DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 1 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM A S S E M B LY G U I D E DX-DTVMFP23 TV Wall Mount For either wood-stud or concrete wall installations Safety information and specifications . . .2 Tools needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Installation instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 2 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 2 Safety information and specifications IMPORTANT SAFETY Maximum TV weight: 120 lbs. (55 kg) INSTRUCTIONS TV screen size: 37 in. to 70 in. diagonal SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Wall Mount dimensions (H × W × D): CAUTION: Do not use this 27.2 × 16.9 × 0.9 in. (692 × 430 × 22 mm) product for any purpose not explicitly specified by Dynex. Wall-mount weight: 3.59 lbs. (1.
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DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 4 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 4 TV Hardware Bag Label Hardware Qty. M4 × 12 mm screw E 4 M4 × 35 mm screw F Hardware Qty.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 5 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 5 Installation instructions STEP 1- Determine whether your TV has a flat back or an irregular or obstructed back 1 Carefully place your TV face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen. 2 If your TV has a table-top stand attached, remove the stand. See the documentation that came with your TV for instructions. 3 Temporarily lay the TV brackets (B and C) on the back of your TV.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 6 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 6 STEP 2 - Select screws, washers, and spacers 1 Select the hardware for your TV (screws, washers, and spacers). Some TVs come with mounting hardware included (usually in the holes on the back of the TV.) If you don't know the correct length of the mounting screws your TV requires, test various sizes by hand threading the screws. a.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 7 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 7 STEP 3 - Attaching the plastic covers to the wall plate 1 Fit the plastic covers (D) over the ends of the wall plate (A). A - Wall plate D - Plastic cover 2 For a flat back TV, go to “STEP 4 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back“ on page 8.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 8 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 8 STEP 4 - Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back Note: If you plan to use a 5° tilt with a larger TV (42”+), we suggest using spacers with the mounting brackets so that the bottom of the TV does not touch the wall. 1 Align the left and right TV brackets (B and C) with the screw holes on the back of the TV. Make sure that the brackets are level.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 9 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 9 STEP 4 - Option 2: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with irregular or obstructed backs 1 Place spacers (I) over the screw holes on the back of the TV. 1 Align the left and right TV brackets (B and C) with the screw holes on the back of the TV. Make sure that the brackets are level. 2 If you are using M4 washers (G), place them between the spacers and TV brackets and over the holes in the TV brackets.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 10 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 10 STEP 5 - Determine wall-mount location Notes: • For more detailed information on determining where to drill your holes, visit our online height-finder at: http://mf1.bestbuy.selectionassistant.com/index.php/heightfinder • Your TV should be high enough so your eyes are level with the middle of the screen. Normally, this is 40 to 60 inches from the ground. The center of your TV will match the center of the wall plate (A).
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 11 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 11 STEP 6 - Option 1: Installing on a wood stud wall Note: Any drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8" (16 mm). 1 Locate the studs. Verify the centers of the studs with an edge-to-edge stud finder. 2 Align the wall plate (A) at the height you determined in the previous step, make sure that it is level, then use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (4) on the stud centers. Remove the wall plate (A).
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 12 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 12 STEP 6 - Option 2: Installing on a solid concrete or concrete block wall 1 2 3 4 CAUTION: To prevent property damage or personal injury, never drill into mortar between blocks. Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface. Align the wall plate (A) at the height you determined in the previous step, make sure that it is level, then use a pencil to mark the lag bolt hole locations (4). Remove the wall plate (A).
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 13 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 13 . * Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203mm). * Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm). The minimum distance between the top two fasteners cannot be less than 16 in. (40 cm) 2.36 in. (60 mm) 3/8 in.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 14 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM 14 STEP 7 - Mounting the TV to the wall plate 1 Place the TV brackets (B and C) into the slotted flanges of the wall plate (A). 2 Push the bottom of the TV toward the wall until the spring self-locking system clicks into place. HEAVY! You will need assistance with this step. Wall Wall The brackets must engage the slotted flanges of the wall plate to hold your TV in place.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 15 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM DX-DTVMFP23 15 If you ever need to remove the TV from the wall plate 1 Grasp the TV by the bottom edge, then pull down on the locking cords and pull the bottom of the TV out from the wall. 2 Release the locking cords and lift the top of the TV from the wall bracket. HEAVY! You will need assistance with this step. Pull down to unlatch.
DX-DTVMFP23_14-1054_MAN_V1_ENG.fm Page 16 Friday, September 26, 2014 3:30 PM www.dynexproducts.com 1-800-305-2204 (U.S. and Canada) or 01-800-926-3020 (Mexico) DYNEX is a trademark of Best Buy and its affiliated companies. Registered in some countries. Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing, LLC 7601 Penn Ave. South, Richfield, MN 55423 U.S.A. © 2014 Best Buy. All rights reserved. Made in China.
