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Installing the Display
Planar VM Series User Manual
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Installing the Display
This section explains how to install your display. We suggest that you read the entire section
before you attempt to install the unit.
8. Before You Begin
Make sure you have all the items in these lists before you begin unpacking and installing your
display(s).
8.1 Tools/Equipment List
Depending on your installation, you may need one or more of the following items:
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String/string level
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Digital/laser level
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Ladders/lift
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Back brace
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Stud finder (if hanging display on a wall)
8.2 Other Things You May Need
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LCD screen cleaner or LCD wipes - available at most electronics stores
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At least two very strong people to help lift unit into place
8.3 Plan Your Installation
You should have a detailed plan of how the units are to be configured. The plan should include
calculations for the following:
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Power maximums reference below by display size:
o
VM49LX-U: 5 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM49MX-X: 5 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM55LX-M: 5 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM55LX-U: 5 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM55LX-X: 6 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM55MX-M: 5 units max per 20A circuit
o
VM55MX-X: 4 units max per 20A circuit
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Cable runs
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Ventilation and cooling requirements
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If hanging display on a wall, location of studs in the wall
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For additional physical spacing requirements, please refer to your video wall mount
manual