PDi AA1000 Series User manual

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MODEL NUMBER:
AA1000 Series Arm
Document Number:
PD196-197R6
Installation Instruction for PDI-AA1000 Series Arm
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PDi Communication Systems, Inc. 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA PH 1-800-628-9870 FX 937-743-5664
THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD CONFORM TO ALL
LOCAL CODES. READ ANDFOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS INSTALLATION.
NOTE to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
WARNING:OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT DO
NOT use in an oxygen tent or oxygen
chamber. Such use may cause a fire hazard.
WARNING: To avoid the hazards of fire or
electric shock, DO NOT expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
DANGER: ARM RECOIL HAZARD The safety
brake pin must remain in the SAFETY BRAKE
PIN HOLE whenever the television set is
removed from the arm or when the arm is
removed from the wall bracket to prevent the
arm from springing open.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed
on the apparatus. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning. This unit REQUIRES periodic maintenance. Refer to the maintenance section for instructions.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do no block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators,
heat registers, stove, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
Contact PDi for complete list of approved TV model numbers for which this arm can be used.

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Installation Instruction for PDI-AA1000 Series Arm
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Scope:
This document outlines how to install a PDI-AA1000 Series PDI arm into a PDI-180C wall bracket, and arm maintenance
instructions.
Safety Steps:
1) Always wear safety glasses/goggles to prevent injury from debris.
2) Follow the installation/removal instructions for your existing products.
Tool List:
1) Safety glasses/goggles
2) P1 OR P2 Phillips screw driver
3) Medium size pair of needle nose pliers
4) 5/32 Hex key or hex bit and driver
5) pliers
Procedure:
Step 1:
Remove the PDIPFHMS103238 screw from the PD216-006 base pin cover and set aside for re-installing later.
Remove the PD216-006 base pin cover from the top of the wall bracket.
Remove the PDI-609 base pin from the wall bracket.

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Step 2:
Place the base of the arm into the clevis of the wall bracket and align the 5/8" holes of the arm base with the holes of the
wall bracket bushings.
Insert the PDI-609 base pin (end with flats first) thru the top bushing the arm base and the lower bushing.
The flats on the base pin must be properly aligned with the Double "D" plate in the bottom of the base for proper
installation.
This will be shown in more detail on the following page.

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Step 3:
Make sure that the base pin is not sticking above the flat seat surface for the PD216-006 base pin cover.
IF THE BASE PIN IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED, IT CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO FUTURE FAILURE OF THE
ASSEMBLY!
Carefully rotate arm to verify there is not interference thru the horizontal range of travel.
Proceed to the next step and install the OPTIONAL rotational stop screws, if they are desired.
If the rotational stops are not needed, proceed to the step for installing the PD216-006 base pin cover.
DETAIL A

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Step 4: Optional Feature:
Install the rotational stop screws only if they are desired.
Rotate the arm to the desired rotating limit position.
Locate the best hole position to install the
PDIPFHMS1032100 screw and PDINILN1032 lock nut.
Install the screw and nut as pictured and securely
tighten. Make sure that the base pin and screw head
are not sticking above the flat seat surface for the
PD216-006 base pin cover.
Carefully rotate arm against stop to verify travel limit is
correct.
(2) PDIPFMS1032100 screws and (2) PDINILN1032
lock nuts are provided to allow a rotational stop for both
left and right rotation of the arm.
Step 5:
Re-install the PD216-006 base pin cover and secure with the PDIPFHMS103238 screw that was removed during STEP 1.
Rotate the arm from side to side to verify that the arm moves freely.

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Step 6:
Attach the TV to the nose of the arm as pictured below, using a PD209-002 socket head cap screw and a PDISLW25 lock
washer.
Make the coaxial cable connection per the installation documents supplied with the LCD TV. Verify the TV is correctly
installed and functioning properly.
Step 7.
Install the cover kit according to the cover kit installation instructions, either PD196-199 or PD196-245.

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ARM MAINTENANCE
Very little maintenance should be required for your PDI Arm to give years of trouble free service if the following lubrication
and inspection procedures are followed.
1. INSPECTION - Occasionally check the base pin for any evidence of bending or distortion due to a patient using the
ARM for assistance in getting in or out of bed or any other misuse. If the ARM is not mounted with the base pin absolutely
vertical, it will have a tendency to drift and will not properly counter balance the television. Be certain that the wall the arm
is mounted to is vertical.
2. SPRING ADJUSTMENT - The gas spring in this arm supports a specific weight range for the model construction.
These springs are not "adjustable". The pivot points for some arm models can be moved to alter the weight capacity.
Please contact the manufacturer for details. Otherwise the gas springs will have to be changed to alter the weight capacity
of the arm.
3. LUBRICATION - At least once a year a drop of light machine oil should be put on each pivot point in the nose, elbow,
and base. DO NOT PUT OIL ON THE FRICTION DAMPER PADS!
4. REPLACEMENT OF COAX CABLE - See cable replacement procedure in the full maintenance manual for your arm.
5. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT OF PIVOT SCREWS - All screws in the ARM are tightened securely to factory specified
torque settings, and do not require specific checks with a torque wrench. IF THE THREADS ARE STRIPPED IN THE
NOSE, ELBOW, OR BASE, THAT PART NEEDS REPLACEMENT - DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.