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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Universal Low Prole Flat Mount
Model: FWM-MXL
U.S.
Toll Free: 1-866-752-6271
Outside N. America: 1-503-748-5799
E-mail: ts@planar.com
9531-033-O03-01
FRANCE
Phone: +33 5 6378 3810
E-mail: emeats@planar.com
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FWM-MXL
Contents
Weight Limit. ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Warning Statements. .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Installation Tools. .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts List....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting Hardware. ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Features. ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Wall Plate. ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Mounting Bracket. ..................................................................................................................................................11
Lock-It™ Security Barrel Installation (Optional).......................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting Bracket Adjustments. .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Technical Specications. ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Introduction. ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Determining the Mounting Surface................................................................................................................................. 6
Wood Stud Installation. .................................................................................................................................................. 6
Concrete Installation. ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Steel Stud Installation. ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Selecting the Mounting Hardware. ................................................................................................................................11
Universal Washer Installation. ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Universal Spacer Installation........................................................................................................................................ 12
Locking and Leveling Screw Installation. ..................................................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Flat Panel. ....................................................................................................... 14
Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate. ................................................................................................................... 15
Leveling Screw Adjustment. ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Locking Screw Adjustment. .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Utilizing the Security Barrel. ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Weight Limit
THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF
Maximum Flat Panel Weight:
175 lbs.
SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE 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 SYSTEMS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PLANAR SYSTEMS
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 ⅝″ 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.
Contact Planar Systems with any questions:
1-866-752-6271
ts@planar.com
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FWM-MXL
Installation Tools
The following tools may be required, dependent upon your particular installation. These tools are not provided, but you
can purchase them at your local hardware store.
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Electronic Stud Finder
Pencil
¼˝ Drill Bit for
Wood Stud
/16˝ Drill Bit for
Steel Stud*
Level
5
/16˝ Concrete Drill Bit**
2
1
Tape Measure
Hand Held Drill
Hammer**
Protective Eyewear
Socket Wrench
½˝ Socket
M10 Socket*
Phillips Tip Screwdriver
* Optional tools for steel stud installations.
** Optional tools for concrete installations.
Parts List
Your product is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure that none of these parts are
missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts missing and/or damaged, please stop the
installation and contact Planar at 1-866-752-6271 (U.S.) or +33 5 6378 3810 (France).
FWM-MXL Universal Low Prole Flat Mount Assembly Components
Mounting Brackets
(Qty 2)
Wall Plate
(Qty 1)
M6 x 120mm Screws
(Qty 4)
5
/16˝ Flat Washers
(Qty 6)
M6 Steel Stud Anchors (Qty 6)
Universal Spacers
(Qty 24)
Security Barrel
(Qty 1)
Pro Mounting Hardware
5
/16˝ Concrete Wedge Anchors (Qty 6)
Thread Depth Indicator
(Qty 1)
5
/16˝ x 3˝ Lag Bolts (Qty 6)
Universal Washers
(Qty 6)
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Parts List (cont’d)
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Mounting Hardware
M4 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M4 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M4 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M5 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M5 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 45mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 70mm Screw
(Qty 4)
M5 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 45mm Screw
(Qty 6)
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Features
Leveling Screws
Allows for leveling
adjustments of the at panel
after mounting.
Cable/Electrical Cut Out
A large cut out on the wall
plate allows for easy cable
access and power
distribution installations.
Directional Mounting Arrow
Directional Mounting Arrow
lets you know which edge is
up.
Low Prole Design
Holds the at panel less
than 1˝ from the wall.
Mounting Slots
Allow for a variety of stud
congurations and lateral
shift adjustments when
mounting your at panel.
Locking Safety Screws
Prevents the at panel from
being removed or dislodged
from the wall plate.
Universal Spacers
Uniquely designed spacers that t
multiple screw sizes.
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Installing the Wall Plate
Introduction
Directional Mounting Arrow
The Directional Mounting Arrow stamped into the
top of the wall mount indicates which edge is the
top.
Mounting Safety
Two people are recommended for the installation
of this mount.
Determining the Mounting Surface
If you will be installing your mount to wood studs,
proceed to the “Wood Stud Installation” section.
If you will be installing your mount to a concrete wall,
proceed to the “Concrete Installation” section.
If you will be installing your mount to a steel frame,
proceed to the “Steel Stud Installation” section.
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Wood Stud Installation
Step 1
You must secure the wall plate to two (2) wall
studs with a minimum of four (4) lag bolts (2 lag
bolts for each stud found).
Use a stud nder to determine the exact center of
wall studs in the vicinity of the wall plate.
Use a pencil to mark the exact center of each of the
wall studs.
Step 2
Two people are recommended for this step; one
person to level the wall plate and another person
to mark the wall stud location.
Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired
viewing location.
Adjust the wall plate to align the mount slots in the
wall plate with the center of the wall studs.
Level the wall plate.
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Use a pencil to mark the upper right mounting
location along the center of the wall stud.
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
Step 3
Drill a “pilot hole” in the center of the upper right mark
using a ¼˝ drill bit and power drill.
Only use a ¼˝ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes.
Step 4
Place the wall plate against the wall and align it with
the pilot hole.
Insert one (1) 5/16˝ x 3˝ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16˝
washer into the upper right mounting hole and
tighten using a socket wrench and ½˝ socket.
Do not overtighten the lag bolt.
Step 5
Level the wall plate.
Use a pencil to mark the remaining three (3)
mounting locations along the center of each wall
stud.
Step 6
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 ¼˝ drill bit.
Only use ¼˝ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes.
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
Step 7
Insert one (1) 5/16˝ x 3˝ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16˝ washer
into each pilot hole.
Tighten all lag bolts using a socket wrench and ½˝
socket.
Do not overtighten the lag bolts when attaching the
mount to the wall. Improper installation may result in
personal injury or property damage.
Proceed to the “Installing the Mounting Bracket” section.
Concrete Installation
The supplied 5/16˝ concrete wedge anchors must be
used for concrete installation.
You will need a 5/16˝ concrete drill bit, which is
available at your closest hardware store.
FWM-MXL
Concrete Wedge Anchors
Step 1
Two people are recommended for this step; one
person to level the wall plate and another person
to mark the mounting locations.
Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired
viewing location.
Level the wall plate.
Use a pencil and mark 2 upper and 2 lower
mounting locations where you will be drilling holes
for the concrete wedge anchors. Each horizontal
location cannot be closer than 12˝ apart.
Set the wall plate to one side in a safe location.
Step 2
Use a power drill and 5/16˝ concrete drill bit to drill a hole
at each of the marks.
Example of
5
/16˝ Concrete Drill Bit (Not Included)
>12”
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
Step 3
Insert a concrete wedge anchor into each hole.
If necessary, lightly tap each concrete wedge anchor
into place with a hammer.
Remove the nuts and washers from all four (4)
concrete wedge anchors.
Step 4
Place the wall plate against the wall over the
threaded shafts of the concrete wedge anchors.
Replace the washers which you removed from
the concrete wedge anchors with the 5/16˝ washers
shown in the parts list on Page 3.
Attach the nuts and 5/16˝ washers to each of the
concrete wedge anchors and tighten using a socket
wrench and an M10 socket.
Do not overtighten the wedge anchor nuts.
Proceed to the “Installing the Mounting Bracket”
section.
Steel Stud Installation
The supplied M6 steel stud anchors must be used
to install your mount to steel studs. Do not use
lag bolts or wood screws.
Step 1
Identify the general location on the wall where you
will be mounting your at panel.
Steel Stud Anchor Screw Steel Stud Anchor Sleeve
Use a stud nder to determine the exact center
of each steel stud in the vicinity of the mounting
location.
Use a pencil and mark the exact center of each
steel stud.
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
Step 2
Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired
viewing location.
Adjust the wall plate to match the locations of the
steel studs.
Level the wall plate.
Use a pencil and mark 2 upper and 2 lower
locations where you will be drilling holes for the steel
stud anchors.
Set the wall plate to one side in a safe location.
Step 3
Use a power drill and 7/16˝ drill bit to drill a hole at
each of the marks.
Insert a steel stud anchor into each hole.
If necessary, lightly tap each steel stud anchor into
place with a hammer.
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Step 4
Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten each steel
stud anchor screw until the legs have completely
compressed against the back of the steel stud.
The steel stud anchor screw will feel tight when
you rst begin to turn it until the legs begin to
compress. The steel stud anchor screw will then
turn easier for several turns. The steel stud anchor
screw will again feel tight when the legs have
completely compressed against the back of the
drywall. Stop turning the steel stud anchor screw
at that point.
Do not overtighten the steel stud anchor screw.
Remove the steel stud anchor screws and set them
aside.
Steel stud anchors may come with small paper
washers. You may leave them on the screw or
discard them. These small paper washers do not
replace standard 5/16˝ washers.
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
Step 5
Align the wall plate over the steel stud anchor sleeves.
Insert a steel stud anchor screw and a 5/16˝ washer into
each steel stud anchor sleeve.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver and tighten each steel stud
anchor screw until it is just snug.
Do not overtighten the steel stud anchor screws.
Do not use a power drill to tighten the steel stud anchor
screws.
Proceed to the “Installing the Mounting Bracket” section.
Installing the Mounting Bracket
Selecting the Mounting Hardware
Insert a small straw or toothpick into the threaded
inserts found on the back of the at panel.
Use a pencil to mark the depth of the threaded
insert on the small straw or toothpick.
Mark the straw or toothpick 1/8” above the depth of
the threaded insert, as shown in Figure 1.
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.
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.
Test each size of the screws provided.
The correct screws should thread easily into the
mounting point and not pull out when tension is
applied.
Small Straw or Toothpick
X
Marking the 1/8”
Allowance
Proceed to the “Universal Washer Installation”
section.
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark
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Installing the Mounting Bracket (cont’d)
Universal Washer Installation
FWM-MXL
Universal Washers are designed to accommodate the
various M4, M5, 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 “Leveling and Locking Screw
Installation” section.
Universal Spacer Installation
Universal Spacers allow you to attach the mounting
bracket to at panels which have recessed or uneven
mount points. Each Universal Spacer adds ¼˝ to the
distance between the mounting bracket and your at
panel.
M8
M5, M6
M4
Mounting Screw
Universal Washer
Mounting Bracket
Flat Panel
Universal Spacer
Mount Point
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, M5, M6 and M8
screw sizes.
Proceed to the “Locking and Leveling Screw
Installation” section.
1˝ ¼˝
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Installing the Mounting Bracket (cont’d)
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 120mm 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 mounting
tab before proceeding.
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
You must install the locking screws before you
attach the mounting bracket to the back of the at
panel. The locking screws consists of two (2)
M6 x 120mm screws.
Leveling Screw
Correctly Threaded
Leveling Screw
Threaded Too Far
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 mounting tab
before proceeding.
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 from
safely attaching the at panel to the wall plate.
Proceed to the “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to
the Flat Panel” section.
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:
Remove the locking screw from the mounting
bracket.
Place the locking screw into and through the
security barrel (see illustration below).
Re-insert the locking screw and security barrel into
the mounting bracket.
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 overtighten the locking screw.
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Mounting Tab
Proceed to the “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to
the Flat Panel” section.
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
Place your at panel screen-side down on a soft, at
surface.
Identify the number and location of the thread
inserts on the back of your at panel.
Aligning the holes on each mounting bracket with
the thread inserts on the back of your at panel.
Secure each mounting bracket to your at panel by
inserting a minimum of two (2) screws per bracket.
Do not overtighten the mounting hardware.
Proceed to the “Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall
Plate” section.
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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.
Raise the at panel past the top and bottom mounting rails on the wall panel.
Slide the at panel down slowly, keeping it close to the wall.
Engage the top and bottom mounting brackets to the rails of the wall plate.
Proceed to the “Mounting Bracket Adjustments” section.
Mounting Bracket Adjustments
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.
Loosen both locking screws.
Adjust the tilt of your at panel.
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 120mm locking screws.
Do not overtighten the locking screws.
M6 x 120mm
Leveling Screw
(1 per Bracket)
M6 x 120mm
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 -
Thread the cable through the hole on the security
barrel.
Attach the PCB-CSL1 locking mechansim and
secure it using the supplied key.
Padlock -
Place the locking hook through the hole of the
security barrel.
Snap lock and locking hook together.
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Technical Specications
All measurements are in inches [millimeters].
PCB-CSL1
Padlock
(Combination or Keyed)
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Disclaimer
Planar Systems intends to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Planar Systems makes no claim that
the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible
contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document
is subject to change without notice or obligation of any kind. Planar Systems makes no representation of warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Planar Systems assumes no responsibility for
accuracy, completeness or sufciency of the information contained in this document. This mount is covered under
Planar’s standard warranty terms and conditions found on www.planarcontrolroom.com/support.
©Planar Systems 2010
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