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VHM-P (Non-Locking) and VHM-PL (Locking) Variable Height Arm with Slide-In Mounting Plate 

(Refer to qualified personnel) 

3875 Cypress Drive Petaluma, CA 94954 • 800.228.2555 • +1.707.773.1100 • Fax 707.773.1180 • www.gcx.com 
 

Table of Contents 

 

1.0 

Parts Reference……………………………………………………………………………………………. 

2.0 

Tools Required……………………………………………………………………………………………… 

3.0 

Product Warning / Safety 

Labels…………………………………………………………………………. 

4.0 

Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Warnings…………………………………………………..... 

5.0 

Installing the Arm in Channel ……………………………………………………………………………... 

6.0 

Mounting the Device 

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7.0 

Adjusting the Arm …………………………………………………………………………………………. 

8.0 

Cable Management…………………………………………………………………………………………. 

9.0 

Installing Pivot Covers………………………………………………………..…………………………….. 

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10.0 

Channel Cover Installation…………………………………………………………………………………. 

14 

11.0 

Routine Maintenance…………………………………………………………………………………........ 

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12.0 

Cleaning the Arm……………………………………..…………………………………………………….. 

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Troubleshooting the VHM-P and VHM-

PL………………………………………………………………. 

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Installation Time 

Approximately 10-15 minutes

 

The purpose of this manual is to describe general installation, operation, and adjustment procedures for VHM-P and 
VHM-PL Series Arms. This manual should be used in conjunction with any instrument-specific installation guides. Please 
read this manual and all instrument-specific installation material before installing or using this product. 

VHM-P (non-locking) 

VHM-PL (locking) 

Counter Balance Load Ranges: 

 

25 - 45 lbs / 11.3 - 20.4 kg -- Maximum Tilt Weight Limit: 30 lbs / 13.6 kg 

Or 

 

15 - 30 lbs / 6.8 - 13.6 kg 

Ensure that the weight of the Device being mounted does not exceed the load rating of the Arm. 
Check the bottom surface of the Arm for the "Load Range" label. 

 

Summary of Contents for VHM-P

Page 1: ...des mounting hardware and instructions OSHPD Pre Approval WC 0002 03 05 07 09 11 and 15 Dual Cable Hooks with 3 7 6 cm Down Post for Cable Management WMM 0006 13 www gcx com GCX is an ISO 13485 regist...

Page 2: ...range 16 40 6 cm total travel Lateral range 90 degrees Load range 15 to 30 lb 6 8 to 13 6 kg or 25 to 45 lb 11 3 to 20 4 kg Maximum weight for flat panel 30 lb 13 6 kg Available with 8 or 14 Extensio...

Page 3: ...11 0 Routine Maintenance 14 12 0 Cleaning the Arm 14 13 0 Troubleshooting the VHM P and VHM PL 15 Installation Time Approximately 10 15 minutes The purpose of this manual is to describe general instal...

Page 4: ...es 2 3 4 6 9 7 VHM PL locking 1b 5 8 VHM P non locking 1a 1 0 Parts Reference The following parts and hardware are included and labeled accordingly Item Description Quantity 1 VHM P a or VHM PL b Chan...

Page 5: ...ies Arms Do not remove device when arm is in a lowered position Refer to Installation Guide for additional information Remove the Device only when the Arm is at the highest position Safety Label Locat...

Page 6: ...result in damage to equipment or injury If you are unable to adjust the arm or require service contact GCX technical support at 800 228 2555 or 1 707 773 1100 The mounted device or arm may move sudden...

Page 7: ...ecure position Before mounting the Arm verify that the channel has been installed and approved in accordance with the channel installation guide included with the channel 5 4 Set Screws 2 upper Set Sc...

Page 8: ...d slide device laterally into the Mounting Plate until the Plunger snaps into the clearance hole at the front of the Mounting Adapter Nylon Locking Screws After the device is installed tighten the 4 N...

Page 9: ...al position Using a 5 32 hex wrench tighten or loosen the Counterbalance Adjustment Screw Counterbalance is correctly adjusted when the mounted device can be moved up or down with minimal force and do...

Page 10: ...et wrench until desired tension is achieved Total adjustment is approximately to turn Caution Do not remove the Swivel Tension Nut 7 3 Swivel Tension Adjustment Swivel Tension Nut Tilt Tension Adjustm...

Page 11: ...arts included for cable routing Cable Sleeves 2 Length 30 5 77 5cm Cable Ties 8 Cable Cover Cable Sleeve Four 4 Cable Anchors are provided at the front and four 4 at rear of the arm to secure cables a...

Page 12: ...being sure there is adequate length to avoid damage to a connector or unintended disconnection of a cable Insert cables into sleeve Cable Sleeve must have a 1 4 rotation overlap minimum CAUTION Cable...

Page 13: ...d below the Arm Figure B Pivot the Cable Cover up towards the Arm Figure C Gently squeeze the front of the Cable Cover and insert tabs of the Cable Cover into the mating slots to secure the Cable Cove...

Page 14: ...Loop 2 from the front Cable Anchor point to the rear Cable Anchor point after securing the cables to the front Cable Anchor points and already determining Service Loop 1 from device to front anchor po...

Page 15: ...el Thread and secure the captive screw into the mounting hole under the pivot assembly with a 2 Phillips screw driver Do not overtighten the screw 9 1 Installing the upper Rear Pivot Cover Place the P...

Page 16: ...quipment refer to the specific instructions delivered with those products 12 0 Cleaning the VHM P and VHM PL Arm 11 0 Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Check List Section Counterbalance With the...

Page 17: ...m with compatible Load Rating section 3 0 Mounted device difficult to move up or down Arm not counterbalanced correctly for weight of mounted device Perform counterbalance adjustment section 7 1 Arm p...

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