Premier Mounts AM50S-B User guide

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AM50S / AM50S-B

VESA Swingout Mount for Flat-Panels up to 32”

NORTH AMERICA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

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EUROPE

Unit 4 Swallow Gate Business Park

Holbrook Lane, Coventry, England CV6 4BL

Phone: [phone]

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9531-024-011-00

Contents

Weight Limit. ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Warning Statements. ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Installation Tools. ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Features. ..................................................................................................................................................................4

Installing the Wall Plate. ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Determining the Mounting Surface. ............................................................................................................. 5

Wood Stud Installation. ................................................................................................................................ 5

Concrete Installation. ................................................................................................................................... 6

Mounting Hardware. ................................................................................................................................................. 8

Selecting the Mounting Hardware. .............................................................................................................. 8

Attaching the AM50S Mount to the Wall Plate. ......................................................................................................... 9

Securing the AM50S Mount. .....................................................................................................................................9

Attaching the Flat Panel to the AM50S Mount. .......................................................................................................10

Adjusting the AM50S Mount Tension. ..................................................................................................................... 11

Adjusting the Swingout Arm Tension. ........................................................................................................ 11

Adjusting the Tilt/Pivot Tension. ................................................................................................................. 11

AM50S Cable Management. ..................................................................................................................................12

Technical Specications. ........................................................................................................................................13

Warranty. ................................................................................................................................................................14

AM50S

Weight Limit

THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF

Maximum Flat Panel Weight:

50 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.

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.

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.

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 Premier Mounts with any questions:
[phone]
[email protected]

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AM50S

Installation Tools

The following tools may be required depending on your installation.

5

/16˝ Masonry

Drill Bit**

Phillips Tip

Screwdriver

Pencil

Socket Wrench

Level

M10 Socket**

Electronic Stud Finder

Protective Eyewear

** Optional tools for concrete installations.

Hand Held Drill

Hammer**

⅛˝ Wood

Drill Bit

Tape Measure

Parts List

Make sure none of the Premier Mounts parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are,
stop the installation and call Premier Mounts at [phone].

AM50S / AM50S-B Components

Swingout Arm (Qty 1)Wall Plate (Qty 1)

M4 x 10mm Pan Combo

Screw (Qty 4)

5

/16″ Concrete Wedge Anchors (Qty 4)

M4 x 12mm Pan Combo

Screw (Qty 4)

M3 Allen Wrench (Qty 1)

#14 x 2″ Wood Screws (Qty 4)

14mm Socket (Qty 1)

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AM50S

Features

The AM50S VESA Swingout Mount packs many features that make it one of the best mounts for at-panels up to
32”. The sleek and unobtrusive AM50S uses 75 x 75 mm 100 x 100mm VESA mounting patterns to t a majority of
at-panels. For the optimal viewing angle, adjust the mount using the attachment head’s Radial Glide® feature, which
offers up to 15° of smooth adjustment in any direction, and/or extend the swingout arm up to 11 inches from the wall.
Openings in the mounting arm provide built-in cable management.

Stylish Design
Sleek and unobtrusive, yet sturdy.

Adjustable Tension
Your at panel stays at
the angle you choose
even when using a
heavy display.

Cable Management
Keeps cables from being pinched
and reduces unsightly cable
clutter.

Radial Glide Technology™

180° swing, 360° rotation and 15°
of tilt allows for superior viewing of
your at-panel.

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AM50S

Installing the Wall Plate

Determining the Mounting Surface

If you will be installing your AM50S mount to wood studs, proceed to the “Wood Stud Installation” section.

If you will be installing your AM50S mount to a concrete wall, proceed to the “Concrete Installation” section.

Wood Stud

Wood Stud Installation

Step 1

You must secure the wall plate to the wall stud with

all four (4) #14 x 2″ wood screws.

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 the wall stud

®

where you will be installing your AM50S mount.

Concrete

X

Step 2

Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired



viewing location.
Adjust the wall plate to align the mounting points in

®

the wall plate with the center of the wall stud.
Level the wall plate.

¯

Use a pencil to mark all four (4) mount locations along

°

the center of the wall stud.

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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)

Step 3

Drill four (4) holes in the center of each of the marks
using a power drill and a ⅛˝ drill bit.

AM50S

Only use a ⅛˝ drill bit when drilling the holes.

Step 4

Place the wall plate against the wall and align it with



the holes.
Insert one (1) #14 x 2″ wood screw into each of

®

the mounting holes and tighten using a Phillips
screwdriver.

Do not overtighten the wood screws.

X

X

Proceed to the “Mounting Hardware” section.

Concrete Installation

The supplied 5/16″ concrete wedge anchors must be

used for concrete installation.

You will need a 5/16″ masonry drill bit, which is
available at your closest hardware store.

Example of

Concrete Wedge Anchors

5

/16″ Masonry Drill Bit (Not Included)

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AM50S

Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)

Step 1

Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired



viewing location.
Level the wall plate.

®

Use a pencil and mark all four (4) mounting locations

¯

where you will be drilling holes for the concrete wedge
anchors.

Set the wall plate to one side in a safe location.

°

Step 2

Use a power drill and 5/16″ masonry drill bit to drill a hole at
each of the marks.

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.

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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)

Step 4

Place the wall plate against the wall over the



threaded shafts of the concrete wedge anchors.
Attach the nuts and 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 “Mounting Hardware” section.

Mounting Hardware
Selecting the Mounting Hardware

AM50S

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.

²

The correct screws should thread easily into the
mounting point and not pull out when tension is
applied.

Proceed to the “Attaching the AM50S Mount to the
Wall Plate” section.

Small Straw
or Toothpick

Small Straw or Toothpick

Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark

Small Straw
or Toothpick

Marking the 1/8”
Allowance

Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark

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AM50S

Attaching the AM50S Mount to the Wall Plate

Your AM50S mount must be attached to the back plate that is secured to the wall. The back of your AM50S mount
has a built-in bracket designed to “hang” on the wall plate.

Lift your AM50S mount up to the wall plate.



Slide the top of the AM50S mount on to the top of the wall bracket.

®

Pivot the bottom of the AM50S mount towards the wall plate until it rests against the wall.

¯

Do not release the AM50S mount until you are certain that it is resting securely on the wall plate.

Proceed to the “Securing the AM50S Mount” section.

AM50S Mount

X

Securing the AM50S Mount

Use the supplied M3 Allen wrench to tighten the
M6 x 35mm set screw located in the bottom of the AM50S
mount. The M6 x 35mm set screw prevents your at
panel from being accidently dislodged.

Do not overtighten the set screw.

Proceed to the “Attaching the Flat Panel to the AM50S
Mount” section.

Wall Plate

Set Screw

M3 Allen Wrench

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Attaching the Flat Panel to the AM50S Mount

Insert two (2) M4 pan combo screws into the top two mounting points of your at panel. Thread the M4 screws to



one-half of their length into the at panel, but do not tighten the M4 screws at this time.

Use either the M4 x 10mm or M4 x 12mm pan combo screws depending on the length needed for the at-panel.

Insert the heads of the M4 screws through the keyhole slots.

®

Insert two (2) M4 screws into the bottom mounting points.

¯

Tighten all M4 screws.

°

Do not overtighten the mounting hardware.

Proceed to the “Adjusting the AM50S Mount Tension” section.

M4 Screws

AM50S

AM50S Mount

Keyhole Slot

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Thread Insert in Flat Panel
or Adapter Plate

M4 Screw Partially
Threaded Into Flat Panel
or Adapter Plate

AM50S

Adjusting the AM50S Mount Tension

Adjusting the Swingout Arm Tension

Your AM50S ships from the factory pre-tensioned.
However, you can make ne-tune adjustments to how
much pressure is required to move each section of the
swingout arm by adjusting the joint tension nuts.

Remove the plastic joint caps from the bottom of each



of the swingout arm joints.
Use a socket wrench and the supplied 14mm socket

®

to loosen or tighten the joint tension nut located on
the underside of each swingout arm joint.

Turn the joint tension nut clockwise to increase
tension.

Turn the joint tension nut counter-clockwise to
decrease tension.

Do not overtighten the joint tension nuts.

Do not completely remove the joint tension nuts.

Replace the plastic joint caps.

¯

Joint Tension Nut

Adjusting the Tilt/Pivot Tension

You can adjust the tension of the Radial Glide™ at panel
attachment head by adjusting the tilt/pivot tension nut.

Attach the M3 Allen wrench to the supplied 14mm



socket using the side hole in the socket.
Use the wrench and socket to loosen or tighten the

®

tilt/pivot tension nut.

Turn the tilt/pivot tension nut clockwise to increase
tension.

Turn the tilt/pivot tension nut counter-clockwise to
decrease tension.

Caution!

Loosening the tilt/pivot tension nut too much may
cause the at panel to suddenly tilt forward.

Do not overtighten the tilt/pivot tension nut.

Do not completely remove the tilt/pivot tension nut.

Replace the plastic tilt/pivot cap.

¯

Proceed to the “AM50S Cable Management” section.

Tension Nut

Allen Wrench and

Socket Combo

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AM50S Cable Management

Your AM50S features built-in cable management.

Remove the two plastic covers.



Route power or signal cables as shown.

®

Re-attach the two plastic covers.

¯

The V-shape in the plastic covers allows power and signal cables to emerge from your AM50S while maintaining a
clean appearance.

AM50S

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AM50S

Technical Specications

All measurements are in inches [millimeters].

9.50
241

15°

10.96
278

.75

19

3.96
101

3.94
100

9.50
241

A: 75mm x 75mm VESA mounting points.

B: 100mm x 100mm VESA mounting points.

3.94
100

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AM50S

Warranty

Warranty

PREMIER MOUNTS

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

What and Who is Covered by this Limited Warranty and for How Long

Premier Mounts warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the original
owner of this product. The limited warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product.

What Premier Mounts Will Do

At the sole option of Premier Mounts, Premier Mounts will repair or replace any product or product part that is defective.
If Premier Mounts chooses to replace a defective product or part, a replacement product or part will be shipped to you
at no charge, but you must pay any labor costs.

What is Not Covered; Limitations

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO MOUNTS, ADAPTERS, DISPLAYS,
PROJECTORS, OTHER PROPERTY, OR PERSONAL INJURY RESULTING, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, FROM
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, MODIFICATION, USE OR MISUSE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

PREMIER MOUNTS DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PREMIER MOUNTS IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
INABILITY TO USE ITS PRODUCTS OR LABOR COSTS FOR REMOVING AND REPLACING DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTS OR PARTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

What Customers Must Do for Limited Warranty Service

If you discover a problem that you think may be covered by the warranty you MUST REPORT it in writing to the address
below within thirty (30) days. Proof of purchase (an original sales receipt) from the original consumer purchaser must
accompany all warranty claims. Warranty claims must also include a description of the problem, the purchaser’s name,
address, and telephone number. General inquiries can be addressed to Premier Mounts Customer Service at 1-800­368-9700. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or by fax.

Premier Mounts
Attn: Warranty Claim
3130 East Miraloma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92806

How State Law Applies

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

Disclaimer

Premier Mounts intends to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Premier Mounts 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. Premier Mounts makes no representation of warranty,
expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Premier Mounts assumes no responsibility for
accuracy, completeness or sufciency of the information contained in this document.

©Premier Mounts 2011

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