GABOR FSM-M User manual

User Manual
FSM-M / FULL SWING
MOUNT
for Medium Flat-Panel Displays

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This Gabor Full-Swing Wall Mount offers flexible mounting and customizable viewing angles for wall-mounted TVs and monitors. It accommodates
flat-panel displays with screen sizes measuring 25 to 55 inches. The sturdy steel construction supports a maximum weight of 77 pounds. The mount
offers post-installation adjustments for tilt, swivel, pan, screen depth, and horizontal level——so you can easily setup and comfortably view your display.
If you have safety concerns about installing this product, contact a qualified professional or installation contractor.
If this product is missing hardware or there are defective parts, visit www.madebygabor.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Thank you for choosing Gabor.

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• When installing this product, be sure to refer to the mounting
instructions detailed in this manual; failure to abide by the mounting
instructions may void the product’s warranty.
• Do not use this product for any flat-panel display other than what it is
intended for; the exact specification, size parameters, and weight
limits are found both on the product box and in the instruction manual.
• It is strongly recommended that this product be installed by a qualified
professional or installation contractor; Gabor takes no responsibility
for any product damage or personal injury resulting from mishandling,
incorrect mounting, faulty assembly, or improper use of this product.
• This product has been designed specifically for mounting directly on
wooden studs or concrete walls; depending on wall type and material,
the use of additional appropriate mounting hardware and/or
accessories such as heavy-duty anchors may be required.
• The supplied mounting hardware is not intended for use on metal
studs or cinder block walls, and may not be appropriate for old or weak
walls; it is best to consult with a qualified professional to determine
whether your wall is capable of supporting this bracket.
• Do not mount the device on structures that may be affected by
vibrations or noticeable impacts; do not install near a heater, fireplace,
or any other source of direct heat energy.
• It is recommended that at least 2 people perform the installation
process to prevent injury from mishandling or dropping the product
and/or flat-screen device.
• This product may contain small parts which can possibly pose a
choking hazard; keep out of reach of children and pets.
• Excessive exposure to liquids may damage the finish of this product;
when cleaning this product, use only a mild detergent solution, and
quickly wipe dry with a soft cloth.
• All images are for illustrative purposes only.
Safety Warnings

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Depth from Mounting Source
1.8 to 20 in. (4.6 to 50.8 cm)
Recommended Screen Sizes
25 to 55 in. (63.5 to 139.7 cm)
VESA Mounting Patterns
75×75 mm
100×100 mm
200×100 mm
200×200 mm
300×300 mm
400×200 mm
400×400 mm
Max Weight Capacity
77 lb. (34.9 kg)
Material
Steel
Weight
8.6 lb. (3.9 kg)
Product Specifications

Required Tools
Drill
Phillips
screwdriver
Hammer
Stud finder
Tape measure
3/16 in. (4.5 mm)
Wood drill bit
3/8 in. (10 mm)
Concrete drill bit
Pencil
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Overview
M6 × 14 mm screws M6 × 30 mm screwsM5 × 14 mm screws
A B C D
M8 × 30 mm screws
4X4X4X 4X
D5 washers D8 washersM8 × 50 mm screws
E F G H
4X4X4X 8X
Small spacers
Wall
bracket
Display
mounting
plate
Anchor screws Concrete anchorsLarge spacers
I J K L
4X4X8X 4X
Anchor screw washers
End cover Mounting plate arms
(left)
Wall bracket template
M N O P
2X2X8X 2X
Mounting plate arms
(right)
Hex wrench Double box-end
Hex wrench
Arm screws
Q R S T
1X1X8X 1X
Bubble level

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Before installing the Gabor Full Swing Mount, you will need to determine the placement of your display and identify surrounding
support structures for attachment.
The best height for a display is at the viewer’s eye level. You can find this height in one of two ways.
1. Measure the distance from the seating area to the viewing
area. The ideal position is when the center of the display
(where the diagonals meet) is as close as possible to eye
level.
OR
2. Cut a piece of sturdy cardboard that’s approximately the
same size as your display. Use the cardboard to find a
comfortable height, and mark the mounting location with
a pencil.
Display/TV Placement
15°
viewing
angle
Eye level

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Remove the Center Cover
Preparing the Wall Bracket S
1X
Remove the Display Mounting Plate
Loosen the top nuts slightly, then remove the bottom nut as shown.
Slide the plate out from the wall bracket.
Preparing the Wall Bracket

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VESA mounting patterns
75
20075
100
200
100
75 × 75
100 × 100
200 × 100
200 × 200
400
200
400
300
300
400
VESA patterns with
mounting plate arms
attached
300 × 300
400 × 200
400 × 400

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O
2X
P
2X
Q
8X
Attaching the Mounting Plate Arms

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Wooden studs run vertically inside the wall, 16 inches apart, behind the drywall or plaster.
The wall bracket must be mounted to a wooden stud, or the bracket could fall out and
damage your display or cause personal harm.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of
the wooden stud, and mark the center.
2. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations, and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble to make sure the
template is level before drilling. Use a
pencil to mark the three drilling holes for
the anchor screws, and then apply a
piece of tape over the marks.
3. Use a 3/16-inch (4.5 mm) wood drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.2 inches
(55 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes. Remove the
template from the wall.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the three anchor screws through the
washers and the wall bracket’s mounting
holes, and screw them into the predrilled
support holes until secure. Use the box-end
wrench to further tighten the anchor
screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to wooden stud, with
correct screw placement.
Attaching the Display Mounting Plate
Selecting the Right VESA Mounting Hardware
for Your Display
A variey of screws are included to fit VESA
standards on the backs of most displays.
Select the screws that best fit your display.
Hand-thread the screws to determine the
correct diameter.
Install the mounting plate directly to your
display.
C
4X
A
4X
B
4X
D
4X
F
4X
G
4X
H
8X
E
4X
I
8X
If Your Display Has Recessed
Mounting or a Curved Back:
Install the spacers between the
bracket and your display. You can
combine spacers to best fit your
display. Then fasten with the
screws and washers until secure.
If the screw is
too short, it
may not hold
the display. If
it’s too long, it
may damage
the display.
With
combined
spacers

Wooden studs run vertically inside the wall, 16 inches apart, behind the drywall or plaster.
The wall bracket must be mounted to a wooden stud, or the bracket could fall out and
damage your display or cause personal harm.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Wooden Studs
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Stud
Drywall
X
1. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of
the wooden stud, and mark the center.
2. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations, and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble to make sure the
template is level before drilling. Use a
pencil to mark the three drilling holes for
the anchor screws, and then apply a
piece of tape over the marks.
3. Use a 3/16-inch (4.5 mm) wood drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.2 inches
(55 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes. Remove the
template from the wall.
2.2 in.
3/16 in.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the three anchor screws through the
washers and the wall bracket’s mounting
holes, and screw them into the predrilled
support holes until secure. Use the box-end
wrench to further tighten the anchor
screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to wooden stud, with
correct screw placement.
J
3X
L
3X
M
1X
N
2X
T
1X
S
1X
X
X
X

Wooden studs run vertically inside the wall, 16 inches apart, behind the drywall or plaster.
The wall bracket must be mounted to a wooden stud, or the bracket could fall out and
damage your display or cause personal harm.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of
the wooden stud, and mark the center.
2. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations, and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble to make sure the
template is level before drilling. Use a
pencil to mark the three drilling holes for
the anchor screws, and then apply a
piece of tape over the marks.
3. Use a 3/16-inch (4.5 mm) wood drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.2 inches
(55 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes. Remove the
template from the wall.
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Attaching the Wall Bracket to Wooden Studs (cont.)
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the three anchor screws through the
washers and the wall bracket’s mounting
holes, and screw them into the predrilled
support holes until secure. Use the box-end
wrench to further tighten the anchor
screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to wooden stud, with
correct screw placement.
Warning! Make sure the concrete wall is solid and at least 8 inches (20 cm) thick.
If the concrete exhibits cracks or other defects, this may result in failure of the
concrete anchors and cause serious personal injury or damage to your display.
1. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble level to make
sure the template is level before drilling.
Use a pencil to mark the four drilling
holes for the anchor screws and then
apply a piece of tape over the marks.
2. Use a 3/8-inch (10 mm) concrete drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.4 inches
(60 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes.
3. Remove the template, insert the
concrete anchors into the predrilled
holes, and use a hammer to tap the
anchors into the concrete.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the anchor screws through the washers
and the wall bracket’s mounting holes, and
screw them into the anchors until secure.
Use the box-end wrench to further tighten
the screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to concrete, with correct
screw placement.

Wooden studs run vertically inside the wall, 16 inches apart, behind the drywall or plaster.
The wall bracket must be mounted to a wooden stud, or the bracket could fall out and
damage your display or cause personal harm.
1. Use a stud finder to locate the edges of
the wooden stud, and mark the center.
2. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations, and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble to make sure the
template is level before drilling. Use a
pencil to mark the three drilling holes for
the anchor screws, and then apply a
piece of tape over the marks.
3. Use a 3/16-inch (4.5 mm) wood drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.2 inches
(55 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes. Remove the
template from the wall.
Attaching the Wall Bracket to Concrete
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4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the three anchor screws through the
washers and the wall bracket’s mounting
holes, and screw them into the predrilled
support holes until secure. Use the box-end
wrench to further tighten the anchor
screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to wooden stud, with
correct screw placement.
Warning! Make sure the concrete wall is solid and at least 8 inches (20 cm) thick.
If the concrete exhibits cracks or other defects, this may result in failure of the
concrete anchors and cause serious personal injury or damage to your display.
1. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble level to make
sure the template is level before drilling.
Use a pencil to mark the four drilling
holes for the anchor screws and then
apply a piece of tape over the marks.
2. Use a 3/8-inch (10 mm) concrete drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.4 inches
(60 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes.
3. Remove the template, insert the
concrete anchors into the predrilled
holes, and use a hammer to tap the
anchors into the concrete.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the anchor screws through the washers
and the wall bracket’s mounting holes, and
screw them into the anchors until secure.
Use the box-end wrench to further tighten
the screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to concrete, with correct
screw placement.
X
X
X
X
2.4 in.
3/8 in.
J
4X
L
4X
M
1X
N
2X
T
1X
S
1X
K
4X

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Attaching the Wall Bracket to Concrete (cont.)
Warning! Make sure the concrete wall is solid and at least 8 inches (20 cm) thick.
If the concrete exhibits cracks or other defects, this may result in failure of the
concrete anchors and cause serious personal injury or damage to your display.
1. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble level to make
sure the template is level before drilling.
Use a pencil to mark the four drilling
holes for the anchor screws and then
apply a piece of tape over the marks.
2. Use a 3/8-inch (10 mm) concrete drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.4 inches
(60 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes.
3. Remove the template, insert the
concrete anchors into the predrilled
holes, and use a hammer to tap the
anchors into the concrete.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the anchor screws through the washers
and the wall bracket’s mounting holes, and
screw them into the anchors until secure.
Use the box-end wrench to further tighten
the screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to concrete, with correct
screw placement.

Mounting the Display on the Wall Bracket
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Warning! Make sure the concrete wall is solid and at least 8 inches (20 cm) thick.
If the concrete exhibits cracks or other defects, this may result in failure of the
concrete anchors and cause serious personal injury or damage to your display.
1. Place the wall bracket template up to the
marked locations and tape it to the wall.
Use the included bubble level to make
sure the template is level before drilling.
Use a pencil to mark the four drilling
holes for the anchor screws and then
apply a piece of tape over the marks.
2. Use a 3/8-inch (10 mm) concrete drill bit
to predrill the marked spots 2.4 inches
(60 mm) deep, and then clean out the
debris from the holes.
3. Remove the template, insert the
concrete anchors into the predrilled
holes, and use a hammer to tap the
anchors into the concrete.
4. Attach the bracket to the wall by inserting
the anchor screws through the washers
and the wall bracket’s mounting holes, and
screw them into the anchors until secure.
Use the box-end wrench to further tighten
the screws, but do not overtighten.
5. Attach the center cover and two end covers. Wall bracket mounted to concrete, with correct
screw placement.
Important! We recommend that two people perform this step.
1. Make sure the two top nuts are attached and slightly loose. Lift your
display up to the wall bracket, and seat the display into the mounting
holes so that it hangs.
2. Replace the bottom hex nut and then tighten all three hex nuts using
the box end wrench.
S
1X

Post-Installation Adjustment
Once your display is mounted on the wall bracket, you can fine-tune adjustments to the horizontal level +3° to -3°, depth from the wall
1.8 to 20 inches, tilt +10° to -15°, and pivot 180°.
Horizontal Level
Loosen the three hex nuts with the included box-end wrench, and
adjust the horizontal level +3° to -3°. Use the bubble level to make
sure your display is level, then tighten the screws until secure.
Tilt Angle
Adjust the top and bottom tension screws to the desired friction
and tilt the display up or down +10° to -15°.
+3° -3°
+10°
-15°
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S
1X
R
1X

Post-Installation Adjustment (cont.)
Display Pivot
Pivot your display up to 180° for flexible mounting in the corner of a
room or around an object.
Display Depth
You can collapse or extend the mount so your display is 1.8 to 20 inches
from the wall.
180°
180°
180°
1.8-20 in.
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Cable Management
Run the power and A/V cables through
cable covers on the top or bottom of the
wall bracket extension arms.
Widen the cover openings to remove and
slide the covers over the arms as shown.
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Five-Year Limited Warranty
This Gabor product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal consumer use for a period
of five (5) years from the original purchase date or thirty (30) days after replacement, whichever occurs later. The warranty provider’s responsibility with
respect to this limited warranty shall be limited solely to repair or replacement, at the provider’s discretion, of any product that fails during normal use of
this product in its intended manner and in its intended environment. Inoperability of the product or part(s) shall be determined by the warranty provider.
If the product has been discontinued, the warranty provider reserves the right to replace it with a model of equivalent quality and function.
This warranty does not cover damage or defect caused by misuse, neglect, accident, alteration, abuse, improper installation or maintenance. EXCEPT AS
PROVIDED HEREIN, THE WARRANTY PROVIDER MAKES NEITHER ANY EXPRESS WARRANTIES NOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. This warranty provides you with specific legal
rights, and you may also have additional rights that vary from state to state.
To obtain warranty coverage, contact the Gabor Customer Service Department to obtain a return merchandise authorization (“RMA”) number, and return
the defective product to Gabor along with the RMA number and proof of purchase. Shipment of the defective product is at the purchaser’s own risk and
expense.
For more information or to arrange service, visit www.madebygabor.com or call Customer Service at 212-594-2353.
Product warranty provided by the Gradus Group.
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