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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
ARM MAINTENANCE
Very little maintenance should be required for your PDI Arm to give years of trouble free service if the following lubrication
and
inspection procedures are followed.
1.
INSPECTION - Occasionally check the base pin for any evidence of bending or distortion due to a patient using the
ARM for assistance in getting in or out of bed or any other misuse. If the ARM is not mounted with the base pin absolutely
vertical, it will have a tendency to drift and will not properly counter balance the television. 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 capacity of the
arm.
3.
LUBRICATION - At least once a year a drop of light machine oil should be put on each pivot point in the nose, elbow,
and base.
DO NOT PUT OIL ON THE FRICTION DAMPER PADS!
4.
REPLACEMENT OF COAX CABLE - See cable replacement procedure in the full maintenance manual for your arm.
5.
TORQUE ADJUSTMENT OF PIVOT SCREWS - All screws in the ARM are tightened securely to factory specified
torque settings, and do not require specific checks with a torque wrench. IF THE THREADS ARE STRIPPED IN THE
NOSE, ELBOW, OR BASE, THAT PART NEEDS REPLACEMENT - DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY.
