PEERLESS PLA 50-S Guide

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ISSUED: 05-03-06 SHEET #: 202-9127-3 12-05-06
Models: PLA 50, PLA 50-S
Installation and Assembly - Articulating Swivel Arm for 32" - 50"
Plasma Screens
Maximum Load Capacity:150 lb (68 kg)

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Read instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Installations:
To Wood Stud Walls ...................................................................................................... page 4
To Concrete Walls .......................................................................................................... page 5
IMPORTANT! Turn to the appropriate page for your wall installation.
• Donotbegintoinstallyour Peerless product untilyou have read andunderstood the instructions andwarnings
containedin this Installation Sheet.If you have anyquestions regarding any of the instructions orwarnings, please
callPeerless customercare at1-800-729-0307.
• Thisproduct should onlybe installed bya qualified professional.
• Makesure that the supporting surfacewill safely support the combinedload of the equipment andall attached hard-
wareand components.
• Neverexceed the MaximumLoad Capacity of150 lb (68kg).
• 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.
• If mounting to wood wall studs, make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an
"edgeto edge" studfinder is highlyrecommended.
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
• Tightenscrews and nutsfirmly,but do not overtighten. Overtightening can damage the items, greatly reducingtheir
holdingpower.
WARNING
Tools Needed for Assembly
•studfinder ("edge to edge" studfinder is recommended)
•drill
•3/16" drill bit for wood studs
•5/16" masonry drill bit for concrete
•7/16"socket wrench with extension (recommended) for woodscrews
•10 mm socket wrench for concrete anchors
•level
•phillipsscrewdriver
WALLCONSTRUCTION ADDITIONAL HARDWARE REQUIRED
Wood Stud, Wood Beam none
Concrete none
Metal stud WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724, or WSP724-S
Other or unsure? Contact Customer Care
IMPORTANT! Certain types of walls require additional mounting hardware...
Accessories
•External Wall Plate (WSP716, WSP716-S, WSP724, WSP724-S)
(MetalStudnot evaluated byUL)

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Before you start make sure all parts listed are included with
your product. MODEL MODEL
PLA50 PLA50-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
Dwallsupport arm axle 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
U6mm allen wrench 1 560-9716 560-9716
Wanchor 6 590-1025 590-1025
Parts List A
Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
B
C
D E
F
H
I J K L M N
O
S
PT
G
R
U
Q
W

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• Installermust verify thatthe supporting surface will safely support thecombined load ofthe equipment and all attached
hardwareandcomponents.
• Tightenwood screws sothat wall plateis firmly attached,but do notovertighten. Overtightening candamage the
screws,greatly reducingtheir 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.
• Hardwareprovided is forattachment ofmount through standardthickness drywall orplaster into wood studs. Installers
areresponsible toprovide hardwarefor othertypes of mounting situations.
• Neverexceed the MaximumLoad Capacity of150 lb (68kg).
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 stud finder is highly recommended. Based on theiredges, draw a 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 6.
A
O
P
• Never mount this product to metal studs without the
requiredaccessory.
WARNING

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A
• Always attach concrete expansion anchors directly to
load-bearingconcrete.
• Neverattach concreteexpansion anchors toconcrete
coveredwith plaster,drywall, orother finishingmate-
rial.
WARNING
• Tightenconcrete anchor boltfirmly,butdo not over-
tighten.Overtightening candamage thebolt, greatly
reducingitsholding power.
• Never tighten in excess of 80 in • lb (9 N.M.).
WARNING
1
WARNING
• Concrete must be 2000 psi density minimum. Lighter density concrete may not hold concrete anchor.
• Makesure that the supporting surfacewill safely support the combinedload of the equipment andall attached hard-
wareand components.
• Neverexceed the MaximumLoad Capacity of150 lb (68kg).
Installation to Concrete Wall
P
IMPORTANT!Concretemustbe 2000psidensity
minimum.
Use wall plate (A), making sure that it is level, as a
template to mark six 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 3" (76.2 mm). Insert
anchors (W) in holes flush with wall as shown (right).
Placewall plate(A) over anchors (W)and securewith
5/16 x 3" wood screws (O) and washers (P).
CUTAWAYVIEW
INCORRECT CORRECT
mounting
plate
plaster/
drywall
concrete mounting
plate concrete
plaster/
drywall
concrete
surface
1
3
2
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

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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
clipsfor cordmanagement.
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.
Tightenscrew using9/64" allen wrench(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
throughwall 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 NOTCH
DETAIL 2
• If you are uncertain that product is properly installed, call customer care.
WARNING

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B
I
F
GENERIC
ADAPTERBRACKET
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.
• Donotovertighten screws!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)into each unused holeof wall plate (A).
L
A
E
C
SWIVELBOX

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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. HANDTIGHTEN allfour M10screws to
allowfor tiltadjustment. Removetape fromcarriage
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
mmallen 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

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7-1
ARTICULATINGARM
PLASMA
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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ROLL
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS
fig 7.1