Sanus Wall Mount

LCD technology makes larger TVs a more common sight in households and businesses. The weight reduction in these TVs, made possible by the manufacturing technology, enables you to mount them to any stable wall containing wall studs. You can successfully mount a TV of any size using the proper mounting materials. Once it's on a mount that allows for movement, you can adjust the TV in place, tilting it from side to side and swiveling a full 90 degrees so that you can watch the picture in portrait mode.

Instructions

1

Find a wall mount that's compatible with your TV size and brand. Look for one rated as VESA compatible, as these will fit most LCD TVs. Check with the TV manufacturer for the weight of your TV and make sure that the mount can secure the weight necessary. Also check that the mount holds the TV slightly away from the wall and provides you with the amount of side to side movement and swiveling capability you need.

2

Use the stud finder to locate the wall studs in the area where you wish to mount the TV. Mark the stud locations with a piece of chalk.

3

Attach the mounting rails in the kit to the rear of the TV. Screw the rails in place.

4

Set the mount onto the wall. Center the mount so that can attach to as many wall studs as possible. Mark the anchor holes in the mount on the wall with chalk. Place the holes so that they fall on the center of the wall studs for the most security. Use the carpenter's level to ensure that the mount is level on the wall. Remove the mount and set it aside while you drill the pilot holes.

5

Drill the pilot holes in the areas marked for your anchor screws using the electric drill. Drill the holes with a drill bit slightly smaller than the anchor screws contained in the kit.

6

Secure the TV mount to the wall, screwing it into place with the anchor screws. Use the pilot holes drilled earlier to start the screws and make sure to attach the mount tightly to the wall. Check the mount for movement, tightening screws where necessary.

7

Mount the rails on the rear of the TV to the mount secured to the wall. Large LCD TVs can be more than 100 pounds, so get a helper to aid you in raising and mounting the TV. Slide the brackets on the rails onto the mount and then lock the TV into place using the safety tabs.

8

Connect the display and power cables to the TV and then connect the TV to a picture source and plug it in. Turn on the TV and test that it turns from side to side and swivels in place without obstruction from the attached cables. Adjust the TV to a preferred angle for viewing.