Planar FWMG-MXL Installation Guide

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

[phone]

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 qualied 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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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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