Planar FWMG-MXL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Fixed Wall Mount for Ultra Large Displays 50”- 98” weighing less than 300 lbs.
Part Number: 955-0217-00
Planar, A Leyard Company
1195 NW Compton Drive
Beaverton, OR 97006
(866) 475-2627
www.planar.com
Weight Limit
THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF
Maximum Flat Panel Weight:
300 lbs.
SUPPORTING AT LEAST FOUR TIMES THE WEIGHT OF
THE FLAT PANEL. IF NOT, THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST
BE REINFORCED.
Warning Statements
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST BE FOLLOWED, AS OUTLINED
IN THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE
PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
PLANAR INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PLANAR
PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS, AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS,
DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR
IN ANY MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.
At least two qualied people should perform the assembly procedure. Personal injury and/or property damage can result
from dropping or mishandling the at panel.
If mounting to wall studs or ceiling studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the wall studs
or ceiling studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud nder is recommended.
It is recommended that a maximum of 5/8” plaster board be used when mounting to wooden studs.
Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there
are no electrical wires in wall. Cutting or drilling into an electrical line may cause serious personal injury.
Make sure there are no water or natural gas lines inside the wall where the mount is to be located. Cutting or drilling into a
water or gas line may cause severe property damage or personal injury.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and/or serious
personal injury.
Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of
impact.
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Included Components
5/16” Flat Washers
(Qty 6)
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts
(Qty 6)
M4 x 12mm (Qty 4)
M4 x 16mm (Qty 4)
M4 x 25mm (Qty 4)
Wall Mount
(Qty 1)
Universal Spacers
(Qty 8)
Finned Anchor
Lock-it Barrel
(Qty 1)
(Qty 6)
M6 x 12mm (Qty 4)
M6 x 16mm (Qty 4)
Bracket
(Qty 2)
Thread Depth Indicator
(Qty 1)
M6 x 250 mm
(Qty 4)
Universal Washers
(Qty 4)
M8 x 12mm (Qty 4)
M8 x 16mm (Qty 4)
M6 x 25mm (Qty 4)
Required for installation
Electronic Stud Finder M6 or 1/4” Drill Bit
Pencil Protective Eyewear
13mm or 1/2” SocketLevel
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Socket Wrench
M8 x 25mm (Qty 4)
3/8” Masonry Drill Bit
Portable Drill
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A
Company
Introduction
Directional Mounting Arrow
The Directional Mounting Arrow stamped into the top of the wall
mount indicates which edge is the top.
Wood Stud Installation
1
Minimum of 2 by 4 wood stud to be used
X
You must secure the wall plate to three (3) wall studs with a minimum of
six (6) lag bolts (2 lag bolts for each stud found).
1) Use a stud nder to determine the center of wall studs in the vicinity of
the wall plate.
2) Use a pencil to mark the center of each of the wall studs.
2
1) Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired viewing location.
2) Use a pencil to mark the upper right mounting location along the center of
the wall stud.
3
Drill a “pilot hole” in the center of the upper right mark using a 1/4” drill bit and
power drill.
X
X
Only use a 1/4″ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes.
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1) Place the wall plate against the wall and align it with the pilot hole.
2) Insert one (1) 5/16″ x 3″ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16″ washer into the
up per right mounting hole and tighten using a socket wrench and 1/2” socket.
Do not over tighten the lag bolt.
1) Level the wall plate.
2) Use a pencil to mark the remaining ve (5) mounting locations along the
center of each wall stud.
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Two people are recommended for this step; one person to level the wall plate and
another person to drill the pilot holes.
Drill a “pilot hole” in the center of each of the marks with a power drill and a 1/4″ drill bit.
Only use 1/4″ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes.
1) Insert one (1) 5/16” x 3” lag bolt and one (1) 5/16” washer into each pilot hole.
2) Tighten all lag bolts using a socket wrench and 1/2” socket.
Do not over tighten the lag bolts when attaching the mount to the wall. Improper
installation may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Concrete Installation
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Two people are recommended for this step: one person to level the wall
plate and another person to mark the mounting locations.
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1) Drill six (6) pilot holes of each mark using a drill and 3/8” masonry drill bit.
2) Drill 3 inches deep.
Only use a 3/8" masonry drill bit when drilling pilot holes.
1) Insert the Finned Anchors into each pilot hole.
2) Lightly tap each Finned Anchors into place with a hammer.
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1) Insert one (1) 5/16” x 3” Lag Bolt and one (1) 5/16” washer into
each pilot hole.
2) Tighten all lag bolts using a socket wrench and 1/2” socket.
Do not over tighten the lag bolts when attaching the mount to the
wall. Improper installation may result in personal injury or property
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Selecting the Mounting Hardware
Small Straw or Toothpick
Marking the 1/8”
Allowance
1) Insert a small straw or toothpick into the threaded inserts found on the
back of the at-panel.
2) Use a pencil to mark the depth of the threaded insert on the small straw
or toothpick.
3) Mark the straw or toothpick 1/8” above the depth of the threaded insert,
as shown in Figure 1.
4) Insert the small straw or toothpick into the remaining threaded inserts
to compare and verify their depth using the straw or toothpick’s 1/8”
allowance mark.
5) Locate the correct diameter screw for the threaded insert.
If the screw you selected is longer than the 1/8” allowance mark on
the small straw or toothpick, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, do
not use this screw. The screw length must not bypass the mark.
6) Test each size of the screws provided.
The correct screws should thread easily into themounting point and
not pull out when tension is applied.
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark
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Universal Washer Installation
Universal Washers are designed to accommodate the various M4, M6, and M8
hole sizes required by at panels.
Do not place excessive pressure on the back of the at panel, as this
may damage your at panel.
The Universal Washer must be installed between the head of the
mounting screw and the mounting bracket as shown.
Does your at panel have:
● Recessed mount points?
● Uneven mount points?
● A curved back?
● Any obstruction near the mount point?
If Yes, you must install Universal Spacers. Remove the mounting brackets,
Universal Washers, and mounting screws from the back of the at panel.
Proceed to the “Universal Spacer Installation” section.
If No, skip to the “Locking and Leveling Screw Installation” section.
Universal Spacer Installation
M8
M6
M4
Mounting Screw
Universal Washer
Mounting Bracket
Universal Spacers allow you to attach the mounting bracket to at panels which
have recessed or uneven mount points. Each Universal Spacer adds 1/4” to the
distance between the mounting bracket and your at panel.
The Universal Spacers must be stacked and oriented as shown.
The Universal Spacers must only be installed between the mounting
bracket and your at panel.
The Universal Spacers will t M4, M6, and M8 screw sizes.
Proceed to the “Locking and Leveling Screw Installation” section.
Flat Panel
Universal Spacer
Mount Point
1˝ ¼˝
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Locking and Leveling Screw Installation
Leveling Screw Installation
You must install the leveling screws before you attach the mounting
bracket to the back of the at panel. The leveling screws consists of
two (2) M6 x 250mm screws.
Thread one (1) leveling screw into the top mounting hole on each of the
mounting brackets. Make sure the leveling screw is securely threaded into the
Do not thread the leveling screw any further once it is even with the
mounting tab. Threading the leveling screw any further will prevent
you from safely attaching the at panel to the wall plate.
Locking Screw Installation
Leveling Screw
Correctly Threaded
You must install the locking screw before you attach the mounting bracket to
the back of the at panel. The locking screws consists two (2) M6 X 250mm
screws.
Thread one (1) locking screw into the bottom mounting hole on each of the
mounting brackets. Make sure the locking screw is securely threaded into the
Do not thread the locking screw any further once it is even with the
mounting tab. Threading the locking screw any further will prevent you
Leveling Screw
Threaded Too Far
Locking Screw
Correctly Threaded
Locking Screw
Threaded Too Far
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Lock-it™ Security Barrel Installation (Optional)
Optional security congurations include:
- PCB-CSL1 (sold separately)
- Padlock (Combination or Keyed; commercially
available)
Please read the following directions to install the security barrel:
1) Remove the locking screw from the mounting bracket.
2) Place the locking screw into and through the security barrel (see illustration below).
3) Re-insert the locking screw and security barrel into the mounting bracket.
4) Tighten the locking screw and security barrel until seated in the mounting tab.
Do not thread the locking screw any further once it is even with the
mounting tab (see illustration to the right). Threading the locking screw
any further will prevent you from safely attaching the at panel to the
wall plate.
Do not over tighten the locking screw.
Mounting Tab
Locking Screw
Lock-It™ Security
Barrel
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Flat Panel
This section presumes that you have read and understood these sections:
● Selecting the Proper Mounting Hardware
● Universal Washer Installation
● Universal Spacer Installation
1) Place your at panel screen-side down on a soft, at surface.
2) Identify the number and location of the thread inserts on the back of
your at panel.
3) Aligning the holes on each mounting bracket with the thread inserts on
the back of our at panel.
4) Secure each mounting bracket to your at panel by inserting a minimum
of two (2) screw per bracket.
Do not over tighten the mounting hardware.
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Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate
This section requires two people.
Do not release your at panel until you are certain that top and bottom hooks of both mounting
brackets are securely seated on the upper and lower mounting rails of the wall panel.
1) Raise the at panel past the top and bottom mounting rails on the wall panel.
2) Slide the at panel down slowly, keeping it close to the wall.
3) Engage the top and bottom mounting brackets to the rails of the wall plate.
Mounting Bracket Adjustment
Leveling Screw Adjustment
If your at panel is tilted too far to one side, the leveling screws will allow you
compensate for this tilt by simply adjusting the screws with a screwdriver.
1) Loosen both locking screws.
2) Adjust the tilt of your at panel.
3) Tighten both locking screws.
Caution!
It is possible to dislodge your at panel while you level your at panel.
Use extreme caution until you tighten the locking screws.
Locking Screw Adjustment
After you have nished leveling your at panel, be sure to tighten the two (2) M6 x 250mm
locking screws, one on each mounting bracket.
Do not over tighten the locking screws.
M6 x 250mm
Leveling Screw
(1 per Bracket)
M6 x 250mm
Locking Screw
(1 per Bracket)
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Utilizing the Security Barrel
Your Mount includes one (1) Security Barrel which can provide additional
theft deterrence for your at panel.
PCB-CSL1 Security Cable
1) Thread the cable through the hole on the security barrel.
2) Attach the PCB-CSL1 locking mechanism and secure it using the
supplied key.
Padlock
1) Place the locking hook through the hole of the security barrel.
2) Snap lock and locking hook together.
PCB-CSL1
Padlock
(Combination or Keyed)
95N1-000-000-01_01
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