MSA/MTA Series
Installation Instructions
6
INSTALLATION
The MTA and MSA have been designed to be mounted directly
onto either a wood stud or concrete wall. The MTA has brackets
which allow the TV to be tilted. The MSA has static brackets
which keep the TV in an upright position.
Locate Mounting Site
WARNING:
IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
MOUNT FALLING CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installers
responsibility to make certain the structure to which the
mount is being attached is capable of supporting five times
the weight of the MSA/MTA not to exceed 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
for dual stud attachment, and 75 lbs (34.0 kg) for single stud
attachment.
WARNING:
Proceed to either the
Installing to a Wood
Stud Wall
section or the
Installing to a Concrete Wall
section.
Installing to a Wood Stud Wall
1.
Determine the center of the TV screen, and where it should
be located on the wall.
2.
Locate the closest stud to the left and right of the selected
location.
NOTE:
If the screen area lies over a stud, use that stud if using
the
single stud installation method
.
NOTE:
Use that stud and the stud to either the left or right of it
if using the
dual stud installation method
.
3.
Line up the notches on mount with center of screen marking
to determine vertical center. (See Figure 1)
4.
Measure up 6" (152.4mm) from the center point to mark
location of the upper mounting slots.
Figure 1
5.
Using a level, mark the wall on each stud to attach the
mount through the upper mounting slots. (See Figure 2)
NOTE:
The MSA and MTA may be attached through the
mounting slots on dual studs, or through the center
mounting holes on a single stud. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
WARNING:
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL CORDS OR CABLES
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surface is free
of electrical wires and cables before drilling or installing
fasteners.
WARNING:
EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO GAS PLUMBING CAN CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain
area behind mounting surface is free of gas, water, waste, or
any other plumbing before cutting, drilling, or installing
fasteners.
Center of screen
6"
Vertical center
of mount
5
5
Single Stud
Installation
Dual Stud
Installation
