Contents - Assembly drawing - Securing the bottom wall plate - Fine tune tilt adjustments - Securing the top plate - Flat panel list - Securing the flat panel to the wall mount - Parts list - Lateral shift adjustment - Checking thread depth - Finding the center of the flat panel - Positioning the mounting brackets...
Parts list NOTE: This wall mount is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of these parts are missing before beginning installation. If there are parts missing stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts. Actual screw size (Qty 8) (Qty 6) M4 x 16...
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Parts list (con’t) Nylon spacers and flat washers actual size NOTE: The nylon spacers may be staked to achieve proper spacing. 9/16" Nylon spacers 1/4" Nylon spacers (large) (Qty 6) (Qty 6) 1/2" Nylon spacers Nylon sleeves (large) (Qty 4) (Qty 12) 5/16"...
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Checking the thread depth on your flat panel Insert the thread depth indicator (supplied) through the thread inserts found on Figure 1 the back of the flat panel to make sure the inserts measure the same full depth and mark it. (see figure 1) Locate the correct diameter screw for the thread insert.
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Parts list (con’t) All of these parts are used to install the mounting bracket. Make sure that none of these parts are missing before beginning installation. If there are parts missing stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts. Level (1) Griplates™...
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Finding center of the plasma TV WARNING : Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installation instructions must be adhered to. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and possible damage to the flat panel. WARNING! INVERT THE FLAT PANEL PLACE IT ON A SOFT, FLAT SUFRACE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE FLAT PANEL.
Positioning the mounting brackets CAUTION: Check the chart on page 4 and 5 to see if Nylon spacers if Applicable your flat panel needs nylon spacers. The nylon spacers (see chart) on page 4 and 5 provided, must be used. Failure to do so will result in damaging the flat panel.
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Match the center of viewing guide with the center line you marked in step 1. See figure 5. Bottom of flat panel Align the mounting brackets Mounting bracket The mounting brackets are designed with a center of viewing guide on the side of them. See figure 6.
Securing the mounting brackets DIMPLES The Griplates™ have M4, M5 M6 and M8 hole patterns to fit the hardware that your flat panel requires. EXAMPLE: If your plasma uses M8 x 20 Phillip screws. Use the M8 mounting points. See figure 7 Pre install two (2) M6 x 30 (mm) Phillip pan screws to the bottom of the left and right hand side mounting brackets.
Finding the wood studs behind the wall structure Using a (commercially available) wood stud finder, locate Wood stud finder (commercially available) the 16" or 24" stud centers behind the wall. Once found, make a pencil marking on the center of the wood studs. See figure 9.
Marking the bottom plate mounting points Place the upper portion of the bottom 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.
Securing the bottom wall plate Level Level and secure the plate to the wall with the reference arrow facing up to the ceiling. Secure the plate using the four (4) 5/16" lag bolts and flat washers (supplied). See figure 13. CAUTION: Do not over tighten the lag bolts.
Securing the top plate Drill four (4) ¼" pilot holes to the marked wall. See figure 15. Wall marks Wall plate - 17 -...
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Level and secure the plate to the wall with the reference arrow facing up to the ceiling. Secure the plate using the four (4) 5/16" lag bolts and flat washers (supplied). See figure 16 CAUTION: Do not over tighten the lag bolts. NOTE: CHECK THE MOUNT FOR PROPER TIGHTNESS AND SECURITY.
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Securing the plasma 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 and bottom hooks from each bracket to the rods from the wall plates.
Lateral shift adjustment Tilt the flat panel and secure the two (2) M6 x 12 (mm) safety knobs to each of the mounting brackets. See figure 19. M6 x 12 Safety knobs NOTE: To remove the display from the wall simply extend the display to its maximum tilt range, remove the two 6 (mm) safety knurl knobs push the flat panel back to it’s flat position loosen or remove the two (2) M6 x 30 lateral shift screws and lift the unit of the wall.