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  • Page 1 Model L-75ix Installation Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information ........................Pg. 3 Parts List ............................Pg. 4 Before You Begin .......................... Pg. 7 Pre-Installation ..........................Pg. 8 Upper Assembly ......................... Pg. 13 Upper Assembly Installation ...................... Pg. 17 Lower Assembly Installation ...................... Pg. 25 Cable Management &...

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 4: Parts List

    Parts List: Upper Cable Track Bracket Lower Assembly Lower Cable Track Brackets Upper Cable Track – Long Control Box Upper Cable Track – Short Above Enclosure Bracket Top Beam Support Column Assemblies Rear Support Bracket Install Hook Bayonet Sleeves...
  • Page 5 Parts List Continued: Screen Back Plate Lid Support Brackets Lower Cable Track Cable Sleeve Pipe Lid Plate Vertical Mounting Bars Lid Mounting Disc Front Cover Stabilization Mount...
  • Page 6 Hardware List: Cable Management Hardware Pack: Lid Installation Hardware: Upper Assembly Hardware: (12) – BHMS M5 X 10mm • (16) – #6 x 1/2" FHWS Screws (8) – FHMS M6 x 30mm • • • (4) – SHMS M4 x 8mm (4) –...

  • Page 7: Before You Begin

    Before you Begin: Important: Consult a licensed General Contractor for questions that pertain to construction, weight and materials to be used for your enclosure. Refer to the L-75ix Dimensional Drawing to determine interior sizing of enclosure. your Minimum Lift System Extension: 48” [122 cm] Maximum Lift System Extension: 52”...

  • Page 8: Pre-Installation

    Pre-Installation Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: Above Enclosure Plate Install Hook Pre-Installation Hardware Pack o (2) – FHMS M6 x 30mm o (6) – FHWS #8 x 3/4"...
  • Page 9 1a. Place the Above Enclosure Bracket inside of your enclosure with the edge labeled “Front” facing down. 1b. Push the Above Enclosure Bracket flush against the rear panel of your enclosure and center it. 1c. Mark and drill pilot holes for the holes shown in the image to the right.
  • Page 10 2. Drill the piloted holes out with a ¼” Drill Bit. Note: Be sure to center the drill on the piloted holes.
  • Page 11 3a. Align the Above Enclosure Plate with the holes on the top of the enclosure with the side labeled “Front” pointed up. 3b. Align the Install Hook with the two holes in the center of the enclosure and fasten it using (2) 6 x 30 FHMS Screws.
  • Page 12 4. Fasten the Above Enclosure Plate to the top of the enclosure using (6) #8 x ¾” FHWS Screws.

  • Page 13: Upper Assembly

    Upper Assembly Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: (2) Column Assemblies (2) Bayonet Sleeves Rear Support Bracket Top Beam Support Upper Assembly Hardware o (8) – FHMS M6 x 16mm o (4) – BHMS M6 X 10mm...
  • Page 14 5. Fasten each Bayonet Sleeve to the Rear Support Bracket using (4) 6 x 10 BHMS Screws. Note: Use the Notch circled in the image above to ensure proper orientation.
  • Page 15 6. Fasten the Top Beam Support to the top of the Column Assemblies using (8) 6 x 16 FHMS Screws.
  • Page 16 7. Slide and tap the Rear Support Assembly up into the metal sleeves on the Column Assemblies. Note: Use the picture above as a reference for proper orientation.

  • Page 17: Upper Assembly Installation

    Upper Assembly Installation Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: Upper Cable Track Bracket Upper Cable Track Long Upper Cable Track Short (4) 4.5m Motor Cables Swivel Cutoff Cable Upper Assembly Hardware o (8) – FHMS M6 x 30mm o (4) – BHMS M5 X 10mm o (8) –...
  • Page 18 8. Align the slot on the Top Beam Support from the Upper Assembly with the Install Hook inside the enclosure then push it up and back to hang it.
  • Page 19 9. Fasten the Top Beam Support to the Above Enclosure Plate using (8) 6 x 30 FHMS Screws.
  • Page 20 10. Fasten the Rear Support Assembly to the enclosure using (8) #10 x ¾” THWS Screws.
  • Page 21 11. Fasten the Upper Cable Track Bracket within the notch of the Rear Support Assembly using (2) #8 x ¾” FHWS Screws. Note: Ensure the top of the bracket is touching the Rear Support Assembly.
  • Page 22 12. Fasten the longer Upper Cable Track to the threaded holes closest to the rear on the Upper Cable Track Bracket using (2) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws.
  • Page 23 13. Fasten the shorter Upper Cable Track to the threaded holes closest to the front on the Upper Cable Track Bracket using (2) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws.
  • Page 24 14. Starting from the right of the Upper Assembly, pass (3) 4.5m Motor Cables behind the right Column Assembly then through the longer Upper Cable Track. Repeat this same process for the shorter Upper Cable Track, using the (1) 4.5m Motor Cable labeled Swivel, the Swivel Cutoff Cable, and any other cables needed for your TV.

  • Page 25: Lower Assembly Installation

    Lower Assembly Installation Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: Lower Assembly Lower Assembly Hardware Pack o (8) 6 x 16 FHMS Screws...
  • Page 26 15a. Lift the Lower Assembly up above the Support Plates. 15b. Slide the Lower Assembly backwards and allow it to rest on the top of the Support Plates. Maintain your grip, do not let 15c. Fasten the Lower Assembly to the Upper Assembly using (8) 6 x 16 FHMS Screws.

  • Page 27: Cable Management & System Setup

    Cable Management & System Setup Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: (2) Center Cable Track Brackets Lower Cable Track Cable Sleeve Pipe Snakeskin Buckled Velcro Strap (Inside Small White Box) Control Box RF Control Kit Power Cable Cable Management Hardware Pack o (12) –...
  • Page 28 16. Connect the (3) Motor Cables coming out of the Longer Upper Cable Track to the Column Assemblies. The locations of the Motor Pigtails are shown in the image above. Note: Do not cut the Zip Tie for the center Motor Pigtail and do not use the provided Zip Tie to secure the Motor Cable within the Cable Channel, as this will be done in a later step.
  • Page 29 17a. Mount your Control Box inside of the enclosure and to the right of the Lift System, using (2) #10 x 1-3/4” FHWS Screw. 17b. Connect the (3) Column Assemblies and RF Receiver to the Control Box using the diagram on the right of this page. Note: If the lift will be integrated with the included IP controls, use the provided RJ 45 Splitter included in the RF Control Kit.
  • Page 30 18a. Press the and hold the “Up” button on your remote, to “Initialize” the system. You should see or hear the system react, if you do not, release the “Up” button and repeat this step. 18b. Press the “Down” button on your remote, to fully extend the system. If you need to stop the system at any time, press the “Up”...
  • Page 31 19. Fasten the Center Cable Track Brackets to the back of the Lower Assembly using (4) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws. Note: Use the image on this page as a reference for the correct orientation.
  • Page 32 20a. Disconnect the center Motor Cable from the Pigtail. 20b. Feed the end of the Motor Cable through the Rib shown in the image above. 20c. Push the rest of the Motor Cable into the remaining Ribs of the Lower Cable Track.
  • Page 33 21a. Orient the Lower Cable Track to be as shown in the image above. 21b. Fasten the Lower Cable Track to the Center Cable Track Bracket and Center Cable Channel using (4) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws. 21c. Push the rest of the Motor Cable into the remaining Ribs of the Lower Cable Track.
  • Page 34 22. Fasten the longer Upper Cable Track to the other Center Cable Track Bracket using (2) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws.
  • Page 35 23a. Pull the Snakeskin Sleeve up through the hole outlined in the image above. 23b. Group the Swivel Motor Cable and Swivel Cutoff Cable plus any necessary AV Cables near the hole outlined in the image above. 23c. Continue on to the next page.
  • Page 36 24a. Feed your cables through the slit in the Snakeskin Sleeve and slot in the Cable Sleeve Pipe. 24b. Place the screw heads protruding from the Cable Sleeve Pipe through the holes on the Snakeskin Sleeve. 24a. Pass the Swivel Motor Cable and Swivel Cutoff Cable plus any necessary AV Cables through the slit on the Cable Sleeve Pipe...
  • Page 37 25. Feed all of your AV Cables through the Shorter Upper Cable Track and out towards the right side of the Lift System. Note: You can also push the heads of each cables through the first rib and to the outside of the track, then push the cable through the ribs.
  • Page 38 26. Fasten the Cable Sleeve Pipe to the top of the Lower Assembly using (4) 4 x 8 SHMS Screws. Note: The slot on the Cable Sleeve Pipe must be facing the back of the system in order to fasten it.
  • Page 39 DO NOT PUSH CONNECTIONS INTO THE COLUMN LEAVE CONNECTIONS EXPOSED 27a. Route the cables similar to the image above, ensure able cables are connected after you’re done. 27b. Use the provided Zip Tie in the Cable Channel to secure the center Motor Cable.
  • Page 40 28. Fasten the shorter Upper Cable Track to the top of the Lower Assembly using (2) 5 x 10 BHMS Screws.
  • Page 41 29a. Fasten the Swivel Cutoff Switch to the side of Swivel Motor Socket the Lower Assembly using (2) 3 x 10 FHMS Screws. 29b. Connect one end of the Swivel Motor Cable to the side of the Lower Assembly and the other end to Port 2 on the Control Box.
  • Page 42 Snakeskin not shown in image for clarity. 30a. Pull the tapered end of the Velcro Strap through the left slot until the buckle pulls against the slot. 30b. Pull the tapered end of the Velcro Strap though the right slot, leaving a slight amount of slack. 30c.
  • Page 43 31a. Use the “Left” button on the remote to rotate the Lower Assembly to the left, 45 degrees. 31b. Use the “Right” button on the remote to rotate the Lower Assembly past center, and right 45 degrees. 31c. Press the “Left” button to rotate the Lower Assembly past center, and left 45 degrees 31c.

  • Page 44: Tv Mounting

    TV Mounting Parts List: Required Hardware: (1) Screen Back Plate (2) Lid Support Brackets (1) Lid Plate (2) Vertical Mounting Bars (2) Screen Locks TV Mounting Hardware o (4) – BHMS 3/8"-16 x 3/4" o (6) – BHMS M6 X 10mm o (4) –...
  • Page 45 32. Fasten the Screen Back Plate to the Lower Assembly using (4) 3/8” – 16 x ¾” BHMS Screws. Note: The Screen Back Plate position can be adjusted up or down, in 2” increments, along the Lower Assembly to change the TV position.
  • Page 46 33. Fasten the Lid Support Brackets to the left and right sides of the Lower Assembly using (6) 6 x 10 BHMS Screws. (4) Screws can be used for lower Lid Plate positions. Note: The Lid Support Brackets position can be adjusted up or down, along the Lower Assembly to change the Lid Plate position.
  • Page 47 34. Fasten the Lid Plate to the bottoms of the Lid Support Brackets using (4) 6 x 12 FHMS Screws. Note: The edge of the Lid Plate closest to the countersunk holes is the Front.
  • Page 48 35. Adjust the Lid Support Brackets until the bottom face of the Lid Plate is flush with the bottom of your enclosure or Lid Catch. Note: This step is necessary to ensure you can mark the location of the Lid Stabilization Kit in a later section of the manual and acts as the lower boundary for locating the correct position of your TV.
  • Page 49 36. Attach the Vertical Mounting Bars to the Mounting Holes on the back of your TV using the Large Assorted Hardware Pack. Note: The Vertical Mounting Bars can be adjusted up or down along the back side of your TV. Use this adjustment to reduce the gap between the Lid Plate and the bottom of your TV.
  • Page 50 37. Hang your TV on the Screen Back Plate, center it, then use the Screen Locks to lock it into place. Note: If you are not satisfied with the position of the TV, adjust the position of the Vertical Bars up to lower the TV’s position and down to raise the TV’s position.

  • Page 51: Lid Installation

    Lid Installation Parts List: Required Parts & Hardware: Lid Installation Hardware o (16) – #6 x 1/2" FHWS Screws o (4) – SHMS 5/16"-18 X 1-1/2 o (4) – SHMS 5/16"-18 X 3/8" o (4) – 2.5 LG Spring o (4) – Lid Mounting Disc o (4) –...
  • Page 52 38a. Place the Lid Mount Disc’s into the Floating Nests on the Lid Plate and center them within in the nest. 38b. Place a Dowel Center into the center hole of each Lid Mount Disc’s. 38c. Tape the Lid Mount Disc’s and Dowel Center in place on the Lid Plate.
  • Page 53 39. Grab your lid, center it within the opening, and push it up against the Dowel Center Tips to mark the locations for holes. Note: If no mark is made you may need to lower your Lid Plate to allow the Lid to press against the Dowel Center Tips.
  • Page 54 40. Drill a hole in each of the (4) marked locations with a ½” Drill Bit and make sure the Lid has a ½” deep, 45 degree bevel all the way around the edge. Note: The beveled edge ensures the lid will close perfectly every time.
  • Page 55 41a. Place a quick setting Epoxy into each hole and then place the SHMS 5/16"-18 X 3/8" Screws into each hole. 41b. Detach the Lid Mount Discs, remove the Dowel Centers, then place them over each of the 5/16”-18 x 3/8” Bolts. 41c.
  • Page 56 42. Fasten the Lid Mount Discs to your Lid using (16) #6 x ½” FHWS Screws. Important Note: Make sure the Stabilization Mounts remain upright as you fasten the Lid Mount Disc’s to the Lid.
  • Page 57 43a. Align the Stabilization Mounts with the Floating Nests. 43b. Slip (1) 2.5 LG Spring over each of the SHMS 5/16"-18 X 1-1/2 Screws. 43c. Fasten the Shoulder Bolt to Stabilization Mounts 43d. Slightly loosen the Nut’s on the Floating Nests, do not remove them.
  • Page 58 44a. Press the “Up” button on your remote to retract the lift into the ceiling and test the placement of your Lid. If needed, press the “Down” button to stop the system at any time. 44b. Adjust the position so that it is centered within your opening then extend it again. 44c.

  • Page 59: Finishing Touches

    Finishing Touches Parts List: Required Hardware: Front Cover Front Cover Hardware o (2) – BHMS M6 x 10mm...
  • Page 60 45. Fasten the Front Cover to the Lower Assembly using (2) 6 x 10 BHMS Screws. Note: Be sure the Snakeskin does not protrude through the center opening of the Front Cover after you’re done.

  • Page 61: System Setup

    System Setup Parts List: Important Information The L-75ix Lift System must always be configured with the provided RF Remote and Height Limit Insert. DO NOT DISCARD. There are five configurable positions for the L-75ix Lift System: Maximum Extension, Max Left Swivel, Max Right Swivel, Preset 1, & Preset 2 •...
  • Page 62 Changing the Maximum Extension: 46. Press the “Down” button to lower the system, then tap the “Up” button to stop it once it reaches your desired position. 47. Plug the Height Limit Insert into the available RJ45 port on the RF Receiver. (The Height Limit Insert is inside the RF Control Kit) Important Note: The system must travel a minimum of 48”...

  • Page 63: Integration Information

    The L-75ix can only be integrated with a Control System using IP Control. The IP Control Module will always be included with the purchase of the L-75ix Lift System. Refer to the included Nexus 21 IP Control User Guide for details regarding IP integration.

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