Fellowes esi Kata EX Series User manual

universal assembly guide
Kata™EX
monitor arm series

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KataEX Contents and model number
Understanding the model number
The model number provides complete information about the configuration of a KataEX system. We’ll use the model number KATAEX2-DC-FMS-SLV
as an example.
Contents
Understanding the model number............. 2
Components................................................3
Configurations............................................ 5
Assembly steps .......................................... 9
Adjustments .............................................. 18
Congurations
The Configurations section shows illustrations of
the four basic monitor arm types: fixed, motion,
fixed+fixed, and fixed+motion. Varitions within
each type include the number of monitor arms
and if a slider mount is used. See the model
number explanation at the bottom of this page.
F (fixed), FS (fixed slider) and ST (stem mount)
KataEX1-F........................................................ 5
KataEX1-ST...................................................... 5
KataEX2-F....................................................... 5
KataEX2-FS..................................................... 5
M (motion) and MS (motion slider)
KataEX1-M....................................................... 6
KataEX1-MS .................................................... 6
KataEX2-M...................................................... 6
KataEX2-MS.................................................... 6
KataEX4-MS.................................................... 6
FF (fixed+fixed)
KataEX1-FF.......................................................7
KataEX2-FF......................................................7
KataEX3-FF......................................................7
KataEX4-FF......................................................7
KataEX6-FF......................................................7
FM (fixed+motion) and FMS (fixed+motion slider)
KataEX1-FM..................................................... 8
KataEX2-FM.................................................... 8
KataEX2-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX3-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX4-FM.................................................... 8
KataEX4-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX6-FMS.................................................. 8
number of monitors
accommodated
1, 2, 3, 4 or 6
2monitor arm assemblies
color
SLV = silver
BLK = black
WHT = white
post mounting
DC = desk clamp
GM = grommet mount
DC = desk clamp mounting
KATAEX2–DC–FMS–SLV
configuration of
monitor arm assemblies
F = fixed arm
M= motion arm
S = slider mount
ST = stem mount S= slider
M= motion
F= fixed
• Hand tighten screws only. Do not
use power tools.
• Do not position the monitors behind
the mounting location of the base.
• If the monitor arm is installed on
a desk or table with open space
behind the arms, it is recommended
to install the 180° lockout screws.
CAUTION

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FF (fixed+fixed)
KataEX1-FF.......................................................7
KataEX2-FF......................................................7
KataEX3-FF......................................................7
KataEX4-FF......................................................7
KataEX6-FF......................................................7
FM (fixed+motion) and FMS (fixed+motion slider)
KataEX1-FM..................................................... 8
KataEX2-FM.................................................... 8
KataEX2-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX3-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX4-FM.................................................... 8
KataEX4-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX6-FMS.................................................. 8
KataEX Components
Monitor arm assemblies
Shown below are the dierent types of monitor arm assemblies. With slider mounts, remember that the VESA mount assembly is not
pre-installed to the slider on the monitor arm.
Motion+Slider
(MS)
Fixed+Motion+Slider (FMS)
Fixed+Slider (FS)
Fixed+Fixed+Slider
(FFS)
Motion (M)
Fixed+Motion (FM)
Fixed (F)
Fixed+Fixed (FF)
Stem (ST)

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KataEX Components
Mounting posts and miscellaneous
grommet
base assembly
standard mounting post
(one row of monitors)
tall mounting post
(two rows of monitors)
clamp
base assembly
clamp
base assembly
(grommet mount
not available)
grommet bar
grommet knob
dual Allen key (1)
2mm and 4mm
connection
sleeve
VESA plate screws
set screws
decorative covers (set of 4)
cable clip (base)
cable clip (post)
M4x10
M4x15
set screws
M4x9
base cover
(clamp)
base cover
(grommet)
base cover
(clamp)

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 KataEX Congurations
F (xed), FS (xed slider) and ST (stem mount)
The numbers on the illustration below refer to assembly steps. Abbreviated instructions for the steps are shown on the right side of the page. For more
detailed instructions, see the assembly steps beginning on page 9.
VESA
mount
VESA
plate
1
2
3
4
5
1-ST
stem mount
(single monitor only)
attach base assembly
if slider mount —
assemble slider mount(s)
install connection sleeve
attach up to two
monitor arm assemblies
secure up to two
monitor arm assemblies
attach VESA plate(s) to monitor(s)
attach monitor(s) to VESA mount(s)
remove cord management covers
optional —
install lockout set screws
organize cables and cords
make any necessary adjustments
(see pages 18-19)
10
10
2
3
4
5
7
8
8
9
9
11
11
12
12
13
1
if two rows of monitors —
NOT APPLICABLE
if three monitors —
NOT APPLICABLE
6

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 KataEX Congurations
M (motion) and MS (motion slider)
The numbers on the illustration below refer to assembly steps. Abbreviated instructions for the steps are shown on the right side of the page. For more
detailed instructions, see the assembly steps beginning on page 9.
attach base assembly
if slider mount —
assemble slider mount(s)
install connection sleeve
attach up to two
monitor arm assemblies
secure up to two
monitor arm assemblies
attach VESA plate(s) to monitor(s)
attach monitor(s) to VESA mount(s)
remove cord management covers
optional —
install lockout set screws
organize cables and cords
make any necessary adjustments
(see pages 18-19)
10
10
2
3
4
5
7
7
8
8
9
9
11
11
12
12
13
1
if two rows of monitors —
repeat steps 3 to 5
if three monitors —
NOT APPLICABLE
6
VESA
mount
VESA
plate
1
3
4
5
4-MS
tall
post
tall post available with clamp mount only
2

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 KataEX Congurations
FF (xed+xed) and FFS (xed+xed slider)
The numbers on the illustration below refer to assembly steps. Abbreviated instructions for the steps are shown on the right side of the page. For more
detailed instructions, see the assembly steps beginning on page 9.
attach base assembly
if slider mount —
assemble slider mount(s)
install connection sleeve
attach up to two
monitor arm assemblies
secure up to two
monitor arm assemblies
attach VESA plate(s) to monitor(s)
attach monitor(s) to VESA mount(s)
remove cord management covers
optional —
install lockout set screws
organize cables and cords
make any necessary adjustments
(see pages 18-19)
10
10
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
7
7
8
9
9
11
11
12
12
13
1
1
VESA
mount
VESA
plate
8
if two rows of monitors —
repeat steps 3 to 6
if three monitors —
attach center monitor arm
6
6
6-FF
tall
post
tall post available with
clamp mount only

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 KataEX Congurations
FM (xed+motion) and FFS (xed+motion slider)
The numbers on the illustration below refer to assembly steps. Abbreviated instructions for the steps are shown on the right side of the page. For more
detailed instructions, see the assembly steps beginning on page 9.
attach base assembly
if slider mount —
assemble slider mount(s)
install connection sleeve
attach up to two
monitor arm assemblies
secure up to two
monitor arm assemblies
attach VESA plate(s) to monitor(s)
attach monitor(s) to VESA mount(s)
remove cord management covers
optional —
install lockout set screws
organize cables and cords
make any necessary adjustments
(see pages 18-19)
10
10
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
7
7
8
8
9
9
11
11
12
12
13
1
1
if two rows of monitors —
repeat steps 3 to 6
if three monitors —
attach center monitor arm
6
6
tall post available with
clamp mount only
VESA
mount
VESA
plate
2
6-FMS
tall post

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up to 3.2" clamp to
worksurface
0.5" – 2.1" 0.5" – 1.5"
flush
against
clamp
gap
clamp in top two holes on bracket (standard) clamp in bottom two holes
KataEX Assembly steps
tighten grommet knob to secure
grommet bar
center bolt in grommet hole
grommet base assembly
maximum thickness = 1.7"
Follow either step #1a for clamp mounting or step #1b for grommet mounting.
Step #1a: attach base assembly to worksurface — clamp mount
With the clamp in the top two holes of the clamp bracket, the thickness of the worksurface must be
between 0.5" and 2.1". To mount the rear of 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.
For a table thickness greater than 2.1", secure the clamp to the bottom two holes of the clamp bracket.
• Use the 4mm Allen key to remove the two screws holding the clamp to the bracket.
• Re-install the clamp to the bottom two holes of the bracket.
Step #1b: attach base assembly to worksurface — grommet mount
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.

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Step #2: if slider mount — assemble slider mount(s)
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
The connection sleeve fits onto the mounting post and holds up to two monitor arm assemblies.
• Remove the locking ring from the connection sleeve.
— Rotate the locking ring counterclockwise to unlock it and then lift it o.
— Set aside the locking ring until it is needed in Step #5.
• 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.
KataEX Assembly steps
11½"
fixed+motion
motion
4½"
fixed+fixed
fixed
stem arm*
* The position of the connection sleeve for a stem arm varies. To align its monitor
with the outer monitors in a three-monitor row, the sleeve should be about 5" above
the sleeve for a fixed+motion assembly and 3" above the sleeve for a fixed+fixed
assembly. The sleeve for the stem arm is always the top connection sleeve.
There is no exact answer to this question. Connection sleeve height
depends on a number of factors: monitor arm configuration, height of
the monitor(s), and eye level of the user.
The illustration shows the correct relative position for the dierent
monitor arm configurations. Motion arms raise the monitors, so they are
positioned lower on the mounting post than fixed arms. With two-arm
assemblies, the inner fixed arm raises the second arm a couple inches,
so fixed+motion and fixed+fixed arms are positioned lower than their
respective single arm assemblies.
This illustration applies to a single row of monitors. For two-rows of
monitors, see pages 6 to 8 and page 13.
What is the “correct” connection sleeve height?
connection
sleeve
to unlock,
turn locking ring
counterclockwise
lift o
4mm
Allen key