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Page 2: About This Manual
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. - Page 3 • This product should NEVER be mounted to metal framing studs. • Check carefully to ensure that there are no missing or damaged parts. Never use defective parts. If any parts are damaged or missing, call Bell'O International Corporation at 888-779-7781 and parts will be shipped directly to purchaser.
- Page 4 Parts Included in This Kit (8165) (8160) (MP) Monitor Plate (IG) Installation Guide Quantity: 1 (EA) Extension Arm & DVD, Quantity: 1 each Quantity: 1 (A) M4 x 12mm TV (B) M4 x 22mm TV (C) M4 x 30mm TV Mounting Screw, Quantity: 4 Mounting Screw, Quantity: 4 Mounting Screw, Quantity: 4...
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Page 5: Tools You Will Need
Parts Included in This Kit (continued) (T) #14 X 64mm Lag Bolt, Quantity: 2 (Y) Allen Key Tool, Quantity: 1 (Z) Plastic Finishing Caps, Quantity: 2 (WT) Wire Management (U) TOGGLER brand AF8 ® Ties, Quantity: 6 ALLIGATOR Anchor, Quantity: 2 ®... - Page 6 Getting ready to hang the TV Figure 1 The Monitor Plate (MP) was shipped pre-installed to the Extension Arm (EA). Before you begin, remove the two Security Screws (SS) as shown in Figure 1 and separate the two components. Do not throw out the security screws because you will need them later in the installation process.
- Page 7 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.
- Page 8 Some monitors have mounting holes that are recessed. This kit includes longer Mounting Screws (Parts B, C, H & I) and Spacers (Parts D & E) for this configuration. The spacers are used to take up the space in the recessed hole as shown in Figure 3. The spacer you select must stick out past the back of the TV to ensure proper mounting.
- Page 9 Step 2: Securing the Monitor Plate Holder Finding a wood stud to mount to Using a stud finder, determine the exact location of the stud to which you want to attach the wall mount. Using an electronic stud finder works best because it gives you an indication of where the right and left sides of the stud are.
- Page 10 Determining the location of the TV After the Monitor Plate (MP) has been mounted to the TV, you can now measure the distance from the bracket holes to the top and bottom of the TV to help determine the desired height of the TV on your wall.
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Page 11: Using The Installation Template
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 6 shows what the holes on the template represent. Figure 6 INSTALLATION TEMPLATE GABARIT DE POSE PLANTILLA DE INSTALACIÓN For Models: 8140, 8160, 8165 &... - Page 12 When mounting to a wood stud Line up the Installation Template (IT) with the 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.
- Page 13 When mounting to solid concrete or cinder block Figure 8 This kit includes the TOGGLER ® brand ALLIGATOR ® Anchors (U) for mounting in concrete walls or cinder block. These patented anchors are the finest solid wall anchors on the market and offer excellent holding ability when properly installed.
- Page 14 After the holes are drilled, remove the template and place two ALLIGATOR ® Anchors (U) into the concrete wall as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 After you have prepared the two holes for mounting the Extension Arm (EA), install the extension arm by inserting the two Lag Bolts (T) through the mount and into the holes (See Figures 7 and 10).
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Page 15: Step 3: Mounting The Tv
Step 3: Mounting the TV Getting the mount ready for attaching your TV Tighten the “tilt” and “pan” knobs in the straight position using the supplied Allen Key Tool (Y) as shown in Figure 11. This step makes your mount stable and easy to assemble. Figure 11 TILT KNOB PAN KNOBS... - Page 16 Mounting the TV Figure 12 When you’re ready to put the Monitor Plate (MP) onto the Extension Arm (EA), get a friend or an assistant to help you lift the TV and guide the monitor plate onto the extension arm as shown in Figure 12. After you’re confident that the TV with the Monitor Plate (MP) is properly seated into the Extension Arm (EA), you need to...
- Page 17 Using the wire management feature Your TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies was designed with a unique feature which helps you manage all of your A/V wires and cables neatly and effortlessly. To use this feature, remove the Wire Management Plate from the bottom of the Extension Arm (EA) and wrap some of the Wire Management Ties (WT) around both the plate and your A/V cables, as shown in Figure 14.
- Page 18 Adjusting your mount After your TV is installed, you can adjust the tilt and horizontal position. The tilt knob carries the weight of the TV and must be tightened with the supplied Allen Key Tool (Y) after the desired position of the monitor is achieved.
- Page 19 Storing the Allen Key Tool Don’t you hate it when you can’t find important tools that came with your product? Not a problem this time — this For Dummies mounting bracket was designed with a special place to hold the Allen Key Tool (Y) vertically in the wall plate, as shown in Figure 17.
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