STORM SHELL Assembly and Installation Instructions for 44" Storm Shell TV Hard Cover and Wall Mount
Caution Prior to 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. This mount and hard cover contains small parts which can act as a choking hazard if swallowed. CAUTION: The maximum TV load capacity is 110 lbs. (50 kg).
Tools Required Electronic stud finder for drywall installation Phillips head screw driver or electric drill Bubble Level 13 mm socket and wrench Electric drill, 1⁄8" and 1⁄4” drill bit for wood stud installation. Centering the Storm Shell Hard Cover – Adapter Mounting Plate The 44” Storm Shell hard cover and TV wall mount are designed to be installed on solid concrete or brick or on wood studs.
Storm Shell and TV Mounting Bracket Parts 1. Storm Shell Front 1 pc 2. 3. TV bracket (preassembled in Storm Shell 4. Back ) 1 set Storm Shell Back 1 pc Vertical VESA Mounting Plate Screws : No. Name QTY S1 M6X10 Screw 4 Picture No. Name QTY S8 ST8.
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Prepare the Storm Shell Back Remove the TV bracket from the Storm Shell Back by unscrewing the two shipping screws (Figure 2). Assemble the four buckle latches (B1) onto the Storm Shell Back using the S6 screws (Figure 3). Figure 2 Screws: S6: ST3.5X20: 12pcs B1: Buckle Latch Figure 3 Install the Storm Shell Back onto the wall Two people are needed for this installation. A) Wood Stud Installation 1.
example, a 32” display), you may need to adjust the location of this mounting screw. This mounting screw will be placed in the top right keyhole of the Storm Shell Back – see Figure 5 below. 3. Lift the Storm Shell Back to the wall and position the S7 screw head (Step 2) into the top right keyhole (Figure 5). Place a bubble level on top of the Storm Shell Back and rotate until the Storm Shell Back is Level. Place a mark on the wall through the top left keyhole.
5. Hang the Storm Shell Back on the wall. Use a 13 mm socket and wrench to attach the TV Bracket using the S8 screws and the W3 washers (note the washers are placed between the S8 screw head and the TV Bracket mounting hole). See Figure 7. Screws: S8- ST8.0X60: 3 pcs W3- D8 Washer: 3 pcs Figure 7 6. Secure the Storm Shell Back to the wall by installing two (2) S7 screws and two (2) W4 washers in the lower mounting holes (Figure 8). Tighten the S7 screws in the upper left and right keyholes.
7. Install the Storm Shell Front and check that cover and latches fit correctly. Figure 9. Figure 9 B) Concrete or Brick Installation When installing the Storm Shell Hard Cover and TV Bracket on a concrete or brick wall, the S7 and S8 screws alone will not be sufficient. Do not attempt to use the supplied S7 and S8 screws alone on masonry or concrete. Several options are commercially available for concrete or brick anchors. Options include concrete sleeve anchors or concrete screws.
B2: Extension bar Hook plate Swing arm Figure 10 1. Place the TV display screen down on a soft, flat surface. Locate the four (4) threaded mounting points that are located on the back of the display (called the VESA mounting holes). 2. Determine which screw (S3/S4/S5) is the proper size for the VESA mounting holes. 3. If the TV display has a curved back, or recessed VESA holes, the W2 Thick Washer can be used as needed. 4. Determine the VESA mounting hole pattern dimensions.
6. The Extension Bars (B2) on the TV Bracket can be configured to match the corresponding VESA hole pattern. When the Extension Bars (B2) are removed from the Hook Plate, the Hook Plate will accommodate a 100 mm x 100 mm or a 200 mm x 200 mm VESA hole pattern. Other configurations are shown in Figure 11. 200mm 400mm 480mm 400mm 200mm 480mm Figure 11 7.
Screws: S1- M6X10 Screw: 4pcs S2- M8X10 Screw: 4pcs Figure 13 9. Fix the Hook Plate and Extension Bars to the back of the TV Display by connecting the proper screw (S3/S4/S5) into the VESA holes. Select the proper washer (W1/W2/W3) to be used with the screws. Figure 14. Figure 14 10. Lift the TV Display (with the Hook Plate firmly attached to the back) and slide the Hook Plate in place on the Swing Arm (Figure 14). Replace the securing screws that were removed in Step 6.
Figure 15 13. Place the Hook Plate on top of the Vertical VESA Mounting Plates so that the TV Center Height Mark and the Hook Plate Center Height mark align. Hold an N1 nut under the edge of the Vertical VESA Mounting Plate and place an S9 screw and W5 washer through the Hook Plate hole; tighten the S9 screw with a screw driver. See Figure 16 and 17.
Figure 17 14. Follow Step 10 to secure the TV Display to the TV Bracket. For VESA hole patterns 200 mm wide, follow steps 15 – 18. 15. Measure the TV height and determine the center height position. Place a mark or piece of tape at the center height position. Measure the height of the Hook Plate and place a mark or piece of tape at the center height position of the Hook Plate. When the Hook Plate is attached to the TV, the two center marks should match. 16.
17. Connect the Extension Bars (B2) to the Hook Plate in the horizontal position using the S1 and S2 screws. Place the Hook Plate on top of the Vertical VESA Mounting Plates so that the TV Center Height Mark and the Hook Plate Center Height mark align. Hold an N1 nut under the edge of the Vertical VESA Mounting Plate and place an S9 screw and W5 washer through the Extension Bar hole; tighten the S9 screw with a screw driver. See Figure 19 and 20. Figure 19 Figure 20 18.
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