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TV Lift System Model L-75s Installation Instructions...
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Below is a parts list describing all of the items included with the Model L-75s Lift System. 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.
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Parts List, continued Control Box Top Support Brackets Cable Management Track Assorted Hardware Center Cable Right Cable Swivel Mechanism Swivel Adapter Plate Management Bracket Management Bracket Cables Motor Cables (3) – Black cable with white, six-pin plugs. Use these cables to connect the Lift Columns to the Control Box (using slots #1, #2, and #3 on the Control Box).
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Nexus 21 disclaims any liability for modifications, improper installations, or installations over the specified weight range. Nexus 21 will not be liable for any damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, Nexus 21 products. Nexus 21 bears no responsibility for incidental or consequential damages. This includes, but is not limited to, any labor charges for the servicing of Nexus 21 products performed by anyone other than Nexus 21.
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Instructions for setting the Lift System travel limit are on Page 30. TIP: Planning to integrate the TV Lift with your UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL? The RF version of the Nexus 21 controls won’t do it. Switch to IR. These are the parts included with RF controls: Backup Switch...
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SYSTEM UPSIDE DOWN or SIDEWAYS (HORIZONTALLY)! TIP: Inverted (drop-down) lift systems are available from Nexus 21. Contact Customer Service at (866) 500-5438 Space requirements for the L-75s Lift System are as follows: Depth= TV Depth + 6.85” or a minimum of 9.75”, whichever is greater.
Table of Contents The entire Lift System consists of three major systems: the Actuation System, Cable Management System and the TV Mounting System. This instruction manual will cover how to build, install and connect the Lift. Building the Lift System i) Lower Actuation Assembly ii) Lower Support Assembly iii) Installing the Lift Columns into your Cabinet...
Building the Lift System Lower Actuation Assembly For these steps you will need the following parts: (2) Lower Lift Columns (2) Base Plates (2) Lower Column Supports (8) 6 x 10 mm BHMS Screw Small Hex Key Step 1: Attach (1) Base Plate to the Lower Lift Column using (2) 6 x 10 mm BHMS screws.
Lower Support Bracket Assembly For these steps you will need the following parts: (2) Lower Column Brace Rear Support Bracket (8) 6 x 12 mm BHMS Screws Small Hex Key Step 5: Place the Lower Column Braces over the raised segments of the Rear Support Bracket to match picture 5. Step 6: Attach the (2) Lower Column Braces to the Rear Support Bracket using (8) 6x 12 mm BHMS Screws.
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Phillips Drill Bit & Drill Step 8: Place the Lower Support Bracket over the Lower Actuation System. Ensure the Nexus 21 Logo is not upside down and the 90 degree bend is on the right hand side. Step 9: Place the Lower Actuation System with the Lower Support Bracket...
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Step 10: Adjust the Lower Support Bracket so that it sits right below the 2 small circles on each of the Lift Columns. Step 11: Center the Lift horizontally in your cabinet and mount the Lower Column Support and Base Plate for each column to the cabinet using (20) 10 x ¾”...
Upper Actuation Assembly For these steps you will need the following parts: Upper Lift Column Center Riser Bracket Upper Column Brace (2) 6 x 12 FHMS Screws (4) 6 x 20 mm FHMS Small Hex Key Step 13: Attach the Upper Lift Column to the Center Riser Bracket using (4) 6 x 20 mm FHMS Screws.
Assembling the Actuation System For these steps you will need the following parts: Lower Actuation Assembly with Lower Support Bracket already installed in the Cabinet. Right Cable Management Bracket Upper Actuation Assembly Swivel Mechanism (8) 6 x 20 mm FHMS Screws ...
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Step 19: Separate the Swivel Mechanism from the Swivel Adapter Plate and attach the Swivel Adapter Plate to the top of the Center Lift Column using (4) 6 x 12 BHMS Screws. Step 20: Re-Attach the Swivel Mechanism to the Swivel Adapter Plate and fasten them together by tightening the screws in the unthreaded holes on the top of the Swivel.
Assembling the Cable Management System For these steps you will need the following parts: Cable Management Track Screen Support Actuation System (4) 5 x 12 mm FHMS Screws (4) 6 x 10 mm BHMS Screws ...
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Step 23: Connect the Swivel Cable coming off of the Swivel Mechanism to the 6’ Adapter Cable. Step 24: Feed Both the Swivel Cable and 4.5m Motor Cable up through the Right Cable Management Bracket, through the Slot in the Center Riser Bracket, and down through the Cable Management Track. Step 25: Feed both the Swivel Cable and 4.5m Motor Cable through the Cable Management Track until the cables rest equal to the Lower Support Brackets.
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Step 26: Line up the “dotted” holes on the Screen Support Bracket with the “threaded” holes on the Swivel Mechanism and it using (4) 6 x 10 BHMS Screws. Step 27: Starting from the bottom of the Screen Support Bracket, use the Snakeskin Wrap to wrap the Swivel Cable and 4.5m Motor Cable, leaving the loop between the Lower Lift Columns.
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Step 28: Push the Snakeskin Wrap up through the Right Cable Management Bracket, slide Right Cable Management Bracket to the right the pin the cables against the Center Riser Bracket, and tighten the (2) 6 x 20 FHMS Screws. Step 29: Attach the right half of the Cable Management Track to the Rear Support Bracket using (2) 5 x 12 mm FHMS Screws.
Assembling the TV Mounting System For these steps you will need the following parts: Actuation System (2) Top Support Brackets (2) Top Plates Screen Back Plate Center Cable Management Bracket (4) 6 x 12 mm FHMS Screws ...
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Step 32: Attach both of the Top Plates to the top of the Top Support Brackets using (4) 6 x 12 FHMS Screws. Ensure that wings of the Top Plate are pointing towards the front of the Lift System. See photo to the left for reference. Step 33: Attach both of the Top Plates to the top of the Top Support Brackets using (4) 6 x 12 FHMS Screws.
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Connecting the Lift System Step 34: Using the L-75s IR Wiring Diagram below, connect the cables for your Lift System with IR Controls. Note: If you have RF Controls please see the next page for the L-75s RF Wiring Diagram.
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Step 34 Continued: Use this L-75s RF Wiring Diagram if you have RF Controls. Note: If you have IR Controls refer to the previous page.
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******IMPORTANT***** Step 35: Once you have connected the controls, test the Lift Column as follows: 1. First, you need to “initialize” the Lift System. If you have already raised the Lift Column, lower it again, since this step must be performed in the “down” position. 2.
Mounting the TV to the Lift Step 36: Attach the Vertical Mounting Bars to the TV using the screws found in the bag labeled “TV Mounting Screws/Spacers.” The length and size of the screw required will depend on whether the TV has a flat/unobstructed or irregular/obstructed back.
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Step 37: Mount the TV to the front of the lift system by hanging the TV on the Screen Back Plate. DO NOT use the outside slot. Step 38: Insert both Screen Locks into both Vertical Mounting Bars. Using (2) Screen Locks, place one Screen Lock on the bottom set of hooks for each Vertical Mount Bar.
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Attaching the Floating Lid Step 39: Fully retract the lift and place the Cabinet Lid onto the Top Plates so that it is centered in the cabinet opening. Step 40: Run the Lift up using the IR or RF Controls and then back down. Make sure that when the lift comes down, the Cabinet Lid drops into a centered position within the cabinet opening.
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Installing the Tapered Pins in the Floating Lid What Are the Tapered Pins, and Why Use Them? The two 1½” x ¼” Steel Threaded Tapered Pins are used IN PLACE OF SCREWS to hold your cabinet top (lid) in place on the Lift System Top Plate (Part #8).
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How to Properly Install a Lid “Catch” with a Nexus 21 Lift System There are multiple ways to properly create a “catch” for the lid to rest on, when the lift is in the fully retracted position. Down below are a few examples. Using the provided Lid Catch Brackets with (8) #10 x ¾”...
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Adjustments The Top Support Brackets bolt to the back of the Screen Back Plate and have slotted holes that allow you to adjust the installation height of the Lift in ¼” increments. Note: You must use all four bolt holes on the Screen Back Plate when adjusting the Top Support Brackets. You can move the Screen Back Plate up and down, along the Screen Support to raise and lower the position of the TV on the lift.
Reference Guide Lift Components: Control Box Motor Cable Wired Backup Height Limit Switch Insert IR Receiver RF Receiver Interface Cable Setting your Height Limit Setting the Height Limit for IR and RF: 1. Simply extend the lift to your desired height using IR Receiver or Wired Backup Switch and tap the down button to stop the lift at that height.
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Connecting the Lift to your Home Control System...
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