Introduction Congratulations on your decision to mount your TV with a TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies. The enclosed mounting bracket was engineered and designed by Bell’O International Corporation using the latest computer-aided design and stress-analysis software to ensure safety and durability when installed according to the instructions. It has been further tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories. About This Manual Mounting your TV on the wall can seem like an overwhelming task.
Precautions! • This mounting bracket was designed to be installed and utilized ONLY as specified in this manual. Bell’O International Corporation will not be responsible for failure to assemble as directed or for the improper assembly, use, or handling of this product. • Improper installation of this product may cause damage or serious injury. Bell'O International Corporation cannot be liable for direct or indirect damage or injury caused by incorrect mounting, incorrect use, or incorrect assembly.
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Parts Included in This Kit (continued) (T) #14 X 64mm Lag Bolt, Quantity: 2 (Y) Allen Key Tool, Quantity: 1 (Z) Plastic Finishing Caps, Quantity: 2 (U) TOGGLER brand AF8 ALLIGATOR® Anchor, Quantity: 2 ® (WT) Wire Management Ties, Quantity: 6 TOGGLER® brand ALLIGATOR® SOLID-WALL ANCHORS are patented under one or more of US Patent numbers 5,161,296 and 5,938,385; and foreign counterparts thereof and of 4,752,170. Other patents pending.
Getting ready to hang the TV Figure 1 The Monitor Plate (MP) was shipped pre-installed to the Extension Arm (EA). Before you begin, remove the two Security Screws (SS) as shown in Figure 1 and separate the two components. Do not throw out the security screws because you will need them later in the installation process. SS Select the location where you want to mount the TV. Clear the area of all furniture and electronics. You will need some elbow room to mount the TV.
Who is VESA? The Video Electronics Standards Association is an international nonprofit organization representing hardware, software, PC, display, and component manufacturers, cable and telephone companies, and service providers. VESA supports and sets industry-wide interface standards for the PC, workstation, and computing environments. Choosing which screws to use You’re probably wondering why so many screws came with this mount.
Some monitors have mounting holes that are recessed. This kit includes longer Mounting Screws (Parts B, C, H & I) and Spacers (Parts D & E) for this configuration. The spacers are used to take up the space in the recessed hole as shown in Figure 3. The spacer you select must stick out past the back of the TV to ensure proper mounting. You don’t want the spacer to be loose. The Monitor Plate (MP) needs to rest securely on the spacers.
Step 2: Securing the Monitor Plate Holder Finding a wood stud to mount to Using a stud finder, determine the exact location of the stud to which you want to attach the wall mount. Using an electronic stud finder works best because it gives you an indication of where the right and left sides of the stud are. After you determine the stud location, mark the right and left side of the stud as shown in Figure 4. These markings help you determine the center location of the stud for proper drilling.
Determining the location of the TV After the Monitor Plate (MP) has been mounted to the TV, you can now measure the distance from the bracket holes to the top and bottom of the TV to help determine the desired height of the TV on your wall. The reason that you need to take these measurements is because many monitors do not have the mounting location centered on the back of the monitor.
Using the Installation Template The Installation Template (IT) included in this kit helps you select the correct positions for drilling the holes for the TV mounting. Figure 6 shows what the holes on the template represent.
When mounting to a wood stud Line up the Installation Template (IT) with the stud markings to ensure the proper location for your drill holes. After you have the position selected, tape the template in place securely on the wall with masking tape so that you don’t damage the wall surface. Use a level to double check that the screw holes will line up vertically as shown in Figure 7. Drill two holes 2.
When mounting to solid concrete or cinder block This kit includes the TOGGLER® brand ALLIGATOR® Anchors (U) for mounting in concrete walls or cinder block. These patented anchors are the finest solid wall anchors on the market and offer excellent holding ability when properly installed. After you have determined your desired TV location, tape the Installation Template (IT) in place securely on the wall with masking tape.
After the holes are drilled, remove the template and place two ALLIGATOR® Anchors (U) into the concrete wall as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 U After you have prepared the two holes for mounting the Extension Arm (EA), install the extension arm by inserting the two Lag Bolts (T) through the mount and into the holes (See Figures 7 and 10). After checking that the extension arm is level, tighten both lag bolts fully, but be careful not to over-tighten.
Step 3: Mounting the TV Getting the mount ready for attaching your TV Tighten the “tilt” and “pan” knobs in the straight position using the supplied Allen Key Tool (Y) as shown in Figure 11. This step makes your mount stable and easy to assemble. TILT KNOB Figure 11 Y PAN KNOBS Don’t forget those wires! If your audio, video, and power cables will not be accessible after you mount the TV, you need to make those connections now.
Mounting the TV Figure 12 When you’re ready to put the Monitor Plate (MP) onto the Extension Arm (EA), get a friend or an assistant to help you lift the TV and guide the monitor plate onto the extension arm as shown in Figure 12. MP After you’re confident that the TV with the Monitor Plate (MP) is properly seated into the Extension Arm (EA), you need to tighten the Security Screws (SS) using a Phillips-head screwdriver as shown in Figure 13.
Using the wire management feature Your TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies was designed with a unique feature which helps you manage all of your A/V wires and cables neatly and effortlessly. To use this feature, remove the Wire Management Plate from the bottom of the Extension Arm (EA) and wrap some of the Wire Management Ties (WT) around both the plate and your A/V cables, as shown in Figure 14. Pull the ties tight and re-attach the plate to the bottom of the extension arm.
Adjusting your mount After your TV is installed, you can adjust the tilt and horizontal position. The tilt knob carries the weight of the TV and must be tightened with the supplied Allen Key Tool (Y) after the desired position of the monitor is achieved. Tighten the tilt knob until the TV is firmly locked in position. Refer again to Figure 11 for information on locating each of these knobs. Do not loosen the screw on the opposite side (see Figure 15) because it holds the tilt assembly together.
Storing the Allen Key Tool Don’t you hate it when you can’t find important tools that came with your product? Not a problem this time — this For Dummies mounting bracket was designed with a special place to hold the Allen Key Tool (Y) vertically in the wall plate, as shown in Figure 17. Insert the Allen key vertically into the wall plate as shown below. Rotate the Allen key to the right to lock it in position.
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