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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. Thi
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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 assem
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ss i m r e p n e t t i r w t u o h t i w n o i t u b i r t s i d r o n o i t c u d o r p e r r o f t o n e r a d n a d e t h g i r y p o c e r a c s i d s i h t f o s t n e t n o C . n o i t a r o p r o C l a n o i t a n r e t n I O ' l l e B 7 0 0 2 y r a u n a J © Parts Included in This Kit (WP) Wall Plate (with Left & Right Extensions), Qty: 1 (EC) End Covers, Qty: 2 (MA) Monitor Arms, Qty: 2 (ME) Arm Extensions, Qty: 4 (IG) Installation Guide & DVD, Qty: 1 each (IT) Installation Template, Qt
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Parts Included in This Kit (continued) (AB) M4 x 10mm Security Screw, Qty: 2 (R) M4/M5 Washer, (A) M4 x 12mm Screw, Qty: 4 Qty: 4 (B) M4 x 22mm Screw, Qty: 4 (C) M4 x 30mm Screw, Qty: 4 (S) M6/M8 Washer, Qty: 4 (G) M5 x 12mm Screw, Qty: 4 (H) M5 x 22mm Screw, Qty: 4 (AF) M8 Nut, Qty: 8 (I) M5 x 30mm Screw, Qty: 4 (J) M6 x 14mm Screw, Qty: 4 (M) M8 x 20mm Screw, Qty: 4 (K) M6 x 25mm Screw, Qty: 4 (N) M8 x 30mm Screw, Qty: 4 (L) M6 x 35mm Screw, Qty: 4 (O) M8 x 40mm Screw, Qty: 4 English
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Parts Included in This Kit (continued) (D) M4/M5 Short (E) M4/M5 Long Spacer, Qty: 4 Spacer, Qty: 4 (Q) M6/M8 Short (P) M6/M8 Long Spacer, Spacer, Qty: 4 Qty: 4 (T) #14 X 64mm ® ® Lag Bolt, Qty: 6 (U) TOGGLER brand AF8 ALLIGATOR Anchor, Qty: 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. TOGGLER and ALLIGATOR are worldwide registered trademarks
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Tools You Will Need (continued) Metric Ratchet Masking Tape Pencil Tape Measure Set Level Getting ready to hang the TV 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. You also want to make sure that your electronic devices are unplugged, covered, and out of way because you are about to start drilling holes, and that is likely to make dust. You will also need to leave space that you can use to moun
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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. Deciding whether you need the Arm Extensions If you are installing a large TV, you may need to use the supplied Arm Extensions (ME) to reach the mounting configu
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Choosing which screws to use for your TV You’re probably wondering why so many screws came with this mount. The screw sizes follow the standards setup by VESA for each mounting configuration. Most monitors have the mounting holes flush with the back of the monitor. If yours is like this, you likely need to use short screws. Test several of the screws included in this kit to find the correct match for the holes in the back of your TV. Don’t use screws that are too long because they will not ful
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Some TVs have mounting holes that are recessed. This kit includes longer mounting screws and Spacers (D or E for M4 and M5 screws; P or Q for M6 and M8 screws) for such instances. The spacers are used to take up the space in the recessed hole as shown in Figure 4. The spacer you select must stick out past the back of the TV to ensure secure mounting. You don’t want the spacer to be loose. The Monitor Arms (MA) need to rest securely on the spacers. Test several of the spacers included in this kit
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Step 2: Mounting the Wall Plate Extending the Wall Plate You need to determine the correct width of the expandable Wall Plate (WP) to fit the mounting configuration of your TV. To do this, measure the distance from the outside edges of the Monitor Arms (MA) on the back of your TV using a tape measure. The wall plate must extend past this measurement and into the “grey zone” (see Figure 5), but should not extend past the sides of the TV cabinet. Figure 5 Minimum Wall Plate Width Maximum Wall Plat
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Using the socket wrench, loosen and remove the four M8 nuts and washers that secure the three components of the Wall Plate (WP) together. Extend the Left and Right Extension Plates to the necessary width for your TV, then secure all three of the wall bracket parts together again by placing the four M8 washers and nuts over the screws as shown in Figure 6. Tighten all four M8 nuts fully before attempting to install the wall plate to the wall. Figure 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 2 3 DETAILED VIEW 4 5 6 Before
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You need to locate either two studs or three studs, depending on the size of your TV. To determine whether you need two studs or three, simply refer to how you positioned the wall plate extensions in the previous step. If you extended the wall plate into or past the third expansion slot, you need to mount to three studs. If you did not extend your bracket at all, or extended it less than three slots, you can mount into only two studs. Next line up the Installation Template (IT) with your pencil
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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 9 Lines for Locating Stud Markings Line up the installation template with your 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
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Supporting Figure 10 Stud Supporting Stud Supporting Stud Wall T WP When mounting to solid concrete, bricks, or cinder block After you have determined your desired TV location, tape the Installation Template (IT) in place securely on the wall with masking tape. Use a level to double check that the screw holes line up vertically, as shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 Level Concrete Block Wall IT English
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Do not drill into mortar joints! Mortar joints are in between the bricks where the cement is. These joints are typically not strong enough to hold heavy loads. You need to drill the holes at least one inch from the joint to provide adequate strength. Use a standard drill with a new masonry drill bit to drill the holes. Do not use a hammer drill because it can damage the hole or break out the back of the concrete wall which will not give adequate support to the anchor. Because drilling an accurat
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After you have prepared the holes for mounting the Wall Plate (WP), install the wall plate by inserting the four (or six) Lag Bolts (T) through the mount and into the ® ALLIGATOR Anchors (U) as shown in Figures 10 and 13. After checking that the wall mount is level, tighten all lag bolts fully, but be careful not to over-tighten. Figure 13 T 3" (76mm) minimum hole depth Concrete U WP Installing the decorative End Covers Even though your TV hides most Figure 14 of your wall mount from view, from
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Step 3: Mounting the TV Understanding the locking mechanism This 8335 TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies has a unique feature which enables you to easily lock the Monitor Arms (MA) onto the Wall Plate (WP) so that your TV cannot be removed. Before attempting to attach the TV with the monitor arms to the wall bracket, make sure that the right and left side locking mechanisms are in the unlocked position. Using a screwdriver, turn the large screw head on the side of the bracket 90° toward the front
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Mounting the TV Before you attempt to attach the TV to the wall plate, make sure the adjustable arms are parallel to the wall (in the 0-degree position). This position is indicated by the markings on the arms as shown in Figure 16B. Detailed instructions on how to adjust the arms can be found on page 20. Figure 16A When you’re ready to put the TV with the Monitor Arms (MA) onto MA the Wall Plate (WP) assembly, get a friend or an assistant to help you lift the TV and guide the monitor arms onto t
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Locking the arms into place After the TV with the Monitor Arms (MA) is positioned on the Wall Plate (WP), you need to lock the arms into place so that the TV cannot inadvertently come off the wall plate or be removed. To lock the arms, simply turn the large screw head on the side of both of the bracket’s locking mechanisms 90° toward the wall using a screwdriver as your assistant holds the TV in place. (See Figure 17.) After you’ve done this, and the locking mechanism has been engaged, tighten t
