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MODEL NUMBER:

 

AB1000 Series Arm 

Document Number:

 

PD196-198R4 

 

Installation Instruction for PDI-AB1000 Series Arm 

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PDi Communication Systems, Inc.   40 Greenwood Lane   Springboro, Ohio 45066 USA   PH 1-800-628-9870  FX 937-743-5664  

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

THIS INSTALLATION SHOULD BE MADE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON AND SHOULD CONFORM TO ALL 
LOCAL CODES. READ ANDFOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING THIS INSTALLATION. 

 

NOTE to CATV system installer

: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 

of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be 
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 
 

WARNING:   OXYGEN ENVIRONMENT 

DO 

NOT use in an oxygen tent or oxygen 
chamber.  Such use may cause a fire 
hazard. 
 

WARNING:  

To avoid the hazards of fire or 

electric shock, DO NOT expose this TV to 
rain or moisture. 

DANGER:  ARM RECOIL HAZARD  

The 

safety brake pin must remain in the SAFETY 
BRAKE PIN HOLE whenever the television 
set is removed from the arm or when the arm 
is removed from the wall bracket to prevent 
the arm from springing open. 

 
 
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed 
on the apparatus. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use 
a damp cloth for cleaning. This unit REQUIRES periodic maintenance. Refer to the maintenance section for instructions. 

 

1. Read these instructions. 
2. Keep these instructions. 
3. Heed all warnings. 
4. Follow all instructions. 
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 
6. Clean only with dry cloth. 
7. Do no block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, 
heat registers, stove, or other apparatus (including 
amplifiers) that produce heat. 
9. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, 
bracket or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use 
caution when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 
10. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades 

with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has 
two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
or the third prongs are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an 
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 
11. Protect the power cord from being walked on or 
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, 
and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 
12. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer. 
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time. 
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug 
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have 
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, 
or has been dropped.

 
Contact PDi for complete list of approved TV model numbers for which this arm can be used. 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for AB1000 Series

Page 1: ...tion for instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do no block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat source such as radiators heat registers stove or other apparatus including amplifier...

Page 2: ...DI arm into a PDI wall bracket and arm maintenance instructions Safety steps 1 Always wear safety glasses goggles to prevent injury from debris 2 Follow the installation removal instructions for your existing products Tool List 1 Safety glasses goggles 2 P1 OR P2 Phillips screw driver 3 Medium size pair of needle nose pliers 4 5 32 Hex key or hex bit and driver 5 3 16 Hex key or hex bit and driver...

Page 3: ... 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Step 2 Place the base pin of the arm into the base pin bushing of the wall bracket Be sure to align the base pin to the wall bracket bushing during insertion or the bushing can be damaged during installation Do not let go of the arm until the base pin is completely inserted into the bushing or the unsupported weight can crack the top of the bushing Reinstall the PDIBHSCS25206...

Page 4: ...ems Inc 40 Greenwood Lane Springboro Ohio 45066 USA PH 1 800 628 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Step 3 Carefully rotate the arm left to right to verify there is no interference thru the horizontal range of travel The rotation should be smooth and uninterrupted IF THE BASE PIN IS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND DOES NOT HAVE FREE ROTATION IT CAN POSSIBLY LEAD TO FUTURE FAILURE OF THE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 5: ...SA PH 1 800 628 9870 FX 937 743 5664 Step 4 Attach the TV to the nose of the arm as pictured below using a PD209 002 socket head cap screw and a PDISLW25 lock washer Make the coaxial cable connection per the installation documents supplied with the LCD TV Verify the TV is correctly installed and functioning properly Step 5 Install the cover kit according to the cover kit installation instructions ...

Page 6: ...vision Be certain that the wall the arm is mounted to is vertical 2 SPRING ADJUSTMENT The gas spring in this arm support a specific weight range for the model construction These springs are not adjustable The pivot points for some arm models can be moved to alter the weight capacity Please contact the manufacturer for details Otherwise the gas springs will have to be changed to alter the weight ca...

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