INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PTFM3765 Universal Ultra Low Profile Flat Mount for 37″ to 65″ Flat Panels with ProPack Mounting Hardware NORTH AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA 3130 East Miraloma Avenue Anaheim, CA 92806 USA USA and Canada Phone: 1.800.368.9700 Fax: 1.800.832.4888 Other Locations Phone: (001).714.632.7100 Fax: (001).714.632.
PTFM3765 Contents Weight Limit. ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 Warning Statements. ................................................................................................................................................ 2 Installation Tools. ....................................................................................................................................
PTFM3765 Installation Tools The following tools may be required, dependent upon your particular installation. These tools are not provided by Premier Mounts, but you can purchase them at your local hardware store. Electronic Stud Finder Hand Held Drill Hammer** Protective Eyewear ¼˝ Drill Bit /16˝ Drill Bit* 5 Tape Measure /16˝ Concrete 7 Drill Bit** Pencil Level Phillips Tip Screwdriver Socket Wrench ½″ Socket * Optional tools for steel stud installations.
PTFM3765 Parts List (cont’d) Mounting Hardware M4 x 16mm Screw (Qty 6) M6 x 16mm Screw (Qty 6) M4 x 25mm Screw (Qty 6) M6 x 25mm Screw (Qty 6) M4 x 30mm Screw (Qty 6) M6 x 30mm Screw (Qty 6) M5 x 16mm Screw (Qty 6) M6 x 45mm Screw (Qty 6) M5 x 25mm Screw (Qty 6) M8 x 16mm Screw (Qty 6) M5 x 30mm Screw (Qty 6) M8 x 25mm Screw (Qty 6) HDMI Right Angle Kit M8 x 30mm Screw (Qty 6) 9′ HDMI Flat Cable (Qty 1) M8 x 45mm Screw (Qty 6) Page 4 Right Angle Adapter (Qty 1) M8 x 70mm Screw (Qty 4) Rig
PTFM3765 Features Mounting Slots Allow for a variety of stud configurations and lateral shift adjustments when mounting your flat panel. Expandable Wall Plate Fits flat panels from 37″ wide and expands to support up to 65″ wide flat panels. Ultra Low Profile Design Less than ½″ (.37″) from the wall. Spring Loaded Safety Latch Keeps your flat panel secure to the wall plate. Universal Spacers Uniquely designed spacers that fit multiple screw sizes.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate Determining the Viewing Height Step 1 You must establish the viewing height of your flat panel prior to installing your PTFM3765 mount. This will result in making long-term viewing of your flat panel more comfortable. Place your flat panel face-down on a soft, flat surface. Use a measuring tape to find the vertical center of your flat panel. Measure from the outer-most top edge to the outer-most bottom edge.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 3 Remove the two (2) M4 x 5mm screws. Remove the connector plate. Slide the wall plate halves apart. Replace the connector plate, aligning the outer-most tabs on the connector plate with the slots in the wall plate. Replace and tighten the two (2) M4 x 5mm screws. Before installing the wall plate to the wall you must verify that: ● ● The tabs on the connector plate are seated in the slots in the wall plate.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 5 Use a tape measure to measure the distance from the bottom edge of the wall plate to the centerline mark on the flat panel. Record this measurement on a piece of paper as Distance A. Step 6 Determine whether your flat panel will be viewed from a seated or standing position. When standing or seated, identify a point on the wall in your selected viewing area that is horizontal with your eye level.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Determining the Mounting Surface If you will be installing your PTFM3765 mount to wood studs, proceed to the “Wood Stud Installation” section. If you will be installing your PTFM3765 mount to a concrete surface, proceed to the “Concrete Installation” section. Wo od Co n Ste el cre te Stu d If you will be installing your PTFM3765 mount to steel studs, proceed to the “Steel Stud Installation” section.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 3 Drill a pilot hole in the center of the mark using a ¼″ drill bit and power drill. X Only use a ¼″ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes. X Pilot Holes When a screw is driven into a material, such as wood, it can act as a wedge, generating outward pressure which can cause many materials to split.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 6 Insert one (1) 5/16″ x 3″ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16″ washer into the pilot hole X Tighten the lag bolt using a socket wrench and ½″ socket. Do not overtighten the lag bolts when attaching the wall plate to the wall. Improper installation may result in personal injury or property damage. X Proceed to the “Mounting Hardware Installation” section.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 2 Do not drill into the mortar joints of cinder blocks. Only drill into a solid part of the cinder block. Use a power drill and 7/16″ masonry drill bit to drill a hole to a depth of 3¼″ at each of the marked mounting locations. Step 3 Insert a plastic anchor into each hole. If necessary, lightly tap each plastic anchor into place with a hammer.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Steel Stud Installation The supplied M6 steel stud anchors must be used to install your Premier Mounts’ mount to steel studs. Do not use lag bolts or wood screws. Steel Stud Anchor Screw Steel Stud Anchor Sleeve Step 1 Identify the general location on the wall where you will be mounting your flat panel. Use a stud finder to determine the exact center X of each steel stud in the vicinity of the mounting location.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 3 Use a power drill and 7/16″ drill bit to drill a hole at each of the marks. Insert a steel stud anchor into each hole. X If necessary, lightly tap each steel stud anchor into place with a hammer. X Step 4 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten each steel stud anchor screw until the legs have completely compressed against the back of the steel stud.
PTFM3765 Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d) Step 5 Align the wall plate over the steel stud anchor sleeves. Insert a steel stud anchor screw and a 5/16″ washer into each steel stud anchor sleeve. Use a Phillips screwdriver and tighten each steel stud anchor screw until it is just snug. X Do not overtighten the steel stud anchor screws. X Do not use a power drill to tighten the steel stud anchor screws. Proceed to the “Mounting Hardware Installation” section.
PTFM3765 Mounting Hardware Installation (cont’d) Universal Washer Installation Premier Mounts’ Universal Washers are designed to accommodate the various M4, M5, M6 and M8 hole sizes required by flat panels. M8 M5, M6 M4 Do not place excessive pressure on the back of the flat panel, as this may damage your flat panel. The Universal Washer must be installed between the head of the mounting screw and the mounting bracket as shown.
PTFM3765 Mounting Bracket Installation This section presumes that you have read and understood these sections: ● ● ● Selecting the Mounting Hardware Universal Washer Installation Universal Spacer Installation Use a tape measure to measure the distance between the top and bottom mounting points. Is the distance greater than 16"? If No, skip to the “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Flat Panel” section. If Yes, proceed to the “Mounting Bracket Extension Installation” section.
PTFM3765 Installing the Mounting Bracket (cont’d) Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Flat Panel Place your flat panel screen-side down on a soft, flat surface. Identify the number and location of the thread inserts on the back of your flat panel. Aligning the holes on each mounting bracket with the thread inserts on the back of your flat panel. Secure each mounting bracket to your flat panel by inserting a minimum of two (2) screws per bracket. Do not overtighten the mounting hardware.
PTFM3765 Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate (cont’d) Removing the Flat Panel Two people are required for this step. The steps below must be performed at the same time by both people. The braided nylon pull cord must be engaged and held throughout the flat panel removal process. Gently pull down on both braided nylon pull cords. While still pulling down on both braided nylon pull cords, lift the flat panel up.
PTFM3765 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.
