Mount Options FAQ
Finding the right mount
Select the appropriate mount for the job
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- Identify each mount model needed for your TV
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Basic Wall Mounts
Flat Wall Mount
- Simplest, most economical mount
- Accommodates 10"-103" TVs
- Holds screen discreetly against the wall
- Allows under 1"-2.2" spacing or more for ventilation
- May provide up to 8" side-to-side adjustment to center screen on wall
Tilt Wall Mount
- Ideal for above-eye-level mounting
- Looks good while standing or sitting
- Angles screen down for comfortable viewing
- Lockable tilt deters tampering
Caution
- Make sure wall can hold 4x the combined load of TV and all mounted accessories
Extending functionality
Pivot Arm
- Allows screen sharing within a room
- Pivots up to 45 degrees left or right
Full-Motion Plus Wall Mount
- Provides the most screen-positioning versatility
- Mounts up to 71" screens
- Share screen between rooms, even around a corner
- Extends up to 2-1/2 feet from wall
- Larger models include “roll” adjustability to level screen at any position
Caution
- Pivot arm increases load on wall up to 2.5x compared with tilt wall mount; Full-Motion Plus Wall Mount increases the load up to 6x
- Make sure wall can handle combined load
No wall? No problem
Ceiling Mounts
- Great for high rises and lofts with walls of windows
- Works with 13”-71” LCD and plasma TVs
- >Variable drop lengths of up to 20 feet
- Mounting plates allow for connection to wood joist, concrete ceiling, I-beam, truss, etc.
- Accessories provide versatility: internal or external cord management, stability, vibration-dampening, variable positioning
Caution
- Make sure ceiling can handle the weight
- Locate away from high traffic areas or HVAC equipment that may cause vibrations
- Use only the recommended installation hardware
Stands
- Option when permanent installations are not ideal
- Some stands designed for tight corner applications to maximize space
- Provides integrated component shelving
Carts
- Share screen within multiple rooms
- Accessories allow for versatile usage
- Good for video gaming, home office, indoor/outdoor entertainment, etc.
Caution
- Install/load only recommended equipment size and weight to prevent tipping
Special applications
Outdoor Entertainment
Permanent outdoor flat panel TV mounts
- Environmentally sealed from dust, humidity, precipitation, temperature
- Equipped with fans, heaters, air conditioners
- For use up with temperatures in the -10° to 104° range
- Mountable to wall, ceiling, floor
Recess Mounting
Cubby Holes
- Make sure to build recess deep enough to hold both TV and mount
- Allow proper ventilation to prolong life of TV
- 3"+ of space all around TV required, otherwise powered ventilation is needed
Custom Framing
- Use furniture-grade framing to encase TV in wall
- Mountable to any standard wall
- Conceals installation for a high-end look
Above a Fireplace
Caution Against Heat
- Test ambient temperature with fireplace fully on before attempting to install
- Operating temperature should be below 100° F
- Storage temperature can be up to 120° F
- Allow for proper ventilation
Install onto structural surface
- Watch out for facades
- Ensure you’re working with a load-bearing surface
- Use appropriate mount
Additional Precautions
- Protect TV from soot
- Be careful of heat transference through hardware, brick
- Installation tips
