peerless-AV PLA50 Guide

Maximum Load Capacity: 150 lb (68 kg)
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Installation and Assembly:
Universal Articulating Swivel Arm for 32" - 50" Flat Panel
Displays
Models: PLA50, PLA50-S

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Tools Needed for Assembly
•stud finder ("edge to edge" stud finder is
recommended)
•drill
•3/16" drill bit for wood studs
•3/8" masonry drill bit for concrete
•7/16" socket wrench with extension (recommended)
for wood screws
•10 mm socket wrench for concrete anchors
•level
•phillips screwdriver
Accessories
•External Wall Plate (WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724,
WSP724-S) (Metal Stud not evaluated by UL)
Table of Contents
Parts List.................................................................................................................................................................................3
Installation to Wood Stud Wall................................................................................................................................................4
Installation to Solid Concrete or Cinder Block ........................................................................................................................5
• Do not begin to install your Peerless product until you have read and understood the instructions and warnings
contained in this Installation Sheet. If you have any questions regarding any of the instructions or warnings, for US
customers please call Peerless customer care at 1-800-865-2112, for all international customers, please contact
your local distributor.
• This product should only be installed by someone of good mechanical aptitude, has experience with basic building
construction, and fully understands these instructions.
• Make sure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all attached
hardware and components.
• Never exceed the Maximum Load Capacity. See page one.
• If mounting to wood wall studs, make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of
an "edge to edge" stud finder is highly recommended.
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
• Tighten screws firmly, but do not overtighten. Overtightening can damage the items, greatly reducing their holding
power.
• This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and personal
injury.
• This product was designed to be installed on the following wall construction only;
WALL CONSTRUCTION HARDWARE REQUIRED
• Wood Stud Included
•Wood Beam Included
•Solid Concrete Included
•Cinder Block Included
•Brick Contact Qualified Professional
•Other or unsure? Contact Qualified Professional
WARNING
NOTE: Read entire instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.

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Before you start make sure all parts listed are included with your product. A
Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
B
C
DEFH
IJ K LMN
OS
PT
G
R
U
QW
PLA50 PLA50-S
Description Qty Part # Part #
A
wall plate 1 201-1095 201-4095
B
tilt ll bl
1
201 1093
201 4093
Parts List
Btilt-roll assembly 1 201-1093 201-4093
Carm assembly 1 201-1094 201-4094
Dwall support arm axle 1 201-1041 201-1041
Evinyl trim 3 600-1012 600-1012
FM10 x 15 mm screw bolt 8 520-9262 520-9262
G.505 x .75 x .062" nylon washer 1 540-1074 540-1074
Htilt adjustment knob 1 560-0108 560-0108
Icarriage bolt 3/8"-16 x 3-1/4" 1 520-1315 520-1315
J1.525 x 2 x .062" delrin washer 2 540-1070 540-1070
K#8-32 x .375" socket head cap screw 1 520-1210 520-1210
Lplastic finishing cap 8 590-1123 590-1123
Mholding pin 1 580-1166 580-1166
N
retainer plug
1
590
-
1007
590
-
1007
N
retainer plug
1
590
-
1007
590
-
1007
O5/16 x 3" wood screw 6 520-1243 520-1243
P.250 x 1 x .068" washer 6 540-1063 540-1063
Q9/64" allen wrench 1 560-9728 560-9728
Rcable management clips 4 590-1166 590-1166
Scable tie 4 590-1168 590-1168
T
36" polyester mesh sleeve 1 600-1015 600-1015
U6 mm allen wrench 1 560-9716 560-9716
W
anchor 6 590-0321 590-0321

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• Installer must verify that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the equipment and all
attached hardware and components.
• Tighten wood screws so that wall plate is firmly attached, but do not overtighten. Overtightening can damage the
screws, greatly reducing their holding power.
• 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 highly recommended.
• Hardware provided is for attachment of mount through standard thickness drywall or plaster into wood studs. Install-
ers are responsible to provide hardware for other types of mounting situations.
• Never exceed the Maximum Load Capacity of 150 lb (68 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 3.9" below the
desired display center. Level plate, and mark the center of the four mounting holes. Make sure that the mounting
holes are on the stud centerlines. Drill six 3/16" (5 mm) dia. holes 3" (76 mm) deep. Make sure that the wall plate is
level, secure it using six 5/16 x 3" wood screws (O) and washers (P).
Skip to step 2 on page 6.
A
O
P
• Never mount this product to metal studs without the
required accessory.
WARNING

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Use wall plate (A), making sure that it is level, as
a template to mark holes. The top mounting slots
should be located at your desired display center. Use
the masonry bit to drill 3/8" (10mm) dia. holes to a
minimum depth of 3" (76mm). Insert anchors (W) in
holes flush with wall as shown (right). Place wall plate
(A) over anchors (W) and secure with 5/16 x 3" wood
screws (O) and washers (P).
1
WARNING
• 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 hard-
ware and components.
• Never exceed the Maximum Load Capacity of 150 lb (68 kg).
Installation to Concrete Wall
1
3
2
W
Drill holes and insert anchors (W).
Place plate (A) over anchors (W) and secure with screws (O).
Tighten all fasteners.
A
W
O
concrete
surface
CUTAWAY VIEW
INCORRECT CORRECT
wall
plate
wall
plate
plaster/
drywall
plaster/
drywall
concrete concrete
• Tighten screws so that wall plate is firmly attached,
but do not overtighten. Overtightening can damage
screws, greatly reducing their holding power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in. • lb (9 N.M.).
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly
to load-bearing concrete.
• Never attach concrete expansion anchors to
concrete covered with plaster, drywall, or other
finishing material. If mounting to concrete surfaces
covered with a finishing surface is unavoidable (Not
evaluated by UL), the finishing surface must be
counterbored as shown below. Be sure concrete
anchors do not pull away from concrete when
tightening screws. If plaster/drywall is thicker than
5/8" (16mm), custom fasteners must be supplied by
installer (Not evaluated by UL).
WARNING
A
OP
W

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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
with clips for cord management.
Slide one mesh sleeve (T) over each cable. Use cable ties (S) to tighten mesh sleeves to cables.
Note: There are five mounting positions. The
center position is shown (right). Slide washer
(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
3
2-1
T
3-1
Insert socket cap screw (K) into hole at bottom
of wall support arm axle (D) as shown in detail 3.
Tighten screw using 9/64" allen wrench (Q).
Place arm assembly (C) with washer (J) into wall
plate (A). Insert axle assembly shown in detail
1 through wall plate (A), arm assembly (C), and
washer (J). Lock axle in place by aligning holding
pin (M) with notches shown in detail 2.
2-2
• If you are uncertain that product is properly installed, call customer care.
WARNING
R
S
C
N
J
D
M
J
C
DETAIL 1
NOTCH
DETAIL 2
KD
DETAIL 3
A

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B
I
F
GENERIC ADAPTER BRACKET
Insert and tape carriage bolt (I) into top hole of tilt-roll assembly (B). Attach tilt-roll assembly to adapter
bracket with four M10 socket screws (F). Tighten screws using 6 mm allen wrench (U).
Note: Adapter bracket (sold separately) will vary in size and style.
Note: Refer to adapter bracket instruction sheet for attachment of adapter bracket to plasma before proceeding
with step 5. If your adapter bracket has an aluminum race attached to it, remove before proceeding and discard race. It
is not used with this product.
• Do not overtighten screws! Overtightening may hin-
der roll option.
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 Insert one finishing cap (L) into each unused hole of wall plate (A).
L
A
E
C
SWIVEL BOX

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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.
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
adjustment knob (H).
Install remaining two M10 screws (F) as shown in
figure 6.2. HAND TIGHTEN all four M10 screws to
allow for tilt adjustment. Remove tape from carriage
bolt (I). For tilt adjustment, push back on the top of
plasma to relieve pressure on knob. Adjust tilt to de-
sired position and tighten tilt adjustment knob (H),
then securely tighten all four M10 screws (F) using
6 mm allen wrench (U).
• 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
I
B
F
HH
F
I
G
6
6-1
6-2
fig 6.1 fig 6.2
SWIVEL BOX
SWIVEL BOX C
.25"
F

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7
7-1
Depending on the specific size & weight of the plasma, articulating swing arm may be angled at different positions,
causing plasma to appear to lean sideways at different articulating positions. Tilt-roll assembly (B) allows plasma
to be manually adjusted, so plasma can be horizontal at all positions. To adjust, gently rotate plasma by hand to
desired position.
If it is too difficult to adjust roll of plasma, loosen screws shown in figure 7.1 using a phillips screwdriver.
IMPORTANT! Do not loosen or tighten screws more than 1/8 turn.
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All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
ARTICULATING
ARM
PLASMA
fig. 7.1
ROLL
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS

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