Sanus Wall Mount

Thin-panel televisions come with standard TV stands, but you can also mount them on a wall. Standard drywall might not hold a TV, even with the appropriate anchors. So if you have a sturdier wall, such as a brick wall covered with plaster, you can certainly ditch the stand and mount your flat-screen TV right on the wall. You still need anchors, though. Sleeve anchors provide the most strength in brick.

Instructions

Choose a Spot

1

Pick an appropriate place on the wall to install the TV. Take into consideration viewing angles and possible glare from windows. TV mounts have limited adjustment capabilities.

2

Position the wall bracket at its wall location. Make sure the bracket is straight, using the level.

3

Mark the wall bracket's screw hole locations, using the wall bracket as a template.

Install Sleeve Anchors

4

Drill the mounting holes through the plaster with a hammer drill, but don't set it to hammer mode. Use a masonry drill bit that is the same diameter as the sleeve anchors.

5

Set the drill to hammer mode once you reach the brick wall. Drill the mounting holes into the brick.

6

Clean the holes with a vacuum or compressed air.

7

Hold the wall bracket in place and insert the sleeve anchors through the mount, into the mounting holes. Push the anchors into the wall until the washers on the anchors are flush against the wall mount. You may have to tap the anchor with a hammer.

8

Tighten the anchor nuts snug with your fingers, then tighten them three to four turns with a wrench.

Mount the Television

9

Place a blanket or other soft material on the ground.

10

Carefully lay the television flat on its screen, on the blanket or on soft carpet.

11

Remove the television stand. This may require removing two or more screws and sliding the bracket off of the television.

12

Attach the television bracket portion of the wall mount with the four screws and washers included with the wall-mount kit.

13

Set the television upright and lift it to the wall bracket.

14

Attach the television bracket to the wall bracket. Each bracket will attach in a slightly different manner. Slide or clip the brackets together. They may also require attaching screws.