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Ergonomic Guidelines
Adjusting the Display
Installation Instructions
SPACEDEC ACROBAT
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:
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)
H.1. Adjusting the Ball Joint Resistance
ARTICULATED ARM
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
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.
Component Checklist
Desk Clamp
Desk Clamp
Bolt Through
Tension
Screws (x4)
Tighten
Single Arm
Bits Box
Tube Assembly (x1)
Ball Joint
9
Cable Wrap
Applicator (x1)
15mm Hole ( / ”)
16
Base Casting
Base Casting (x1)
Cable Clip (x4)
50mm (2”)
Articulated Arm
Assembly (x1)
Threaded Rod
and Top Cap (x1)
2.5mm
Allen Key
Loosen
Inner Tube Post
Collar
Check the display, and then adjust again if necessary.
M10 Interscrew (x1)
Washer (x1)
16mm Cable
Wrap (x1)
NOTE: Be sure to adjust screws evenly.
Spacer Tube
14 Gauge Self
Tapping Screw (x2)
H.2. Adjusting the Pivot Head Resistance
Extension
Clip (x4)
Desk Clamp Box
It is possible to control the amount of resistance in the
Pivot Head to suit your display.
M6x12mm
Countersunk
Screw (x2)
2.5mm Allen
Key (x1)
Top Cap Tool (x1)
M8 Desk Clamp
Screw (x2)
Pivot Head
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.
Mounting Fasteners
Desk Clamp
Bracket (x1)
5mm Allen 4mm Allen
Key (x1) Key (x1)
Pressure
Plate (x2)
M4x10mm
Screw (x4)
M4x12mm
Screw (x4)
M4x16mm
Screw (x4)
Interscrew
To decrease the resistance of the Pivot Head to suit
lighter displays, loosen the interscrew in an
anti-clockwise direction.
Tighten
5mm Allen Key
Recommended Viewing Distance / Height
Loosen
A
Component Checklist
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:
NOTE: It is recommended the Pivot Head be left
at the factory setting for best performance.
Check you have received all parts against the Component Checklist above.
B
Assembling the Arm
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Tall Male (Max): 560mm (22”)
Tall Female (Max): 520mm (20 2”)
H.3. Adjusting the Articulated Arm/Gas Strut Resistance
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Short Male (Min): 368mm (14 2”)
Short Female (Min): 356mm (14”)
B.2. Assemble the Articulated Arm
Assemble the Articulated Arm as shown:
H.3.1. Depending on the weight of the monitor, it
Arm
B.1. Disassemble the Tube Assembly
In order to attach the Articulated Arm to the
tube assembly you will need to remove the
Top Cap and Threaded Rod as shown:
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may be necessary to adjust the arm. This can be
done by using the 5mm Allen Key supplied in the
Desk Clamp Box.
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For visual comfort, a viewing distance (d) between 500mm (19 2”) to 750mm (29 2”) is
recommended.
Lighter
Gas Strut
3kg
Angular adjustments to reduce reflection on your monitor should range between 5° forward tilt to 15°
backward tilt.
Monitor
H.3.2. If the arm tends to automatically rise or fall
when the display is attached, it will be necessary
to make small adjustments to the gas strut. (see
diagram on the right)
Raise Gas
Strut to suit
lighter display
Top Cap and
Threaded Rod
Top Cap and
Threaded Rod
Heavier
15°
5°
9kg
Monitor
Internal
Tube Post
Arm Assembly
HORIZONTAL SIGHT LINE (d)
10°-20°
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.
Collar
5mm
Allen key
Lower Gas Strut to
suit heavier display
Internal Tube Post
Spacer
Tube
(h)
Spacer
Tube
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
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