual

installation instructions

Kata™EX2-MS

Model# KATAEX2-DC-MS-___

Model# KATAEX2-GM-MS-___

___ = SLV, BLK or WHT

dual motion+slider monitor arm

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KataEX2-MS Components and tools

Please review these instructions before beginning the installation. Use the illustrations below to check that all the components needed for your

installation were provided with your order. Do not discard the packaging until the product works to your satisfaction.

Components and tools

Additional tools required

• Phillips screwdriver

Caution

• Hand tighten screws only. Do not use power tools.

clamp or grommet mounting:

VESA plate screws (8) set screws (4)

decorative covers (set of 4)

cable clip (1) cable clip (1)

dual Allen key (1)

2mm and 4mm

monitor arm

assemblies (2)

VESA mount

assemblies (2)

connection

sleeve (1)

M4x10 M4x15

set screws (2)

M4x9

clamp mounting only: grommet mounting only:

grommet base

assembly (1)

clamp base

assembly (1)

base

cover (1)

grommet bar (1)

grommet knob (1)

base

cover (1)

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0.5" – 2.1" 0.5" – 1.5"

clamp to

worksurface

ﬁt base cover

over base

ﬂush

against

clamp

gap

Follow either step #1a for clamp mounting or step #1b for grommet mounting. All other steps apply to both mounting methods.

Step #1a: attach base assembly to worksurface — clamp mounting

The thickness of the worksurface must be between 0.5" and 2.1". To mount the clamp ﬂush against

the worksurface, the thickness must be no more than 1.5".

• Loosen the clamp suciently to be able to slide it easily onto the worksurface.

• Clamp the assembly to the worksurface in the desired position. Be sure to tighten the clamp securely.

• Place the base cover onto the mounting post and ﬁt the cover over the base.

Step #1b: attach base assembly to worksurface — grommet mounting

Maximum thickness of the worksurface for grommet mounting is 1.7".

• Place the base assembly over the grommet hole with the bolt centered.

• Insert the grommet bar onto the grommet bolt and then screw on the grommet knob. Tighten the grommet knob securely to hold the base assembly in position.

• Place the base cover onto the mounting post and ﬁt the cover over the base.

maximum thickness = 1.7"

center bolt in grommet hole

grommet base assembly

tighten grommet knob to secure

grommet bar

ﬁt base cover

over base

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Step #2: assemble slider mounts

IMPORTANT: When assembling the slider mounts, the groove on the slider bars must be at the bottom.

• Slide the VESA mount assembly onto the slider bar. Center the assembly on the slider bar.

• Install the M4x9 set screw into the bottom of the VESA mount assembly. Use the 2mm Allen key to tighten the set screw to hold the assembly in place. Be sure the

screw tip ﬁts into the groove on the slider bar.

— After the monitor has been installed, the VESA mount can be moved anywhere along the slider bar by loosening the locking screw no more than one full turn, so that

it stays inside the groove. Be sure to re-tighten the screw to secure the monitor in the desired position.

slider bar

VESA mount

assembly

2mm

Allen key

set screw

M4x9

groove

Step #3: install connection sleeve onto post

• Rotate the locking ring counterclockwise to unlock it. Remove the locking ring from the connection sleeve.

• Slide the connection sleeve onto the post, usually with the screw toward the rear. With the sleeve at the desired

height, tighten the screw using the 4mm Allen key.

— If necessary, the height of the connection sleeve may be adjusted after the monitors have been installed.

CAUTION: Be sure to have an assistant support the weight of the monitors and monitor arms before loosening

the the screw on the connection sleeve.

connection

sleeve

to unlock,

turn locking ring

counterclockwise

lift o

4mm

Allen key

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Step #5: secure monitor arm assemblies

• Carefully cut the decorative covers to remove them from the set. Slide

the covers into the unused slots on the connection sleeve.

• Lock the monitor arm assemblies to the connection sleeve with the

locking ring. Rotate the locking ring clockwise to secure it.

decorative covers

turn locking ring

clockwise to lock

Step #4: install monitor arm assemblies

• Monitor arm assemblies are installed by ﬁtting the tabs on the end of the arm stems into slots on the connection sleeve, as shown in the top left illustration below.

— Typically, the arm stems are installed on opposite sides of the connection sleeve, at a 180° angle, with two empy slots between the arm stems.

— To project the monitors closer to the user, the arm stems may be installed at a 135° angle (one empty slot between arm stems) or a 90° angle (no empty slots

between arm stems).

— Refer to the bottom illustration for sample monitor projections at dierent arm stem angles.

• Install the monitor arm assemblies into the slots on the connection sleeve, with the arm stems at the angle you have chosen.

13.5" 180° 135°

back edge of worksurface back edge of worksurface

90°

back edge of worksurface

motion

arm

stem

arm stem

connection

sleeve

monitor

slider

bar

These diagrams show the approximate amount of monitor projection for dierent angles of the arm stems. In these examples, the units are clamp mounted at the rear

of the worksurface, the motion arm is at a 30° angle to the worksurface, and the monitors are 20" wide..

14.9" 15.7"

135°

180°

tabs

arm stem

slots

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Step #6: attach VESA plates to monitors

• Remove each VESA plate from its VESA mount by (1) pushing forward the tab at the top and (2) lifting upward.

—TIP: Practice re-installing the VESA plate before attaching it to the monitor. This will make step #7 easier.

• Place the monitor face down on a ﬂat surface. Align the VESA plate holes with the holes on the back of the monitor. Attach the VESA plate using the four VESA plate

screws provided.

— There are two sets of four holes on the VESA plates. One set has holes 3.9" (100mm) apart, the other set has holes 3" (75mm) apart. Use the set that matches the

holes on the rear of the monitor.

Step #7: attach monitors to VESA mounts

• Slide the VESA plate (with monitor attached) back onto the VESA mount.

— Make sure the VESA plate clicks securely in place.

• OPTIONAL: Secure the VESA plate to the VESA mount using one of the M4x15 set screws, as shown below. Tilt the monitor upward for access to install the set screw.

attach

monitor

VESA

mount

VESA

plate

2mm Allen key

tilt up

VESA locking screw

M4x15

lift o VESA plate

VESA plate screw

VESA

plate monitor

(face down)

top

3.9"

(100mm)

(75mm)

push tab forward

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Step #8: remove cable management covers

• To remove the cover from the motion arms, slide the cable cover upward.

• To remove the cover from the arm stems, slide the cable cover out.

Step #9: install lockout set screws, if desired

Default rotation of the motion arms is 360°. The lockout set screw limits rotation to 180°.

• To lockout rotation of the motion arms, install M4x15 set screws in the underside of the arm stems. Tighten the screws, then back them o one turn.

— Install a set screw in the front hole to allow 180° rotation to the right only. Install a set screw in the rear hole to allow 180° rotation to the left only.

— In the example below, to prevent the motion arms from rotating to the rear (which is a left rotation of the left arm and a right rotation of the right arm),

install a set screw in the front hole on the left arm stem and in the rear hole on the right.

• The motion arms must be in their allowed range of rotation when installing the lockout set screws.

slide out

slide up

motion arm

arm

stem

180°

set screw

M4x15

2mm

Allen key

front

rear

front

rear

monitors

not shown

180°

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Step #10: organize cables and cords

• Capture the cables and cords with the cable covers. Slide the cable covers as shown to attach them to the monitor arms.

• Snap the cable clips onto the post and into the recessed groove above the base.

• Route the monitor cables and power cords toward the rear by slipping the cords into the opening on the cable clips.

capture

cables

with clips

snap on

cable clips

install covers

over cables

slide in

slide

down

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Step #11: make any necessary adjustments

There are ﬁve possible ways to change the position of the monitors to maximize the eciency and comfort of the working environment:

1. Monitor position on slider

— To move the monitor from side-to-side, use the 2mm end of the dual Allen key to loosen the set screw (M4x9) on the bottom of the VESA mount assembly, then slide

the monitor along the slider bar. Do not loosen the set screw more than one full turn — the tip of the set screw must remain inside the groove on the slider bar so

that the mount assembly cannot slide o the ends. Re-tighten the set screw when the monitor is positioned where desired.

2. Monitor tilt

— Use the 4mm end of the dual Allen key to loosen the screw on the side of the VESA mount to change monitor tilt angle. Tighten the screw to hold the angle.

3. Monitor swivel

— Use the 4mm end of the dual Allen key to adjust the underside screw behind the VESA mount for the desired ease of monitor rotation.

4. Motion arm weight

— Use the 4mm end of the dual Allen key to adjust the screw at the end of the motion arm for the appropriate monitor weight. When adjusted properly, the monitor