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  • Page 1 Installation Manual for L-85s & XL-85s...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Satefy Information Parts & Hardware List Warranty & Return Policies Lower Actuation System Lower Cable Management Upper Actuation System Upper Cable Management TV Mounting Lid Attachment Integration Information Version: 1.0.0 Date: 01-25-21...

  • Page 4: Satefy Information

    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. Nexus 21 intends to make this and all documentation as accurate as possible.

  • Page 5: Parts & Hardware List

    Parts & Hardware List Screen Back Plate (2) Vertical Mounting Bars Lid Adapter Plate Lid Plate (2) Top Support Brackets Upper Assembly (2) Lower Lift Columns Center Riser Bracket Rear Support Bracket (2) Lower Column Clamps Base Mount (2) Lower Cable Track Control Box (2) 4.5m Motor Cables Backup Switch...
  • Page 6 Parts & Hardware List (2) Cable Weight Control Kit (see pg. 44) Power Cord Hardware Pack TV Mounting Template (See Contents List Below) Hardware Pack Contents: M5 x 10 FHMS (12) M6 x 12 FHMS (20) M6 x 20 FHMS (8) M6 x 10 BHMS (22) M6 x 20 BHMS (2) #8 X 3/4”...

  • Page 7: Warranty & Return Policies

    Disclaimer: Nexus 21 warrants all motorized products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the term of the warranty. The warranty includes Returns requests initiated 30 to 90 days after delivery are not eligible for a full all parts, motorized components, electronics and metal parts.

  • Page 8: Lower Actuation System

    Lower Actuation System Before you begin, consult the Dimensional Drawing for your lift system to ensure your cabinet dimensions are correct and ready for install.
  • Page 9 x 12 Center Line Cutout Center Line Cutouts L-85 = 15.75” XL-85 = 23.75” 1a. Attach the Base Mount to the base and rear panels of the cabinet using (9) #10 x ¾” THWS. 1b. Attach the Rear Support to the rear of your cabinet, 15.75”(L-85) or 23.75”(XL-85) from the bottom of your Base Mount, using (12) #10 x ¾” THWS. Note: Use the center line cutouts on the Base Mount and Rear Support to assist with locating them inside your cabinet.
  • Page 10 Tongue Pigtail 2a. Slide Lower Column Clamps around the Lower Column Assemblies with the holes on the outside, then seat the pigtails as shown ab ove for each column. 2b. Slide Lower Column Assemblies onto Base Mount Studs with the Pigtails facing outwards. 2c.
  • Page 11 3a. Attach Lower Column Clamps to Rear Support using (4) M6 x 12mm FHMS. 3b. Attach the Lower Column Assemblies to the Base Mount using (4) M6 Wing Nuts.
  • Page 12 4. Place the Center Riser on top of the Lower Column Assemblies and attach it using (8) M6 x 20 FHMS.
  • Page 13 5. Manuever the Lower Column Pigtails into the slots on the left and right sides of Center Riser.

  • Page 14: Lower Cable Management

    Lower Cable Management...
  • Page 15 C o n t r o l B o x ( C B ) S i A u d i o V i d e o ( A V ) S i d e 6a. Identify which side the AV ports are on for your TV. 6b.
  • Page 16 7a. Feed (1) 4.5m Motor Cable through one of the Lower Cable Tracks and label this cable “#1”. Feed (1) 4.5m Motor Cable through the other Lower Cable Track, label this cable “#2”, then feed any necessary AV Cables through this track.
  • Page 17 8a. Attach one end of the Lower Cable Track with Cable #2 to the AV Side of the Center Riser and Rear Support, using (4) M5 x 12 FHMS. 8b. Repeat this step for the other Lower Cable Track on the CB Side.
  • Page 18 9a. Connect Cable #1 to the Lower Column Pigtail on the CB Side and Cable #2 to the Lower Column Pigtail on the AV Side. 9b. Pull any slack on these cables down through their respective cable tracks then hang it behind the angled flanges on the Rear Sup port.

  • Page 19: Upper Actuation System

    Upper Actuation System...
  • Page 20 Metal Wings Washers 10. Hang the Upper Column Assembly on the Center Riser as shown in the image above. Note: The metal wings on the back of the Upper Assembly should sit behind the washers on the Center Riser, allowing you let go of the Upper Assembly with out it falling.
  • Page 21 Motor Cables 11a. Label the (2) Motor Cables coming off the Upper Assembly “#3” and “#4”; The stereo jack cable is called the Swivel Cutoff Cab 11b. Feed Cable #3 and #4 down through the Lower Cable Track on the CB Side leaving plenty of slack to allow for extension.
  • Page 22 Interface Cable Swivel Cutoff Cable Motor Cable #1 12a. Connect the Interface Cable to Port 1 on the Control Box, then connect the Swivel Cutoff Cable and Cable #1 to the Interface Cable. 12b. Connect the remaining (3) cables to their corresponding ports on the Control Box. Cable #2 to Port 2, Cable #3 to Port 3, Cable #4 to Port 4. 12c.
  • Page 23 13a. Tap the Down button on the Backup Switch, release, then press and hold it for 5 seconds to perform an ‘Initialize’. During this time, you should observe a slight movement from your system indicating it has successfully been initialized. If you do not observe this movement, repeat this step. 13b.

  • Page 24: Upper Cable Management

    Upper Cable Management...
  • Page 25 14a. Press the “Up” button on the Backup Switch to extend the system further, then press “Down” to stop it at your desired height. 14b. Plug the Height Limit Insert into an available RJ45 port on the Control Box to limit the extension to the current position of the system. Note: Using a Height Limit Insert is not required if you are using the full travel of the system.
  • Page 26 Upper Assembly Cables 15a. Place (2) Zip Ties in the Zip Tie Anchors on CB Side of the Center Riser. 15b. Loosely secure the Upper Assembly Cables to the Center Riser.
  • Page 27 Feed Slack... Till this is 6” 16a. Feed the slack on the Upper Assembly Cables down through the Lower Cable Track on the CB Side until the bundle rests ~6” below the Upper Assembly. 16b. Cinch the loose Zip Ties on the Center Riser to secure Upper Assembly Cables in place.
  • Page 28 1/2” Zip Tie Grooves 17a. Pull the Upper Assembly Cables taut and make a mark ~1/2” below the Upper Column Assembly on them. 17b. Align the tip of the Cable Weight with the mark on the Upper Assembly Cables and secure it to the cables using (2) Zip Ties. Important Note: Changing the Height Limit from this point forward will require repositioning of the Cable Weight.
  • Page 29 18a. Collect your AV Cables and wrap them with the provided Snakeskin. 18b. Zip Tie the Snakeskin to the Zip Tie Anchors located on the CB Side of the Screen Support.
  • Page 30 Feed Slack... Till this is 6” 19a. Loosely secure the Snakeskin to the Zip Tie Anchors on the AV Side of the Center Riser. 19b. Feed the slack on the Snakeskin down through the Lower Cable Track on the AV Side until the bundle rests ~6” below the Upper Assembly. 19c.
  • Page 31 1/2” 20a. Pull the Upper Assembly Cables taut and make a mark ~1/2” below the Upper Column Assembly on them. 20b. Align the tip of the Cable Weight with the mark on the Upper Assembly Cables and secure it to the cables using (2) Zip Ties. 20c.
  • Page 32 21a. Measure the thickness of your lid and add 1/4” to it. Write that measurement here: _____________ 21b. Place a level or straight edge across the top of your opening. The bottom of the level or straight edge will be used to locate your Lid Supports.
  • Page 33 22. Attach the Lid Plate to the Top of the Lid Supports using (4) M6 x 12 FHMS. Ensure the Arrow is pointing towards the front of the cabinet.

  • Page 34: Tv Mounting

    TV Mounting This system has been tested to run within the following specifications: Min Screen Size = 50” Max Screen Size = 86” Max Weight Capacity = 175 lbs (TV + Lid + Soundbar) Failure to install your application within these specifications will void your warranty.
  • Page 35 1” 23a. Raise your lift, align the template with Screen Support Holes, then fold or cut the template to be flush with the bottom of the Lid Plate. 23b. Measure 1” from the top of the Template and draw a line. This line indicates the position for where the Top of the TV will go. 23c.
  • Page 36 VESA Holes 24a. Attach Vertical Bars to Screen Backplate, ensure the spring-loaded latch on each Vertical Bar is engaged with the Screen Back Plate. 24b. Place the Vertical Bars and Screen Backplate on the back of the TV, and position the Vertical Bars over the VESA Holes. 24c.
  • Page 37 Upper VESA Holes Lower VESA Holes 25a. Disconnect the Screen Back Plate from the Vertical Bars and attach it to the holes on the Screen Support that correspond with the marked holes on your Template using (6) M6 x 12 FHMS Screws. Note: You can disengage the spring-loaded latch on the Vertical Bars by pulling on the straps at the bottom or pushing the tab at the top.
  • Page 38 26. Hang your TV on the Screen Backplate, ensure the spring-loaded latch on each Vertical Bar is engaged with the Screen Back Plate.

  • Page 39: Lid Attachment

    Lid Attachment This system has been tested to run within the following specifications: Min Screen Size = 50” Max Screen Size = 86” Max Weight Capacity = 175 lbs (TV + Lid + Soundbar) Failure to install your application within these specifications will void your warranty.
  • Page 40 27a. Ensure the holes on the Lid Plate and Pin Receiver are centered with one another and the Pin Receiver Nuts are tight. 27b. Place the Lid Adapter on the top of the Lid Plate, aligning the Lid Pins with the holes on the Pin Receivers.
  • Page 41 Min. 1” Gap 28a. Fully retract your lift system by pressing the “Down” button on the Wired Backup Switch. 28b. Remove the (4) M6 x 10 Flat Head Screws for the Lid Plate Extensions and adjust them towards the front of the cabinet leaving a 1”...
  • Page 42 29a. Press the “Up” button on the Backup Switch to partially extend the lift ~18” then press “Down” to stop it. 29b. Use a pencil or sharpie to mark the smaller of the two holes in the four corners of the Lid Adapter, then remove your lid from the Lid Plate and flip it over.
  • Page 43 30a. Align the Lid Adapter with the marked holes, then affix your lid to the Lid Adapter using the provided #8 FHWS and countersunk holes or consult a general contractor for an appropriate adhesive. 30b. Place your lid back on top of the Lid Plate then retract your lift to ensure there is still an even gap all the way around. Note: If any adjustment is necessary, raise the lift, loosen the pin receiver nuts, lower the system, then adjust the lid position until there is an even gap all the way around.

  • Page 44: Integration Information

    Integration & Control Information This section of the manual contains information on IR, Contact Closure, and RF Controls. For IP Control integration information, please consult the manual that came with your IP Control Module.
  • Page 45 IR Control User Guide A. Connect the IR Receiver Connect the IR Receiver to port A1 or A2 on the Control Box. B. Setting a Height Limit (Optional) Use the IR Remote to run your system to the desired extended position, then plug the Height Limit Insert into the Control Box.
  • Page 46 Technical Support IR Control FAQ Phone: 480-306-5462 E-mail: support@nexus21.com Do you have IR Hex Codes for this lift? EXTEND: 0000 006D 0000 000C 000C 0115 000C 0115 000C 0115 000C 00B7 000C 0115 000C 00B7 000C 00B7 000C 00B7 000C 0115 000C 0115 000C 0115 000C 0255 STOP: 0000 006D 0000 000C 000E 0115 000E 00B5 000E 0115 000E 00B5 000E 0115 000E 00B5 000E 00B5 000E 00B5 000E 0115 000E 0115 000E 0115 000E 0240 RETRACT: 0000 006D 0000 000C 000E 0115 000E 0115 000E 0115 000E 00B5 000E 0115 000E 00B5 000E 00B5...
  • Page 47 The relays CANNOT latch. They must function similar to a light switch that always reverts back to neutral position. Connect the RJ-45 plug of the Contact Closure Cable to the Nexus 21 Lift Control Box using port A1. (Ports A1 and A2 can be used interchangeably.) A.
  • Page 48 Contact Closure FAQ Technical Support Phone: 480-306-5462 E-mail: support@nexus21.com What if I only have one relay? To ensure proper function, two relays must be used and both relays must be Normally Open. Latching the relay closed will cause the lift to receive continuous commands resulting in undesired operation or damage to the Control Box. Do you support RS232 or 12v Triggers? We typically get this question due to the request for feedback from the lift.
  • Page 49 Height Limit Insert into the RF Receiver. Note: This will set the maximum extension for your system, to reset this, remove the Height Limit Insert and repeat these steps. Copyright 2020 ©, Nexus 21 Technology in Motion...
  • Page 50 We offer 3 types of integration, IR, IP, or Contact Closure. As a courtesy we offer a free control swap from RF to IR. For IP or Contact Closure, contact your account manager or our technical support department for more information. Copyright 2020 ©, Nexus 21 Technology in Motion...

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