Sanus Wall Mount

One of the principal benefits of owning a flat-screen television, aside from clear picture quality, is that it saves space in your home. There is nowhere a flat screen takes up less space than on a wall. However, to put a flat-screen TV on a wall, you need a mount. You also want to make sure it can be mounted flush to the wall so viewers have an even line of sight to the screen.

Instructions

1

Select a wall mount that is compatible with your particular flat-screen TV. This information is in the user guide for your flat-screen, but a good rule of thumb is to select a VESA, or Video Electronics Standards Association, -compatible mount.

2

Select an area in your home where you wish to install the mount. Sit in the area where you intend to watch television and choose a spot in front of you that is at about eye level. Make sure it is near a power outlet.

3

Lay your television face-down on a soft blanket and place the TV portion of the wall mount over the rear of the TV. The two portions of the wall mount, TV and wall, are labeled.

4

Align the screw holes on the metal mount with the screw holes on the rear of the TV.

5

Drive the screws into the mounting holes to secure the mount to the rear of the TV.

6

Place your stud finder over the area where you intend to mount your TV and look for the studs between the drywall. Mark these places with pencil.

7

Place the mount over the area and align the mounting holes with the stud areas. Use a level to ensure the mount is level on the wall.

8

Drill the mounting studs into the mounting holes on the mount to secure the mount to the wall.

9

Place the TV over the mount so the latches on the mount at the rear of the TV connect to the wall mount. Consult the user guide for your particular mount if you have problems fitting the two portions together.

10

Plug the TV power cable into the power outlet. If need be, you can purchase an inexpensive cable management raceway cover that fits over your wall and covers the cable.