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Plasma
TV
Wall
Mount
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Rev 1.0 11/03
How to locate wall studs without a stud finder:
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Find an electrical box (light switch or power outlet) on the same wall you intend to
mount the Plasma TV. Electrical boxes are always mounted to studs. Turn the
power off at the electrical panel and then remove the electrical box cover.
CAUTION!
Make sure the power is off by trying to turn on lights or using outlet
before you attempt to remove the cover. Now you should be able to locate the stud
by shining a flashlight through holes in the electrical box.
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Using your knuckles, lightly rap the wall looking for a solid (rather than hollow)
sound over the studs.
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If all else fails, use a 6d (6-penny) finish nail and probe carefully just above the
baseboard until the nail finds a stud.
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Use your level to transfer the stud location up to height of the centerline and
continue on with Step # 2.
Tips:
1. Most studs are 1-1/2 inches wide with their centers 16 inches apart.
2.
Don't use studs framing doors or windows as a reference.
Step # 3
Determine Mounting Hole Locations
Use the level to make a vertical (up and down) line that extends from the center point to 3 ¼”
above the center point. Mark this ending point on the wall using your pencil or pen. Now use
the level to make a vertical line that extends from the center point to 3 ¼” below the center
point. Mark this ending point on the wall with your writing location.
Draw a horizontal (side to side) line through the upper center point that connects it with both
stud centerlines. These intersection points are the locations where the upper mounting holes
will be drilled.
Draw a horizontal (side to side) line through the lower center point that connects it with both
stud centerlines. These intersection points are the locations where the lower mounting holes
will be drilled.
Step # 4
Drill Pilot Holes
Drill pilot holes 2 1/2" deep using a 1/8” diameter drill bit at the four intersection points (upper
and lower mounting holes) that were identified in Step # 3.
