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Storm Shell SS-44-SB Assembly/Installation Instructions

Tv + soundbar protection 44"
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TV + soundbar protection | 44"
Assembly & installation instructions
TV and soundbar not included.
SS-44-SB
Compatible with 44" TVs
V1.0

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  • Page 1 TV + soundbar protection | 44" Assembly & installation instructions TV and soundbar not included. SS-44-SB Compatible with 44" TVs V1.0...
  • Page 2 Table of contents: Safety guidelines ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Getting started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Supplied parts & hardware ��������������������������������������������������������������������� 7 Assembly and installation �������������������������������������������������������������������� 11 STOP Please do not return to store. WE CAN HELP Email: cs@stormshelltv.com Call: (435) 752-6611 M–F 9am – 5pm (MT) For Customer Service...

  • Page 3: Safety Guidelines

    Failure to follow this guideline may result in damage to the display or mounting surface� • DO NOT install the Storm Shell Enclosure near a heater, fireplace, air conditioning unit, or any other heat-producing source� Failure to follow this instruction may cause damage to the display and/or hard cover and could increase the risk of fire.

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Concrete wall or hollow wall (non-drywall) Wood studs with spacing ≠ 16 inches Storm Shell aligns with wood studs with 16-inch spacing Storm Shell is offset with wood studs with 16-inch spacing Mounting holes align with studs Mounting holes are offset from studs...
  • Page 5 ASSEMBLY TOOLS (NOT INCLUDED) All installations Measuring tape Socket wrench Phillips screwdriver Level Power drill Pencil or pen Wood stud installation Wood drill bits: 5/32" (4mm) & Stud finder 1/4" (7mm) Solid concrete, brick, & masonry installation Crescent wrench Masonry drill bits: 5/32"...

  • Page 6: Weight Capacity

    VESA PATTERN Width 400mm (15�75 in) max Height 400mm (15�75 in) max Compatible Will fit 100 mm, 200mm, 300mm, and VESA patterns 400mm VESA patterns 400mm 600mm 400mm 400mm TV & SOUNDBAR COMPATIBILITY MAX TV dimensions (including frame bezel): MAX soundbar dimensions 41.75"Lx 23.5"H x 3.60"D 41.75"L x 3.00"H x 3.60"D 600mm...

  • Page 7: Supplied Parts & Hardware

    Parts & hardware TV and Soundbar not included� Note: If you are missing any parts, we will ship them to you free of charge. TV bracket Qty�1 Storm Shell front Storm Shell back Qty� 1 Qty�1 Vertical Cover storage hook Buckle latch bracket Qty�2...
  • Page 8 STORM SHELL ASSEMBLY HARDWARE M4x8mm ST6x30mm ST3�5x20mm Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Qty� 12 D6 Washer ST8x90mm ST8x60mm Qty� 2 Qty� 3 Qty� 3 Concrete sleeve anchor Qty� 2 D8 Washer Qty� 3...
  • Page 9 PACK #2 TV MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE M4x12mm M4x30mm M6x12mm Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Qty� 8 M8x25mm M6x30mm M8x45mm Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Qty� 4 D4 Washer D6 Washer 5mm Spacer 10mm Spacer Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Qty� 4...
  • Page 10 PACK #3 SOUNDBAR MOUNTING BRACKET HARDWARE M6 Wingnut D6xD20xT1.5 Spacer Qty� 4 Qty� 4 Soundbar screws Qty� 2 each M4X10mm M4X16mm M5X10mm M5X16mm M6X16mm 1/4 -20 x 3/8" D4/D5 Washer Washer Keyhole Screw Qty� 2 Qty. 6 Qty� 2 Fender Washer D10xD30xT8 Spacer D10xD25xT6 Spacer Qty�...

  • Page 11: Assembly And Installation

    We’re happy to guide you through the assembly process� STEP 1: PREPARE THE STORM SHELL Attach buckle latches On the back of the Storm Shell, secure the 4 buckles near each corner using 3 screws for each buckle�...
  • Page 12 Attach cover hooks Secure the hooks to the back of the Storm Shell� STEP 2: ATTACH STORM SHELL BACK TO THE WALL Identify your wall supports to choose the appropriate installation method Wall Supports: Installation Wood studs A (page 13)
  • Page 13 Note: If the desired position for your Storm Shell does not align with the studs, you can find an adapter mounting plate on our website.
  • Page 14 Drill the hole & insert screw Remove the back of the Storm Shell and use a drill with a 5/32" drill bit to drill 1�5" deep at the top left mark� Use a 10mm socket wrench to install C4 into the hole you just created.
  • Page 15 Drill the hole & insert screw Remove the back of the Storm Shell and use a power drill with a 5/32" drill bit to drill 1�5" deep at the top right mark�...
  • Page 16 Use a 10mm socket wrench to install C4 into the hole you just created. Leave a small gap between the screw head and the wall. 10MM Hang Storm Shell back...
  • Page 17 Drill additional holes, ensuring they align with the studs for secure installation. • Drill through two lower holes with 5/32" wood drill bit, 1�5 inches deep� • Drill through the three TV bracket holes using a 1/4” wood drill bit. For installations over drywall, drill 2.5” deep. For installations over outdoor siding, drill 4”...
  • Page 18 Seperate vertical brackets from tv bracket Remove the four nuts, washers and screws that are holding the vertical brackets to the TV mount.
  • Page 19 A-10 Mount the TV bracket To secure the TV bracket to the middle of the Storm Shell, use three bolts and washers through the holes drilled in step A-7� Mount the TV bracket using E4 or F4 lag bolts (or toggle bolts for metal studs), ensuring they penetrate wood studs at least 1�5...
  • Page 20 Drill the hole & insert the screw Remove the back of the Storm Shell and use a hammer drill with a 5/32" masonry drill bit to drill 1�5" deep at the top left mark�...
  • Page 21 Leave a small gap between the screw head and wall. 10MM Level Storm Shell Hang the top left key-hole on the installed C4 screw� Place the bubble level on the Storm Shell and adjust until it is level. Then, mark the position of the top right key-hole�...
  • Page 22 Drill the hole & insert screw Remove the back of the Storm Shell and use a hammer drill with a 5/32" drill bit to drill 1�5" deep at the top right mark� Use a 10mm socket wrench to install C4 into the hole you just created.
  • Page 23 Hang Storm Shell back Drill additional holes • Drill through two lower holes with 5/32" concrete drill bit, 1�5 inches deep� • Drill through the top and bottom TV bracket holes with 5/16" concrete drill bit, 3�0 inches deep�...
  • Page 24 Seperate vertical brackets from tv bracket Remove the four nuts, washers and screws that are holding the vertical brackets to the TV mount.
  • Page 25 Mount the TV bracket Tap-in J4* with hammer, then tighten nuts with crescent wrench� *NOTE: If the wall is less than 8" thick or is hollow C90 (Cinder Block) you will need to replace the J4 with toggle bolts. *HOLLOW WALL INSTALLATION: 1/4"...
  • Page 26 STEP 3: TEST STORM SHELL Before hanging the TV, conduct a wall integrity test After assembling the mounting bracket, test its stability by applying downward pressure (equivalent to the TV's weight) to ensure proper installation� Install Storm Shell front - check the fit...
  • Page 27 STEP 4: INSTALL BRACKETS ON YOUR SOUNDBAR & TV Determine the soundbar mounting method Examining the mounting holes on the back or bottom of your soundbar� Follow the appropriate installation instructions based on the type of holes: A: Back-mount holes with threaded inserts – see step 4-2 B: Back-mount holes with keyhole slots –...
  • Page 28 • Option 1: Threaded inserts Choose the screws that fit your soundbar's threaded inserts. M4, M5, M6 and 1/4-20 screws are provided in various lengths� If the proper screws are not included they may be included with your sound bar or may be purchased at your local hardware store�...
  • Page 29 • Option 2: Keyhole Slide the keyhole screw head into the keyhole on the soundbar by first inserting it into the larger part of the hole� Align the keyhole screw so that it slides up into the narrower section of the keyhole� Attach the lower SB bracket and secure it with the wing nut�...
  • Page 30 If using bottom-mount holes (Option C): Connect each lower SB bracket to each upper SB bracket and SB bracket support using an S2 spacer, S5 washer, and an S1 wingnut.Ensure the flat sides of the brackets are facing toward each other, as shown here�...

  • Page 31: Alternate Installation

    ALTERNATE INSTALLATION In some situations it may be simpler to exclude the upper SB bracket, please refer to the installation process shown in the illustration below� V7-8 V1-6...
  • Page 32 STEP 5: ATTACH TV MOUNT You will want to work on a flat surface! Work on a flat surface to ensure the brackets are level. This helps prevent alignment issues when mounting. If your soundbar is thicker than your TV, position it at the edge of a table or flat surface as demonstrated, and keep it steady while installing the hardware�...
  • Page 33 Determine if spacers are needed Option 1: Attachment without additional spacers Use this attachment method if the TV has a flat black. Option 2: Attachment with additional spacers Use this attachment method if the TV has an irregular, recessed, or obstructed back� Note: The provided screws will work in most cases.
  • Page 34 Measure & mark the vertical center of the TV Place the vertical brackets Align the vertical brackets with the VESA holes on your TV. Position the hooks toward the top of the TV, ensuring they are facing outward� Hook toward top and facing out...
  • Page 35 Align the bracket centering marks Place one of the bracket centering marks over the vertical center mark on the TV. Ensure the two brackets are level with each other. • DO NOT let the top or bottom of the brackets overhang the TV! Bracket center marks VESA holes Vertical center mark...
  • Page 36 Attach the brackets to the TV Now that you have aligned the vertical bracket, it's time to attach it using one of the following methods: Option 1: attach without additional spacers Option 2: attach with additional spacers Adjust the hole location and angle of the soundbar brackets to position your soundbar as desired�...
  • Page 37 • Option 2: Attach with additional spacers 1 spacer 2 spacers V9-10 V9-10 V7-8 V1-6 V7-8 V1-6 Each figure lists a range of hardware (ex: V1-6). The hardware kit includes a variety of sizes of screws and spacers since every TV is different. Use the hardware that you selected on page 30 to ensure your TV is properly secured.
  • Page 38 Hang and secure the TV to the TV bracket Holding the TV with the top of the screen tilted toward the mounting plate, slide the hook of the right and left brackets over the upper lip of the mounting plate� Then gently lower the TV� Ensure the TV is centered horizontally on the TV bracket�...
  • Page 39 • TV & soundbar sits low in the Storm Shell Enclosure: adjust the vertical hook brackets down and re-hang. • If TV & soundbar sits high in the Storm Shell Enclosure: adjust the vertical hook brackets up and re-hang.
  • Page 40 5-10 Cut cable grommet along the x pattern Using a box cutter, follow the X pattern along the grommet� This will allow you to push the cords through� 5-11 Route cords through the grommet...
  • Page 41 STEP 6: ADJUST TV LEVEL Check the fit Your TV should be in the center of your Storm Shell� Level your TV if necessary. Behind the TV, loosen the 4 screws on the TV bracket� DO NOT REMOVE THE SCREWS!
  • Page 42 STEP 7: LOCKING YOUR STORM SHELL With the front cover installed, locate the aligned holes in the bottom middle edge of the Storm Shell back and the cover. Insert the lock through both holes to secure it�...

  • Page 44: Need Help

    Need help? 435-752-6611 cs@stormshelltv.com stormshelltv.com...

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