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VMA13-32
Articulating Swingout Arm
VMT13-32
Tilt/Pivot Mount
Installation Instructions
Vizio
320 A Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 668-0588
Fax: (714) 668-9099
www.vizioce.com
F
or use with Vizio LCD TVs from 13”-32”
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warning Statements 3
Parts List 4
Installation Tools 4
Backplate Installation- Wood stud 5
Backplate Installation - Concrete Surface 6
Mount Installation 7
Installing the Monitor 8
Adjusting the Swingout Arm 9
Adjusting the Tilt/Pivot Mount 10
Technical Specifications 11
Warranty 12
Contact Vizio 12
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Warning Statements
WARNING: THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING AT LEAST A MAXIMUM
WEIGHT OF 50 LBS. IF NOT, THE WALL 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.
W
ARNING
: 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.
WARNING
: 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.
Indicates that the power plug is to be disconnected from the power outlet.
Safety precautions must be taken at all times.
Warning and Caution statements.
A secure structure must support the weight, or load, of the display. When mounting to a wall that contains
wooden studs, dead center of the wooden stud must be confirmed prior to installation.
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 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 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 display.
Recommended mounting surfaces: wooden studs and solid-flat concrete. If the mount is to be installed on any
surface other than wooden studs, use suitable hardware (which is commercially available).
Contact VIZIO with any technical/ installation questions.
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Parts List
NOTE: This mount is shipped with all 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 and contact Vizio (714) 668-0588.
Installation Tools
Phillips Head Screw Driver Portable Drill
Soft Material/ Blanket Pencil
5/16” Drill Bit (for wedge anchors) Level
Tape Measure Stud Finder
Swingout Arm (1ea)
Mounting Backplate
(1ea)
1/4” Wedge Anchors
(4ea). These are used only
for concrete applications.
#14 x 2”Wood
Screws (4ea)
M4 x 10mm Phillips
Head Screws (4ea)
M3 Allen Wrench
M6 x 35mm Set Screw
(1ea)
Tilt/Pivot Mount (1ea)
OR*
*
This will depend on the product that was purchased.
14mm Socket
M4 x 16mm Phillips Head
Screws (4ea)
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Backplate Installation - Wood Stud
NOTE: These installation instructions will apply to the VMA13-32 / VMT13-32 Swingout Arm and
the Tilt/Pivot Mount.
The following steps will outline how the back plate will be mounted.
1. Determine where the mount location will be.
2. Use a stud finder (sold separately) to locate the nearest wall stud.
3. Once the wall stud has been located, dead-center of the wall stud must be determined.
4. After this has been determined, line-up the holes of the backplate.
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TE: Be sure that the end of the back plate that has a “lip” is pointing down (Figure 1).
5. Use the provided wood screws to attach the back plate to the wall (Figure 2).
Figure 1. Backplate Mount
Figure 2. Backplate Installation
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Backplate Installation - Concrete Surface
NOTE: These installation instructions will apply to the VMA13-32 / VMT13-32 Swingout Arm and
the Tilt/Pivot Mount.
The following steps will outline how the back plate will be mounted.
1. Determine where the mount location will be.
2. After this has been determined, line-up the holes of the backplate.
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TE: Be sure that the end of the back plate that has a lip is pointing as shown in (Figure 3).
3. Once the mounting holes are marked on the wall, use a 5/16” drill bit and drill 4 holes into the
concrete surface (Figure 3).
4. Once the holes have been drilled, gently tap the anchor studs into each hole, until the washer is
flush (even) with the concrete surface.
5. Place the backplate onto the concrete surface and slowly tighten each nut onto its respective anchor
stud (Figure 4).
Figure 3. Backplate - Concrete Surface
Figure 4. Backplate Installation - Concrete
Surface
Lip
Lip
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Mount Installation
1. The reverse side of the mount must be mounted to the back plate that is attached to the wall. The
back of the mount contains an elongated rectangle (Figure 5). Referring to Figure 5, the back plate
receptacle must be placed over the top of the back plate, so that the entire mount “hangs” on the
back plate.
2. Locate the access hole at the bottom of the mount base. Install the M6 x 35mm set screw with the
M3 Allen wrench.
3. Turn the Allen wrench clockwise (viewed from below) until the screw is secure.
W
ARNING: Failure to fully tighten the locking screw may result in possible damage to your
display.
NO
TE: In reference to Figure 5, the dash lines represent the back plate that is mounted to
an existing surface.
Figure 5. Mount Installation
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Figure 7. Cable Routing
Installing the Monitor
1. Loosely tighten two (2) Phillips Head screws to the top of the mounting points.
2. Insert the head of the screws through the keyhole slots and then secure the bottom two (2)
M4 x 10mm (or 16mm) Phillips Head screws to secure the flat panel to the mounts, then tighten
the upper M4 screws.
CA
UTION: Do not over tighten the M4 screws.
Cable Access
Please refer to Figure 7 for the correct way to route existing any cables.
Articulating Swingout Arm
- After the monitor has been mounted, remove the cable access plastic covers.
Route any existing cables through these access holes. Once complete, re-insert the plastic covers.
Tilt/Piv
ot Mount - After the monitor has been mounted, feed the cables through the two access holes, if
desired.
Cable access
plastic covers
Display
For Smaller LCDs (13” to
15”)- M4 x 10mm Phillips
Head Screws
For Larger LCDs (20” to
32”)- M4 x 16mm Phillips
Head Screws
Figure 6. Monitor Installation
Cable access
holes
Cable access
holes
Articulating Swingout Arm
Tilt/Pivot Mount
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Adjusting the Swingout Arm
This unit comes pre-tensioned at the factory. To adjust the swingout Arm so that there will not be any
movement, perform the following steps.
1. Remove the Plastic End Caps.
2. Take the included 14mm socket and ratchet and tighten the nut.
3. Tighten, or loosen, each joint to the user’s satisfaction.
4. Replace the Plastic End Caps.
caps
Adjustment
nuts
NOTE: The mount shown in this illustration
is upside down to access the
adjustment nuts.
Bottom
Top
NOTE: The tilt/pivot adjustment nut is
located on the back of the tilt/pivot
mount.
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Adjusting the Tilt/Pivot mount
The tilt and pivot tensions are pre-set at the factory. To alter these settings, perform the following steps.
1. Use a M3 Allen Wrench and loosen the locking screw via the access hole (Figure 10).
2. Remove the mount from the wall.
3. Remove the LCD from the mount.
4. Use the included 14mm socket to loosen (counter-clockwise) or tighten (clockwise) the adjustment
nut.
5. Secure the LCD to the wall mount; re-attach the mount to the backplate that is on the wall.
6. Use a M3 Allen Wrench and tighten the locking screw via the access hole (Figure 10).
Figure 9. Tilt/Pivot Mount
Figure 10. Tilt/Pivot Adjustments
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Technical Specifications
Figure 11. VMA13-32 / VMT13-32 Swingout Arm
Figure 12. VMA13-32 / VMT13-32 Tilt/Pivot Mount
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Warranty
One Year Warranty
These products carry a limited 1 year warranty from purchase date against defects in materials and
workmanship. Vizio is not liable for improper installation that results in damage to mounts, adapters,
display equipment or personal injury.
Contact Vizio
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 - (714) 668-0588
VMA13-32 / VMT13-32
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