PTFM3765
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Installation
Instructions
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(800) 368-9700
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Contents
Warning Statements
Weight Limit
Maximum Flat Panel Weight:
100 lbs.
THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF
THE FLAT PANEL. IF NOT, THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST
BE REINFORCED.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST BE FOLLOWED, AS OUTLINED
IN THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER
SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PREMIER MOUNTS
PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS, AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS,
DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR
IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.
At least two quali
fi
ed people should perform the assembly procedure. Personal injury and/or property damage can result from
dropping or mishandling the
fl
at panel.
If mounting to wall studs or ceiling studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the wall studs or
ceiling studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud
fi
nder is recommended.
It is recommended that a maximum of
⅝″
plaster board be used when mounting to wooden studs.
Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there
are no electrical wires in wall. Cutting or drilling into an electrical line may cause serious personal injury.
Make sure there are no water or natural gas lines inside the wall where the mount is to be located. Cutting or drilling into a
water or gas line may cause severe property damage or personal injury.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and/or serious personal
injury.
Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact.
Weight Limit. ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Warning Statements. ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation Tools. ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting Hardware. ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Features. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Wall Plate. ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Determining the Viewing Height. ................................................................................................................. 6
Determining the Mounting Surface. ............................................................................................................. 9
Wood Stud Installation. ................................................................................................................................ 9
Concrete Installation. ................................................................................................................................. 11
Steel Stud Installation. ............................................................................................................................... 13
Mounting Hardware Installation. ............................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the Mounting Hardware. ............................................................................................................ 15
Universal Washer Installation. ................................................................................................................... 16
Universal Spacer Installation. .................................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Bracket Installation. ................................................................................................................................ 17
Mounting Bracket Extension Installation. ................................................................................................... 17
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Flat Panel. .................................................................................... 18
Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate. ............................................................................................................. 18
Removing the Flat Panel. .......................................................................................................................... 19
Technical Speci
fi
cations. ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Warranty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 20
