FSM-L AND FSM-X / FULL SWING MOUNT for Large and Extra-Large Flat-Panel Displays User Manual
Thank you for choosing Gabor. This Gabor Full-Swing Wall Mount offers flexible mounting and customizable viewing angles for wall-mounted TVs and monitors. It accommodates large and extra-large flat-panel displays with screen sizes measuring 40 to 90 inches. The sturdy steel construction supports a maximum weight of 143 to 165 pounds. These mounts offer post-installation adjustments for tilt, swivel, pan, screen depth, and horizontal level—so you can easily set up and comfortably view your display.
Safety Warnings • When installing this product, be sure to refer to the mounting instructions detailed in this manual; failure to abide by the mounting instructions may void the product’s warranty. • Do not mount the device on structures that may be affected by vibrations or noticeable impacts; do not install near a heater, fireplace, or any other source of direct heat energy.
Product Specifications Depth from Mounting Source 2.7 to 25 in. (6.9 to 63.5 cm) Recommended Screen Sizes FSM-L: 40 to 70 in. (101.6 177.8 cm) FSM-X: 60 to 90 in. (152.4 to 228.6 cm) VESA Mounting Patterns FSM-L: 200×200 mm 300×300 mm 400×200 mm 400×400 mm 600×400 mm FSM-X: 200×200 mm 300×300 mm 400×200 mm 400×400 mm 600×400 mm 800×400 mm 4 Max Weight Capacity FSM-L: 143 lb. (65 kg) FSM-X: 165 lb. (74.8 kg) Material Steel Weight FSM-L: 22.6 lb. (10.26 kg) FSM-X: 24.8 lb. (11.
Overview Display brackets Wall bracket Required Tools Drill Phillips screwdriver Hammer A 4X B 4X C 4X D 4X E 4X F 4X G 8X H 8X M6,M8 Tape measure M5 M5 × 14 mm screws M6 × 14 mm screws M6 × 30 mm screws I J K 6X 6X 4X M8 × 30 mm screws L 2X M8 × 50 mm screws Rectangle washers M N 1X 1X Stud finder Small spacers 0 Large spacers 1/4 in. (6 mm) Wood drill bit 1X 1/2 in.
Display/TV Placement Before installing the Gabor Full Swing Mount, you will need to determine the placement of your display and identify surrounding support structures for attachment. The best height for a display is at the viewer’s eye level. You can find this height in one of two ways. 1. Measure the distance from the seating area to the viewing area. The ideal position is when the center of the display (where the diagonals meet) is as close as possible to eye level. OR 2.
Attaching the Display Brackets Selecting the Right VESA Mounting Hardware for Your Display A variety of screws are included to fit VESA standards on the backs of most displays. Select the M5, M6, or M8 screws and washers that best fit your display. Hand-thread the screws to determine the correct diameter. Install the bracket directly to your display. A 4X B 4X C 4X D 4X E 4X If Your Display Has Recessed Mounting or a Curved Back: Install the spacers between the bracket and your display.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Wooden Studs I 4X K 2X M 1X 0 1X Wooden studs run vertically inside the wall, 16 inches apart, behind the drywall or plaster. The wall bracket must be mounted to a wooden stud, or the bracket could fall out and damage your display or cause personal harm. 3. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of the wooden stud, and mark the center. Stud 1. Drywall X 2. 8 Place the wall bracket template up to the marked locations, and tape it to the wall.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Wooden Studs (cont.) 5. Seat the wall bracket onto the two anchor screws, using the two seating holes. 6. Insert the bottom two anchor screws through the washers and the wall brackets’ mounting holes, and screw them into the predrilled support holes until secure. 7. Screw in the top two anchor screws the rest of the way until secure. Use the wrench to further tighten the anchor screws, but do not overtighten.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Concrete I 6X J 6X K 4X M 1X 0 1X Warning! Make sure the concrete wall is solid and at least 8 inches (20 cm) thick. If the concrete exhibits cracks or other defects, this may result in failure of the concrete anchors and cause serious personal injury or damage to your display. 1. 2. 10 Place the wall bracket template up to the marked locations, and tape it to the wall. Use the provided bubble level to make sure the template is level before drilling.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Concrete (cont.) 5. Seat the wall bracket onto the two anchor screws using the two seating holes. 6. Insert the remaining four anchor screws through the washers and the wall brackets’ mounting holes, and screw them into the anchors until secure. 7. Screw in the first two anchor screws the rest of the way until secure. Use the wrench to further tighten the screws, but do not overtighten. Wall bracket mounted to concrete, with correct screw placement.
Mounting the Display on the Wall Bracket L 2X Important! We recommend that two people perform this step. 1. 12 Lift your display up to the wall bracket’s display bars, and hang the display from the hooks of the display brackets. 2. Flip up the display bracket latches, and screw in the thumbscrews until secure.
Post-Installation Adjustment N Once your display is mounted on the wall bracket, you can fine-tune the horizontal level, tilt, pivot, and depth from the wall. +3° -3° +5° -15° Horizontal Level Loosen the four screws with the included crescent wrench as shown, and adjust the horizontal level +3° to -3°. Use the bubble level to make sure your display is level, and then tighten the screws until secure.
Post-Installation Adjustment (cont.) 120° 2.7-25 in. Display Pivot Pivot your display up to 120° for flexible mouting in the corner of a room or around an object. 14 Display Depth You can collapse or extend the mount so your display is 2.7 to 25 inches from the wall.
Cable Management Run the power and A/V cables through cable concealment covers attached to the bottom of the mounting bracket extension arms. Widen the cover openings to slide the cables into the covers, and pull the cables through.
Five-Year Limited Warranty This Gabor product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later.
