Premier Mounts CTM-MS1 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CTM-MS1

NORTH AMERICA

3130 East Miraloma Avenue

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada –

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Other Locations – Phone: [phone]; Fax: [phone]
©Premier Mounts 2008

9531-000-301-03

Flat Panel Display Mount (26” to 37”)

EUROPE

Swallow House,

Shilton Industrial Estate,

Shilton, Coventry, England CV79JY

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

CTM-MS1

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Mounting Bracket Installation .......................................................................................................................- 7 -

CTM-MS1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................- 10 -

Installing the Flat Panel Display ...................................................................................................................- 12 -

Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................- 15 -

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................- 16 -

Warning Statements

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, T HE INSTALLATION INSTRU CTIONS SHOULD BE READ AND COMP LETELY
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.
PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY PREMIER MOUN TS PRODUCT FOR
PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAU THORIZED 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 SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE DISPLAY. IF NOT, THE
MOUNTING STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT IS
160LBS. 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 ASS EMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY
GEAR AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.

At least two qualified people should perform the assembly procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or mi shandling the display.

If mounting to studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud finder 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/drilling into an electrical line may cause serious injury.

Make sure there are no water lines inside the wall where the mount is to be located. Cutting/drilling into a water line may cause severe water
damage to the mounting surface.

This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failur e and 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 impac t

It is recemmeded that protective eyewear be worn at all times during the installation.

Contact Premier Mounts with any questions
[phone]
[e-mail]

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Parts List

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).

CTM-MS1 Wall
Plate (Qty 1)

Mounting
Brackets
(Qty 2)

5/16” Flat
Washers
(Qty 6)

5/16” x 3” Lag
Bolts (wooden
studs only) –
(Qty 6)

M6 x 12mm
Safety Knobs
(Qty 2)

Griplate™
(Qty 8)

Installation Tools

Phillips Head Screw Driver Soft Material/ Blanket 1/2” Socket and Wrench
Pencil Tape Measure Drill Gun
Level Thread Depth Indicator (Supplied)

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M4 x 16

M4 x 20

M4 x 25

M5 x 16

M5 x 20

M5 x 25

M6 x 12

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

(Qty 6)

M6 x 20

M6 x 30

(Qty 6)

(Qty 2)

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Nylon spacers and flat washers actual size
NOTE: The nylon spacers may be staked to achieve proper spacing.

1/2"Nylonspacers

(large)
(Qty 6)

5/16"Flatwashers

(metal)

(Qty 6)

1/4" Nylon spacers

(Qty 6)

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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.

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, until you find one that comes closest to your mark
without going past.

Screw

Marking

Thread Depth
Indicator

Figure 1

Inverted Flat
Panel Display

Marking the
Depth

Threaded Insert

Thread Depth
Indicator

Screw

Thread Depth
Indicator

Marking

Figure 2

Figure 3

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Mounting Bracket Installation

Proper installation procedure by qualified personnel as outlined in the installation instru ctions must b e adhered to. Failure
to do so could result in serious personal injury and possible damage to the flat panel.

Invert the flat panel place it on a soft, flat surface 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 (2) 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.

Top of
Flat Panel
Tape
Measure

Inverted
Flat Panel

C

L

Bottom of
Flat Panel

Marking the Center
of the Flat Panel

Inverted
Flat Panel

C

L

Step 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 the chassis.

Step 2. Using a pencil lightly mark the center of your flat panel.

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Nylon Spacers

Inverted
Flat Panel

Center Mark

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

C

L

Left Mounting Bracket
Right Mounting Bracket

Bottom of
Flat Panel

Arrows Facing
Out

Step 4. Lay the left and right mounting brackets (stamped
arrows facing out) over the mounting points
(and spacers).

Bottom of
Flat Panel

Align the
Mounting Bracket

Inverted
Flat Panel

Mounting Bracke

Center of
Viewing Guide

Center Line

Step 5. Match the center of viewing guide with the centerline
you marked in Step 1.

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Step 6. The mounting brackets are designed with a center of
viewing guide on the outside edges of the mounting
brackets.

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Securing the Mounting Brackets

Dimple

M8
M6

M5
M4

Phillips Head Screwdriver

DIMPLES
FACING UP

DIMPLES
FACING UP

The Griplate™ have 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.

The upper Griplate™ must be mounted with the
dimples facing up. The lower Griplate™must be
mounted with the flat side facing up.

Do not over tighten the mounting hardware.

DIMPLES
FACING DOWN

DIMPLES
FACING DOWN

Step 1. Pre-install two (2) M6 x 30 (mm) Phillip pan screws to the bottom
of the left and right hand side mounting brackets.
Step 2. Once the mounting brackets are aligned secure the Griplate™ to the
flat panel.

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CTM-MS1 Installation

CTM-MS1

Wood Stud Finder

Commercially available

Mark the wall

16"

and the center
of the wood
studs.

Wood studs
behind the
wall
structure.

16"

Measure and
mark the
viewing height
desired on the
wall.

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

The wall plates have 16" and 24" mounting slot positions.

Step 2. Once found, make a pencil marking on the center of the
wood studs.
Step 3. Place the wall plate to the reference line and mark the
nine (9) lag bolt mounting points through the wall plate
slots on the wall.

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p

16"

Wall Plate

Mark the six (6) mounting slot

enings

o

Step 4. Level the wall plate with the reference arrow pointing up to the ceiling.
Step 5. Drill six (6) ¼" pilot holes to the marked wall.

Wall Plate

Step 6. Secure the plate using the six (6) 5/16" lag bolts and flat washers.

5/16” x 3” Lag
Bolts

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Installing the Flat Panel Display

AT LEAST (2) 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.

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Top

Bottom

Step 1. Raise the flat panel with the LEFT and RIGHT 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.

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Step 2. Make any lateral shift adjustment and lo ck it by tightening the two (2) M6 x 30mm Phillips screws found on the bottom of

the mounting brackets. Use the foot leveler to adjust your plasma.

Do not over tighten the M6 x 30mm screws to the rods.
To remove the display from the wall simply back off the M6 x 30mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver and lift

the unit of the wall carefully.

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Step 3. Tilt the flat panel and secure the two (2) M6 x 12mm safety knobs to each of the mounting brackets.

To remove the display from the wall simply extend the display to its maximum tilt range, remove the two 6 (mm)
safety knurl knobs push the flat panel back to it’s flat position, loosen or remove the two (2) M6 x 30 lateral shift
screws and lift the unit of the wall.

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Technical Specifications

20.000
(50 8)

16.000

(406 .4)

7.100

(180.3)

7.100

(180 .3)

15.500
(393 .7)

15.500
(393 .7)

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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 1-800-368-9700. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or
by fax.

Premier Mounts
Attn: Warranty Claim
3130 E. Miraloma Avenue
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.

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