ViewZ VZ-CMK03 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Tilting Wall Mount for 26˝ to 40˝ ViewZ Monitors

VZ-CMK03

NORTH AMERICA

1220 N. Kraemer Blvd.

Anaheim, CA 92806 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: 1-888-99-ViewZ

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

853177002885

VZ-CMK03

Contents

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

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

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

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

Mounting Hardware. ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Nylon Spacers and Flat Washers. ............................................................................................................................ 4

Features. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Installing the Wall Plate. ........................................................................................................................................... 6

Introduction. ................................................................................................................................................. 6

Installing the Mounting Brackets............................................................................................................................... 8

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

Griplate™ Washer Installation / Nylon Spacer Installation. ......................................................................... 9

Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Flat Panel. ................................................................................... 10

Mounting the Flat Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 10

Safety Knurl Knob Installation. ............................................................................................................................... 11

Panelock™ Installation. .......................................................................................................................................... 11

Locking Safety Screw Installation. ............................................................................................................. 12

Tilt Adjustment. ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

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

Part 2 Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 14

Part 3 Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 20

Warranty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................... 22

Weight Limit

THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF

Maximum Flat Panel Weight:

160 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.

VIEWZ DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY VIEWZ 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 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 ViewZ with any questions:
(888) 99-ViewZ
[e-mail]

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Installation Tools

The following tools may be required, dependent upon your particular installation. These tools are not provided by
ViewZ, but you can purchase them at your local hardware store.

Electronic Stud Finder ¼˝ Drill Bit

Pencil Protective Eyewear

½˝ Socket

Portable Drill

Phillips Head ScrewdriverSocket Wrench

Parts List

Your ViewZ 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 Viewz at 1-888-99-ViewZ.

VZ-CMK03 Tilting Wall Mount Assembly Components

Wall Plate

(Qty 1)

Mounting Bracket

(Qty 2)

Thread Depth Indicator

(Supplied)

Panelock™ Hardware Kit

Panelock™ Hooks (Qty 2)

Griplate™ Washer

(Qty 6)

M6 Safety Knurl Knob

(Qty 2)

Level

(Supplied)

M6 x 12mm Security Head

Screw (Qty 2)

5

/16˝ x 3˝ Lag Bolt

(Wooden Studs Only) (Qty 6)

5

/16˝ Flat Washer

(Qty 6)

M6 x 30mm Locking Safety

Screw (Qty 2)

Security Head

Allen Wrench

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Parts List (cont’d)

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Mounting Hardware

M4 x 16mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M4 x 20mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M4 x 25mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M6 x 12mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M5 x 16mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M5 x 20mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M5 x 25mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

M6 x 20mm Combo Screw

(Qty 6)

Nylon Spacers and Flat Washers

You may stack the nylon spacers to achieve proper spacing.

½˝ Nylon Spacer (Large)

(Qty 6)

5

/16˝ Flat Washer (Metal)

(Qty 6)

¼˝ Nylon Spacer (Small)

(Qty 6)

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Features

Mounting Slots

Allow for a variety of stud
congurations and
lateral adjustments when

installing the wall plate.

Directional Mounting Arrow

Lets you know which edge is the top.

Safety Knurl Knobs

Prevent the at panel from
being removed or dislodged
from the wall plate.

Nylon Spacers

Provided in various
sizes to accommodate

multiple screw sizes.

Cable/Electrical Cut Out

Allows for easy cable
access and power
distribution installations.

Mounting Rails

Allow lateral adjustments
when mounting the at panel.

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Locking Safety Screws

Prevent the at panel from
being removed or dislodged
from the wall plate.

Installing the Wall Plate

Introduction

Directional Mounting Arrow

The Directional Mounting Arrow stamped into the
VZ-CMK03 wall plate indicates which edge is the

top.

Mounting Safety

Two people are recommended to install the wall

plate.

You must secure the wall plate to two (2) wall

studs with six (6) lag bolts (3 lag bolts for each
stud found).

Step 1

You must secure the wall plate to two (2) wall

studs with six (6) lag bolts (3 lag bolts for each
stud found).

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1) Use a stud nder to determine the exact center of

wall studs in the vicinity of the wall plate.

2) 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.

1) Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired

viewing location.

2) Adjust the wall plate to align the mount slots in the

wall plate with the center of the wall studs.

3) Level the wall plate.

4) Use a pencil to mark the upper right mounting

location along the center of the wall stud.

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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 pilot holes.

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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)

Step 4

1) Place the wall plate against the wall and align it with

the pilot hole.

2) Insert one (1) 5/16˝ x 3˝ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16˝

washer into the upper right pilot hole.

3) Use a socket wrench and a ½˝ socket to tighten the

lag bolt.

Do not overtighten the lag bolt.

Step 5

1) Level the wall plate.

2) Use a pencil to mark the remaining ve (5) mounting

locations along the center of each wall stud.

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X

X

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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.

Step 7

1) Insert one (1)

5

/16″ x 3″ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16″

washer into each pilot hole

2) 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” on
page 8.

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