ViewZ VZ-WM60 Installation Instructions Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Universal Low Profile Flat Mount for 40” to 55” ViewZ Monitors

VZ-WM60

NORTH AMERICA

177 W. Orangethorpe Ave.

Placentia, CA 92870 USA

USA and Canada

Phone: 1-888-99-ViewZ

Other Locations

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

853177002847

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wood Stud Installation. ............................................................................................................................................. 6

Concrete Surface Installation. .................................................................................................................................. 7

Universal Spacer Installation. ................................................................................................................................... 9

Universal Washer Installation. .................................................................................................................................. 9

Mounting Bracket Installation. ................................................................................................................................ 10

Fixed Tilt Bracket Installation (Optional). ................................................................................................................ 10

Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate. ............................................................................................................. 11

Technical Specications. ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Warranty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................... 13

Weight Limit

THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING

Maximum Flat Panel Weight:

175 lbs.

AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE FLAT PANEL. IF
NOT, THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED.

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Warning Statements

PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION 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.

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.

THE SURFACE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF THE FLAT PANEL. IF NOT, THE
MOUNTING STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT THAT CAN BE USED WITH THIS PRODUCT
IS 130LBS. 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 ASSEMBLY 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 mishandling the
flat panel.

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 failure 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 impact.

Contact ViewZ with any questions:
(888) 99-ViewZ
[e-mail]

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Parts List

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ViewZ VZ-WM60 flat panel mount. This
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 ViewZ (888) 99-ViewZ.

Wall Plate (Qty 1) Security Bar (Qty 1)Mounting Brackets (Qty 2)

5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts (Qty 6) Flat Washers (Qty 6)

Universal Spacers (Qty 24) Fixed Tilt Bracket (Qty 2)

Installation Tools (not supplied)

Phillips Screwdriver

1/2” Socket and Socket

Wrench

Wood/Steel

1/4” Drill Bit

M6 x 8mm Screws (Qty 4)

Electronic Stud Finder Drill Level

Universal Washers (Qty 6)

M4 x 6mm Screws (Qty 4)

Thread Depth
Indicator (Supplied)

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Hardware Pack

Mounting Screws

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M4 x 30mm (Qty 6)

M4 x 25mm (Qty 6)

M4 x 16mm (Qty 6)

M6 x 45mm (Qty 6)

M6 x 30mm (Qty 6)

M6 x 25mm (Qty 6)

M5 x 30mm (Qty 6)

M5 x 25mm (Qty 6)

M5 x 16mm (Qty 6)

M8 x 70mm (Qty 4)

M8 x 45mm (Qty 6)

M6 x 16mm (Qty 6)

If your unit requires alternative mounting hardware, use commercially available hardware or contact ViewZ (888) 99-ViewZ.

M8 x 30mm (Qty 6)

M8 x 25mm (Qty 6)

M8 x 16mm (Qty 6)

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Features

Cable/Electrical Cut Out ­Large cut outs on the wall
plate allow for easy cable
access and power
distribution.

Visual Centering Diamond­This will help in determining
the exact center of your flat
panel on the wall.

Low Profile Design ­Holds the flat panel less than
1” from the wall.

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Universal Spacers ­Uniquely designed spacers
that fit multiple screw sizes.

Mounting Slots ­Allow for a variety of stud
configurations and lateral
shift adjustments when
mounting your flat panel.

Safety Bar ­Prevents the flat panel from
detaching.

Wood Stud Installation

Visual Centering Diamond - The visual centering diamond will guide you in determing the screen placement on the wall.

It is recommended that two people perform the installation. One person should hold the mount while the other person
installs the wall plate.

Step 1. The visual centering diamond will help
you visualize the center of your flat

Stud

Electronic
Studfinder

panel. Place the wall plate against the
wall in the desired viewing location and
mark the center of the visual centering
diamond.
Step 2. If the location is acceptable, use a stud
finder to determine the exact center of
each stud.
Step 3. Once all of the studs have been located,
adjust the wall plate to match the closest
location of the center diamond mark
while hitting at least two found stud
positions with the mount. Use a pencil to
mark these mounting locations.

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1/4” Drill
Bit

Wall Plate

Visual Centering
Diamond

5/16” Lag Bolt
and Flat Washer

1/2” Socket
Wrench

Step 4. Using a 1/4” drill bit, drill a pilot hole at
the first aligned and marked location.
Step 5. Insert one (1) 5/16” x 3” lag bolt and
washer into the mounting hole and
tighten (see WARNING: below) using a
1/2” socket.

Only use 1/4” drill bit when drilling
the pilot holes.

Do NOT over-tighten lag bolts when
attaching the mount to the wall.
Improper installation may result
in personal injury or damage to
property.

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Level

Step 6. With the help of an assistant, place a
level on the center of the mounting rail
and level the mount. Mark and drill the
second mounting hole.
Step 7. Insert one (1) 5/16” x 3” lag bolt and
washer into the mounting hole and
tighten (see WARNING: Page 4).
Repeat for the remaining mounting
points.

Do NOT overtighten lag bolts when
attaching the mount to the wall. Improper
installation may result in personal injury or
damage to property.

You must secure the wall plate with a
minimum of four (4) lag bolts (2 for each
stud found).

Concrete Surface Installation

Concrete anchors are not supplied. Please use commercially available hardware. Follow the installation instructions as
provided with the hardware.

Solid Surface

Cinde

r Block

Step 1. Place the wall plate into position against the
wall, keeping it level.
Step 2. Mark off four holes to be used for securing the
mount and place the wall plate aside.

Drill

Mark

Step 3. Next, drill holes using an electric drill
and masonry bit. The drill bit size that is used
will depend on the size of the hardware used.
Step 4. Insert a concrete anchor into each hole.
Step 5. Use a hammer to lightly tap each anchor into
place so that they are flush with the wall.

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Solid Surface

Cinder Block

Step 6. Once all of the anchors are in place, move the
wall plate back into position.
Step 7. Attach nuts and washers to the threaded shafts
that are protruding from the wall. Level the
mount one more time and then tighten the nuts.
Do not overtighten the wedge anchors.

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Threaded Shaft

Mounting Hardware

Wall Plate

Socket Wrench

Determining the Mounting Hardware

Step 1. Insert the thread depth indicator (supplied) through the thread inserts found on the back of the flat panel.
Step 2. Using a pencil, mark the depth of the thread insert on the thread depth indicator (Figure 2).
Step 3. Compare and verify the depth of the remaining thread inserts.
Step 4. Locate the correct diameter screw for the thread insert.
Step 5. Compare your thread depth indicator marking to the screw length.

If your selected screw is longer than
the marking on the thread depth
indicator, do not use this screw. The
screw length must not bypass the
marking. If so, select another screw
size (Figure 2 and 3) until you find the
screw the comes closest to your mark
without going past the marking.

When using the universal spacers in
the installation, make sure to account
for the appropriate spacing depth
when measuring with the thread depth
indicator. Using the universal spacers
will change the overall length of the
hardware used.

Screw

Figure 1

Marking

Screw

Inverted Flat
Panel Display

Marking the
Depth

Thread Insert

Thread Depth
Indicator

Marking

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Thread Depth
Indicator

Figure 2

Thread Depth
Indicator

Figure 3

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Universal Spacers Installation

You may not need to use any spacers for your
particular flat panel.

The universal spacer may be stacked six (6) high, for a total stacking height of 1-1/2”. The universal spacers must be stacked in the
direction shown above. The universal spacers must be placed between the mounting bracket and the flat panel.
The universal spacer can fit M4, M5, M6 and M8 screws sizes.

Universal Washer Installation

The universal washer will fit M4, M5 M6 and M8 hole patterns that your flat panel requires.
EXAMPLE: If your flat panel uses M8 screws, use the M8 mounting points.

Pre-install the mounting screws, spacers and washers. Once mounted, push down to eliminate movement from the bracket. Then
proceed to tighten the rest of the hardware. Repeat this process for the installation of the remaining mounting bracket.

Phillips Head Screwdriver

M8
M5, M6
M4

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Mounting Bracket Installation

To ensure optimal installation, this kit includes various screws of different diameters and lengths.

The number of mounting points will vary between manufacturers.

Select the spacer that is closest in depth to the recess to keep your bracket as close to the flat panel as possible.

Do NOT overtighten the screws.

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Mounting Hardware

Universal Washer

Universal Spacer

Mounting Bracket

Mounting Point

Flat Panel

Step 1. Place your flat panel screen-side down on a soft, flat surface, and identify the threaded mounting points that are located on the
back of the flat panel.
Step 2. Determine the correct screw length by carefully inserting a straw or toothpick and mark the depth of the mounting point.
Step 3. If your flat panel has a curved back or a recessed mounting point, a universal spacer must be used.
Step 4. If needed, place the universal spacer between the mounting bracket and the flat panel.
Step 5. Please use a universal washer with each screw for added stability (see Universal Washer Installation, below).
Step 6. Attach each bracket to the flat panel by aligning the holes on each bracket with the threaded inserts on the back of your
flat panel. Secure the bracket to the flat panel by inserting a minimum of two (2) screws per bracket.

Do not overtighten the screws.

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Fixed 5° Tilt Bracket Installation (Optional)

The fixed tilt brackets allow for a fixed forward 5° tilt. Please read the following installation instructions to attach the fixed tilt
brackets.

Step 1. Pre-install two (2) M4 x 6mm
screws to the fixed tilt bracket.
Step 2. Slide the tilt bracket through the
open slots of the upper mounting
bracket slot and align the mounting
holes.
Step 3. Once the upper mounting holes
are aligned, insert and tighten the
two (2) M6 x 8mm Phillips head
screws through the mounting
bracket and the fixed tilt bracket.
Step 4. Repeat this process for the
remaining tilt bracket.

M6 x 8mm Screw

Mounting Bracket

Fixed 5° Tilt
Bracket

M4 x 6mm Screws

Do not overtighten the hardware.

Attaching the Display to the Flat Panel

Flat Mount

Top Rail

Bottom Rail

Open Slots

M4 x 6mm Screws

Do not release the flat panel until the top and
bottom hooks of the arms are resting fully on the
upper and lower mounting rails.

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Upper Rail

5° Fixed Tilt

Two people are required for this step.

Step 1. R aise the flat panel (two people required) past the top and bottom mounting rails and slide the flat panel down slowly, keeping
it close to the wall, and engage the mounting brackets to the rails of the wall plate.

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Lower Rail

Flat-Panel

Security Safety Bar Installation

LPFM3752

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Do not release the flat panel until the top and bottom hooks of the
arms are resting fully on the upper and lower mounting rails.

The safety bar may be mounted from either side of the flat panel.

Wall Plate

Flat Panel

Mounting
Bracket

Step 1. Slide the security bar between the lower mounting rail and the bottom of the wall plate.

Technical Specifications

All measurements are in inches [mm].

Security Bar

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Warranty

VIEWZ

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

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

Viewz 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 ViewZ Will Do

At the sole option of ViewZ, ViewZ will repair or replace any product or product part that is defective. If
ViewZ 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

VIEWZ 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.

VIEWZ DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. VIEWZ 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 ViewZ
Customer Service at 1-888-99-ViewZ. Warranty claims will not be accepted over the phone or by fax.

ViewZ
Attn: Warranty Claim
177 W. Orangethorpe Ave.
Placentia, CA 92870

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

ViewZ intends to make this manual accurate and complete. However, ViewZ 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. ViewZ makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding

information contained in this document.

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