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Storm Shell SS-55 PRO Assembly/Installation Instructions

55 inch storm shell tv enclosure & wall mount

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SS-55 PRO - 55 Inch Storm Shell TV Enclosure &
Wall Mount
v 1.0
(TV Not Included)
If you have any questions, please contact us at
cs@stormshelltv.com, or call at (435) 752-6611 Mon – Fri
9am – 5pm (MT)
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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SS-55 PRO - 55 Inch Storm Shell TV Enclosure & Wall Mount v 1.0 (TV Not Included) If you have any questions, please contact us at cs@stormshelltv.com, or call at (435) 752-6611 Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm (MT)
  • Page 2 Before getting started, let’s make sure this Storm Shell will work for you! TV SIZE & VESA PATTERN Maximum TV dimensions (including frame bezel): 50.40 in x 30.10 in x 4.25 VESA Pattern: Width: 600 mm (23.62 in) Height: 400 mm (15.75 in)
  • Page 3 Before getting started, let’s make sure this Storm Shell will work for you! Wall Material Hardware is included for: • Drywall over Wood Studs • Solid Concrete, structural brick, or YES! masonry (minimum 8 YES! YES! inch thick) Drywall over...
  • Page 4: All Installations

    Installation Tools (Not Included) All Installations Phillips Screw Tape Measure Pen/Pencil Driver Power Drill Socket Wrench Bubble Level Wood Stud Installation 5/32” (4mm) and 1/4” (7mm) Wood Drill Bit Stud Finder Solid Concrete, Brick, Masonry Installation 5/32” (4mm) and 5/16” (8mm) Crescent Wrench Hammer Drill Hammer...
  • Page 5: Safety Caution

    Safety Caution • Prior to installation of this product, the installation instructions should be read and completely understood to prevent personal injury and property damage. Keep these installation instructions in an easily accessible location for future reference. • This mount and hard cover contains small parts which can act as a choking hazard if swallowed.
  • Page 6 The mounting holes must be placed over studs. If the Storm Shell placement is OK, then No Adapter Mounting Plate is required. • If you desire a different placement of the Storm Shell (left or right of the studs), an Adapter Mounting Plate is required. Mounting Holes Align...
  • Page 7 Supplied Parts & Hardware Storm Shell PRO Storm Shell Front – Storm Shell Front – right part (1 PC) left part (1 PC) Storm Shell Back – Storm Shell Back – left part (1 PC) right part (1 PC) Top/Bottom...
  • Page 8 Supplied Parts & Hardware Storm Shell PRO TV Bracket (1 PC) Power Strip Vertical Bracket (2 PC) Pack #1- Storm Shell Assembly Hardware M6 Flange Nut M6x16mm D6 Washer ST 6x30mm (11 PC) (11 PC) (2 PC) (4 PC) Concrete...
  • Page 9 Supplied Parts & Hardware - continued Pack #2- Mounting Bracket Hardware M4x12mm M4x30mm M6x12mm M6x30mm (4 PC) (4 PC) (8 PC) (4 PC) M8x45mm D4 Washer M8x25mm D6 Washer (4 PC) (4 PC) (4 PC) (4 PC) CAUTION! 5mm Spacer 10mm Spacer CHOKING HAZARD (4 PC)
  • Page 10 Step 1 – Prepare the Storm Shell Back 1-1 Assemble Storm Shell Back 10mm 1-2 Assemble Storm Shell Back Angle Bracket 10mm...
  • Page 11 1-3 Install Top/Bottom Connecting Bars x 12 1-4 Insert Rubber Plugs Rubber Plugs...
  • Page 12 Wall material (cladding) is typically drywall, siding (vinyl or aluminum), stucco, brick veneer. The Storm Shell TV Wall Mount must be secured into concrete, structural brick or masonry, wood or metal studs. Do not mount CAUTION! directly into drywall or plywood.
  • Page 13 2A-2 Locate and mark four studs (16” center) to mount the Storm Shell Back Mark four stud locations If you desire a different mounting position than shown (left-to- right), an Adapter Mounting Plate is required (not included). See www.StormShellTV.com/accessories Note! 2A-3 Mount Storm Shell Back •...
  • Page 14 2A-4 Mount Storm Shell Back 1.5” 5/32” • Remove Storm Shell Back and drill on top left mark with 5/32” wood drill bit 1.5” deep. 2A-5 Mount Storm Shell Back 10mm • Install E5 in top left location (leave small gap between screw head...
  • Page 15 2A-6 Mount Storm Shell Back Bubble Level • Hang top left key-hole on the installed E5 screw • Place bubble level on Storm Shell Back, swing so the enclosure is level 2A-7 Mount Storm Shell Back Bubble Level • With the enclosure level, mark position of...
  • Page 16 2A-8 Mount Storm Shell Back 1.5” 5/32” • Remove Storm Shell Back and drill on top right mark with 5/32” wood drill bit 1.5” deep. 2A-9 Mount Storm Shell Back 10mm • Install E5 in top right location (leave small gap between screw head...
  • Page 17 2A-10 Mount Storm Shell Back • Hang Storm Shell Back on the two E5 screws previously mounted into the wall. 2A-11 Mount Storm Shell Back 2.5” for G5 bolt, 4” for J5 bolt 1/4” 1.5” 5/32” • Drill through two lower holes with 5/32” wood drill bit, 1.5” deep.
  • Page 18 2A-12 Mount Storm Shell Back 10mm 2A-13 Separate Vertical Brackets from TV Bracket...
  • Page 19 2A-14 Mount Storm Shell Back 13mm TV Bracket G5 or J5 Lag Bolts must penetrate wood studs at least 1.5 inches deep. If wall material (siding, stucco, brick veneer) is too think to allow this, longer lag bolts will be required. 8mm, 1/4”, or 5/16” diameter lag Note! bolts are adequate.
  • Page 20 Step 2B – Concrete Wall Installation Be Aware of Electrical Conduit, Gas, or Water Pipes! CAUTION! 2B-1 1.5” 5/32” • Repeat Steps 2A-3 and 2A-4 except use a hammer drill in concrete. Use 5/32” concrete drill bit 1.5” deep. 2B-2 •...
  • Page 21 2B-3 Mount Storm Shell Back • Hang Storm Shell Back on the two E5 screws previously mounted into the wall. 2B-4 Mount Storm Shell Back 2.5” for G5 bolt, 4” for J5 bolt 1/4” 1.5” 5/32” • Drill on three perimeter marks with 5/32” concrete drill bit, 1.5 inches deep.
  • Page 22 2B-5 • Repeat Step 2A-14. TV Bracket • Install TV Bracket with I5 bolts. Tap-in I5 with hammer, then tighten nuts with crescent wrench...
  • Page 23 Step 2C – Hollow Wall Installation 2C-1 C90 (Cinder Block) Wall, or Masonry Wall Less Than 8” Thick Toggle Bolt Strap Toggle Bolt • If the C90 wall is filled with concrete, follow Step 2B • If the C90 wall is hollow, follow Step 2B except use Toggle Bolts (1/4”...
  • Page 24 Step 3 – Test Storm Shell 3-1 Before hanging TV, conduct a “wall integrity test” After mounting bracket is assembled, test bracket by putting downward pressure on bracket (equivalent to TV weight) to ensure proper installation 3-2 Install Storm Shell Doors – check fit...
  • Page 25 Step 4 – Attach TV to Mounting Bracket 4-1 Select TV Screws VI - V3 - V5 - Yes! Yes! (with spacer) long short 4-2 Determine if Spacers are Needed No Spacer Needed Yes, Spacer Needed...
  • Page 26 4-3 Measure & Mark Vertical Center of TV 4-4 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets Hooks toward top and facing out Place Vertical Brackets over VESA holes...
  • Page 27 4-5 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets Bracket Centering Marks VESA Holes Vertical Center Mark • Place one of the “Bracket Centering Marks” over the Vertical Center Mark • Find a position where the bracket covers the VESA holes, but does not overhang the TV 4-6 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets...
  • Page 28 4-7 Attach Vertical Brackets 4-8a Attachment without Spacers V1-6 V7-8 4-8b Attachment with Spacers V1-6 V1-6 V7-8 V7-8 V9-10 V9-10...
  • Page 29 4-9 Determine Which Hook Position to Use • Determine which Vertical Center “Bracket Centering Mark Mark” covers the Vertical Center Mark • Use the top hook for the top centering mark, middle hook for the middle centering mark, etc. Bottom Hook Bottom Bracket Centering Mark 4-10 Hang and Secure TV to Wall Plate...
  • Page 30 4-11 Attach Securing Screws 4-12 Check TV Fit in Storm Shell...
  • Page 31 4-13 Adjust Vertical Bracket Position if Necessary • If TV sits low in Storm Shell enclosure; • Adjust vertical TV brackets down and re-hang. 4-14 Adjust Vertical Bracket Position if Necessary • If TV sits high in Storm Shell enclosure;...
  • Page 32 4-15 Fasten Door Stay to Wall 4-16 Check Door Stay Magnet on Doors Door stay will hold door open while TV is in use...