Atdec SD-AT-DK-S User Manual

Ergonomic Guidelines

Recommended Mounting Position

When mounting the Spacedec Acrobat Articulated Arm, ensure the correct focal distance can be achieved for ultimate visual comfort (Refer to Recommended Viewing Distance / Height below)

Desk Clamp Bolt Through

Desk Clamp

15m m H ole (

”)

Base Casting

50mm (2”)

Adjusting the Display

The Acrobat Articulated Arm comes factory set to support 6kg displays. Adjust the arm to suit the weight of your display as shown in the following steps:

H.1. Adjusting the Ball Joint Resistance

Depending on the weight of the monitor, it may be necessary to make adjustments to the Ball Joint Mechanism. If the monitor doesn’t hold its position or

Tighten

Tension Screws (x4)

is too resistant, adjust the four tension screws located around the Ball Joint (see diagram on the right) using the supplied 2.5mm Allen Key.

2.5mm Allen Key

Loosen

Ball Joint

Check the display, and then adjust again if necessary.

NOTE: Be sure to adjust screws evenly.

SPACEDEC ACROBAT

Component Checklist

Single Arm

Articulated Arm Assembly (x1)

16mm Cable Wrap (x1)

Tube Assembly (x1)

Threaded Rod and Top Cap (x1)

Inner Tube Post

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Spacer Tube

Installation Instructions

ARTICULATED ARM

Bits Box

Cable Wrap Applicator (x1)

M10 Interscrew (x1)

Base Casting (x1)

Cable Clip (x4)

14 Gauge Self Tapping Screw (x2)

Recommended Viewing Distance / Height

Ergonomists recommend that the optimal position of your screen should be slightly below eye level. When looking at the screen’s centre the user should have a downward visual angle of approximately 10°-20°. As a guide, the height (h) of your display should approximately be as follows:

Tall Male (Max): 560mm (22”) Tall Female (Max): 520mm (20

Short Male (Min): 368mm (14

2”) Short Female (Min): 356mm (14”)

For visual comfort, a viewing distance (d) between 500mm (19

2”)

2”) to 750mm (29

2”) is

recommended.

Angular adjustments to reduce reflection on your monitor should range between 5° forward tilt to 15° backward tilt.

15°

5°

HORIZONTAL SIGHT LINE (d)

H.2. Adjusting the Pivot Head Resistance

It is possible to control the amount of resistance in the Pivot Head to suit your display.

To increase the resistant of the Pivot Head to suit heavier displays, use the 5mm Allen Key supplied in the Desk Clamp Box to tighten the interscrew in a clockwise direction.

To decrease the resistance of the Pivot Head to suit lighter displays, loosen the interscrew in an anti-clockwise direction.

NOTE: It is recommended the Pivot Head be left at the factory setting for best performance.

H.3. Adjusting the Articulated Arm/Gas Strut Resistance

H.3.1. Depending on the weight of the monitor, it

Arm

may be necessary to adjust the arm. This can be done by using the 5mm Allen Key supplied in the Desk Clamp Box.

H.3.2. If the arm tends to automatically rise or fall

Monitor

when the display is attached, it will be necessary to make small adjustments to the gas strut. (see diagram on the right)

Monitor

5mm Allen Key

3kg

9kg

Interscrew

Loosen

Tighten

Lighter

Heavier

Pivot Head

Gas Strut

Raise Gas Strut to suit lighter display

Desk Clamp Box

M6x12mm

Countersunk

Screw (x2)

Pressure Plate (x2)

Mounting Fasteners

M4x10mm Screw (x4)

Desk Clamp Bracket (x1)

Component Checklist

M8 Desk Clamp Screw (x2)

5mm Allen Key (x1)

4mm Allen Key (x1)

Check you have received all parts against the Component Checklist above.

Assembling the Arm

B.1. Disassemble the Tube Assembly

In order to attach the Articulated Arm to the

B.2. Assemble the Articulated Arm

Assemble the Articulated Arm as shown:

tube assembly you will need to remove the Top Cap and Threaded Rod as shown:

Top Cap and

Threaded Rod

Internal

Tube Post

Top Cap and

Threaded Rod

Washer (x1)

2.5mm Allen Key (x1)

M4x12mm Screw (x4)

Extension Clip (x4)

Top Cap Tool (x1)

M4x16mm Screw (x4)

Arm Assembly

CENTRE OF SCREEN

10°-20 °

(h)

H.3.3. If the arm tends to rise, the gas strut

position should be raised. If the arm tends to fall, the gas strut position should be lowered.

5mm

Allen key

Lower Gas Strut to suit heavier display

Installation Complete

As LCD Manufacturers are constantly releasing new monitor models, Atdec does not accept responsibility if the mounting hole pattern does not comply with the

international VESA standards. Due to continuing product development, the manufacturer reserves the right to alter specifications without notice.

Published: 12.04.07

Collar

Internal Tube Post

Spacer

Tube

Spacer

Tube

Mounting Options

There are two Mounting Options: Desk Clamp and Bolt Through To use the Bolt Through system (Suits desktop thicknesses of 12mm-40mm [ Through instructions at follow the Desk Clamp instructions at

C.1. Bolt Through

C.1.1. Base Casting

C.1. To use the Desk Clamp (Suits destop thicknesses of 12mm-38mm [

C.2.

180° Rotation

The Articulated Arm is limited to 180° rotation. This is determined by the location of the Base Casting, as shown.

When mounting the Base Casting, ensure that the Articulated Arm is free to achieve its full 180° range of movement.

If mounting the Base Casting in a 90° corner, position the casting to ensure that the Articulated Arm can only make contact with one side of the corner.

The Base Casting should be mounted no less than 50mm (2”) from the edge of the desk.

Attaching the Display

C.2. Desk Clamp

Direct Mount Configuration

”-1

”]) follow the Bolt

”-1

Articulated

Arm

Desktop

50mm

(2”)

”])

C.2.1. Assemble Desk Clamp

Place the Base Casting on top of the Desk Clamp ensuring the “F” is facing towards the user. Using the 4mm Allen Key, attach the Base Casting to the clamp by inserting the supplied M6x12mm Countersunk Screws (x2) into the holes in the Base Casting as shown.

4mm Allen Key

Tighten Firmly

DESK CLAMP ADJUSTMENT RANGE

Suits 12mm ( 38mm (1 Work Surfaces

Pressure Plate (x2)

M8 Desk Clamp Screw (x2)

”) to

”) thick

Adjust the Desk Clamp to suit your desk

NOTE:

It is

recommended

that the Desk

Clamp be

attached to

the rear or

side edge of

the work

surface

thickness by turning the M8 Desk Clamp Screw

12mm Countersunk Screws (x2)

C.2.2. Attaching the Desk Clamp

Base

Casting

Desk

Clamp

Assembly

with the supplied 5mm Allen Key.

Inner Tube

Slot

Threaded

Rod

Base

Casting’s

Tongue

Desk

Clamp

Assembly

75mm x 75mm (3” x 3”) mounting hole pattern 100mm x 100mm (4” x 4”) mounting hole pattern

100 mm

(4”)

Extension Clip

100 mm (4”)

NOTE:

Ensure that

the flat side of

each Extension

Clip sits against

the back of the

display

Display

Installing Cable Management

75mm

(3”)

4x10mm Screws

4x12mm or 4x16mm Screws

75mm (3”)

Display

E.1. Push the four supplied Cable Clips into the holes on the underside of the arm as shown in diagram

E.2. Feed the cables into the Cable Wrap Applicator.

E.3. Insert the Cable Wrap Applicator into the Cable Wrap as shown.

C.1.2. Drill Mounting Hole

Position the Base Casting on the desk in the desired location ensuring that the letter “F” faces the user. Using the base casting position, locate and mark the holes (x3) for drilling.

Drill the holes and then secure the Base Casting to the desk using the supplied 14 Gauge Self Tapping Screws (x2).

14 Guage

Self Tapping

Screw

Desktop

Base Casting

User

15m m H ole (

3mm Hole

(

”)

180 °

C.1.3. Installing the Articulated Arm

Insert the M10 Interscrew up through the hole in the work surface.

Using both hands, secure the M10 Interscrew with the 5mm Allen Key and use the other hand to tighten the Threaded Rod into the Interscrew with the supplied Top Cap Tool.

Tighten Firmly

Top Cap Tool

Washer

Inner Tube Slot

Base Casting’s Tongue

NOTE:

Tighten Firmly

Ensure the Base

Casting’s Tongue is

inserted in to the Inner

Tube Slot when securing

5mm Allen Key

M10 Inter screw

the arm assembly

Place the Desk Clamp in the desired position on the edge of the dektop and secure in place using the supplied 5mm Allen Key as shown in diagram.

C.2.3. Attaching the Articulated Arm

Use the Top Cap Tool to tighten the Threaded Rod into the Base Casting as shown.

Tighten

Firmly

Top Cap Tool

NOTE:

When attaching the

Articulated Arm,

ensure the Base

Casting’s Tongue

is inserted into the

Inner Tube Slot as

shown in C.2.2.

Towards User

M8 Desk Clamp Screw

Tighten Firmly

Desk Clamp Assembly is

Suitable for square edged desks only

Desktop

5mm Allen Key

NOTE:

E.4. Squeeze the nose of the Applicator and place inside the Cable Wrap ensuring that the opening edges

of the Cable Wrap face towards the nose of the applicator as shown in diagram.

E.1.

Push in Clips

Attaching the Cable Wrap to the Arm

E.2. E.3. E.4.

Nose

F.1. Position the display at its highest possible

position to ensure that there is sufficient cabling at the end of the arm so the cables

Display at highest point

are not stretched or pulled out when the display is moved.

F.2. Clip the cable wrap into the four Cable

Clips as shown in diagram.

Cable Wrap

Cable Clips

BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP PLEASE NOTE:

Articulated Arm will only work when a display is properly installed.

DO NOT adjust tension screws or gas strut until your display has been attached.

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