7.13.20 0097-046 Rev. A 4 of 4
Pivot Chair Adapter, Delivery
& Light Installation Instruction
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requirements and are not sanctioned by Forest.
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If operations performing as intended installation complete. If operations not performing as intended, review steps in installation instructions
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Tools Required: 1/8”, 3/16”, 5/32” & 5/16” Allen Wrenches, 1/8”, & 5/16” Allen Sockets with Torque Wrench, 15/16” Wrench, Standard and
Metric Hex Key Set, Flathead Screwdriver, Bubble Level, and Nitrile Gloves.
1. Place a thrust washer on the bearing surface of the arm pivot pin.
2. Apply lubricant to a thrust bearing and install the bearing, followed by a second thrust washer.
3. Insert arm pivot pin and bearing stack into pivot delivery arm.
4. Position a thrust washer onto the at member of the pivot delivery arm and arm pivot pin.
5. Apply lubricant to the second thrust bearing and install followed by a thrust washer.
6. Insert the arm pivot pin and pivot delivery arm with thrust bearing and washers into the chair
adapter.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the pivot bushing, do not use force when installing the arm
pivot pin into the pivot delivery arm.
NOTE: Engagement is a slip t, provided the pivot delivery arm is held in alignment.
7. Make sure the arm pivot pin slot faces the side of the pivot delivery arm having the
tapped hole.
8. Seat the bearing assembly until the arm pivot pin is in full contact with the bottom and
sides of the chair adapter.
9. Use 3/8-16 x 2-1/4” hex bolt, lockwasher and at washer to secure arm pivot pin to chair
adapter.
10. Locate the 1/4-20 x 3/4” set screw in the threaded hole on the chair adapter. Tighten the
set screw to prevent the arm pivot pin from rotating.
12. Place a 1/4-20 x 3/8” set screw into the threaded hole in the at end of the pivot delivery arm.
13. Engage the 1/4-20 x 3/8” set screw with a 1/8” hex key to deform the internal bushing
against the arm pivot pin until a 3-pound force is achieved to rotate the pivot delivery arm.
14. Install the pivot cover over the bolt head.
Slot
1/4-20 x 3/4"
Set screw
Counter bore
Thrust washers
1-1/4" Brass bushing
Pivot light/monitor
arm
Arm pivot pin
3/8" Flat washer
3/8" Lock
washer
Thrust bearing
3/8-16 x 2-1/4" Bolt
1/4-20 x 3/8"
Set screw
Pivot cover
Arm stop
Light/Monitor Bearing Assembly
Chair
adapter
Thrust
washers
Thrust bearing
1. Plug in the chair to mains power.
2. Raise the chair base to its upper travel limit and disconnect from mains power.
3. Apply lubricant to both sides of all thrust washers and thrust bearings.
4. Place a thrust washer, bearing and another thrust washer onto the arm pivot pin. Insert the
arm pivot pin and bearing stack through the 1-1/4” brass bushing at the end of the pivot
light/monitor arm. Place another thrust washer, bearing and thrust washer onto the arm
pivot pin.
5. While holding the bearings and arm pivot pin in the pivot light/monitor arm, align the slot
in the arm pivot pin with the chair adapter’s bottom counter bore. Adjust the pivot light/
monitor arm and arm pivot pin so it will slide into the counter bore.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to the pivot bushing, do not use force when installing the arm
pivot pin into the pivot light/monitor arm.
NOTE: Engagement is a slip t, provided the pivot light/monitor arm is held in alignment.
6. Seat the bearing assembly until the arm pivot pin is in full contact with the bottom and
sides of the chair adapter.
7. Make sure the arm pivot pin slot faces the side of the light/monitor arm having the tapped hole.
8. While holding the pivot light/monitor arm in position, install the 3/8-16 x 2-1/4” hex bolt
with 3/8” lock and at washers through the arm pivot pin so that it threads into the chair
adapter. Tighten the bolt enough to remove most of the clearance between the bearings.
9. Install the 1/4-20 x 3/4” set screw into the threaded hole on the pivot light/monitor arm.
Tighten the set screw to prevent the arm pivot pin from rotating.
10. Finish tightening the bolt in the arm pivot pin until all the clearance between the bearings
are eliminated and the pivot light/monitor arm move freely. Tighten the set screw.
11. Place the 1/4-20 x 3/8” set screw into the threaded hole of the at end of the pivot light/
monitor arm.
12. Engage the 1/4-20 x 3/8” set screw with a 1/8” hex key to deform the internal bushing against
the arm pivot pin until a 3-pound force is achieved to rotate the pivot light/monitor arm.
13. Install the pivot cover over the bolt head.
Delivery Bearing Assembly
3/8-16 x 2-1/4” Hex bolt
3/8" Lock washer
3/8" Flat washer
Arm pivot pin
Thrust washers
Pivot delivery
arm
Slot
1/4-20 x 3/8"
set screw
1/4-20 x 3/4"
set screw
Thrust bearing
Chair adapter
Pivot cover
Post stop
Thrust washers
Thrust bearing
Tapped hole
Tapped hole
1. Plug in chair to mains power.
2. Raise the chair base and back to full up position.
3. Unplug the chair from the mains power.
NOTE: Skip steps 4-7 if chair adapter is already installed.
Chair Adapter Installation
5. Slide lip of the washer onto lip of the chair.
6. Install the 15/16” mounting bolt loosely into
the back of the mount and into the chair.
Underside of
chair adapter
Leveling
set
screws
(3)
Mounting
bolt and
washer
Leveling set
screw holes (3)
Mounting
bolt
Lip of chair
Slide washer over lip of chair
Chair adapter
installed
4. Position the chair adapter so that the lip of the chair rests
underneath the lip of the washer. e mount will hold
itself in place.
7. Place a level on the chair adapter, parallel with and perpendicular to the chair center line.
8. Verify the chair adapter is level.
NOTE: If leveling is necessary, adjust the 3/16” set screws (3) until the unit chair adapter is level.
9. Tighten 15/16” mounting bolt (55 foot-pounds).
NOTE: Verify steps 7, 8 and 9 aer unit and light are installed. Re-level if necessary.
