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Nexus 21 Apex Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual for Apex Motorized Wall Mount...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Information ....................................Pg. 3 Parts List .........................................Pg. 4 Before you Begin ....................................Pg. 8 Arm Assembly & TV Installation ................................Pg. 9 Cable Management .....................................Pg. 19 System Setup ......................................Pg. 28 Adjustments & Fine Tuning ..................................Pg. 33 Version: 3.0.0 Date: 1 1-17-23...

  • Page 3: Safety 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 4: Parts List

    Parts List (1) Arm Assembly (2) Left & Right Cable Covers (2) TV Mount Rails (1) Component Cover (3) Magnetic Trim Covers (1) TV Mount Plate (1) Watt Box Housing...
  • Page 5 Hardware List Box 2 Hardware Large Assorted Hardware Pack • (16) - FHCS 4 x 12mm (Flat Head Cap Screw) • (4) - Multi-Mount Washers • (6) - BHMS 8 x 20mm (Button Head Machine Screw) • (4) - M8 x ¹/₂ “ Spacers •...
  • Page 6 In the event that you do need a replacement part or system, we’ll ship it to you right away, along with a prepaid UPS return shipping label and a package for the defective part or system to be returned to our offi ce. Nexus 21 will cover the shipping cost of the replacement part or system within the continental United States and Canada (excludes Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico).
  • Page 7 Within 30 Days of Delivery: Customers may return a Nexus 21 product(s) for any reason within 30 days of the date it is received for a full refund of the purchase price. Shipping charges associated with your order are not eligible for refund. To initiate a product-return request, please review the following conditions: •...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Before you Begin: Important: Apex features an instantaneous drive release allowing manual operation at any time, so a user will never damage the motors by pushing or pulling the Maximum Extension: 24.1” [61.2 cm] Maximum Screen Size: 80” Maximum Weight Capacity: 100lbs [45.4 kg]...

  • Page 9: Arm Assembly & Tv Installation

    Assembly & TV Installation These instructions assume the Wall Box has already been installed. If you have not installed the Wall Box yet, refer to the instruction manual labeled “Pre-Installation Manual”, which can be found in Box 1.
  • Page 10 1. Manually extend the Arm Assembly then hang it on the mounting hook inside of he wall box. Note: The Mounting Hook is designed to hold the complete weight of the Arm Assembly without support as you continue the installation.
  • Page 11 2. Install (4) 8 x 20mm BHMS (Button Head Machine Screws) in the locations shown in the picture above, but do not tighten them. These will be fully fastened in a later step.
  • Page 12 3. Fasten the TV Mount Rails to your TV using the appropriate hardware. The Apex accommodates VESA patterns up to 600x400mm. An assortment of TV Hardware is provided in the bag labeled Large Assorted Hardware Pack. Note: If you are using a TV with a VESA pattern that has a width of 200mm, you can skip this step and attach the TV directly to the TV Mounting Plate in the next step.
  • Page 13 4a. Fasten the SHCS 6 x 12mm (Socket Head Cap Screw) and M6 Nyloc Nut to the TV Mount Plate as shown. 4b. Align the TV Mount Plate with the TV Mount Rails, Start the threads for All (4) PHCS 6 x 10mm (Phillips Head Cap Screw), then Fasten them. Note: The TV Mount Plate accommodates VESA pattern heights up to 400mm.
  • Page 14 5. Hang your TV on the Arm Assembly by aligning the slot on the TV Mount Plate with the hook on the Arm Assembly. Note: If a soundbar is being used, follow the informational sheet included with it before continuing.
  • Page 15 6. Install (2) 6 x 12mm PHCS (Philips Head Cap Screws) below the end of the Arm Assembly, level your TV, then fasten them to secure it.
  • Page 16 7. Install (2) 8 x 20mm BHMS (Button Head Machine Screws) at the bottom of the Arm Assembly, but do not tighten them Note: These screws adjust the level of the Arm Assembly and are further explained on the next page.
  • Page 17 Note: Inaccurate calibration may cause “Smart Drive” to engage prematurely, causing the Arm Assembly to have issues extending or retracting. This is a delicate process and may require several adjustments to dial in. When testing the Apex in a later step, if the arms do not extend, loosen the screws. If the arms do not retract, tighten the screws.
  • Page 18 9. Fasten the (4) 8 x 20mm BHMS (Button Head Machine Screws) to secure the Arm Assembly to the Wall Box.

  • Page 19: Cable Management

    Cable Management System The Apex Motorized Mount features an advanced system for routing and protecting your cables. The system a can hold up to 5 cables (6 if you are not using IR) providing a dedicated path along the arms of the mount, with clamps to secure them, while also allowing enough movement to accommodate the extension and retraction of the arms.
  • Page 20 Left Side of Arm Assembly To TV and Soundbar 10a. Connect all cables to the TV and Soundbar (if applicable). 10b. Loosen the screws for the Cable Grips and follow the labels located on the Arm Assembly. 10c. Place your cables into the Cable Grips and clamp them by tightening the screw, leaving enough slack for the cables to flex.
  • Page 21 Right Side of Arm Assembly Power (Prewired) IR (Optional) Network (Prewired) TV Cables To TV 11a. Repeat steps 10a and 10b for the right side. 11b.(Optional)Connect the provided Direct or Indirect IR Cable to the port on the upper right arm and manage the cable as show in the image above.
  • Page 22 12d. Rotate the Steel Retainer Ring back until the opening is under the hole and replace the Pin. Repeat these steps for both Cable Collars. Test: Manually extend and retract the Apex to ensure enough slack is available. Adjust the Cable Grips again for more slack if needed.
  • Page 23 13. Manage your cables using a crossover configuration and route them along the paths indicated by the red and blue lines to the dedicated “Component Spaces” shown in the image above. Warning: The mount will not work if cable management is done incorrectly.
  • Page 24 Use the provided Velcro Hook Sheets in Box 1 for use in the “Component Spaces” to provide a surface for mounting your devices and managing your cables.
  • Page 25 14a. Collect your cables and manage them between the hooks shown in the image above. 14b. Align the slots of the Interior Cable Covers with the hooks and slide them downwards to lock them in place and conceal your cables.
  • Page 26 Back Front 15a. Loosen the (16) FHMS 4 x 12mm (Flat Head Machine Screws) on the front and back of the Upper & Lower Arms, but do not remove them. 15b. Slide each Cable Cover onto the arms by aligning the slot with the Flat Head Machine Screws on the front and back of each arm. 15c.
  • Page 27 16a. Place the notches on the sides of the Component Cover into the slots located on the left and right side of the Wall Box. 16b. Fasten the Top Cover to the Wall Box using (2) PHCS 6 x 10mm (Phillips Head Cap Screw).

  • Page 28: System Setup

    System Setup...
  • Page 29 3. To overwrite or set another Preset, simply repeat these steps. Note: If a preset is saved outside of your set boundary, the Apex will beep three times and the preset will not be saved. Changing the Speed of Your Apex 1.
  • Page 30 Changing Apex’s Boundaries For Larger TV’s, you may need to adjust the left and right boundaries of Apex to ensure the edges of your TV do not contact the wall. 1. Physically pull and rotate your TV to its leftmost extended position, leaving a 1” gap between the wall and your TV.
  • Page 31 Adjust Loosen 17. Test the function of your Apex by running it from Home to each of the presets previously saved. If you observe beeping during motion, adjust the calibration accordingly. -For beeping during extension: Loosen the Adjstment Screws evenly.
  • Page 32 Indirect IR Direct IR Optional: To integrate the Apex with Infrared controls, the switch on the back of the arm assembly may need to be adjusted. Use the image above to switch between Direct Con- nect Infrared and Indirect Connect Infrared.
  • Page 33 Driver Modules tab. All Nexus 21 drivers support both IR and IP integrations. Documentation is included with each driver that provides detailed information about commands, installation, and setup procedure. Note: All drivers for Savant can be found directly through Savant’s Database.

  • Page 34: Adjustments & Fine Tuning

    Adjustments and Fine Tuning...
  • Page 35 Magnets For On Wall Installations Only: A. Attach the Magnetic Trim Covers to the Left, Right, & Top/Bottom of the Wall Box.
  • Page 36 Installing your Watt Box - Optional (For In-Wall Installations Only) A. Slide your Snap AV Watt Box (WB-300VB-IP-5) into the Watt Box Housing. B. Fasten the Snap AV Watt Box to the housing using (10) M3 x 0.5 Flat Head Screws (Not Provided). C.
  • Page 37 Adjusting the TV Tilt A. Loosen the screws on the left and right side of the Arm Assembly. B. Push or pull the TV to adjust the angle, then tighten the screws to lock the position in place. Note: This will also adjust the angle of the TV when retracted.
  • Page 38 Leveling your TV A. With Apex in the extended position, loosen the (2) Phillips Screws on the TV mount right below the Arm Assembly, but do not remove them. B. Level your TV, then re-tighten the screws to lock its position in place.
  • Page 39 25mm 450mm Adjusting the TV Position (Vertical) A. Remove the (2) Phillips Head Screws on the TV mount right below the Arm Assembly. B. Remove your TV and TV Mount from the Arm Assembly, then remove the (4) Phillips Screws connecting the TV Mount Plate to the TV Mount Rails. C.