peerless-AV PLA 60-UNL-S Guide

Models: PLA 60-UNL, PLA 60-UNL-S,
PLA 60-UNLP, PLA 60-UNLP-S,
PLAV 60-UNL, PLAV 60-UNL-S,
PLAV 60-UNLP, PLAV 60-UNLP-S
RTPLA 60, RTPLA 60-S, RTPLA UN7,
RTPLA UN7S, D-FPA-320, D-FPA-320S
Installation and Assembly - Universal Articulating
SwivelArm for 37" - 60" Plasma Screens
This product is UL Listed. It must be
installed by a qualified professional
installer.
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3215 W. North Ave. • Melrose Park, IL 60160 • [phone] or [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.peerlessmounts.com
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Maximum UL Load Capacity:175 lb (79 kg)

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Tools Needed for Assembly
•studfinder ("edge to edge"stud finder is recommended)
•drill
•7/32" drill bit for wood studs
•5/16" masonry drill bit for concrete
•7/16"socket wrench with extension (recommended)
•level
•phillipsscrewdriver
Accessories
•External Wall Plate (WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724,
WSP724-S)(MetalStudnotevaluatedby UL)
• Donot begin to install yourPeerlessproduct until you have readandunderstood the instructions and warnings
containedin this Installation Sheet. If youhave any questions regarding any oftheinstructions or warnings, please
callPeerlesscustomercareat1-800-865-2112.
• This product should only be installed by someone of good mechanical aptitude, has experience with basic building
construction, and fully understands these instructions.
• Makesure that the supportingsurface will safely support thecombined load of the equipmentand all attached hard-
wareandcomponents.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum ULLoadCapacity. See pageone.
• If mounting to wood wall studs, make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an
"edgetoedge" stud finder is highly recommended.
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
• Tightenscrewsfirmly, but do not overtighten. Overtightening can damage the items, greatly reducingtheirholding
power.
• Thisproductwas designed and intended to be mounted to thefollowingsupportingsurfaceschecked below with the
hardware included in this product as specified in the installation sheet.To mount this product to an alternative support-
ingsurface,contactPeerlesscustomercareat1-800-865-2112.
• This product was designed to be installed on the following wall construction only;
WALLCONSTRUCTION ADDITIONALHARDWAREREQUIRED
xWoodStud None
xWoodBeam None
xSolidConcrete None
xCinderBlock None
MetalStud Do not attach except with Peerless accessory kit for metal studs;
Contact Customer Service for Peerless accessory kit for metal studs.
Brick ContactCustomerService
Otherorunsure? ContactCustomerService
WARNING
NOTE: Read entire instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Table of Contents
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................................................3
Installation to Double Wood Stud Wall..................................................................................................................................6
Installation to Solid Concrete or Cinder Block .......................................................................................................................7

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Wall Mount Parts List
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Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
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Before you start make sure all parts
listed are included with your product.
OUV
RTPLA 60 RTPLA 60-S
G
RTPLA UN7 RTPLA UN7S
D-FPA-320 D-FPA-320S
JW
P
PLA60-UNL PLA60-UNL-S PLAV60-UNL PLAV60-UNL-S
PLA60-UNLP PLA60-UNLP-S PLAV60-UNLP PLAV60-UNLP-S
DESCRIPTION QTY. PART# PART# PART# PART#
Awallplate 1 201-1040 201-4040 201-1040 201-4040
Btilt-roll assembly 1 201-1093 201-4093 201-1048 201-4048
Carmassembly 1 201-1072 201-4072 201-1049 201-4049
Dwallsupportarmaxle 1 201-1041 201-1041 201-1041 201-1041
Evinyltrim 3 600-1012 600-1012 600-1012 600-1012
FM10 x 1.5 x 15 mm screw bolt 8 520-9262 520-9262 520-9262 520-9262
G.505 x .75 x .062" nylon washer 1 540-1074 540-1074 540-1074 540-1074
Htilt adjustment knob 1 560-0108 560-0108 560-0108 560-0108
Icarriage bolt 3/8"-16 x 3.25" 1 520-1315 520-1315 520-1315 520-1315
J1.525 x 2 x .062" delrin washer 2 540-1070 540-1070 540-1070 540-1070
K#8-32 x .375" socket cap screw 1 520-1210 520-1210 520-1210 520-1210
Lplastic finishing cap 8 590-1123 590-1123 590-1123 590-1123
Mholdingpin 1 580-1166 580-1166 580-1166 580-1166
Nretainerplug 1 590-1007 590-1007 590-1007 590-1007
O5/16 x 3" wood screw 8 520-1243 520-1243 520-1243 520-1243
P.250 x 1 x .068" washer 8 540-1063 540-1063 540-1063 540-1063
Q9/64"allenwrench 1 560-9728 560-9728 560-9728 560-9728
Rcablemanagementclips 4 590-1166 590-1166 590-1166 590-1166
Scable tie 4 590-1168 590-1168 590-1168 590-1168
T36"polyestermeshsleeve 1 600-1015 600-1015 600-1015 600-1015
U6mmallenwrench 1 560-9716 560-9716 560-9716 560-9716
V10mmallenwrench 1 n/a n/a 560-9727 560-9727
Wanchor 8 590-1025 590-1025 590-1025 590-1025

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Before you begin, make sure all parts shown are included with your product. D-FPA-320 D-FPA-320S
RTPLA UN7 RTPLA UN7S
RTPLA 60 RTPLA 60-S
PLA 60-UNL PLA 60-UNL-S PLA 60-UNLP PLA 60-UNLP-S
PLAV 60-UNL PLAV 60-UNL-S PLAV 60-UNLP PLAV 60-UNLP-S
Description Qty Part # Part # Part # Part #
AA adapter bracket 1 201-1110 201-4110 201-1110 201-4110
BB shallow adapter bracket 2 201-1511 201-4511 201-1514 201-4514
CC deep adapter bracket 2 201-1510 201-4510 201-1513 201-4513
DD allen wrench 1 560-9646 560-9646 560-0072 560-0072
Adapter Bracket Parts List

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M5 x 25 mm (4)
520-1122
M4 x 12 mm (6)
510-1079
M4 x 25 mm (4)
510-1082
M5 x 12 mm (4)
520-1064 M6 x 12 mm (4)
520-1050
M6 x 25 mm (4)
520-1211 multi-washer(6)
580-1036
SecurityAdapter Bracket Fasteners
M6 x 20 mm (4)
520-9554
M6 x 30 mm (4)
520-1067
M8 x 15 mm (6)
520-1068
M8 x 40 mm (4)
520-1152
M8 x 25 mm (4)
520-1101
M6 x 20 mm (4)
520-9402
M6 x 30 mm (4)
510-9109 multi-washer(6)
580-1036
M8 x 16 mm (6)
520-9257
M8 x 40 mm (4)
520-1136
M4 x 12 mm (6)
504-9013
Phillips Adapter Bracket Fasteners
M4 x 25 mm (4)
504-1015
M5 x 12 mm (4)
520-1027 M5 x 25 mm (4)
520-9543
M6 x 12 mm (4)
520-1128
M6 x 25 mm (4)
520-1208 M8 x 25 mm (4)
520-1031
I.D. .22" (5.6 mm) (4)
540-1057 I.D. .34" (8.7 mm) (4)
540-1059
I.D. .22" (5.6 mm) (4)
540-1057 I.D. .34" (8.7 mm) (4)
540-1059

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• Never mount this product to metal studs without the
requiredaccessory.
• Installermustverify that the supporting surface willsafelysupportthe combined load of the equipmentandallattached
hardwareandcomponents.
• Tightenwoodscrews so that wall plate is firmlyattached,butdonot overtighten. Overtightening can damage the
screws,greatlyreducingtheirholdingpower.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in. • lb (9 N.M.).
• Do not attach directly to a metal stud wall. Use of a triple stud WSP wall plate is required for attachment to metal
studs (contact customer care). Metal stud installation is not UL evaluated.
• Make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the stud. The use of an "edge to edge" stud finder is
highlyrecommended.
• Hardwareprovidedisfor attachment of mount through standard thickness drywall or plaster intowoodstuds.Installers
areresponsibletoprovidehardwareforothertypesofmountingsituations.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum UL Load Capacity of175lb(79 kg).
1
WARNING
Installation to Wood Stud Wall
Wall plate (A) can be mounted to two studs that are 16" apart. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of the
studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder is highly recommended. Based on their edges, draw a vertical line
down each stud’s center. Place wall plate on wall as a template. The top mounting slots should be located .36"
abovethedesired screen center for PLA60-UNL, PLA60-UNL-S,PLA60-UNLP,PLA60-UNLP-S, RTPLA60
RTPLA60-S and .43" below the desired screen center for PLAV60-UNL,PLAV 60-UNL-S, PLAV60-UNLP,PLAV
60-UNLP-S,RTPLAUN7, RTPLAUN7S, D-FPA-320,andD-FPA-320S. Level plate,andmark the center of the
eight mounting holes. Make sure that the mounting holes are on the stud centerlines. Drill eight 7/32" dia. holes
3" deep. Make sure that the wall plate is level, secure it using eight 5/16 x 3" wood screws (O) and washers (P).
Skip to step 2 on page 8.
A
O
P
WARNING

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IMPORTANT!Concrete mustbe 2000 psidensity minimum.
Use wall plate (A), making sure that it is level, as a
template to mark holes. The top mounting slots should
be located .36" above the desired screen center for PLA
60-UNL,PLA60-UNL-S,PLA60-UNLP,RTPLA60,PLA
60-UNLP-SandRTPLA60-Sand.43"belowthedesired
screencenterforPLAV60-UNL,PLAV60-UNL-S,PLAV
60-UNLP,PLAV60-UNLP-S,RTPLAUN7,RTPLA
UN7S,D-FPA-320andD-FPA-320S.Usethemasonry
bit to drill 5/16" (8 mm) dia. holes to a minimum depth of
3" (76 mm). Insert anchors (W) in holes flush with wall as
shown(right).Place wallplate(A)over anchors(W)and
secure with 5/16 x 3" wood screws (O) and washers (P).
• Concrete must be 2000 psi density minimum. Lighter density concrete may not hold concrete anchor.
• Make sure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached
hardwareandcomponents.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum UL Load Capacity of175lb(79 kg).
• Never mount this product to metal studs.
WARNING
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattachconcreteexpansionanchorstoconcrete
coveredwithplaster,drywall,orotherfinishingmate-
rial.Ifmountingto concrete surfaces covered with a
finishingsurfaceisunavoidable,thefinishingsurface
mustbecounterboredasshown below.Ifplaster/
drywall is thicker than 5/8", custom fasteners must be
suppliedbyinstaller(NotevaluatedbyUL).
WARNING
• Tighten wood screws so that wall plate is firmly
attached,butdonotovertighten.Overtighteningcan
damagescrews,greatlyreducingtheirholdingpower.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
1
Installation to Concrete Wall
A
OP
W
1-4
1-1
1-3
1-2
concrete
surface
Drill hole(s) and insert anchor(s) (W)
mounting
plate
Place plate over anchor(s) (W) and secure with screw(s)(O)
Tighten all fasteners
W
W
CUTAWAYVIEW
INCORRECT CORRECT
mounting
plate
plaster/
drywall
concrete mounting
plate concrete
plaster/
drywall

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Snap four cable management clips(R)into top or bottom of arm assembly(C)as shown.Cable ties (S) are used
withclipsfor cord management.
Slide one mesh sleeve (T) over each cable. Use cable ties (S) to tighten mesh sleeves to cables.
R
S
C
3
T
3-1
KD
N
J
D
M
J
C
DETAIL 3
A
Note: There are five mounting positions. The
center position is shown (right). Slidewasher(J)
over wall support arm axle (D). Next, insert plastic
cap (N) into axle. Then, insert holding pin (M) into
axle. See detail 1.
Note: Fit of axle (D) into wall plate (A) and arm
assembly (C) will be tight. Gently tap into place
with a hammer if necessary.
2
2-1
Insert socket cap screw (K) into hole at bottom of
wall support arm axle (D) as shown in detail 3.
Tightenscrewusing9/64"allenwrench(Q).
Place arm assembly (C) with washer (J) into wall
plate (A). Insert axle assembly shown in detail 1
throughwallplate (A), arm assembly (C), and
washer (J). Lock axle in place by aligning holding
pin (M) with notches shown in detail 2.
2-2
DETAIL 1
NOTCH
DETAIL 2
• If you are uncertain that product is properly installed, call customer care.
WARNING

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B
I
F
Insert and tape carriage bolt (I) into top hole of pitch-roll assembly (B).Attach tilt-roll assembly to adapter
bracket (AA) with four M10 socket screws (F). Tighten screws using 6 mm allen wrench (U).
• Donotovertightenscrews!Overtightening may hinder
rolloption.
CAUTION
4
5
Attach two pieces of vinyl trim (E) to wall plate (A). Next, attach one piece of vinyl trim to bottom of swivel box on arm
assembly(C).
4-1 Insertone finishing cap (L) intoeachunused hole of wall plate (A).
LA
E
SWIVELBOX
C
AA

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Insert two M10 screws (F) into swivel box on arm assembly (C) as shown. Leave approx. 1/4" of exposed thread.
.25"
F
• Use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position the plasma TV.
WARNING
• After tilt is adjusted, all fasteners must be tightened.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the mount.
CAUTION
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6-1
6-2
fig. 6.1 fig. 6.2
SWIVELBOX
Hook tilt-roll assembly (B) onto M10 screws (F).
Insert carriage bolt (I) into slot of swivel box as
shown in figure 6.1. Install nylon washer (G) and tilt
adjustmentknob(H).
Install remaining two M10 screws (F) as shown in
figure6.2.HANDTIGHTENallfourM10screwsto
allowfortiltadjustment.Removetapefromcarriage
bolt (I). For tilt adjustment, push back on the top of
plasma to relieve pressure on knob.Adjust tilt to
desired position and tighten tilt adjustment knob (H),
then securely tighten all four M10 screws (F) using 6
mmallenwrench(U).
I
BF
H
G
SWIVELBOX
H
F
I
C
Adapter bracket not shown for clarity. Adapter bracket not shown for clarity.