Helios FM441W User manual

HELl~S®
Full Motion In-Wall TV Mount
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS:
When using a mounting
system, basic precautions
should always be followed,
including the following:
Read all instructions before
using (this mounting system).
DANGER - To reduce the risk of
electric shock:
1. Use this mounting system
only for its intended use as
described in these instruc-
tions. Do not use attach-
ments not recommended
by the manufacturer.
2. Never drop or insert any
object into any opening.
3. Do not use outdoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Installation Instructions for:
televisions with
a maximum 60"
diagonal screen,
weighing up to
75 pounds.
FM441W
Carefully read all instructions
before beginning installation.
At least 2 people are required
to install the In-Wall TV
Mount, especially when
mounting TV. To avoid
possible injury or damage,
DO NOT attempt to mount
the TV alone.
Tools You Will Need:
12mm Drill Bit and Drill
CuttingTool for Wall Opening
Basic HandTools
Tape Measure
NOTE: Installation must be made into awall constructed using 2x4 studs positioned on 16"centers.The location should be
safe from hazards such as water or crushable items.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL OR USE THIS MOUNT IN ANY WAY OTHER THAN DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Use onlythe supplied hardware listed bel.ow intended for the current application to avoid personal injury or propertydamage.
Installation
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STEP 1 :Prepare Mounting Location
Note: TV Mount must be installed between wall studs on 16-inch centers.
• Determinedesired mounting
location and height on wall.
Locate wood wall studs.
• Using appropriatetools,
carefully markand cut a
14½"w x 145/a"h
rough opening in wall,
centered between studs.
• Carefully slide the
In-Wall TV Mount into
the opening until it is
flush with wall.
!CAUTION:! Use extremecare when cutting or drilling into
walls to avoid wiring, plumbing or other obstructions.
STEP 2 :Mark and DrillHoles
• With the In-Wall TV Mount
temporarily placed in wall
opening, locate and mark '
the four (4) mounting holes '
on wall studs, as shown.
• Once holes are marked,
carefully remove the
In-Wall TV mount from
opening and set it aside.
• Using a 12mm drill bit,
drill the four (4) holes in
wall studs as marked.
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Wall
!CAUTION:! Use extreme care when cutting or drilling into
walls to avoid wiring, plumbing or other obstructions.
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STEP 3 :InstallAnchorHardware
• Insert the 8mm Plastic Anchors (included)
into each of the four drilled holes. Gently □ >---~ff D~D-D-~J
tap plastic anchors into holes until they are
flush with wood wall studs.
• Once plastic anchors are in
place, carefully slide the In-Wall
TV Mount into the opening.
STEP 4 :Final Wall Installation
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Plastic Anchors
• To complete the wall installation,
fasten the In-WallTV Mount to the
wall studs using the 8mm Lag
Bolts (included).
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STEP 5 : Attach VESA Mounting Plate to TV
VESA mount pattern
VESA Hardware
(varies byTV)
• Determine the VESA mount pattern
for your TV. The VESA Plate shown
will accomodate VESA patterns
from 75x75 to 250x250. If your TV
falls within this range, align and
attach VESA Plate to TV using
optimum combination ofVESA
hardwareand spacers (included).
SinceTV modelsvary, consult your
TV documentation or manufacturer
for more information.
(you,TVmay ~••
If your TV uses a VESA pattern
larger than 250x250, skip this step
and proceed to Step 6 (below)
STEP 6 : Attach VESA Mounting Plate with Extension Arms to TV
• For larger VESA mount patterns from 250x250 up
to 400x400, attach the four (4) Extensions Arms to
the VESA Plate using the eight 8mm Allen Screws,
Washers and Nuts (included), as shown below.
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• Attach VESA Plate with Extension Arms to
TV using optimum combination ofVESA
hardware and spacers (included). Since TV
models vary, consult your TV documentation
or manufacturer for more information.
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Extension Arms
VESA Hardware
(varies by TV)

STEP 7 : Mount TV onto In-Wall TV Mount
At least 2 peopleare required to install
the In-WallTV Mount. To avoid possible
injury or damage, DO NOT attempt to
mount the TV alone.
e Using 2 people, lift TV (with VESA Plate
attached from previous step) and
angle the TV bottom away from the
Bracket Arm. Carefully line up the
VESA Plate U- Tabs with the notches on
top of Bracket Arm (fig. 1 ), and set the
VESA Plate U-Tabs up and over the
corresponding notches on the Bracket
Arm (fig. 2). Slowly pivot TV bottom
towards the In-Wall Mount until
U-Tabs are resting in notches, and
VESA Plate isflush with Bracket Arm.
While maintain ing grip on TV, carefully
test to ensure In-Wall TV Mount is
supporting TV. Do not repositionTV
until Step 8 (below) is completed.
STEP 8 :Secure TV to Bracket Arm
• While still using 2 people, one person
should continue to maintain support of TV
while other person tightens lock- down
screw located on bottom of Bracket Arm,
as shown. Makecertain all components of
the In-Wall TV Mount are secure before
releasing grip on TV.
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.&,_ CAUTION: "This wal l mount is i nt en d ed for use
only with the maximum weights indicated . Use wit h products
heavier t han the maxim um we igh ts indica t ed may resu lt in
collapse of the mount and its accessories causing possible injury. "
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Adjusting In-WallTV Mount
Note: To prevent damage or injury,Angle and Tilt adjustments should be made by at least 2 people.
e DISTANCE FROM WALL: With assistance,
carefullyextend the TV Mount to desired
distance away from wall, taking into consid-
eration final angle and tilt ofTV. To position
TV flush to wall, gently pushTV until TV
Mount folds up and recesses into wall.
e TILT ANGLE: With an
assistant holding the TV,
loosen the two Tilt Adjust-
ment Screws on each side
of the TV Mount to permit
tilting the TV up to 5
degrees back or up to 30
degrees forward. Once
desired viewing angle is
achieved, re-tighten the
Tilt AdjustmentScrews.
-30°Tilt
e LEFT TO RIGHT ANGLE: With assistance and
with the TV Mount extended to desired
distance from wall, gently swivel the TV left
or right to desired viewing angle.
Depending onWidth of TV
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Television having maximum 60 inch
diagonal screen weigh ing up to 75 pounds.
CAUTION: "This wall mount is intended for use
only with the maximum weights indicated. Use with products
heavier than the maximum weights indicated may result in
collapse of the mount and its accessories causing possible injury."
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LIMITED WARRANTY
HELIOS"' Metra Home Theater-Limited Warranty -Valid in the United States and Canada
This 60 month limited warranty is provided by Metra Electronics Corporation for the Metra product identified by the purchaser's registration as
indicated below, and there are no other warranties, expressed or implied, except as required by law, including warranties of merchantabilityand
fitness for a specific purpose, that are provided for herein, howeverall such implied warranties, if any, are limited to the duration of this specific
limited product warranty.Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you. Metra Electronics Corporation shall not be liable, under any circumstances, for incidental, indirect, special, and consequential or multiple
damages as a result of the sale or use of this product. Some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequen-
tial damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. It is recommended that the purchaserexecute the product registration
and warranty registration via the web within ten days of purchase.
Limited ProductWarranty:
This is a 60 month limited warranty, subject to the conditions, limitations and exclusions identified herein.Metra Electronics Corporation
warrants to the original purchaser of the registered or identified product for a period of five years from the date of purchase, that the product
shall be free of defects in design, material and workmanship, and subject to the limitations set forth below; Metra Electronics Corporation will
repair or replace, at its option, any defective unit.This warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser and is not assignable or transferable.
Metra hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and
conditions, prove to be defective in material or workmanship within five years from date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or
replaced with reconditioned product (Metra's option) without charge for parts and repair labor. Purchaser must return the product to Metra,
return receipt requested or by other means that confirms delivery and Metra shall make the said repairs or replacement within 60 days of receipt.
In some instances the product may have been discontinued and cannot be replaced, or repaired.In that instance Metra shall in its discretion
attempt to replace the product with a substantially similar product in model or design or pay the purchaser a sum for the then fair marketvalue
of the price, considering the amount of time since sale, and the use of the product.This Limited Warranty is the original retail purchaser's sole
remedy for anyand all such defect(s).
Conditions and Limitations:
(1) Proof of purchase is required (i.e. the sales receipt or other proof of payment, such as the bar code and serial number from the shipping
box), and
(2) Products must be registered with Metra Electronics by using Metra's online services at www.metra-online.com for registration purposes.
Products that have not been registered will not be covered by Metra's extended limited five year warranty, but instead will only be warranted
for the terms required by the State of purchase, if any.
(3) Damage caused by accidents, abuse, misuse or modification of the product will render this warranty null and void.
(4) To obtain repairs or replacement under the terms of this warranty, please contact Metra at 1-800-221-0932 or visit www.metra-
online.com. You will need to provide proof of purchase (dated receipt showing store where purchased) and product serial number in order to
receive warranty service.The purchaser is required to send the product back to Metra Electronics Corp or to a designated repair centerand the
purchaser is responsible for all charges for shipping and handling.
This Limited Warranty does NOT cover:
Products which have been subject to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, tampering, negligence, misuse, improper installation, lack of
reasonable care, unauthorized repair or service, or if the model or serial number has been altered, tampered with, defaced or removed.
Initial installation or the removal and re-installation of product.
(1) Cosmetic damage, damage that occurs in shipment, act of God or natural disaster.
(2) Missing accessories or components.
(3) Products used for any and all commercial purposes.
THE EXTENT OF METRA'S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO
EVENT SHALL METRA LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
Any questions of Notifications regarding this warranty should be addressed to:
Warranty Department, Metra Electronics Corporation
460Walker Street, Holly Hill, Florida 32117.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES OR LIABILITIES. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY . IN NO EVENT SHALL METRA BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER.
No person or representative is authorized to assume for Metra any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this
product. Somejurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may
also have other rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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HELl~S®
©2017 Metra Electronics Corporation• 460 Walker Street• Holly Hill, FL• 32117-2699
Specifications are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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FM44IW
866.839.9187 • www.metrahometheater.com
NOTES:
1. MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY = 75bs. (34kg)
2. VESA MOUNTING CONFIGURATION: 75MMx75MM up to 400X400MM
3. 90 INTERFACE LEFT/RIGHT SWIVEL
4. VIEWING ANGLE INCREMENTS: +5 ~-30
MAX. HORIZONTAL
VESA PATTERN
15.75”
[400 mm]
MAX.
VERTICAL
VESA PATTERN
15.75”
[400 mm]
15.10”
[383.555 mm]
OUTER
FLANGE
HEIGHT
4.81”
[122.184 mm]
MIN.
OVERALL
WIDTH
1.70”
[43.197 mm]
FOLDED
DISTANCE
15.10”
[383.555 mm]
OUTER FLANGE WIDTH
14.25”
[361.950 mm]
IN-WALL WIDTH
TOP VIEW
+30° -5°
15.47”
[392.931 mm]
MAX. DISTANCE
FROM WALL
19.42”
[493.253 mm]
MAX. OVERALL WIDTH
3.95”
[100.322 mm]
IN-WALL
DEPTH
14.50”
[368.300 mm]
IN-WALL
HEIGHT