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USER MANUAL ARMPIVOT2USB3 StarTech.com

Single Desk-Mount Monitor Arm | Full Motion Articulating with 2x USB 3.0 Ports

Black robotic arm with articulated joints and mounting base (no text or symbols visible)

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User Manual

SKU#: ARMPIVOT2USB3

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Warning Statements

• Make sure that you assemble this product according to the instructions.
- Do not exceed the weight capacity of this product. Overloading this product might result in injury or property damage. This product can support the following weight: 17.6 lb. (8 kg).
- This product is intended for indoor use only and should not be used outdoors.

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Safety Statements

Safety Measures

- Cables (including power and charging cables) should be placed and routed to avoid creating electric, tripping or safety hazards.

Mesures de sécurité

Compliance Statements....1

Warning Statements....2

Safety Statements....4

Product Diagram....6

Product Dimensions....7

Product Rotation 8

Product Information....9

Pack Contents....9

Product Specifications....13

Requirements 15

Assembling the Monitor Mount Using the C-Clamp 16

Assembling the Monitor Mount Using the Grommet Clamp .....24

Mounting the Monitor....33

Adjusting the Monitor Mount 36

Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension 36

Adjusting the Tilt 37

Routing the Cables....39

Using the 3.0 USB Passthrough Ports......41

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Product Diagram

1 2 3 7 4 5 6 8

1	VESA Mount C-Clamp
2	Upper Arm USB Ports
3	Lower Arm Cable Clip
4	Pole Grommet Clamp

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Product Dimensions

min254mm-max292mm 47mm 175mm ±90° 80mm 75mm 100mm 115mm +90° -90° 362mm ±180° 75mm 100mm 115mm ±90° min180mm-max620mm Ø35mm min10mm-max50mm min10mm-max50mm

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Product Rotation

±90° ±180° +90° -90° ±90°

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Product Information

Pack Contents

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Base Clamp Assembly
Qty: 1

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Upper Arm
Qty: 1

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Lower Arm
Qty: 1

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VESA Mount
Qty: 1

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Tool Clip

Qty: 1

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Grommet Plate

Qty: 1

Grommet Screw

Qty: 1

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3 mm Hex Key

Qty: 1

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6 mm Hex Key Qty: 1

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M4 x 12 mm Screws Qty: 4

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M5 x 12 mm Screws Qty: 4

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Washers Qty: 4

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Arm Shoulder

Qty: 1

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Cable Clip

Qty: 1

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Pole

Qty: 1

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Product Specifications

VESA	75 x 75100 x 100
Rotation	-90° to +90°
Tilt	-90° to +90°
Weight	17.6 lb. (8 kg)

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Screen Size	15" to 34"
Swivel	-90° to +90°

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Requirements

Tools

• Phillips Head Screwdriver x 1

Displays

- 15" to 34" Display x 1

Optional

• USB Cables x 2
  • USB Compatible Devices x 2

Assembling the Monitor Mount Using the C-Clamp

1. Using the 6 mm Hex Key loosen the C-Clamp Screw, opening the C-Clamp to the thickness of the Mounting Surface you wish to mount the Monitor Mount to. The C-Clamp Screw is located in the center of the Mounting Peg on the Base Clamp Assembly.

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Loosening the C-Clamp Screw

1. Align the C-Clamp with the edge of the Mounting Surface.

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1. Gently push the USB Cables coming out of the back of the Base Clamp Assembly into the two Cable Grooves on the back of the Base Clamp Assembly.

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Routing the USB Cables Through the Cable Grooves

1. Slide the C-Clamp over the edge of the Mounting Surface. The C-Clamp accommodates ranges from 10 mm (.3") to 50 mm (1.9").

2. While supporting the C-Clamp under the Mounting Surface, use the 6 mm Hex Key to tighten the C-Clamp Screw until the C-Clamp Plate is pressed tightly against the bottom of the Mounting Surface.

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10 mm (.3") to 50 mm (1.9")

Tightening the C-Clamp Screw

1. Align the Pole with the Mounting Hole on the Base Clamp Assembly.

2. Using your hand, screw the Pole into the Base Clamp Assembly.

3. Using the 3 mm Hex Key, tighten the small screw located on the Neck of the Mounting Hole on the Base Clamp Assembly to secure the Pole.

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Mounting the Pole to the Base Clamp Assembly

1. Slide the Cable Clip over-top of the Pole, sliding it down into position.

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Sliding the Cable Clip over-top of the Pole

1. Slide the Arm Shoulder over-top of the Pole, sliding it down into position.
2. Turn the Locking Lever on the Arm Shoulder clock-wise, securing the Arm Shoulder into place.

Note: The Locking Lever may require multiple turns in order to properly secure the Arm Shoulder in place.

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Installing the Arm Shoulder

1. Align the Mounting Peg on the bottom of the Lower Arm with the Mounting Hole on the Arm Shoulder.

2. Slide the Mounting Peg on the Lower Arm into the Mounting Hole on the Arm Shoulder.

3. Using the 3 mm Hex Key, tighten the small screw located on the Arm Shoulder to secure the Lower Arm.

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Installing the Lower Arm

1. Align the Mounting Peg on the bottom of the Upper Arm with the Mounting Hole on the top of the Lower Arm.

2. Slide the Mounting Peg on the Upper Arm into the Mounting Hole on the Lower Arm.

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Mounting the Upper Arm to the Lower Arm

1. Using the 3 mm Hex Key to tighten the Screw on the Lower Arm securing it to the Upper Arm.

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Tightening the Screw on the Lower Arm

Assembling the Monitor Mount Using the Grommet Clamp

1. While holding the C-Clamp, use the 6 mm Hex Key to loosen the C-Clamp Screw and remove it from the Base Clamp Assembly. The C-Clamp Screw is located in the center of the Mounting Peg on the Base Clamp Assembly.

2. Once the C-Clamp Screw is removed the C-Clamp will also detach from the Base Clamp Assembly.

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Removing C-Clamp Screw and C-Clamp

1. Align the Grommet Hole on the Base Clamp Assembly with the Grommet Hole on the Mounting Surface.

2. Insert the Grommet Screw through the center of the Mounting Peg on the Base Clamp Assembly and out the Grommet Hole on the Mounting Surface.

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Inserting the Grommet Screw

1. Underneath the Mounting Surface, thread the Grommet Hole on the Grommet Plate onto the Grommet Screw.

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Aligning the Grommet Plate

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1. While holding the Grommet Plate, use the 6 mm Hex Key, tighten the Grommet Screw, securing the Base Clamp Assembly to the Mounting Surface.

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Tightening the Grommet Screw

1. Align the Pole with the Mounting Hole on the Base Clamp Assembly.

2. Using your hand screw the Pole into the Base Clamp Assembly.

3. Using the 3 mm Hex Key, tighten the small screw located on the Neck of the Mounting Hole on the Base Clamp Assembly to secure the Pole.

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Mounting the Pole to the Base Clamp Assembly

1. Slide the Cable Clip over-top of the Pole, sliding it down into position.

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Sliding the Cable Clip over-top of the Pole

1. Slide the Arm Shoulder over-top of the Pole, sliding it down into position.
2. Turn the Locking Lever on the Arm Shoulder clock-wise, securing the Arm Shoulder into place.

Note: The Locking Lever may require multiple turns in order to properly secure the Arm Shoulder in place.

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Installing the Arm Shoulder

1. Align the Mounting Peg on the bottom of the Lower Arm with the Mounting Hole on the Arm Shoulder.

2. Slide the Mounting Peg on the Lower Arm into the Mounting Hole on the Arm Shoulder.

3. Using the 3 mm Hex Key, tighten the small screw located on the Arm Shoulder to secure the Lower Arm.

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Installing the Lower Arm

1. Align the Mounting Peg on the bottom of the Upper Arm with the Mounting Hole on the top of the Lower Arm.

2. Slide the Mounting Peg on the Upper Arm into the Mounting Hole on the Lower Arm.

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Mounting the Upper Arm to the Lower Arm

1. Using the 3 mm Hex Key, tighten the Screw on the Lower Arm securing it to the Upper Arm.

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Tightening the Screw on the Lower Arm

Mounting the Monitor

1. Place the Monitor screen side down on a flat, clean surface.
2. (Optional) Remove any Screws or Place Holders from the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor.

Note: Be careful not to remove any of the Screws holding the Monitor's Casing together.

1. Align the Washers (included) with the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor.

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1. Align the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount with the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor. The VESA Mount can support a 75 x 75 or 100 x 100 mounting pattern.

Note When attached, the Arrow on the VESA Mount should be pointing toward the top of the Monitor.

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Aligning the VESA Mount with Monitor

1. Select the appropriate hardware for mounting the VESA Mount to the back of the Monitor either M4 x 12 mm, M5 x 12 mm, or customer sourced screws.
2. Insert the appropriate Screws through the Screw Holes on the VESA Mount and into the VESA Mounting Holes on the back of the Monitor.
3. Using a Phillips Head Screwdriver (or appropriate screwdriver) tighten the screws.

Note: Do not over-tighten the Screws. If you encounter resistance while you're tightening the Screws, stop tightening. Failure to do so could result in damage to the Monitor.

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Note: It is recommended that two people mount the Monitors.

1. Pull the VESA Clip on the VESA Holder back towards the Spring Arm.

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Pulling back the VESA Clip

Note: The VESA Clip on the VESA Holder should be at the top of the VESA Holder before mounting the Monitor.

1. While holding the VESA Clip and supporting the weight of the Monitor, align the Mounting Plate of the VESA Mount with the VESA Holder on the Spring Arm.

2. Slide the Mounting Plate on the VESA Mount down into the VESA Holder until the Mounting Plate is sitting on the bottom of the VESA Holder.

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1. While holding the Monitor in place, release the VESA Clip, securing the Monitor in place.

Adjusting the Monitor Mount

Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension

1. Using your hand push downward on the Spring Arm and hold it in place.
2. The Spring Arm should only be placed in a horizontal position or tilted downwards.

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Correct Spring Arm Position

1. Use the 6 mm Hex Key to rotate the Adjustment Screw located at the back of the Spring Arm, just above the joint. Rotate clockwise to increase tension or counter clockwise to decrease tension.

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Adjusting the Spring Arm Tension

Note: Be careful not to pinch your hand when making adjustments to the Monitor.

Adjusting the Tilt

1. Use the 6 mm Hex Key to loosen the Tilt Adjustment Screw located at the side of the VESA Holder.

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Loosening the Tilt Adjustment Screw

1. Use your hand to adjust the tilt of the Monitor.

Note: Be careful not to pinch your hand when making adjustments to the Monitor.

1. When you have achieved the desired tilt, hold the Monitor in that position and tighten the Tilt Adjustment Screw.

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Routing the Cables

1. Slide the Cable Cover on the Lower Arm upward to remove the Cable Cover. The Cable Cover is located along the bottom of the Lower Arm.

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Removing the Cable Cover

1. Run the Monitor Cables along the inside of the Upper Arm.

2. Gently push the Monitor Cables into the Cable Clip located on the inside of the Upper Arm.

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Routing the Monitor Cables Along the Upper Arm

1. Route the Monitor Cables down the Lower Arm and through the Tool Clip on the back of the Base Clamp Assembly. Make sure that you leave enough slack in the Monitor Cable to compensate for arm movement and adjustments.

2. Replace the Cable Cover removed in step 1 by sliding it down the Lower Arm, securing the Cable Cover to the Lower Arm. Be careful not to pinch the Monitor Cable between the Cable Cover and Lower Arm.

3. Run the Monitor Cable down the Pole and through the Cable Clip.

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Routing the Monitor Cables

Using the 3.0 USB Passthrough Ports

1. Plug the two USB Cables on the back of the Base into USB Ports on the Host Computer.

2. Connect a USB Cable to the USB Ports on the front of the Base and the other end to a compatible USB Device.

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Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two-year warranty.

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