Recommended mounting surfaces: wooden studs and solid-flat concrete. If the mount is to be installed on any surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially available). Page 4 Warning Statements Contact questions. SFM1 Sony Electronics with Installation Manual...
This wall mount is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of these parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts missing and/or damaged, please stop the installation and contact Sony Electronics (800)222-7669. Wall Plate (1ea) Griplates™...
Flat Panel Mount Location WARNING: INVERT THE FLAT PANEL PLACE IT ON A SOFT, FLAT SUFRACE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLAT PANEL. USE A BLANKET, FOAM, ETC. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGING THE FLAT PANEL. DO NOT LAY THE FLAT PANEL ON THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION TO THE GLASS.
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SFM1 Center Mark Arrows Facing OUT Installation Manual Figure 3. Mounting Bracket Positioning Figure 4. Mounting Bracket Installation Nylon Spacers, If Applicable (See Chart) Inverted Flat Panel Mounting Brackets Bottom of Flat Panel Page 7...
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NOTE: The mounting guides are designed with a center viewing guide on the side of them. There will be a “notch” cut on the side of the bracket (Figure 5). Center of Flat Panel Match the center of the viewing guide with the centerline you marked in Step 1 (Figure 6). Align the Mounting Brackets Page 8...
SFM1 Griplates™ The Griplates™ have M4, M5, M6 and M8 hole patterns to fit the hardware that the flat panel requires. Examples: If your display uses M8 x 20 Phillips head screws. Use the M8 mounting points (Figure 7). Dimples Once the mounting brackets are aligned, secure the Griplate™...
Wood Stud Location Using a stud finder, locate the 16” or 24” stud centers behind the wall. Once found, make a pencil mark on the center of the wood studs (Figure 9). NOTE: The wall plates have three 16” and 12” mounting slot positions. Stud Finder Measure from the floor to the desired viewing height and mark the wall (Figure 10).
SFM1 Marking the Mounting Points Place the bottom portion of the wall plate to the reference line and mark the four (4) lag bolt mounting points through the wall plate slots on the wall. Level the wall plate with the reference arrow pointing up to the ceiling (Figure 11). Installation Manual 16"...
Use the information below when mounting to the following surfaces (Figure 12): Wood Studs: Drill four (4) ¼” pilot holes to the marked wall. Concrete Wall: Drill four (4) 3/8” pilot holes to the marked wall Securing the Wall Plate to the Wooden Studs Level and secure the plate to the wall with the reference arrow facing up to ceiling.
SFM1 Securing the Wall Plate to a Concrete Wall Level and secure the plate to the wall with the reference arrow facing up to the ceiling. Use a minimum diameter of 5/16” x 2 ¼” wedge anchors (Figure 14). CAUTION: Do not overtighten the wedge anchor bolts.
Securing the Flat Panel to the Wall Mount WARNING: At least (2) qualified personnel are strongly recommended for installation of this product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury and possible damage to the flat panel. Raise the flat panel with the LEFT and RIGHT mounting brackets secured to the flat panel and insert the top hooks from each bracket to the rod on the wall plate (Figure 15).
Limited Lifetime Warranty This product carries a limited lifetime warranty from ship date against defects in materials and workmanship. Sony Electronics is not liable for improper installation that results in damage to mounts, adapters, display equipment or personal injury. Customer Support In the event of missing and/or damage equipment, or technical questions, the following information can help in the completion of the installation.