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MM540 Installation Instructions

Please read this entire manual before you begin.

Do not unpack any contents until you verify all requirements on PAGE 3.

If you have any questions, visit MantelMount.com or call (800)-897-9755.

Do not let children operate, pull on, or hang from

MantelMount. Do not let children push

MantelMount upward to the top position - this will

cause the mount to slam against the wall due to

the upward force of the springs. Only a person

tall enough to control the mount all the way to

the top should operate MantelMount.

This product contains small parts that can be

a choking hazard. Do not let children play

with any of these small parts! Keep children

away from the work area during installation.

CAUTION:

Do not use this product in any way, or for any

purpose, that is not specifically described in these

instructions. MantelMount is not responsible for

damage or injury caused by incorrect installation

or improper use.

CAUTION:

MantelMount has four different adjustments

that must be made after the installation is

complete in order to operate properly.

IMPORTANT:

This product is intended to be installed by

professional installation contractors, or persons

familiar with the tools and methods required for

this installation. If you are not sure about your

ability to perform this installation, you must

contact a professional. MantelMount is not

responsible for damage or injury caused by

incorrect installation or improper use.

CAUTION:

WARNING!

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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The bottom travel stop is adjusted with two

screws and locknuts so the TV and mount

do not lower all the way into the mantel.

Several degrees of tilt in any position can be

added or removed by adjusting two knobs,

one on each side the swivel mechanism.

The side-to-side swivel stops are adjusted

with two screws and locknuts so that the TV

does not swivel into the mantel.

The main bolt adjusts the lifting force to

accommodate different TV weights. All TVs

within the weight range should stay in the UP

and DOWN positions when adjusted properly

U.S. Pat. No. 8,864,092

Summary of content (16 pages)

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MM540 Installation Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please read this entire manual before you begin. Do not unpack any contents until you verify all requirements on PAGE 3. If you have any questions, visit MantelMount.com or call (800)-897-9755. ! WARNING! This product contains small parts that can be a choking hazard. Do not let children play with any of these small parts! Keep children away from the work area during installation.
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Required Tools Optional Tools 10-14mm 7/32” 1 4-5mm 1 “ 2 Before you begin, please verify that all components are included and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact MantelMount. Never proceed with missing or damaged parts! Lay out all components and make sure you identify that each one has a match in the diagram. Some of the parts included will not be used during installation. Do not proceed if you do not understand and identify all of the components.
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Please verify that your installation meets all of these CRITICAL requirements: A MantelMount is designed for use only with decorative fireplaces that are not the primary heat source for a house. Temperature at the front edge of mantle should never exceed 110° F. B For other types of walls or other types of installations please visit the FAQ section at www.MantelMount.com. 110°F MAX. C Wall must be WOOD STUD FRAME only. There must be at least 2 studs available for mounting.
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1 Use a Vertical Brace {31} to determine if your television is a flat back or an irregular back. An irregular back will require spacers and longer screws to fill any spaces between the Vertical Brace and the TV. The Braces must be parallel to your television screen. Flat Back 2 Choose the correct screw diameter and length for the TV. Hand-thread screw combination into the TV to ensure there is adequate thread engagement without hitting the bottom of threaded insert.
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The Vertical Braces {31} are always mounted higher than the bottom of the TV. However, the Brace Extenders {30} will be mounted one of two ways: 6 Without a Sound Bar - The Brace Extenders are installed within a few inches above the bottom of the TV. Attach the Vertical Braces {31} to the TV so the bottoms of the Vertical Braces are at least a few inches higher than the bottom of the TV. Centered on the TV is ideal.
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9 Determine the Vertical Position of the Wall Plate: The image at right shows that the further out a mantle extends, it can interfere with the arc of the lowering TV. MantelMount must be installed a minimum distance above the mantle. This distance is additional to the distance from step 8. See the chart below for the additional height required above the mantle. This dimension will be used in Installation Step 12.
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12 Align the Wall Plate {32} to two studs above the mantle and position the height using the table in STEP 9. Level the Wall Plate. The Wall Plate might not be centered. 13 Pre-drill the 4 holes with 7/32” drill bit to a depth of 2.5 inches (65mm) including wall covering. Note: Wall covering (drywall) must not exceed 5/8” thickness. 15 Attach the Wall Plate {32} using Lag Bolts {17} and Washers {11} directly into the centers of the studs. Mark the center line of the mantel onto the Wall Plate.
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16 Determine the desired swivel setting: MantelMount MM540 is designed to swivel 35° left and 35° right. Most TVs will reach the wall within this amount of swivel. 17 Installing the Side Swivel Kit: Remove the Swivel TV Plate (Item 34 in the Parts List). Save all of the hardware, it will be re-installed in the same order it is removed.
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20 Insert two Cable Tie Anchors {22} into the front holes in the Lower Arm of the Lifting Mechanism. Press firmly until flat. 21 Shown below is the easiest way to attach cables. Use the included Cable Ties {24} to attach cables so they are sideways to the Lower Arm, making a gentle loop. Cables should be long enough to accommodate the extension and swivel of MantelMount. Check all ranges of motion before tightening the Cable Ties.
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22 Install the TV Brace {33} to the Lifting Mechanism {35}. 23 Level the TV Brace and tighten the 4 screws {15} and Locknuts {23}. UP THIS STEP REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE Firmly pull down the bottom of the TV Brace until the Lifting Mechanism is in a horizontal position. DO NOT HIT THE MANTLE! The second person must insert the Safety Bolt {20} through the Safety Hole in the Wall Bracket and install the Safety Nut {27}. Slowly release the TV Brace. The Lifting Mechanism should stay at a horizontal position.
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26 THIS STEP REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE Carefully hang the Television onto the TV Brace making sure that all four hooks on the Vertical Braces {31} engage the TV Brace. DO NOT allow the Television to drop far enough to cause the Lifting Mechanism {35} to hit the mantle. MantelMount comes pre-adjusted to reduce the possibility of contacting the mantle, but you should always be prepared to remove the television at this stage to make the proper correction.
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Adjusting for Travel Stops and Television Weight: 29 Adjusting the Bottom Stop Position: Loosen the Locknuts and adjust the Bottom Stop screws to the desired stopping position. There is one screw on each side of the Lifting Mechanism. Make sure to balance both sides evenly so the TV is level in the DOWN position. Tighten both locknuts after the adjustments are made.
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32 Adjusting the Vertical Tilt Position: There are two sliding knobs, one on each side of the Tilt Mechanism, used to set the tilt of the TV. Slightly loosen the knobs and position the TV to the desired tilt, then tighten the knobs. The tilt will stay at the same angle while the mount is raised and lowered, until it is manually changed. 33 For wiring inside the Wall Frame, use a Hole Saw drill bit to cut a hole through a Wall Cover {57}. Be careful not to damage the edge around the hole.
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PAGE 14 MantelMount MM540 59 15 25 11 36 56 31 23 18 15 04 05 06 02 03 15 01 23 30 25 50 58 09 08 07 55 33 11 19 29 16 34 10 53 49 54 15 25 11 20 39 25 38 10 11 12 Additional Installation Parts 51 52 44 43 29 46 29 17 13 45 42 48 40 41 16 47 19 28 26 11 27 20 25 36 11 21 22 27 23 37 35 24 32 57 14
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8° Customer Service: (800)-897-9755 www.MantelMount.com 5.7 Tilt Thickness 34.0 29.0 21.7 25.0 Maximum Drop 11.5 30.0 12.5 Min. Clearance 18.75 Max.