3 installing your wall mount – Philips SQM4712-27 User Manual

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3 Installing your wall mount

In this chapter, the basic steps to get you

started are described.

B

Warning

Carefully read the safety

precautions in “Section 1

Important” before you install the

wall mount.

3.1 Mounting the wall plate (drywall)

B

Warning

For safety reasons, this LCD mount

must be secured to a wood stud.

The stud must be capable of

supporting the combined weight of

the mount and display.

1

See enclosed mounting template for

diagram and guide of how to mount

properly on the wall.

2

Using a stud finder, locate and mark the

stud for securing the mount (make sure

your mark is in the center of the stud).

You can use your own stud finder or the

one included in the hardware kit.

Note: Once stud has been located you

will need to verify with a hammer and a

nail

A) Simply place the nail over your mark

on the wall and tap in with hammer. if

the nail encounters resistance and is

secure in wall you have verified a stud

location

B) If it just pushes through with no

resistance you will need to start over

and locate the stud.

3

Using the enclosed mounting template,

place the diagram against the wall and

mark two locations (top and bottom)

on the wall where the mount Is to be

Installed. Be sure to use the center of

the stud.

4

With the help of another person, place

the mount against the wall and level it

using the bubble guide.

5

While another person holds the mount

in place, mark two locations (top and

bottom) on the wall where the mount is

to be installed. Be sure to use the center

of the stud. (these marks should line up

with the ones made in step 3 above using

the template).

6

Set the mount aside and drill a 1/4” (6

mm) pilot hole at each marked location.

7

Place the mount back against the wall

and secure it using the wood screws

(A) provided. Do not over-tighten these

screws and do not release the mount

until all screws are in place.

8

Once both wood screws are in place you

must tighten each one. (note: be sure not

to over tighten). 1

1

3. Mounting the wall plate

(concrete/brick installation)

B

Warning

For safety reasons, the concrete

wall must be capable of supporting

the combined weight of the mount

and display.

1

See enclosed mounting template for

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