Nexus 21 L-27i, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...TV Lift System Model L 27i Installation Instructions ...

Page 2: ...be used as a pop up TV Lift If your project calls for a pop up lift to raise your TV up from below please call Nexus 21 customer Service at 866 500 5438 Before beginning assembly and installation please make sure that you have all items included on the list If any parts are missing or damaged please contact Nexus 21 Our contact information is shown at the top of this page Parts List 1 Lift Column ...

Page 3: ...d Stabilization Pack 21 Two 2 10 32 Nut 22 Two 2 10 32 x 3 Threaded Studs 23 Two 2 Lid Stabilization Springs 24 Two 2 Brass Threaded Inserts 25 Two 2 Flat Washers Other items that are included but not shown in Parts View diagram on Supplemental Page A at the end of this document RF Controls or IR Controls see explanation on page 6 Two 2 Allen Wrench 4mm and 7 32 One 1 Snakeskin Wire Management Sle...

Page 4: ...k do not expose parts to rain or other liquids 11 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 12 Keep all documentation 13 Heed all warnings 14 Clean only with a dry cloth 15 Refer all service questions to Nexus 21 if the system does not operate normally Nexus 21 disclaims any liability for modifications improper installations or installations over the specified weight range Nexus 21 wi...

Page 5: ...andset which will enable you to control the lift The universal remote will then communicate with the eye located on the IR Receiver via your 3 rd party emitter or flasher Instructions for mounting the IR controls are on page 14 Instructions for setting the TV Lift s travel limit are on Supplemental Page B NOTE If you are NOT planning on using a 3rd party Universal Remote switch to the RF setup The...

Page 6: ... that when the TV raises the lid stops level with the rest of your cabinet bottom like a manhole cover This procedure is described later on page 14 Assembly and Mounting Things to Think About First SAFETY NOTICE For proper support the Lift System MUST NOT be attached to any material that is less than thick This applies to BOTH the back and top mounting points The Lift Column is ONLY designed and r...

Page 7: ...ur panels This provides the maximum strength for holding the Lift and TV in its inverted orientation Step 1 Cut the five panels from plywood Paint the inside of the panels a dark color before assembly This will help camouflage the Enclosure Box after it is installed Step 2 Determine where the electrical power will feed into the Enclosure Box Cut out the appropriate sized opening near the top of th...

Page 8: ...one on either side of the pigtail Choose one of the cut outs it does not matter which one and seat the pigtail into the cut out using the rubber gasket attached to the cable IMPORTANT NOTE IF THE PIGTAIL CABLE IS NOT PROPERLY SEATED IT MAY BE DAMAGED WHEN YOU ATTACH THE SCREEN SUPPORT BRACKET Part 4 CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO THE LIFT COLUMN IMPORTANT NOTE The pigtail now hangs over one side of the ...

Page 9: ...art 2 inside of your enclosure against the back wall and the top panel of the enclosure Make sure to center the Base Mount from left to right inside the enclosure Mark the four countersunk holes of the Base Mount Using a drill bit drill all four marked holes through the top panel of the enclosure Step 5 Place the Base Mount Part 2 on the top side of the top panel of the enclosure Place 4 6mm x 40m...

Page 10: ...drive the 4 6mm x 40mm FHMS Screws into the top of the lift column NOTE The end of the Lift Column with the pig tail is the bottom of the Lift Column Step 7 Using a level make sure the Lift Column is level and parallel with side panels of the enclosure Using 4 10 x THWS Screws mount the Bayonet Bracket to the back wall of the enclosure Step 8 Connect the Motor Cable to the pig tail of the lift col...

Page 11: ...rt Bracket Place one Wire Clip just below the upper set of PEM nuts Place the second Wire Clip towards the top of the Screen Support Bracket Step 10 Attach the Screen Support Bracket Part 4 to the Lift Column Part 1 Using 4 6mm x 16mm BHMS attached the Screen Support Bracket to the bottom of the Lift Column using the four outer most holes on the Screen Support Bracket NOTE Make sure to run the Mot...

Page 12: ...mm BHMS 3 screws per side fasten the Top Support Brackets so the bottom of the Top Support Brackets are a above the opening at the bottom of the enclosure Step 12 Attach the Lid Plate Part 5 to the Top Support Brackets Part 9 Using 4 6mm x 12mm FHMS Screws attach the Lid Plate to the Top Support Brackets ...

Page 13: ...and 2 8 x FHWS for the IR or RF Receiver Depending on which Controls you ordered to the back panel of the enclosure The RF Receiver or IR Receiver will plug into either RJ45 port on the Control Box The Motor Cable must plug in to Port 1 on the Control Box Control Box IR Receiver Wired Back Up Switch RF Receiver ...

Page 14: ...ich has two triangle shaped buttons a DOWN with raised dot and an UP Press the UP button and HOLD IT for approximately 5 seconds You should see a slight movement in the Lift Column If you do not see the movement release the UP button and repeat the process press and hold the UP button again for 5 seconds Once you have seen the slight movement the Lift System is now functional Test it by pressing t...

Page 15: ...ich has two triangle shaped buttons a DOWN with raised dot and an UP Press the UP button and HOLD IT for approximately 5 seconds You should see a slight movement in the Lift Column If you do not see the movement release the UP button and repeat the process press and hold the UP button again for 5 seconds Once you have seen the slight movement the Lift System is now functional Test it by pressing t...

Page 16: ...blies are spring loaded so the Ceiling Cut out will stop level with the ceiling allowing the Lift to travel an additional 1 8 1 2 up into the ceiling You should create a stop or lip above the ceiling around the edge of the opening for your Ceiling Cover to pull up against like an upside down manhole cover This illustration shows how it should work and details for assembly are shown on the followin...

Page 17: ...rk the position of the holes on your lid piece Drill two holes deep using a 3 8 drill bit in the marked positions Step 14b Using a flat head screw driver drive the Brass Inserts Part 25 into the deep holes Make sure to drive the Brass Inserts into your lid material so they are flush with the lid material Step 15a Screw the 2 Threaded Studs Part 23 into each Brass Insert until they are fully seated...

Page 18: ...the Lid Plate Slide 2 Lid Stabilization Springs Part 24 over the Threaded Studs Step 15c Add a 1 Fender Washer to the Threaded Studs on top of the spring you previously installed Once washer is added fasten a 10 32 Nut Part 22 to the top of the Threaded Studs You will need to compress the spring in order to screw the nuts down ...

Page 19: ...tach and tighten the hardware DO NOT OVERTIGTHEN HARDWARE DAMAGE TO TV MAY RESULT Diagram B installation procedure 1 Place the flat screen TV face down on a protected surface 2 Position the Vertical Mounting Bars equidistant from the bottom and top of the TV with the slots facing toward the top of the TV 3 Using the four 4 spacers needed 4 Square Multi Mount washers and the TV mounting screws sele...

Page 20: ... both the upper and lower set of hooks fully engages with the Screen Back Plate Step 18 Insert the Screen Locks into both Vertical Mounting Bars The Screen Locks will be placed into the lower hook that is just below the Screen Back Plate Step 19 Tighten the Screen Locks Using a Phillips head screwdriver tighten both Screen Lock Screws into the underside of the Screen Back Plate This will lock your...

Page 21: ...21 Supplemental Page A Dimensional Diagram ...

Page 22: ...for both the IR Remote or 3 rd party universal remote and the IR Receiver 3 If the height limit is set at the incorrect position remove the Height Limit insert and repeat the procedure To set your Travel Limit with RF Controls If you want the lift system to always go to its full extension do NOT use the Height Limit Insert Simply leave it unplugged and the system will always travel to the full ext...

Page 23: ...23 Supplemental Page C Connect the Lift to Home Control System ...

Page 24: ...24 866 500 5438 ...