SymmetryOffice APEX-SYMAC Series User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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APEX-SYMAC2D
APEX-SYMAC1
APEX-SYMAC2
APEX-SYMAC3
Apex Column Mounts
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APEX-SYMAC Series

APEX-SYMAC Series Installation Instructions
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DISCLAIMER
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complete. However, Symmetry Office makes no claim that the
information contained herein covers all details, conditions or
variations, nor does it provide for every possible contingency in
connection with the installation or use of this product. The
information contained in this document is subject to change
without notice or obligation of any kind. Symmetry Office makes
no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of
serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of
damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the
corresponding instructions.
WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and
follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury,
damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure all components are
properly assembled and installed using the instructions
provided.
WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength
for this component can result in serious personal injury or
damage to equipment! It is the installer’s responsibility to
make sure the structure to which this component is attached
can support five times the combined weight of all equipment.
Reinforce the structure as required before installing the
component.
WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended
use as described in these instructions. Do not use
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is
damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for
examination and repair.
WARNING: Do not use this product outdoors.
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of
all components located between the APEX-SYMAC Series
Monitor Arm and the desk up to (and including) the display
does not the weight limits listed in the table below. Use with
products heavier than the maximum weight indicated may
result in collapse of the mount and its accessories causing
possible injury.
--SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!--
MODEL Max Weight
Allowed for
EACH Display
Max Weight
Capacity of
Mounting
System
APEX-SYMAC1 22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
APEX-SYMAC2 22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
44 lbs
(19.96 kg)
APEX-SYMAC2D 9 lbs
(4.08 kg)
18 lbs
(8.16 kg)
APEX-SYMAC3 7.5 lbs
(3.4 kg)
15 lbs
(6.8 kg)

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DIMENSIONS
DESKTOP
THICKNESS
RANGE
2.50
.50
63.5
12.7
HEIGHT ADJUST RANGE
MANUAL (7") + DYNAMIC (13")
26.30
6.30
667.9
159.9
10 DOWN
90
MOUNTING PATTERN
COMPATIBILITY
100 X 100
75 X 75
APEX-SYMAC1
APEX-SYMAC2
DESKTOP THICKNESS
RANGE
2.50
.50
63.5
12.7
HEIGHT ADJUST RANGE
MANUAL (7") + DYNAMIC (13")
26.30
6.30
667.9
159.9
INTERFACE
ROTATION
90
MOUNTING PATTERN
COMPATIBILITY
100 X 100
75 X 75
10
DOWN

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DESKTOP THICKNESS
RANGE
2.50
.50
63.5
12.7
INTERFACE
ROTATION
RANGE
90
MOUNTING PATTERN
COMPATIBILITY
100 X 100
75 X 75
10 DOWN
APEX-SYMAC2D
APEX-SYMAC3
DESKTOP THICKNESS
RANGE
2.50
.50
63.5
12.7
HEIGHT ADJUST RANGE
MANUAL (7") + DYNAMIC (13")
29.58
9.58
751.3
243.3
HEIGHT ADJUST RANGE
MANUAL (7") + DYNAMIC (13")
32.75
12.75
831.7
323.7
INTERFACE
90 MOUNTING PATTERN
COMPATIBILITY
100 X 100
75 X 75
10
DOWN

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LEGEND
Tighten Fastener
Apretar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil festziehen
Apertar fixador
Serrare il fissaggio
Bevestiging vastdraaien
Serrez les fixations
Loosen Fastener
Aflojar elemento de fijación
Befestigungsteil lösen
Desapertar fixador
Allentare il fissaggio
Bevestiging losdraaien
Desserrez les fixations
Phillips Screwdriver
Destornillador Phillips
Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
Chave de fendas Phillips
Cacciavite a stella
Kruiskopschroevendraaier
Tournevis à pointe cruciforme
Open-Ended Wrench
Llave de boca
Gabelschlüssel
Chave de bocas
Chiave a punte aperte
Steeksleutel
Clé à fourche
By Hand
A mano
Von Hand
Com a mão
A mano
Met de hand
À la main
Hex-Head Wrench
Llave de cabeza hexagonal
Sechskantschlüssel
Chave de cabeça sextavada
Chiave esagonale
Zeskantsleutel
Clé à tête hexagonale
Pencil Mark
Marcar con lápiz
Stiftmarkierung
Marcar com lápis
Segno a matita
Potloodmerkteken
Marquage au crayon
Drill Hole
Perforar
Bohrloch
Fazer furo
Praticare un foro
Gat boren
Percez un trou
Adjust
Ajustar
Einstellen
Ajustar
Regolare
Afstellen
Ajuster
Remove
Quitar
Entfernen
Remover
Rimuovere
Verwijderen
Retirez
Optional
Opcional
Optional
Opcional
Opzionale
Optie
En option
Security Wrench
Llave de seguridad
Sicherheitsschlüssel
Chave de segurança
Chiave di sicurezza
Veiligheidssleutel
Clé de sécurité

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION
PARTS
#2
3/16” (included)
1/8” (included)
A (1)
[APEX-SYMAC1]
B (4/8)*
M4x14mm C (4/8)*
M4x25mm
D (4/8)*
M10x5.3x10
J (1) - included with APEX-SYMAC2D only!
J1 (1)
[Array] 3/16”
1/8”
K (1)
L (1)
A (1)
[APEX-SYMAC2]
F (2)
[Clamp bracket] H (1)
G (1)
5/16-18” 5/16-18 x 6”
* - (single display models/dual display models)
J2 (1)
[Handle]
J5 (1)
5/16-18 x 3"
J4 (1)
[Pivot pin]
J6 (1)
[Pocket washer]
J3 (1)
5/16-18
J7 (2)
[Array cable J8 (2)
[Thin steel
J9 (1)
[Plastic J10 (1)
[Rotational
spacer]
E (1/2)*
#10-24 x 1/4”
washer]
washer]
J11 (1)
[Cable clip] J12 (1)
[Pivot
point spacer]
clip]
A (1)
[APEX-SYMAC2D]
OR OR OR
A (1)
[APEX-SYMAC3]

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Assembly And Installation
Connecting Desk Clamp Arms to Desk
Standard Installation
1. Loosen clamp screw until enough space is created between
clamp and mount to allow for desk mounting. (See Figure 1)
NOTE: If space is limited behind desk (i.e. against wall, etc.),
remove lower piece of clamp and two screws holding it
to the mount and reattach parts prior to Step 3! (See
Figure 2)
2. Place mount on top of desk at desired mounting location.
(See Figure 1)
3. Tighten clamp using clamp screw until mount is securely
fastened to desk. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
Figure 2
Grommet Hole Option
NOTE: APEX-SYMAC Series mounts may be installed directly
to grommet holes between 1 1/4” and 2 1/2” in
diameter. If grommet hardware (F-H) is used, they can
be installed to grommet holes between 3/8” and 2 1/2”
in diameter.
Direct Installation
1. Remove lower piece of clamp from assembly by removing
two button head cap screws holding piece to assembly.
(See Figure 3)
2. Install remaining part of clamp through grommet hole. (See
Figure 3)
Figure 3
3. Reattach removed piece of clamp and screws to assembly.
(See Figure 4)
4. Tighten clamp using clamp screw until mount is securely
fastened to desk. (See Figure 4)
Figure 4
1
2
3
desk
(APEX-SYMAC1 shown)
2
x 2
1
x 2
4

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Using Grommet Hardware
1. Remove desk clamp from mount by loosening button head
cap screw until clamp is completely disengaged from the
bolt. (See Figure 5)
2. Maneuver clamp so that it is totally removed from desk
mount. (See Figure 5)
NOTE: Set removed washer aside for re-use.
Figure 5
3. Locate a flat surface (thickness of 3/4” minimum to 3 1/2”
maximum) on which to mount the column plate.
4. If mounting hole does not already exist on desk, drill 3/8”
mounting hole in desk at desired mounting location.
IMPORTANT ! : Mounting hole must be between 3/8”
and 2 1/2” in diameter!
5. Place mount on desk over grommet hole. (See Figure 6)
6. Use 5/16-18 x 6” button head cap screw (H), removed
washer, clamp bracket (F) and 5/16-18” square nut (G) to
secure mount to desk. (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
Array Installation (APEX-SYMAC2D ONLY)
1. Slide rotational spacer (J10) into opening on array
attachment bracket. (See Figure 7)
2. Use 5/16-18 x 3" button head cap screw (J3), two thin steel
washers (J8), plastic spacer (J9), pocket washer (J5), pivot
pin (J4), pivot point spacer (J12) and 5/16-18 lock nut (J6)
to secure array (J1) to mounting arm (A). (See Figure 7)
NOTE: Cable clip (J11) can be used in place of pivot point
spacer (J12) if additional cable management is desired.
(See Figure 7)
Figure 7
2
1
(F)
(G)
(H)
6
removed washer
(J10)
1
(J3)
2
(J9)
(J8) x 2
(J5)
(J1)
(J4)
(J6) (A)
or
(J12)
(J11)

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Display Installation
1. Remove quick release faceplate from mount by pulling
quick release lever and sliding faceplate off mount. (See
Figure 8)
Figure 8
WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in
serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the
installer’s responsibility to make sure the combined weight of
all components located between the APEX-SYMAC Series
Monitor Arm and the desk up to (and including) the display
does not the weight limits listed in the table below. Use with
products heavier than the maximum weight indicated may
result in collapse of the mount and its accessories causing
possible injury.
2. Carefully place display face down on protective surface.
3. Connect faceplate to display
For flush mounting hole installation:
• Using Phillips screwdriver, carefully install four
M4x14mm screws (B) through corresponding
holes on faceplate and into the mounting holes on
the display. (See Figure 9)
Figure 9
For recessed mounting hole installation:
• Place four spacers (D) on top of mounting holes
on back of display. (See Figure 10)
• Using Phillips screwdriver, carefully install four
M4x25mm screws (C) through corresponding
holes on faceplate, spacers (D) and into the
mounting holes on the display. (See Figure 10)
Figure 10
MODEL Max Weight
Allowed for
EACH Display
Max Weight
Capacity of
Mounting
System
APEX-SYMAC1 22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
APEX-SYMAC2 22 lbs
(9.98 kg)
44 lbs
(19.96 kg)
APEX-SYMAC2D 9 lbs
(4.08 kg)
18 lbs
(8.16 kg)
APEX-SYMAC3 7.5 lbs
(3.4 kg)
15 lbs
(6.8 kg)
quick release lever
1
1
(B) x 4
quick release
faceplate
(for flush mounting holes)
3
(for recessed mounting holes)
(C) x 4
(D) x 4
quick release
faceplate
3

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4. Position display with faceplate attached above mount. (See
Figure 11)
5. Slide faceplate onto mounting head until quick release tab
clicks into place. (See Figure 11)
Figure 11
Handle Installation (APEX-SYMAC2D only)
1. Loosen four screws securing handle brackets to APEX-
SYMAC2D array. (See Figure 12)
2. Install uprights of handle (J) into handle brackets located on
the back of APEX-SYMAC2D array. (See Figure 12)
Figure 12
3. Position handle (J2) at desired height and secure by
tightening button head cap screws attaching handle
brackets to array. (See Figure 13)
Figure 13
Adjustments
Pitch Adjustment (non-array models)
1. Adjust pitch to desired tilt position. (See Figure 14)
2. Adjust pitch tension screw to change the adjustment
tension. (See Figure 14)
Pivot Adjustment (non-array models)
3. Adjust pivot position as desired. (See Figure 14)
4. Use 3/16” hex key (K) to adjust pivot point tension screws to
change pivot adjustment tension. (See Figure 14)
Figure 14
5
2
(J2)
1
x 4
2
3
3
3
x 4
pitch
pivot point
tension
tension
5
1
3
Rotational tension

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Rotational Adjustment
NOTE: (Optional) Rotational adjustment may be locked by
installing rotational locking screw (E) into back of
faceplate. (See Figure 15)
Figure 15
5. The monitor may be adjusted 90 degrees in either direction
in order to provide a portrait view of the monitor. (See Figure
14)
6. Use 3/16” hex key (K) to adjust rotational adjustment screw
to adjust rotational tension. (See Figure 14)
Lift Arm Tension Adjustment
1. Use 3/16” hex key (K) to adjust lift arm tension adjustment
screw. (See Figure 16)
Figure 16
NOTE: Tension may also be adjusted with upper tension
adjustment screw inside cable management cover and
1/8” hex key (L). (See Figure 17)
Figure 17
Adjustments - APEX-SYMAC2D only
Display Adjustments
1. Loosen knobs securing faceplates to array. (See Figure 18)
2. Slide displays laterally on array to adjust lateral shift. (See
Figure 18)
3. Adjust pitch and pivot position as desired. (See Figure 18)
4. Tighten knobs to secure faceplates in position. (See Figure
18)
Figure 18
(E)
(APEX-SYMAC1 shown)
1
Reduce tension
Increase tension
(lighter display)
(heavier display)
DO NOT
over-tension adjustment
tension screw.
underside view
Reduce tension
Increase tension
(lighter display)
(heavier display)
Do NOT over-tension
adjustment tension
screw.
2
3
2
1 4
3
3
3

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Array Bar Roll Adjustment
1. Loosen roll adjustment screws on back of array bracket.
(See Figure 19)
2. Adjust roll of array bar as desired. (See Figure 19)
3. Tighten roll adjustment screws on back of array bracket.
(See Figure 19)
Figure 19
Display Removal
WARNING: Only remove display from mount when the
display can be lifted up from the mount! DO NOT remove
display unless the display is in the upright position! (See
Figure 20)
1. Make sure display is in the upright position.
2. Remove quick release faceplate from mount by pulling
quick release lever and sliding faceplate off mount. (See
Figure 20)
Figure 20
Pivot Adjustment Range
APEX-SYMAC1
1. Adjust arm angle as desired up to 90 degrees in either
direction. (See Figure 21)
WARNING: Swinging the arm beyond 90 degrees may
result in the mount slipping off the desk causing serious
injury!
Figure 21
13
2
2
quick release tab
2
(top view)
+/- 90 degrees range
of motion
pivot point of the arm

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APEX-SYMAC2/SYMAC3
1. Adjust arm angles as desired within a 90 degree range from
the pivot point of the arm and a perpendicular centerline of
mount. (See Figure 22)
WARNING: Swinging the arm beyond this range may result
in the mount slipping of the desk causing serious injury!
Figure 22
Cable Management
1. Press insides of cable management covers at both ends to
unhinge tabs on either end of cable management cover on
upper arm. (See Figure 23)
2. Lift cable management cover up until tabs are unhinged and
cover is in the “open” position. (See Figure 23)
Figure 23
Figure 24
3. Route cables through cable management channel. (See
Figure 24)
IMPORTANT ! : Be sure to leave enough slack in the
cables near display and arm joint to allow for full arm
articulation!
4. Close cable management cover on monitor arm. (See
Figure 24)
5. Route cable through clip at arm connection point. (See
Figure 24)
APEX-SYMAC2D
1. Install array cable clips (J7) to back of array. (See Figure 25)
2. Route cables through array cable clips (J7) as desired. (See
Figure 25)
3. Route cables through arm cable clips as desired. (See
Figure 25)
Figure 25
perpendicular centerline
90 degrees range
of motion per arm
pivot point of the arm
(top view)
cable management cover tabs
1
2
2
4
3
2
cable (typical)
cable clip
5
(J7)
2
1
3

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Symmetry Office
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APEX-SYMAC Series Installation Instructions
8800-002656 Rev00
09/14