PEERLESS IMC 18 Guide

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Installation and Assembly - CRT Ceiling Mount Kit for 14" - 17" Monitors
IMPORTANT! Read entire instruction sheet before you
start installation and assembly.
IMPORTANT! This kit includes all mounting hardware
for direct attachment to a wood joist ceiling. For
concrete ceiling installations order accessory kit ACC
210. Fixed Length and adjustable extension columns
are also available.
Before you start make sure all of the parts shown below are included with your product.
Model: IMC 18
PARTSLIST
PART # QTY. DESCRIPTION
A530-9413 4 1/4-20 nylock nut
B540-9440 4 1/4 SAE flat washer
C520-9513 4 1/4-20 x 3/4" carriage bolt
D520-9549 6 5/16-18 socket head screw
E540-9406 8 5/16 SAE flat washer
F540-9405 6 5/16 lock washer
G520-9250 5 M5 x .8 x 10 mm phillips screw
H520-9210 2 5/16-18 x 3/4" hex head bolt
I530-9306 2 5/16-18 nylock nut
J073-1007 1 hanging bracket
K073-1008 1 tilt bracket
L073-1001 1 left adjuster
M073-1002 1 right adjuster
N073-1003 1 left tray
O073-1004 1 right tray
P128-1039 1 ceiling plate
Q2PT-22CA01D 2 ceiling plate end cap
R1446-014 1 flush mount tube
S1800-375 1 retaining collar
T540-9432 1 fiber washer
U5S1-015-C03 4 #14 x 2.5" (6 mm x 65 mm)
wood screw
Note: Parts may not appear exactly as illustrated.
K
M
J
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U
Q
P
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H
G
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A
B
• Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support
fourtimesthecombinedweightofallattachedequip-
mentandhardware.
WARNING

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P
R
Fromthetopthreadflushmounttube(R)
throughthreadedfittingin ceilingplate(P).
IMPORTANT: If you will install an extension
columnDONOTINSTALLTHE FLUSH
MOUNTTUBE.
For Wood Joist Finished Ceiling, Ex-
posed Wood Joists, or Wood Beam
Ceiling. (See 3for concrete ceilings). Drill
four 5/32" (4 mm) dia. holes to a minimum
depth of 2.5" (64 mm). Attach ceiling plate
(P) with four #14 x 2.5" (6 mm x 65 mm)
woodscrews (U).Tighten woodscrews so
ceiling plate is firmly attached. DO NOT
TIGHTENWITH EXCESSIVEFORCE!
Overtighteningcancausestressdamageto
woodscrewsgreatlyreducingtheirholding
power! Tighten to 80 in • lb (9 N.M.) maxi-
mumtorque.
Snap end caps (Q) into place.
P
Q
U
∅ 5/32" (4 mm)
Q
• Tighten wood screws so that ceiling plate is firmly
attached,but do not overtighten.Overtighteningcan
damagethescrews,greatly reducing their holding
power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
• Make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the
center of the joists. The use of an "edge to edge" stud
finderis highly recommended.
WARNING

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For Concrete Ceilings drill four 5/16" (8 mm)
dia. holes to a minimum depth of 1 3/4" (45
mm). Attach ceiling plate (P) using concrete
expansionanchorsasshown (left and next
page). Tighten to 80 in • lb (9 N.M.) maximum
torque.
Snap end caps (Q) into place.
• Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support
fourtimesthecombinedweightofallattachedequip-
mentand hardware.
WARNING
P
Q
Q
∅ 5/16" (8 mm)
concrete
anchor
CUTAWAYVIEW
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattachconcrete expansion anchors to concrete
coveredwith plaster,drywallor other finishing material.
WARNING
• Tighten concrete anchor bolts firmly, but do not
overtighten.Overtightening can damagethebolts,
greatlyreducing their holdingpower.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
STEP1:Hammer
inconcrete
anchor.
STEP2: Tighten to 80 in • lb (9
N.M.) maximum torque to
expandanchors.
CrossSection: Attachment
to a concrete ceiling.
CONCRETE ANCHOR
INSTALLATION
FORPRODUCTSAFETYUSE
ONLY...
RAWLTM #5005 ORHILTITM
HL814CONCRETEANCHORS
[.312 x 1.625 (8 mm x 41 mm)].
ORDERACCESSORYFAS-
TENERKIT #ACC 210
ceiling

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First:Assemblebracketasshown.
Leaveallfastenersslightlylooseto
allowfor adjustment.
Second: Frombehind,insert
monitor into bracket. Face of
monitorshouldtouchreturnson
left and right trays (N& O).Adjust
height and width of bracket to fit
snuglyaround monitor.
Last:Tighten allfasteners!
Lmonitor
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R
First: Choosetilt option (see "Tilt Options"
below).
Second: From inside, insert and tighten 5/16-
18 x 3/4" hex bolts (H) to hanger bracket (J).
Third:Attachhanger bracket using fiber
washer(T)and retaining collar (S).Tighten
retainingcollar four or five complete turns.
Last:Align one hole in the side of the retain-
ing collar with slot. From inside insert and
tighten one M5 x .8 x 10 mm phillips screw
(G) to lock retaining collar (S).
J
T
S
Complete the assembly as shown.
J
KTilt Option Two
Attach tilt bracket (K) to hanging
bracket (J) as shown for a tilt
rangefrom20Oto40O.
20Oto 40O
0Oto 20O
J
K
Tilt Option One
Attach tilt bracket (K) to hanging
bracket (J) as shown for a tilt range
from 0Oto 20O.
TILT OPTIONS - SIDEVIEW
H
G
S
R
JH
• For safety retaining collar must be locked with screw!
WARNING
• Besure toTIGHTENALLFASTENERS SECURELY!
WARNING
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equip-
ment to safely lift and position the TV or monitor.
WARNING FD
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