peerless-AV PLAV 70-UNL Guide

Models: PLAV 70-UNL, PLAV 70-UNL-S
PLAV 70-UNLP, PLAV 70-UNLP-S
Installation and Assembly - Universal Articulating
Swivel Double-Arm for 42" - 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: 200 lb (91kg)

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Tools Needed for Assembly
•studfinder("edgetoedge"studfinderisrecommended)
•drill
•7/32" drill bit for wood studs
•5/16" masonry drill bit for concrete
•7/16"socketwrenchwithextension(recommended)
•level
•phillipsscrewdriver
•3/4"open-endwrench
Accessories
•External Wall Plate (WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724,
WSP724-S)(MetalStud not evaluatedbyUL)
• Donotbegintoinstall your Peerless product until you have read and understood the instructions and warnings
containedinthisInstallationSheet. If you have any questions regarding any of the instructions or warnings,please
callPeerless customer care at1-800-865-2112.
• This product should only be installed by someone of good mechanical aptitude, has experience with basic building
construction, and fully understands these instructions.
• Makesurethatthesupportingsurfacewillsafelysupportthecombinedloadoftheequipmentandallattachedhard-
wareand components.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum ULLoad Capacity. 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, butdonot overtighten. Overtightening can damagetheitems, greatly reducing their holding
power.
• Thisproductwas designed and intended to bemountedtothe following supporting surfaces checked belowwiththe
hardware included in this product as specified in the installation sheet.To mount this product to an alternative support-
ingsurface,contactPeerlesscustomer care at 1-800-865-2112.
• 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 ContactCustomer Service
Otheror unsure? 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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PLAV70-UNL PLAV70-UNL-S
PLAV70-UNLP PLAV70-UNLP-S
DESCRIPTION QTY. PART# PART#
Awallplate 1 201-1040 201-4040
Btilt-roll assembly 1 201-1042 201-4042
Carmassembly 1 201-1044 201-4044
Dwallsupportarm axle 2 201-1041 201-1041
Evinyltrim 3 600-1012 600-1012
FM10 x 1.5 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 3.25" 1 520-1315 520-1315
J1.525 x 2 x .062" delrin washer 4 540-1070 540-1070
K#8-32 x .375" socket head cap screw 2 520-1210 520-1210
Lplastic finishing cap 6 590-1123 590-1123
Mholdingpin 2 580-1166 580-1166
Nretainerplug 2 590-1007 590-1007
O5/16 x 3" wood screw 8 520-1243 520-1243
P.250 x 1 x .068" washer 8 540-1063 540-1063
Q9/64"allenwrench 1 560-9728 560-9728
Rcablemanagementclips 8 590-1166 590-1166
Scable tie 8 590-1168 590-1168
T36"polyestermeshsleeve 2 600-1015 600-1015
U6mmallen wrench 1 560-9716 560-9716
Wanchor 8 590-1025 590-1025
Before you start make sure all parts
listed are included with your product.
Wall Mount Parts List
Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
A
E
H
C
IJ
K
L
N
P
T
Q
M
R S
O
D
B
F
G
WU

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Before you begin, make sure all parts shown are included with your product.
PLAV 70-UN
L
PLAV 70-UNL-S PLAV 70-UNL
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PLAV 70-UNLP-
S
Description Qt
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Part
#
Part
#
Part
#
Part
#
A
A
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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• Installermustverify that the supporting surface will safely support thecombinedloadof the equipment and all attached
hardwareandcomponents.
• Tightenwoodscrews so that wall plate is firmlyattached,butdo not overtighten. Overtightening can damage the
screws,greatly reducing their holdingpower.
• 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.
• Hardwareprovidedis for attachment of mountthroughstandard thickness drywall or plasterintowoodstuds. Installers
areresponsible to provide hardwareforother types ofmountingsituations.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum UL Load Capacity of 200 lb(91kg).
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.
Useofanedge-to-edgestudfinder 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 .43" below the
desired screen center. Level plate, and mark 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
• Never mount this product to metal studs without the
requiredaccessory.
WARNING

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IMPORTANT!Concretemustbe2000psidensity
minimum.
Use wall plate (A), making sure that it is level, as a
template to mark holes. The top mounting slots
should be located .43" below the desired screen
center. Use the masonry 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).
Placewall plate (A) overanchors(W) andsecurewith
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 of 200 lb(91kg).
WARNING
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattach concrete expansion anchorstoconcrete
coveredwith plaster, drywall,orother finishing mate-
rial.Ifmounting to concrete surfaces coveredwitha
finishingsurface is unavoidable,the finishing surface
mustbecounterbored as shown below. If plaster/
drywall is thicker than 5/8", custom fasteners must be
suppliedby installer (NotULevaluated).
WARNING
• Tighten wood screws so that wall plate is firmly
attached,but do notovertighten.Overtightening can
damagescrews, greatly reducingtheirholding power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
1
Installation to Concrete Wall
A
O
P
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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• If you are uncertain that product is properly installed, call customer care.
WARNING
To route cables through cord management
channels:Slide one meshsleeve(T)over
each cable. Use cable ties (S) to tighten mesh
sleevesto cables.
Pullcordsthroughcordmanagementchan-
nels,leavingenoughslacktoallowfullrangeof
movementforswingarmassembly(C) as
showniffigure 3.1.
3
3-1
T
fig 3.1
To route cables using cable management clips:
Snapeightcable management clips(R)intoboth
swing arms(C)as shown in figure 3.2.Cable ties (S)
areusedwith clips for cord management.
Slideonemeshsleeve(T) over each cable. Use
cable ties (S) to tighten mesh sleeves to cables.
3
CORD
MANAGEMENT
CHANNEL C
3-1
Note: There are three mounting positions. The
center position is shown right. Arm assemblies
must be mounted with one mounting hole
separating them. Slidewashers(J)over wall
support arm axles (D). Next, insert plastic caps (N)
into axles. Then, insert holding pins (M) into axles.
See detail 1.
Note: Fit of axles (D) into wall plate (A) and arm
assembly (C) will be tight. Gently tap into place
with a hammer if necessary.
Insert socket cap screws (K) into hole at bottom of
wall support arm axles (D) as shown in detail 3.
Tightenscrewusing 9/64" allen wrench(Q).
Place arm assembly (C) with washers (J) into wall
plate (A). Insert axle assemblies shown in detail 1
throughwallplate (A), arm assembly (C),and
washers (J). Lock axles in place by aligning
holding pins (M) with notches shown in detail 2.
2
2-1
2-2
KD
N
J
D
M
A
J
C
DETAIL 3
NOTCH
DETAIL 2
DETAIL 1
R
S
C
fig 3.2

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Insert and tape carriage bolt (I) into top hole of tilt-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).
• Donot overtightenscrews! Overtighteningmayhinder
rolloption.
CAUTION
BI
F
A
L
E
5
E
4Attach 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 Insertonefinishingcap(L)intoeachunused hole of wall plate (A).
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.
C
.25" F
• Use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position the plasmaTV.
WARNING
• After tilt is adjusted, all fasteners must be tightened.
Failure to do so will result in damage to the mount.
CAUTION
SWIVELBOX
6
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)andtiltadjustment
knob(H).
Install remaining two M10 screws (F) as shown in
figure6.2. HAND TIGHTENallfour M10 screwsto
allowfor tilt adjustment. Removetapefrom carriage
bolt (I). For tilt adjustment, gently 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
6mmallenwrench (U).
6-1
6-2
Adapter bracket not shown for clarity. Adapter bracket not shown for clarity.
I
B
F
I
B
F
H
SWIVELBOX fig 6.1 fig 6.2
G