PEERLESS RTPLA 50 Guide

Models: PLA 50-UNL, PLA 50-UNL-S,
PLA 50-UNLP, PLA 50-UNLP-S,
RTPLA 50, RTPLA 50-S
Installation and Assembly - Universal Articulating
Swivel Arm for 32" - 50" Plasma Screens
3215 W. North Ave. • Melrose Park, IL 60160 • [phone] or [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.peerlessmounts.com
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Maximum Load Capacity:150 lb (68 kg)

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Tools Needed for Assembly
•studfinder ("edge to edge"studfinderis recommended)
•drill
•3/16" drill bit for wood studs
•5/16" masonry drill bit for concrete
•7/16"socket wrench with extension (recommended)
• 10 mm socket wrench for concrete anchors
•level
•phillipsscrewdriver
Accessories
•External Wall Plate (WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724,
WSP724-S)
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
• Donot begin to install yourPeerlessproductuntilyou have read and understoodtheinstructionsandwarnings
containedin this Installation Sheet. If youhaveanyquestionsregarding any of the instructionsorwarnings,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 supportingsurfacewillsafely support the combined loadoftheequipment and all attachedhard-
wareandcomponents.
• NeverexceedtheMaximum Load 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,butdonotovertighten.Overtighteningcandamagetheitems, greatly reducing their holding
power.
• Thisproductisintendedforindooruseonly.Useofthisproductoutdoorscouldleadtoproductfailureandpersonalinjury.
• Thisproductwas designed and intended to be mounted tothefollowingsupportingsurfacescheckedbelowwiththe
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 ContactCustomer Service
Otheror unsure? Contact CustomerService
WARNING

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MODEL MODEL
PLA50-UNL RTPLA50-S
PLA50-UNLP PLA50-UNL-S
RTPLA 50 PLA 50-UNLP-S
DESCRIPTION QTY. PART# PART#
Awallplate 1 201-1095 201-4095
Btilt-roll assembly 1 201-1093 201-4093
Carmassembly 1 201-1094 201-4094
Dwallsupportarmaxle 1 201-1041 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 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
Mholdingpin 1 580-1166 580-1166
Nretainerplug 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"allenwrench 1 560-9728 560-9728
Rcablemanagementclips 4 590-1166 590-1166
Scable tie 4 590-1168 590-1168
T36"polyestermeshsleeve 1 600-1015 600-1015
U6mmallenwrench 1 560-9716 560-9716
Wanchor 6 590-1025 590-1025
O
F
E
Before you start make sure all parts
listed are included with your product.
Wall Mount Parts List A
Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
B
C
D
H
M N
S T
G
RU
Q
JI K L
P
W

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RTPLA50 RTPLA50-S
PLA 50-UNL PLA 50-UNL-S PLA 50-UNLP PLA 50-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
Before you begin, make sure all parts shown are included with your product.
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
I.D. .22" (5.6 mm) (4)
540-1057
M8 x 25 mm (4)
520-1031
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 willsafely support the combinedload of the equipmentand all attached
hardwareand components.
• Tightenwoodscrews so that wall plate is firmlyattached, but do not 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).
• 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 plasterinto wood studs. Installers
areresponsibletoprovidehardwarefor other types of mounting situations.
• Neverexceedthe 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.
Useof an edge-to-edge studfinder ishighly recommended. Basedon theiredges, drawa vertical linedown each
stud’s center. Place wall plate on wall as a template. The top mounting slots should be located 3.9" below the
desired screen 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 8.
A
O
P
• Never mount this product to metal studs without the
requiredaccessory.
WARNING

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Make sure that wall plate (A) is level, use it as a
template to mark six mounting holes. The top mounting
slots should be located 3.9" below the desired screen
center. Use the masonry bit to drill six 5/16" (8 mm) dia.
holes to a minimum depth of 1.75" (45 mm). Attach wall
plate (A) using concrete anchors (W) and washers (P) as
shownin1-1through1-4.
Align hole in wall plate (A) with hole in wall. Gently
hammerinconcrete anchor as shown.
Usea10mm wrench (not provided) to tighten concrete
anchors (W) to 80 in • lb(9 N.M.) maximum torque as
shown.
1
1-1
1-2
1-1
1-3
A
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattachconcreteexpansionanchorstoconcrete
coveredwithplaster, drywall or other finishing material.
WARNING
• Tightenconcrete anchor bolt firmly, but do not over-
tighten.Overtighteningcandamagethebolt,greatly
reducingitsholding power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
WARNING
• Concrete must be 2000 psi density minimum. Lighter density concrete may not hold concrete anchor.
• Makesure that the supportingsurface will safelysupport thecombined loadof the equipmentand allattached hard-
wareand components.
• Neverexceedthe Maximum Load Capacity of 150 lb(68 kg).
Installation to Concrete Wall
P
1-4
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
W
O
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 with
clipsforcordmanagement.
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). 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.
R
S
C
2
3
2-1
T
3-1
KD
Insert socket cap screw (K) into hole at bottom of
wall support arm axle (D) as shown in detail 3.
Tightenscrewusing9/64"allenwrench(Q).
N
J
D
M
J
C
DETAIL 3
ADETAIL 1
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 NOTCH
DETAIL 2
• If you are uncertain that product is properly installed, call customer care.
WARNING

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BI
F
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 overtighten screws!Overtighteningmayhinder
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) intoeach unused holeof wall plate (A).
L
A
E
C
SWIVELBOX
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.
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. HAND TIGHTEN all four M10 screwsto
allowfortilt 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
desired position and tighten tilt adjustment knob (H),
then securely tighten all four M10 screws (F) using
6mm allen wrench (U).
.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
I
BF
HH
F
I
G
6
6-1
6-2
fig. 6.1 fig. 6.2
SWIVELBOX
SWIVELBOX C
Adapter bracket not shown for clarity. Adapter bracket not shown for clarity.