Premier CTM-MS4 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

9531-000-331-07

Universal Tilt Wall Mount

Model: CTM-MS4

NORTH AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Distributed by Amber Technology Limited

Unit B, 5 Skyline Place

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

Australia

Phone: [phone] Sydney Office

Toll Free: 1-800-368-9700

Email: [email protected]

CTM-MS4

Table of Contents

Warning Statements ........................................................................................................................................- 3 -

Parts List ...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -

Installation Tools ..............................................................................................................................................- 4 -

How to Determine the Correct Spacer ...........................................................................................................- 6 -

Mounting Bracket Installation .......................................................................................................................- 8 -

CTM-MS4 Installation ..................................................................................................................................- 11 -

Installing the Flat Panel Display (CTM-MS4) ............................................................................................- 14 -

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................- 17 -

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................- 18 -

Contact Premier Mounts ...............................................................................................................................- 18 -

Notes ................................................................................................................................................................- 18 -

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Warning Statements

PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY
PREMIER MOUNTS 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.

THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 300 LBS. IF NOT, THE WALL
STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE ADHERED
TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND TOOLS FOR THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE TO
PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLA TION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD
BE READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ
TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Indicates that the power plug is to be
disconnected from the power outlet.

Safety precautions must be taken at all times.

Contact Premier Mounts with any questions - (800)
368-9700

Warning and Caution statements.

Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the flat panel display and/or damage to the mounting surface.

Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight, air conditioning or any other source of direct heat energy. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the flat panel display and could increase the risk of fire.

At least two qualified people should perform the installation procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or
mishandling the flat panel display.

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Parts List

NOTE: This wall mount 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 Premier Mounts (800-368-9700).

Wall Plate
(Qty 2)

Mounting Brackets
(Qty 2)

5/16” Flat
Washers
(Qty 12)

5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts
(wooden studs only)
(Qty 12)

M6 x 12mm
Safety Knobs
(Qty 2)

Griplate™ (Qty 8)

M8 x 16mm
Hex Head Bolt
(Qty 2)

M8 Hex Nut
(Qty 2)

5/16” x 1-1/4”
Mounting Rod
Set Screw
(Qty 1)

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screw Driver Soft Material/ Blanket ½ ” Socket and Wrench
Pencil Tape Measure Drill Gun
Level (Supplied) Thread Depth Indicator (Supplied)

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M5 x 25

M5 x 30

M6 x 20

M6 x 25

M6 x 30

M8 x 70

(Qty 8) M6 x 35

(Qty 8) M8 x 20

(Qty 8) M8 x 25

(Qty 8) M8 x 30

(Qty 8) M8 x 35

Nylon spacers and flat washers’ actual size
NOTE

: The nylon spacers may be stacked to achieve proper spacing.

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

(Qty 4)

¼” Nylon Spacers

½” Nylon Spacers

5/16” Flat Washers

1” Nylon Spacers

(Qty 8) ¼” Nylon Spacers

(Qty 12)

(Qty 8) Nylon Sleeves

(Qty 8)

9/16” Nylon

Spacers

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

(Qty 8)

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How to Determine the Correct Spacer

1. The following illustration shows a display mounting surface
that will not need the use of a spacer.

2. The illustration shows a display mounting surface that will
need a spacer to correctly install the mounting plate.

3. Anytime a display has a recessed mounting point, a spacer

must be used.

4. Select the spacer(s) that will create a flush and level

mounting surface for the mounting plate.

5. The following illustration shows how a thread depth
indicator should be used to determine which spacer should be
used.

6. The following illustration shows how a correctly installed
spacer and mounting screw will sit in a recessed mounting
point.

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Thread Depth Indicator

1. Insert the thread depth indicator (supplied) through the thread inserts found on the back of the flat panel to make sure the inserts

measure the same full depth and mark it (Figure 1).

2. Locate the correct diameter screw for the thread insert. Compare your marking to the screws (supplied).

3. If your selected screw is longer than the marking on the thread depth indicator, DO NOT USE this screw.

4. The screw length must not bypass the marking. Select another screw size (Figure 2 and 3), until you find one that comes closest

to your mark without going past the mark on the Thread Depth Indicator.

Inverted flat panel
display

Marking the depth

Thread insert

Figure 1

Screw Thread depth

Thread depth
indicato

Marking

Screw

Marking

indicator

Figure 2 Figure 3

Thread depth

indicator

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Mounting Bracket Installation

NOTE: Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installation instructio ns must be adhered to. Failure

to do so could result in serious personal injury and possible damage to the flat panel.

WARNING

1. Once the flat panel is inverted, use a measuring tape to find the center of your flat panel measuring from outside to outside of

2. Using a pencil lightly mark the center of your flat panel (Figure 5).

: INVERT THE FLAT PANEL PLACE IT ON A SOFT, FLAT SUFRACE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE

FLAT PANEL. USE A BLANKET, FOAM, ETC. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN DAMAGING THE
FLAT PANEL. DO NOT LAY THE FLAT PANEL ON THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION TO THE
GLASS. THE FLAT PANEL IS HEAVY AND FRAGILE. AT LEAST TWO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE FLAT PANEL.

the flat panel (Figure 4).

Measuring tape

Top of flat panel

Inverted flat panel

C

L

Inverted flat panelBottom of flat panel

Mark the center
of the flat

anel

C

L

Figure 4 Figure 5

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3. Install the nylon spacers (if needed) to the mounting points on the flat panel (Figure 6).

4. Lay the mounting brackets (stamped arrows facing out) - (Figure 7).

Nylon Spacers, If Applicable

Bottom of Flat Panel

Center Mark

Figure 6

Inverted Flat Panel

Arrows Facing Out

Figure 7

5. Match the center of viewing guide with the centerline you marked in Step 1 (Figure 8).

6. The mounting brackets are designed with a center of viewing guide on the outside (Figure 9).

Notched Cut Outs

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Mounting Bracket

Notched Cut Out

Figure 8

Bottom of the
Flat Panel

Figure 9

7. The Griplate™ has M4, M5 M6 and M8 hole patterns to fit the hardware that your flat panel requires.

EXAMPLE: If your plasma uses M8 x 20 Phillip screws, use the M8 mounting points (Figure 10).

8. Once the mounting brackets are aligned, secure the Griplate™ to the flat panel. Use (1) Griplate™ per mounting point (Figure

11).

NOTE

M4 M5 M6 M8

Figure 10

: The dimples of the top Griplate™ have to be facing up and the bottom Griplate™ dimples must be facing down.

Phillips Screw Driver

Dimples Facing Up

Dimples Facing Up

Dimples Facing Down

Inverted Flat Panel

Dimples Facing Down

Figure 11

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CTM-MS4 Installation

1. Using a (commercially available) wood stud finder, locate the 16" or 24" stud centers behind the wall (Figure 12).

2. Once found, make a pencil marking on the center of the wood studs (Figure 13).

3. Place the wall plate to the reference line and mark the lag bolt mounting points through the wall plate slots on the wall (see

NOTE below).

Wood Stud Finder

Commercially available

Mark the wall

16"

and the center
of the wood
studs.

16"

Measure and
mark the
viewing height
desired on the
wall.

Wood studs
behind the
wall
structure.

Figure 12 Figure 13

NOTE

: Three studs that are 24” apart will need nine (9) lag bolts. Four studs that are 16” apart will need twelve (12) lag bolts.

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4. Use a screwdriver to remove the lower mounting rod

screw.

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5. Once the mounting rod screw is removed, insert one
(1) 1 ¼˝ set screw.

6. Once the mounting rod set screw has been inserted
into the first wall plate, place the second wall plate
next to the first wall plate.

7. Line up the mounting hole with the mounting rod set
screw and then slide the two wall plates together.

8. Slide the mounting rod onto the wall plate set
screw and slowly thread the rod onto the set screw
until tight.

9. Insert two (2) M8 x 16mm hex head bolts through the
two holes and secure with two (2) M8 hex nuts.

10. Once the bolt and nut have been attached and finger
tightened, use a wrench (not supplied) to tighten
them.

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11. Level the wall plate with the reference arrow pointing up to the ceiling (Figure 15).

12. Drill ¼" pilot holes to the marked wall.

13. Secure the plate using the 5/16" lag bolts and flat washers (Figure 16).

16"

Mark the mounting slot

openings

Wall Plate

Wall Plates

Figure 15

5/16” x 3” Lag
Bolts

Figure 16. Wood Installation

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Installing the Flat Panel Display (CTM-MS4)

WARNING: AT LEAST TWO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR INSTALLATION

OF THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND POSSIBLE
DAMAGE TO THE FLAT PANEL.

1. Raise the flat panel with the mounting brackets secured to the flat panel and insert the top hooks over the upper rod. The lower
hooks should rest on the lower rod (Figure 17).

Wall Plate

Top

Bottom

Figure 17

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2. Make any lateral shift adjustment and lock it by tightening the screws found on the bottom of the mounting brackets.

CAUTION

NOTE

: Do not over tighten the screws to the rods (Figure 18).

: To remove the display fro m the wall simply loosen the screws using a Phillips screwdriver and lift the un it of the

wall carefully.

Lateral Shift

Wall Plate

Figure 18

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3. Tilt the flat panel and secure the safety knobs to each of the mounting brackets (Figure 19).

NOTE

: To remove the display from the wall simply extend the display to its maximum tilt range, remove the

safety knobs, push the flat panel back to it’s flat position, loosen or remove the lateral shift screws
and lift the unit off the wall.

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Figure 19

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Technical Specifications

Figure 20

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Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

All Premier Mounts products carry a limited lifetime warranty from ship date against defects in materials and workmanship. Premier
Mounts is not liable for improper installation that results in damage to mounts, adapters, display equipment or personal injury.

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDIN G
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Contact Premier Mounts

In the event of missing and/or damage equipment, or technical questions, the following information can help in the completion of the
installation.

Customer Service – [phone]
Technical Support – [email protected]

Notes

NORTH AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Distributed by Amber Technology Limited

Unit B, 5 Skyline Place

Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

Australia

Phone: [phone] Sydney Office

Toll Free: 1-800-368-9700

Email: [email protected]

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