Evolve
™
monitor arm series
UNIVERSAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Read before using!
Read and follow all instructions and warnings before use. Save these instructions for future reference.
• Use this product only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
• This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Keep away from
children.
• Make sure the desk or mounting surface can support the combined weight of the mount and the
screens.
• Do not extend monitors behind the base.
• Never exceed the maximum load capacity.
• Minimum load capacity must be reached for each motion arm.
• Load capacity may vary depending on the type of installed monitor or accessory.
• There can be no more than two monitor arms in a monitor arm assembly.
•
motion arm is used.
•
• Hand tighten screws only. Do not use power tools.
• When connecting and routing monitor cables and power cords, make sure the cables and cords are
long enough to accommodate the full range of motion of the monitor arms.
• Check joint parts every two months to make sure the screws have not loosened.
• This product is only compatible with Fellowes Evolve monitor arm accessories.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
Please review these instructions before beginning the installation. Check that all the components needed for installation
for the model you are installing. Contact your supplier if any parts are missing. Do not discard the packaging until the
product works to your satisfaction.
Components and tools
Additional tools required
• Phillips screwdriver
Evolve Components and tools
desk clamp
grommet mount
motion arm
arm stem
vesa mount
slider mount
standard bushing
preinstalled on stem arm
& xed arm
small bushing
For VESA & slidermounts
reducer bushing
For VESA & slidermounts
IMPORTANT:
component attached to the single or dual stem.
Here are a few more model number examples:
Model numbers
The model number for each of the Evolve models communicates essential information about the product: how many
used. Having an understanding of the model numbers helps you to visualize the installation.
Evolve Introduction
Evolve2–FMS
Evolve–FMS
Evolve–FMS
Evolve–FMS
Evolve-FMS indicates two monitor arm assemblies,
each consisting of a motion arm connected to a fixed arm,
with a slider mount connected to the motion arms.
example:
number of monitor arm assemblies: 1, 2, or 3
type of monitor arm(s): F=fixed and/or M=motion
S indicates slider mount; its absence indicates VESA mount
Evolve1–M
Evolve2–FS
Evolve3–FF
Evolve1-M indicates one monitor arm assembly consisting of a motion arm with a VESA mount connected to it.
Evolve2-FS indicates two monitor arm assemblies, each consisting of a fixed arm with a slider mount connected to it.
Evolve3-FF indicates three monitor arm assemblies, consisting of two fixed-fixed arms with VESA mount, plus one VESA mount
connected to a single stem. When three monitors are used, the third arm is always a VESA mount connected to a single stem.
This is true even with Evolve3-FMS when the other two assemblies are topped with a slider mount.
on the following
pages show the basic assembly of the major
components for each of the Evolve models.
The illustrations are designed to
assist you when following the detailed
Before beginning the assembly, always
number you are installing.
Assembly steps
The assembly steps
and power cords, and making adjustments.
models page number
5
Evolve1-F
Evolve2-F
Evolve2-FS
stem
stem
BUILD 1ST
Completes Evolve1-F assembly
BUILD 2ND
Completes Evolve2-F assembly
or
Completes Evolve2-FS
assembly
reducer
bushing
reducer
bushing
slider or VESA
slider or VESA
1
2
3
5
4
4
Configuration page example:
Evolve
Component assembly
Secure pole mount to worksurface.
Slide stem arm over pole and secure in place with the
second stem arm.
Evolve1-F
Evolve2-F
Evolve2-FS
stem
stem
BUILD 1ST
Completes Evolve1-F assembly
BUILD 2ND
Completes Evolve2-F assembly
or
Completes Evolve2-FS
assembly
reducer
bushing
reducer
bushing
slider or VESA
slider or VESA
1
2
3
5
4
4
Evolve1-M
Evolve1-MS
Evolve2-M
Evolve2-MS
Evolve4-MS
motion arm
stem
stem
motion arm
BUILD 1ST
Completes Evolve1-M assembly
or
Completes Evolve1-MS assembly
BUILD 2ND
Completes Evolve2-M assembly
or
Completes Evolve2-MS assembly
Small
bushing
Small
bushing
slider or VESA
slider or VESA
4
4
3
1
52
Component assembly
Secure pole mount to worksurface.
Slide stem arm over pole and secure in place with the
arm.
Evolve
Component assembly
Secure pole mount to worksurface.
Slide stem arm over pole and secure in place with the
second stem arm.
stem arm.
Evolve1-FF
Evolve2-FF
Evolve3-FF
Evolve4-FF
Evolve6-FF
stem
VESA
stem
stem
BUILD 1ST BUILD 2ND
BUILD 3RD
reducer
bushing
reducer
bushing
reducer
bushing
Completes Evolve1-FF assembly Completes Evolve2-FF assembly
slider or VESA
slider or VESA
Completes Evolve3-FF assembly
1
2 6
7
4
5
5
3
Evolve-Stubby
stem
VESA
4
3
1
2
Component assembly
Secure pole mount to worksurface.
Slide stem arm over pole and secure in place with the
Page 6
Evolve
Evolve1-FM
Evolve2-FM
Evolve2-FMS
Evolve3-FMS
Evolve4-FM
Evolve4-FMS
Evolve6-FMS
motion arm
stem
motion arm
stem
BUILD 1ST BUILD 2ND
VESA
BUILD 3RD
reducer
bushing
small
bushing
small
bushing
slider or VESA
slider or VESA
Completes Evolve1-FM assembly Completes Evolve2-FM assembly
or
Completes Evolve2-FMS assembly
Completes Evolve3-FMS assembly
5
5
4
7
3
2
6
1
Component assembly
Secure pole mount to worksurface.
Slide stem arm over pole and secure in place with the
slider to motion arm.
second stem arm.
stem arm.
and/or slider.
You will receive parts to accommodate either the desk clamp mount or the grommet mount.
Grommet mount
Convert the desk clamp
For worksurfaces up to
Desk clamp
mount
For worksurfaces between
Evolve
Replace the clamping
component in the lower
position and secure with
Remove the clamping
component from the
upper position with the
Optional adjustment
for thicker worksurfaces
underneath the base to
protect the worksurface.
to accommodate a thicker
worksurface.
Slide onto worksurface
to desired position.
Twist to tighten the desk
clamp on the worksurface.
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Evolve
underneath the base to
protect the worksurface.
Insert the large screw to
the grommet plate and
Complete the grommet
mount assembly with the
remaining components.
washer
plate
wrench
bolt
Evolve Stem arm
NOTE
Stem arm is reversed
for even alignment
Slide stem arm over
pole and secure with the
Reverse the second stem
arm over pole as shown
and secure with the
over pole and secure
Stem arm is stacked on top
to hold center monitor.
Evolve
Insert motion arm or
Secure the screw using
2mm Allen key
(included)
motion arm
1. Rotation tension adjustment
2. Secure arms
2
1
Insert motion arm or
Secure the screw using
2mm Allen key
(included)
motion arm
1. Rotation tension adjustment
2. Secure arms
2
Evolve
Secure the screw using the
mount. For detailed instructions on
how to attach the reducer bushing
please reference the slider mount
instructions.
small bushing
reducer bushing
Motion arm
Insert slider mount to
Secure the screw using
Evolve
Place the monitor face down
back of the monitor and attach
using the screws provided.
Step 4
With the monitor attached,
securely in place.
plate upward to detach.
Pull the tab to release the
holes to accommodate
varying monitor standards
monitor
Upward
Evolve
correspond to the weight of the monitor. Twist
Adjust mount tilt tension
Adjust motion arm tension
to adjust the tension to
correspond to the weight
of the monitor.
Evolve Lock features
Optional features
º
º
rotation towards the user, but
º
rotation away from the
user.
Fasten the screw with the
one circle motion to limit
arm rotation.
loosen
tighten
Evolve Lock features
If desired, the slider mount can be
secured to prevent the slider
function.
This will lock a monitor in position.
Lock slider plate
lock screw
lock screw
To prevent the quick
release function, insert
the screw to the back of
Prevent VESA mount quick release
Evolve Cable management
Route cables through
cable clip and reattach
to pole.
Route cables through
reattach.
Slide cable tray outward
Route cables through clip
and reattach.
Squeeze clip then pull to
detach the clip from the
motion arm.
Detach pole clip
and route cables.
Optional features
pole
clips
Evolve
Once assembly is complete, place the
Insert the two
simultaneously.
Allen key storage
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