Middle Atlantic Products L5 Series User manual

I-00627 Rev B
L5 Series
AV Ready Lectern
Instruction Sheet
- MODELS -
• 23” w / Presenters Panel
• 33” w / Presenters Panel
• 43” w / Presenters Panel
• 23” w / Flat Top
• 33” w / Flat Top
• 43” w / Flat Top
• Quick and easy customization
• Open frame design makes easier work, with built-in power and provisions for cable management
and thermal management
• Design your own Presenter’s Panel™ with the cutouts you need
• Available in 13 standard finishes and two styles for the finishing kit
• Optional Millwork kit lets your custom woodworker provide the finish
PRODUCT FEATURES
Thank you for purchasing the L5 Series AV Ready Lectern.
THANK YOU

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: A WARNING ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION
THAT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS!
WARNING! FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND
FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO
THE EQUIPMENT OR VOIDING OF THE WARRANTY. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE THAT THIS PRODUCT IS LOADED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
WARNING! THE WEIGHT RATINGS OF THIS PRODUCT
CAN BE FOUND ON THE PRODUCT. EXCEEDING
THESE WEIGHT RATINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. IT IS
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER/USER TO
ENSURE ALL COMPONENTS INSTALLED DO NOT
SURPASS THE WEIGHT RATINGS AS AN UNSTABLE
CONDITION CAN OCCUR WHICH MAY CAUSE
POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE.
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NOTE: A NOTE is used to highlight procedures pertaining
to the installation, operation or maintenance of the product.
CAUTION! SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED
AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS
PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT
AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
!
CAUTION: A CAUTION ALERTS YOU TO A SITUATION
THAT MAY RESULT IN MINOR PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT AND / OR PROPERTY.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
CAUTION! FOR LOADING, ALWAYS PUT HEAVIER
ITEMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BAYS, NOT NEAR THE
TOP, IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY
OF THE FURNISHING TIPPING OVER.
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CAUTION! THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE BY YOUNG CHILDREN OR INFIRM PERSONS
WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
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CAUTION! IF THERE IS VISIBLE DAMAGE ON THE
PRODUCT IT MUST NOT BE INSTALLED.
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CAUTION! NOTE THAT DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
THE CONSOLE, THERE MUST BE NO POSSIBILITY OF
PERSONAL INJURY, FOR EXAMPLE THE SQUEEZING
OF FINGERS OR ARMS.
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DESCRIPTION CAPACITY
WEIGHT RATINGS
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• 5/16” Socket
TOOLS REQUIRED
Full Bay
Half Bay
Document Camera Drawer (if equipped)
200 lbs.
100 lbs.
50 lbs.

Important Safety Instructions....................................................................................... 2
Weight Ratings...................................................................................................... 2
Tools Required...................................................................................................... 2
Product Features.................................................................................................... 4
Hardware / Items Supplied With Finishing Kit...................................................................... 4
Configuration Options............................................................................................... 4
Swapping The Drawer Locations (Optional)...................................................................... 5-6
Inner AVIP Panel Removal / Installation (Optional).................................................................7
Cable Shelf Removal / Installation (Optional).......................................................................8
Connectivity Panel Removal / Installation (Optional)...............................................................9
Keyboard Drawer Removal / Installation........................................................................... 10
Middle Panel Installation............................................................................................ 10
Keyboard Drawer Panel Installation................................................................................ 11
Front Doors Installation............................................................................................. 12
Side Panel Installation.............................................................................................. 13
Worksurface Installation............................................................................................ 14
Top Shelf Installation (Flat Top Assembly)......................................................................... 15
Top Vent Panel Installation (Presenter Models Only)............................................................. .16
Accessory Drawer Panel Installation.............................................................................. .16
Document Camera Drawer Panel Installation (33” And 43” Models Only)........................................ 17
Presenter’s Panel Installation...................................................................................... 17
Rear Panel Installation............................................................................................. 18
Cable Management................................................................................................. 19
Warranty............................................................................................................. 20
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HARDWARE/ITEMS SUPPLIED WITH FINISHING KIT
Presenter’s Panel
(Custom Cutouts) Accessory Panel
(Laser Cutouts For Mic, Light
and Tablet Mount Options)
Pull-Out Keyboard
Shelf Included
Full Document
Camera Drawer
(Most Fit Inside
For Secure Storage)
on 33” and 43” Units
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PRODUCT FEATURES
1 Bay, 1.5 Bay
Or Dual Bay Widths
(23”, 33” or 43”)
Connectivity Panel
Comes with HDMI, CAT6,
3.5mm stereo Mini Jack, VGA
connectivity, or add your own
AVIP Device Plates
Storage Drawer
Internal Cable
Management Included
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
The L5 Series Lectern offers the ability to customize the location of the following items:
• Drawers - Refer to page 5.
• Inner AVIP Panel - Refer to page 7.
• Cable Shelf - Refer to page 8.
• Connectivity Panel - Refer to page 9.
NOTE: Assembly instructions begin on page 10.
FINISHING HARDWARE KIT
Rubber
Bumper
(Qty 2)
Pan Head
Wood Screw
#10 x 5/8”
(Qty 48)
HANDLE HARDWARE KIT (TRADITIONAL MODELS ONLY)
Pan Head Screw
M4 x 25
(Qty 2)
Handle
(Qty 1)
QTY 1 (ALL MODELS) QTY: 3 (23” MODEL ONLY)
QTY: 5 (33” AND 43” MODELS ONLY)
NOTE: If manufacturing your own millwork, please the following URL for all wood drawings:
http://www2.middleatlantic.com/ProductDocs/Default.aspx

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SWAPPING THE DRAWER LOCATIONS (OPTIONAL)
If desired, refer to the following steps to swap the location of the camera drawer with the accessory
drawer.
1) Slide camera drawer out from
unit and disengage from outer
drawer slides. (FIGURE A)
NOTE: Press tab to release
drawer from inner drawer
slides. (FIGURE A)
2) Remove (4) 10-32
nuts from both outer
drawer slides and
remove slides from
frame. (FIGURE A)
3) Remove (2) 10-32 x 3/8
screws from both drawer
catch brackets and
remove brackets from
frame. (FIGURE B)
NOTE: When re-installing
camera drawer, press tabs on
inner drawer slides to slide
drawer in.
Drawer Catch
Bracket (2)
Drawer Catch Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
(2 Per Side)
(5/16” Socket Required)
FIGURE A
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
FIGURE B
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style)
Nuts (4 Per Side)
10-32
Camera
Drawer
Outer
Drawer
Slides (2)
Nuts (4 Per Side)
10-32
Inner Drawer
Slides (2)
Press Tab In To
Release Drawer

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SWAPPING THE DRAWER LOCATIONS (OPTIONAL) (CONTINUED)
Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
(2 Per Side)
(5/16” Socket Required)
4) Slide accessory drawer out from unit and disengage from drawer slides. (FIGURE C)
NOTE: Pull lever up to release drawer from drawer slides. (FIGURE C)
5) Remove (2) screws from both drawer mounting brackets and remove brackets from frame.
(FIGURE C)
6) Install both drawers in reverse manner on left or right side.
NOTE: When re-installing accessory drawer, pull lever up on drawer slides to slide drawer in.
Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
(2 Per Side)
(5/16” Socket Required)
FIGURE C
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown) Pull Lever Up To
Release Drawer
Drawer
Slides (2)
Drawer Mounting
Brackets (2)
Accessory
Drawer (1)

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INNER AVIP PANEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If desired, refer to the following steps to swap the location of the inner AVIP panel from the right
to left side.
1) Remove (3) screws securing inner AVIP Panel to frame and remove from frame. (FIGURE D)
2) Install inner AVIP panel in reverse manner using either mounting location as shown. (FIGURE D)
Mounting
Locations
Inner AVIP
Panel
FIGURE D
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown)
Pan Head Screws
6-32 x 5/16” (3)

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CABLE SHELF REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If desired, refer to the following steps to swap the location of the cable shelf from the left to right side.
1) Remove (3) screws securing cable shelf to frame and remove from frame. (FIGURE E)
2) Install cable shelf in reverse manner using either mounting location as shown. (FIGURE E)
Mounting Locations Screws
10-32 x 3/8” (3)
(5/16” Socket Required)
Cable Shelf
FIGURE E
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown)

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CONNECTIVITY PANEL REMOVAL / INSTALLATION (OPTIONAL)
If desired, refer to the following steps to swap the location of the connectivity panel from the left to right
side.
1) Remove (4) screws securing connectivity
panel to frame and remove from frame.
(FIGURE G)
2) Install connectivity panel in reverse manner
using either mounting location as shown.
(FIGURE G)
NOTE: Connectivity panel door gap faces
outside edge of frame. (FIGURE F)
NOTE: Accessory panel (if equipped) may be swapped with connectivity panel by following steps above.
Truss Head Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
(4)
Connectivity Panel
Mounting Locations
FIGURE G
(Model L5-TURFR-43 Turret Style Shown)
Door Gap
FIGURE F

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MIDDLE PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install Middle Panel using (6) wood
screws. (FIGURE I)
FIGURE I
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown)
Middle
Panel
Wood
Screws (6)
KEYBOARD DRAWER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION
NOTE: It is recommended to remove the
keyboard drawer for ease of assembly.
1) Slide keyboard drawer out from unit
and disengage from drawer slides.
(FIGURE H)
NOTE: Press tab to release
drawer from drawer slides.
(FIGURE H)
2) Install drawer in reverse
manner.
FIGURE H
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Keyboard Drawer
PUSH
IN
Press Tab In To
Release Drawer

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KEYBOARD DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install keyboard drawer panel on pre-installed
hinges. (FIGURE J)
2) TRADITIONAL MODELS ONLY:
Install handle on keyboard drawer using
(2) M4 x 25 Pan Head Screws. (FIGURE J)
3) Install (2) rubber bumpers for keyboard
drawer panel in locations shown.
(FIGURE K)
4) Adjust hinges as needed. (FIGURE L)
Handle
Wood
Screws (2)
FIGURE J
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Side Adjustment Depth Adjustment
FIGURE L
Keyboard
Drawer
Panel
Rubber
Bumpers (2)
FIGURE K
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Hinges

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FRONT DOOR INSTALLATION
1) Install front door(s) on pre-installed hinges.
(FIGURE M)
2) TRADITIONAL MODELS ONLY:
Install handle on keyboard drawer using
(2) M4 x 25 Pan Head Screws. (FIGURE M)
3) Install (2) rubber bumpers per door
locations shown. (FIGURE N)
4) Adjust hinges as needed. (FIGURE O)
Rubber Bumpers (2)
Per Door
FIGURE N
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Hinges
Handle
Front
Door
FIGURE M
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Wood
Screws (2)
Side Adjustment Depth Adjustment
FIGURE O

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SIDE PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install side panels by placing the (6) pre-installed hooks on the panel into the (6) slots on the frame.
(FIGURE P)
2) Install (2) wood screws to secure each panel to frame in locations shown. (FIGURE P)
NOTE: Make sure side panels are fully installed. Opening in side panel should be near flush with
opening in sheetmetal frame
Secure each panel to frame using
(2) screws per panel here
FIGURE P
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown)
Hooks (6 per panel)
Slots
(6 per side)
Side
Panel
Side
Panel

1) If installing optional Middle Atlantic Products
MMB-1x1-12 monitor mount, drill out one of the
counterbored holes on underside of worksurface
using a 1/2” drill bit. (FIGURE Q, FIGURE R)
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WORKSURFACE INSTALLATION
2) PRESENTER MODELS ONLY: Install worksurface
using (5) wood screws. (FIGURE S)
3) FLAT TOP MODELS ONLY: Install worksurface
using (8) wood screws. (FIGURE T)
Wood Screws (8)
FIGURE T
(Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
FIGURE S
(Model L5-TURFR-23 Turret Style Shown)
Wood Screws (5)
Worksurface
Worksurface
Monitor Mount Locations (4)
Monitor Mount Locations (2)
FIGURE Q (Model L5-FKIT-33 Shown)
FIGURE R (Model L5-TKITM-43 Shown)
NOTE: When installing worksurface, removal of
keyboard tray will simplify installation. Use of a flexible
extension or ratchet will ease install of front two screws.

TOP SHELF INSTALLATION (FLAT TOP MODELS ONLY)
1) Install top shelf to top shelf frame using (6) wood screws. (FIGURE U)
2) Install assembled top shelf frame to side panels using (2) wood screws per side. (FIGURE V)
Wood Screws (6)
Top Shelf Frame
Top Shelf
FIGURE U
FIGURE V (Model L5-FLATFR-43 Flat Style Shown)
Wood Screws (2)
Assembled Top Shelf Frame
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TOP VENT PANEL INSTALLATION (PRESENTER MODELS ONLY)
ACCESSORY DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install accessory drawer panel using (6) wood screws.
(FIGURE X)
2) TRADITIONAL MODELS ONLY: Install handle using
(2) M4 x 25 pan head screws. (FIGURE X)
FIGURE X
(Traditional Model Shown)
Pan Head Screw
M4 x 25 (2)
Wood
Screws (6)
Handle
Drawer Panel
1) Install top vent panel to frame using (6) wood screws. (FIGURE W)
FIGURE W
(Model L5-TURFR-43
Turret Style Shown)
Wood
Screws (6)
Top Vent Panel

PRESENTER’S PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install presenters panel using (6)
10-32 x 3/8” truss head
screws (included with panel).
(FIGURE Z)
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DOCUMENT CAMERA DRAWER PANEL INSTALLATION (33” AND 43” MODELS ONLY)
1) Install storage drawer panel using (6) wood screws.
(FIGURE Y)
2) TRADITIONAL MODELS ONLY:
Install handle using (2)
M4 x 25 pan head screws.
(FIGURE Y)
FIGURE Y
(Traditional Model Shown)
Handle
Wood
Screws (6)
Drawer Panel
FIGURE Z
(Model L5-TURFR-33
Turret Style Shown)
Truss Head
Screws
10-32 x 3/8”
(6)
Presenters Panel
Pan Head Screw
M4 x 25 (2)

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REAR PANEL INSTALLATION
1) Install rear panel by placing the pre-installed hooks into the slots on the frame. (FIGURE AA)
Hooks
Slots
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
FIGURE AA
(Model L5-FLATFR-43
Flat Style Shown)

Middle Atlantic Products provides a clear path for all cable management within the lectern frame.
Convenient Cable
Tie-Off Slots
Cable Clips
For Easy
Integration
Cables Exit In
Rear Floor Holes
Middle Atlantic
PD-815 Rackmount
Power Strip
Included
Cable Tray For
Connectivity Panel
Cable Trough
TIP: Use Middle Atlantic
LBP Lacer Bars
On Rear Rail For
Component Cabling
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CABLE MANAGEMENT

WARRANTY
Middle Atlantic Products (the "Company") warrants the L5 Series AV Ready Lectern metal frame to be free from defects in material or
workmanship under normal use and conditions for the lifetime of the product.
Middle Atlantic Products (the "Company") warrants the L5 series wood finishing kit to be free from defects in material or workmanship
under normal use and conditions for a period of (7) seven years from date of shipment by the Company.
The Company's entire liability to the purchaser, and the purchaser's (or any other party's) sole and exclusive remedy, under this warranty
shall be limited, at the Company's option, to either (a) return of and refund of the price paid for, or (b) repair or replacement at the
Company's factory of the products purchased, or any part or parts thereof, which the Company has determined to be defective after
inspection thereof at the Company's factory.
This warranty does not cover damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse or negligence by parties other than the Company, or
any modification or alteration of the products. In addition, this warranty does not cover damage due to improper handling, assembly,
installation or maintenance.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF
THE USE OF THE PRODUCTS PURCHASED, EVEN IF THE COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY TO THE PURCHASER (OR ANY OTHER PARTY) HEREUNDER, IF ANY, SHALL IN NO
EVENT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS PAID TO THE COMPANY.
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