Bell'O 8260DB flat panel wall mount
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1. Tape Measure Masking Tape Level Getting ready to hang the TU The Monitor Plate MP was shipped pre installed to the Extension Arm EA Before you begin remove the two Security Screws SS as shown in Figure 1 and separate the two components Do not throw out the security screws because you will need them later in the installation process Select the location where you want to mount the TV Clear the area of all furniture and electronics You will need some elbow room to mount the TV You also want to make sure that your electronic devices are unplugged covered and out of way because you are about to start drilling holes and that is likely to make dust You will also need to leave space that you can use to mount the monitor plate onto the TV Rn Your TV may have come with a stand installed If it did it is okay to S dl leave it on for now as long as it does not interfere with the monitor plate VU installation If not you need to determine the best way to hold or rest your TV safely so you can attach the monitor plate Placing the TV face down can damage the fragile screen or decorative frame You may want to get a friend to assist you in holding the TV If you are uncertain of the safest way to do this call the TV manufacturer for advice Step 1 Attaching the Monitor Plate Your TV owner s manual generally explains where the mounting location is on the TV There are several typical mounting configurations for this size b2. ite possibly th orid s b i easiest n fi ts to install Installation Guide for TV Wall Mounting Kit DUMMIE gt em step by step guide for mounting your flat panel TV safely and easily Introduction Congratulations on your decision to mount your TV with a TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies The enclosed mounting bracket was engineered and designed by Bell O International Corporation using the latest computer aided design and stress analysis software to ensure safety and durability when installed according to the instructions It has been further tested and Listed by Underwriters Laboratories About This Manual Mounting your TV on the wall can seem like an overwhelming task This handy For Dummies guide takes you through the process step by step to ensure the proper installation of your mount Before starting this project be sure to read the entire instruction manual and watch the included installation DVD for a complete demonstration If at any time you are unclear about the directions and believe you need further assistance contact the Bell O installation experts at 888 779 7781 from 9am 5pm EST Icons Used in This Book RN l s Don t be alarmed by the bomb in the icon We just want to get your attention because making an error could be costly S He This is not really very technical stuff just some details you w CX i Y need to really pay attention to Foolish Assumptions Although our easy
3. b avec le foret qui convient DRILL HOLE 5 INSTALACI N EN UN MONTANTE DE MADERA VER EL MANUAL DE INSTALACI N PARA INSTALACIONES DE MAMPOSTER A Con un localizador de montantes localice los bordes del montante de pared y m rquelos con un l piz como se muestra en el manual de instalaci n y o DVD Centre la plantilla de instalaci n sobre el montante alinee los puntos de perforaci n a y b con las marcas de l piz Utilice un nivel para asegurarse de que la plantilla est derecha Perfore cuidadosamente a trav s de los puntos a y b con una broca adecuada Outer Edge of Stud Bord ext rieur du montant Borde externo del montante Outer Edge of Stud Bord ext rieur du montant Borde externo del montante You must be careful to accurately drill the holes or else the screws may not line up with the holes in your Extension Arm EA When mounting to a wood stud Line up the Installation Template IT with the stud markings to ensure the proper location for your drill holes After you have the position selected tape the template in place securely on the wall with masking tape so that you don t damage the wall surface Use a level to double check that the screw holes will line up vertically as shown in Figure 9 Drill two holes 2 5 64mm deep using a 5 32 or 4mm size drill bit in the a and b locations noted on the Installation Template When you have prepared the holes for m
4. Getting the mount ready or attaching your TU Tighten the tilt and pan knobs in the straight position using the supplied Allen Key Tool Y as shown in Figure 13 This step makes your mount stable and easy to assemble TILT KNOB Figure 13 gt M E a e A M E r PAN KNOBS Don t forget those wires SING If your audio video and power cables will not be accessible after you mount the TV you need to make those connections now Before doing this however make sure all TV and component power cords are not plugged into any electrical outlets and your audio and video equipment is turned off Make sure you leave enough slack so you can install the mount without any interference Mounting the TU When you re ready to put the Monitor Plate MP onto the Extension Arm EA get a friend or an assistant to help you lift the TV and guide the monitor plate onto the extension arm as shown in Figure 14 After you re confident that the TV with the Monitor Plate MP is properly seated into the Extension Arm EA you need to tighten the Security Screws SS using a Phillips head screwdriver as shown in Figure 15 Because your TV is already attached to the extension arm you need to work from above and behind the monitor to do this Figure 15 View from Rear of TV Figure 14 EA After the TV is installed carefully try to lift it off to make sure it is secure If it has b
5. defined as any imperfections that impair the use of the Product Our Warranty is expressly limited to replacement of mount parts and components Bell O will replace any part listed on the enclosed mount parts sheet that is defective in material or workmanship only to the original owner within the limitations stated herein This Warranty applies only under conditions of normal use The Product is not intended for outdoor use This Warranty does not cover 1 defects caused by improper installation or disassembly 2 defects caused by shipping claims for damage during transit to you should be made immediately by you directly to the transportation company 3 defects occurring after purchase due to modification intentional damage accident misuse abuse negligence natural disaster abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions unauthorized disassembly repair modification or exposure to the elements 4 cosmetic damage and 5 labor or assembly costs This Warranty does not apply if the Product has been repackaged or resold as second hand There are no warranties express or implied including without limitation merchantability or fitness for particular use except as i contained herein or ii required by applicable law in the state whose law governs The substantive and procedural law of the State of New Jersey shall govern this Warranty absent controlling law imposing the law of another state in lieu thereof as governing law New Jersey Super
6. to install mounts and instructions simplify the process mounting your TV still requires great care We assume you re someone who at minimum has done odd jobs around the house and has some basic tools You don t need to be a master carpenter or electrician to install this mount With that said if at any time you feel that you are uncertain or uncomfortable with doing the installation yourself don t hesitate to call on a handyman or professional contractor installer Precautions e This mounting bracket was designed to be installed and utilized ONLY as specified in this manual Bell O International Corporation will not be responsible for failure to assemble as directed or for the improper assembly use or handling of this product e Improper installation of this product may cause damage or serious injury Bell O International Corporation cannot be liable for direct or indirect damage or injury caused by incorrect mounting incorrect use or incorrect assembly e f the mounting bracket will be attached to any structure other than those specified in this manual only a licensed professional contractor installer should perform this installation The supporting structure must support at minimum four times the combined weight of the mounting bracket and TV It is the responsibility and liability of the installer to ensure the suitability of the supporting structure e This product should NEVER be mounted to metal framing studs e Check car
7. een correctly installed the TV should not move 17 18 Using the wire management feature Your TV Wall Mounting Kit For Dummies was designed with a unique feature which helps you manage all of your A V wires and cables neatly and effortlessly To use this feature remove the Wire Management Plate from the bottom of the Extension Arm EA and wrap some of the Wire Management Ties WT around both the plate and your A V cables as shown in Figure 16 Pull the ties tight and re attach the plate to the bottom of the extension arm To maintain a neat look make sure that the loose ends of the ties are tucked inside the extension arm before tightening the two screws in the plate with a Phillips head screwdriver Figure 16 View from underside of Extension Arm EA Management Wire Plate Management Ties WT A V Cables Adjusting your mount After your TV is installed you can adjust the tilt and horizontal position The tilt knob carries the weight of the TV and must be tightened with the supplied Allen Key Tool Y after the desired position of the monitor is achieved Tighten the tilt knob until che TV is firmly locked in position Refer again to Figure 13 for information on locating each of these knobs E Do not loosen the screw on the opposite side see Figure 17 because e it holds the tilt assembly together Figure 17 Figure 18 SS E li onori g M ADJUST KNOB SCREW SIDE ONLY Ne If you plan to adjust the p
8. efully to ensure that there are no missing or damaged parts Never use defective parts If any parts are damaged or missing call Bell O International Corporation at 888 779 7781 and parts will be shipped directly to purchaser Please contact Bell O International Corp before attempting to return products to the point of purchase e Specifications are subject to change without notice e The maximum weight of your television cannot exceed the maximum weight rating of your mount or any attached Bell 0 UL listed adapters sold separately whichever is lower NEVER exceed the maximum load capacity of TV Wall Mount 8260 65 Ibs 30 kg TV Wall Mount 8265 50 Ibs 23 kg Parts Included in This Kit I 1 8265 U e 9 8260 B EA Extension Arm Quantity 1 IT Installation Template Quantity 1 LL SS M4 x 8mm Security Screw Quantity 2 mmm A M4 x 12mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 n I aa Q id ai MP Monitor Plate Quantity 1 y g if E k A G E B Q J io o AP 8190 Adapter Plates Quantity 1A 1B Z Plastic Finishing Caps Quantity 2 iit B M4 x 22mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 aem Installation Guide for TV Wall Mounting Kit MIES vacket Astep by step guide for mounting panel TV safely ily step by step o nel A ingyourflatpane ounting Y easily 7 IG Installation Guide amp DVD Quan
9. ing a Phillips head screwdriver Lift the TV straight up until it becomes free from the extension arm Visit www BellO com for more information on home theater furniture Visit www Dummies com for other great products books and free eTips Visit www Paladin Tools com for information on the Cable amp Satellite Installation Kit For Dummies Limited Lifetime Warranty Please note You are responsible to inspect your mount thoroughly for missing or defective parts immediately after opening the box To receive replacement or missing part s under this Warranty visit our website at www bello com or call our Customer Service Department at 1 888 779 7781 Please have the model number date code part number s and your sales receipt or other proof of purchase available for reference We will ship you any necessary replacement parts without charge at our expense This Bell O International Corp Bell O or we mounting product SKU 8260 8265 or 8190 Product is warranted for the life of the Product only to the original purchaser and limited to the original installation Warranty Re installation of the Product in a different location or with a different monitor or peripheral voids this Warranty This Warranty is only valid in the United States of America We warrant to the original purchaser that the Product and all parts and components thereof are free of defects in material and workmanship Defects as used in this Warranty is
10. ion Template Each hole should be at least 3 76mm deep Concrete Block Wall SL Do not drill into mortar joints Mortar joints are in between the concrete blocks where the cement is These joints are typically not strong enough to hold heavy loads You need to drill che holes at least one inch from the joint to provide adequate strength Use a standard drill with a new masonry drill bit to drill the holes Do not use a hammer drill because it can damage the hole or break out the back of the concrete wall which will not give adequate support to the anchor Because drilling an accurate and clean hole is essential to securing your mount be sure to use a new drill bit An old drill bit can not only make an uneven hole it can also break out the back of the concrete block which can diminish the holding ability of the anchor After the holes are drilled remove the template and place two ALLIGATOR Anchors U into the concrete wall as shown in Figure 11 Figure 11 5 16 diameter 8mm After you have prepared the two holes for mounting the Extension Arm EA install the extension arm by inserting the two Lag Bolts T through the mount and into the holes See Figures 9 and 12 After checking that the extension arm is level tighten both lag bolts fully but be careful not to over tighten Figure 12 3 76mm minimum hole depth Concrete 15 16 Step 5 Mounting the TU
11. ior Court or the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey as appropriate shall retain exclusive jurisdiction over enforcement of this Warranty and all subject matter hereof All warranties of whatsoever derivation shall be limited to the terms set forth herein unless otherwise required by applicable law You shall not rely on manufacturers employees or representatives statements whether oral or written which neither modify this Warranty nor are they part of either your purchase contract or this Warranty Except as provided herein Bell O has no liability or responsibility to you or any other person or entity with respect to any liability loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by use of the Product including but not limited to any incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty can last or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages Therefore the above limitations and exclusion may not apply to you This Warranty covers only repair or replacement for this mount as stated above This Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state 21
12. osition of your TV regularly you can tighten the horizontal pan knob by hand see Figure 18 To keep it in a permanently locked position however you need to tighten it with the supplied Allen key Under no circumstances should you completely loosen and or remove any of these knobs E 20 mpm TAM SS Storing the Allen Key Tool Don t you hate it when you can t find important tools that came with your product Not a problem this time this For Dummies mounting bracket was designed with a special place to hold the Allen Key Tool Y vertically in the wall plate as shown in Figure 19 Insert the Allen key vertically into the wall plate as shown below Rotate the Allen key to the right to lock it in position If you need to remove the Allen key simply rotate out of the locked position using a pen or other pointy object Figure 19 ALLEN KEY HOLDER DETAILED VIEW If you need to remove the TU qWING g Flat screen TVs are very heavy and extremely fragile Exercise caution when removing the display from the mount to avoid equipment damage or personal injury If your cables are accessible disconnect all power and A V cables before removing the display from the Extension Arm EA If cables are not accessible have an assistant remove the cables as soon as the TV is lifted off the extension arm Also have the assisstant hold the TV as you loosen the Security Screws SS from the Monitor Plate MP us
13. ounting the Extension Arm EA place the extension arm over the holes and screw in the two Lag Bolts T Leave some wiggle room so that you can make any fine adjustments if necessary After making sure the extension arm is level tighten all of the lag bolts completely Next insert the plastic Finishing Caps Z into the holes in the Extension Arm EA to cover up the Lag Bolts T Figure 9 Gea ae Nie tud NING Tighten mounting screws so that the Extension Arm EA is firmly attached to the wall but don t over tighten The mounting screws and or the supporting surface can become damaged which greatly reduces their holding ability Final tightening of the mounting screws should always be done by hand with a Phillips head screwdriver or ratchet wrench 13 When mounting to solid concrete or cinder block This kit includes the TOGGLER brand ALLIGATOR Figure 10 Anchors U for mounting in concrete walls or cinder block These patented anchors are the finest solid wall anchors on the market and offer excellent holding ability when properly installed After you have determined your desired TV location tape the Installation Template IT in place securely on the wall with masking tape IT Use a level to double check that the screw holes line up vertically as shown in Figure 10 Carefully drill two holes using a 5 16 or 8mm masonry drill bit in the a and b locations noted on the Installat
14. place Wood Stud pu e Figure 6 Determining the location of the TU After the Monitor Plate MP has been mounted to the TV you can now measure the distance from the bracket holes to the top and bottom of the TV to help determine the desired height of the TV on your wall The reason that you need to take these measurements is because many monitors do not have the mounting location centered on the back of the monitor To determine the exact height you want to mount the brackets use the convenient Installation Template IT rather than holding the TV in place while you do all this measuring Always make sure to use a level when placing the template Measure from the floor up as shown in Figure 7 and using a pencil make small marks on the wall to help you determine the desired TV height Figure 7 Desired Position of TV Wood Studs IT m E Level 16 Inches 406mm ottom of TV 11 12 Using the Installation Template The Installation Template IT included in this kit helps you select the correct positions for drilling the holes for Figure 8 ANG S the TV mounting Figure 8 shows what the holes on the template represent INSTALLATION TEMPLATE GABARIT DE POSE simply secure PLANTILLA DE INSTALACI N For Models 8140 8160 8165 8170 8240 8260 amp 8265 Pour les Supportes 8140 8160 8165 8170 8240 8260 amp 8265 Para So
15. portes 8140 8160 8165 8170 8240 8260 amp 8265 CAREFULLY FOLLOW DIRECTIONS IN YOUR MANUAL AND OR DVD VEILLEZ A BIEN SUIVRE LES INSTRUCTIONS DU MANUEL ET OU DU DVD SIGA DETENIDAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES DRILL HOLE a DE SU MANUAL Y O DVD MOUNTING TO A WOOD STUD SEE INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR MASONRY INSTALLATIONS z 3 2 v 2 c Z c Using a stud finder locate the edges of wall stud and mark Pr E PT stud edges with a pencil as shown in the Installation Guide pz P 7 e oO and or DVD E s t E e z F F us Center Installation Template over stud using windows to 2 Dwg g 3 Su view pencil marks Use a level to ensure template is straight E 2 3 E E58 e PE Bey Carefully drill holes through points a and b using the 3 ow 8 proper drill bit g Z 9 Ds E z XE m Los v JF 1 POSE SUR UN MONTANT EN BOIS c E es c VOIR LES INSTRUCTIONS DE POSE SUR MACONNERIE DANS LE MANUEL E 6 85 a zi GEG 4 se o ops TE i i 2o05 A l aide d un d tecteur de montant d terminez l emplacement D 2a e des bords du montant et marquez les au crayon comme 2 gs 2 indiqu dans le Guide de pose et ou le DVD L v o amp a5 3 x i x a 3 a i i i ta a c Centrez le gabarit de pose sur le montant et alignez les points de 6 oO percage a et b sur les rep res au crayon Utilisez un niveau pour v rifier que le gabarit est droit Percez avec soin travers les points a et
16. racket The mounting hole distances are measured in millimeters per the VESA Video Electronics Standards Association specifications Table 1 lists the inch and millimeter equivalents just in case you have to measure them Use a tape measure to check the distances between the horizontal and vertical mounting holes If your mounting hole configuration is a Standard for this mount as listed in Table 1 you re ready for the next step If your hole configuration requires the included For Dummies 8190 Adapter AP please refer to the instructions on page 9 for connecting the adapter to the monitor plate For other UL Listed adapters that may be used with this mount sold separately please visit www BellO com Table 1 Standard Monitor Mounting Configurations Width mm Height mm Width inch Height inch Screw Size Standard Standard with Adapter 8190 AP with Adapter 8190 AP 200 6mm Who is VESA The Video Electronics Standards Association is an international nonprofit organization representing hardware software PC display and component manufacturers cable and telephone companies and service providers VESA supports and sets industry wide interface standards for the PC workstation and computing environments Choosing which screws to use You re probably wondering why so many screws came with this mount The screw sizes follow the standards set up by VESA for each mounting configuration Before beginning you ma
17. tity 1 each i AG M5 x 6mm Adapter Screw Quantity 4 F M4 M5 Washer Quantity 10 Tit m C M4 x 30mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 Parts Included in This Kit continued 9 a0 D M4 M5 Short Spacer Quantity 6 Q M6 MS Short Spacer Quantity 4 G M5 x 12mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 E M4M5 Long Spacer Quantity 6 S P M6 M8 Long Spacer Quantity 4 UU H M5 x 22mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 AA 1 J M6 x 14mm TV K M6 x 25mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 4 Mounting Screw Quantity 4 M M8 x 20mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 4 Wm N M8 x 30mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 4 SS R M4 M5 Washer Quantity 4 o S M6 M8 Washer Quantity 4 1 M5 x 30mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 6 Ny AAA L M6 x 35mm TV Mounting Screw Quantity 4 TIT Parts Included in This Kit continued U TOGGLER brand AF8 WT Wire Management ALLIGATOR Anchor Quantity 2 Ties Quantity 6 TOGGLER brand ALLIGATOR SOLID WALL ANCHORS are patented under one or more of US Patent numbers 5 161 296 and 5 938 385 and foreign counterparts thereof and of 4 752 170 Other patents pending TOGGLER and ALLIGATOR are worldwide registered trademarks of Mechanical Plastics Corp Tools Vou Will Need A Phillips head Stud Finder Drill Bit Pencil Screwdriver Wood 552 4mm or Masonry 5 16 8mm Sl wg
18. unting configurations 200 x 200 200 x 150 or 200 x 100 and the Monitor Plate MP alone cannot reach these holes If this is the case for your TV you need to use the included Adapter Plates AP Figure 4 For 200x200 amp 200x150 mounting configurations For 200x100 mounting configuration Attach the Adapter Plates AP to the Monitor Plate MP using four small M5 Washers F and four M5 x 6mm Screws AG as shown in Figure 4 For TVs that have a larger mounting Figure 5 configuration insert the screws into the outer holes For smaller configurations use the inner holes See previous pages and Fig 5 for mounting to the TV A ST The 200x100 configuration E Ang typically uses six TV C mounting screws for this type of installation All N other configurations typically use four TV mounting screws M Selected Scr w 10 Step 2 Securing the Extension Arm Finding a wood stud to mount to Using a stud finder determine the exact location of the stud to which you want to attach the wall mount Using an electronic stud finder works best because it gives you an indication of where the right and left sides of the stud are After you determine the stud location mark the right and left side of the stud as shown in Figure 6 These markings help you determine the center location of the stud for proper drilling Line up the Installation Template IT with your pencil markings and tape it into
19. y need to test several of the screws in your hardware kit to find the correct size If you will be utilizing the 8190 Adapter Plates AP for larger mounting configurations see page 9 before proceeding Most monitors have the mounting holes flush with the back of the monitor If yours is like this attach the monitor plate using the correct TV Mounting Screws as shown in Figure 2 Make sure that the appropriate Washers F R or S are placed between the screw and the Monitor Plate MP Don t place the washers between the monitor plate and the TV NING s Don t use screws that are too long because they will not fully seat in the holes and can permanently damage the TV or mounting holes and cause the monitor to come loose m mm LA M uum or E E E LLL ee n pe mc a m T pan pem ni p xem ee Figure 2 Use spacers in situations when the arms do not fit firmly against the back of the television such as when the back of the television is curved contains larger recessed mounting holes or some other obstruction is in the way If your TV requires use of a spacer the spacer you select must stick out past the back of the TV to ensure proper mounting You don t want the spacer to be loose The Monitor Plate MP needs to rest securely on the spacers Figure 3 DETAILED VIEW Selected Spacer MP E I or Selected Screw Using the 8190 Adapter Plates Some TVs have larger mo
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