K2 Mounts K2-F-Series User manual

Table of Contents
BeforeYou Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................... 2
Update kit 3
What YouWill Need 5
Installation 6
Determine theWall Mounting Location 6
Attach the Mounting Plate to aWood Stud Wall 7
Attach the Mounting Plate to a Concrete or Concrete Block W all 9
Attach the Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV 11
Hang theTV on the Mounting Plate 13
Adjust the ScreenAngle (K2-T-SERIES and K3-T-SERIES) 14
Position the Cables 14
K2 Mounts Warranty 16
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Before You Begin
Package Contents
Verify that you have received all of the parts listed below:
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact K2 Mounts at [email protected] for a
replacement. K2 Mounts is not liable for damage or injury caused by incorrect mounting,
incorrect assembly or incorrect usage.
1/2" Concrete
Anchors
Mounting Plate
W ashers
1/4" x 2-1/2"
Lag Bolts
K3-F-SERIES & K3-T-SERIES
Screen Hardware Kit (To attach to TV)
Mounting Plate Hardware
(To secure Mounting Plate to Wall)
K2-F-SERIES, K2-T-SERIES, K3-F-SERIES,
K3-T-SERIES
The Screen Hardware Kit
is used to attach theTV.
Refer to the instructions
included with the kit
on next page.
K2-F-SERIES
K3-F-SERIES
K2-T-SERIES
K3-T-SERIES
Left and Right Screen Mounting Brackets
or
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Stop: Read this entire manual! Do not attempt to install this product if
you do not understand the instructions or if there are missing or defective
parts. If you are in doubt, contact a qualified contractor to install the
mounting bracket. Improper installation may result in damage to the
screen, other property, or in personal injury.
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Mounting Plate(Attach to wall)
All models have 1 unit
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Selecting Screen Mounting Bracket Hardware
These instructions should be used when attaching the Screen Mounting Brackets to your
TV.
Stop: If screws are included in your TV’s four rear mounting holes, use those
screws to attach the Screen Mounting Brackets. You will not need the hardware
included in this kit.
If your TV does not include rear mounting screws,use these instructions to find appropriate
hardware within the hardware kit. Verify that you have received all of the parts listed below:
(4) M4 x 16
Pack A
(4) M4 x 30
Pack B
(4) M5 x 12
Pack C
(4) M5 x 30
Pack D
(4) M6 x 12
Pack E
(4) M6 x 35
Pack F
(4) M8 x 16
Pack G
(4) M8 x 35
Pack H
(4) M4 Lock
W asher
(4) M5 Lock
W asher
(4) M6 Lock
(4) M8 Lock
Washer
(8) M4/M5
Screen Bracket
Washer
Screen Bracket Screws
(8) M6/M8
Screen Bracket
W asher
(4) M6/M8 Spacer
Washer
Pack I
Pack J
Pack K
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Find Screen Bracket Screws
Find the screws from this hardware kit that best fit your TV. Note that there are screws
with four different diameters:M4, M5, M6, and M8.
Determine which of these thread diameters should be used by gently threading one
ew into a rear mounting hole,until you find the appropriate size.
Only thread these screws by hand,and DO NOT force a screw into the mounting hole.
After finding the correct diameter, determine the screw length.If your TV has a
flat back,the shorter length should be used.If your TV has a curved back, or if the
mounting holes are recessed in a slot or channel, use the longer length of the
appropriate diameter screw.
Use only the set of four screws that fits your TV. The rest are not needed to attach the
Screen Mounting Brackets.
Find Other Hardware
Next select the washers that match your screw
diameter; for example, if the M8 screws match your TV,
select the M8 lock washers;if the M4 scr ews match,
select the M4 washers and the M4 lock washers.If you
are using long M6 or M8 screws,you will also need the
spacers.
You only need this hardware to attach the Screen
Mounting Brackets.The rest of the hardware is not
needed.
Your hardware should be installed as shown at right.
Don’t include the Spacer or bottom Screen Bracket
W asher if you are using a short screw.
Attach the Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV as
shown in the Installation Manual.
of each diameter scr
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What You Will Need
You will need these tools to install your wall mount bracket:
MeasuringTape
Level
Stud Finder (for wood stud wall installation)
Pencil or Pen
Electric Drill
1/8” Drill Bit (for wood stud wall installation)
1/2” Masonry Drill Bit (for concrete or concrete wall installation)
Hammer
Ratchet with 7/16” Socket
Phillips Screwdriver
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Installation
Installing your Flat Panel Wall Mount bracket involves the following steps:
1. Determine theWall Mounting Location
2. Attach the Mounting Plate to the Wall
3. Attach the Mounting Brackets to the TV
4. Hang the TV on the Mounting Plate
5. Adjust the ScreenAngle (K2-T-SERIES and K3-T-SERIES)
6. Position the Cables
Determine the Wall Mounting Location
Decide where you want to hang your TV. A good location is near an electrical outlet, and
within cable reach of any components you plan to connect to theTV.
Use common sense when determining the wall mounting
location.For example, do not hang your TV over a bed, crib, or child’s play
area.
Draw a mark on the wall where you want the center of the mountedTV to be located. This is
the MountedTV Center Point.
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Attach the Mounting Plate to a Wood Stud Wall
If you are mounting to a concrete or concrete block wall, skip this section and go to “Attach the
Mounting Plate to a Concrete or Concrete Block Wall” on page 9.
(A) Locate the Wall Studs
Wall studs usually run vertically (up and down) inside the wall,behind the dry wall or plaster.
You must attach the Mounting Plate(s) to two separate wall studs.
You must attach the TV wall mount to a wall that has at least
2” x 4” wood studs.Attaching the wall mount to smaller studs or metal
studs could result in property damage or personal injury.
Using the stud finder, make a mark at the left and right edges of the two closest studs on
each side of the MountedTV Center Point. Repeat this process to mark the same studs twice
more, approximately 6” above and 6” below
your first stud location marks.
Mark the centerline of each stud by holding
the level vertically, and drawing a line halfway
between the left and right edges of each stud.
These stud centerlines should be vertical, and
roughly parallel. If they are not, the studs may
not run continuously from floor to ceiling
andyou must not use them to hang theTV.
Locate different studs that run continuously
from floor to ceiling
The K2-F-SERIES and K2-T-SERIES require the wall studs to be 16 inches apart
These brackets cannot be used if the wall studs are spaced farther apart.
Mounted TV Center Point
Wood Studs
Warning:
(16 inches on center).
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(B) Determine Mounting Hole Locations
Using the level and measuring tape, make a mark
3-1/8” directly above and 3-1/8” directly below the
MountedTV Center Point.These marks are the
Upper and Lower Center Points.
Using the level,draw a horizontal (side-to-side) line
through the Upper Center Point that connects all
stud centerlines. Draw a similar line through the
Lower Center Point.
The intersection of the horizontal lines with the stud
centerlines are the Mounting Hole Locations. Using
the drill and 1/8” drill bit, drill pilot holes 2-1/2” deep
into the stud at each intersection point.
(C) Anchor Mounting Plate to the Wall
Hold the Mounting Plate against the wall,roughly aligning the center of the Mounting Plate
with the MountedTV Center Point. Now move the Mounting Plate so that the pilot holes are
visible through the slots.
Using the ratchet and 7/16” socket,anchor
each Mounting Plate into the wall with four
1/4" x 2/1/2" Lag Bolts and four Mounting
Plate Washers.
W arning:
On each Mounting Plate, you must fasten all four Lag Bolts
securely into wall studs for proper installation. Failure to do so could result
in property damage or personal injury..
To continue installation, go to“Attach the Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV ” on page 11.
Mounting Hole Locations
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Attach the Mounting Plate to a Concrete or Concrete Block Wall
If you are mounting your TV on a dry wall or plaster wall with wood studs, do not use this section.
Go to “Attach the Mounting Plate to a Wood Stud Wall”on page 7.
Warning: Mounting Plates can only be installed on a concrete or
concrete block wall. Attaching the wall mount to a brick wall could result
in property damage or personal injury.
(A) Determine Mounting Hole Locations
Using the level and measuring tape, make a mark 3-1/8” dir ectly above and 3-1/8” directly
below the Mounted TV Center Point.These marks are the Upper and Lower Center Points.
K2-F-SERIES, K2-T-SERIES, K3-F-SERIES, K3-T-SERIES
Hold the Mounting Plate against the wall,aligning the center of the Mounting Plate with the
Mounted TV Center Point.Now move the Mounting Plate so that the Upper and Lower
Center Points are visible through two slots in the Mounting Plate.Using the Mounting Plate
as a template, mark the wall within the four corner slots. These four marks are the Mounting
Hole Locations.
Using the level, make sure each set of three marks on the wall is on a straight and level
horizontal line.
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(B) Drill Holes and Install Anchors
Using the drill and 1/2” masonry drill bit,drill pilot holes 2-1/2” deep at all Mounting Hole
Locations.
Insert a Concrete Anchor into each of the holes, using the hammer to tap the anchors in
place if necessary. Make sure that the anchor is completely flush with the concrete surface
even if there is a layer of drywall or other material in front of the concrete.
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(C) Anchor Mounting Plate to Wall
Hold the Mounting Plate against the wall,
aligning the marked Mounting Plate slots with
the Concrete Anchors in the wall.Using the
ratchet and 7/16” socket,attach the Mounting
Plate into the anchors with the four1/4”
x 2-1/2” Lag Bolts and four Mounting Plate
W ashers.
Verify that you have securely fastened the
Mounting Plate to the wall.
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You must use and securely fasten all four Lag Bolts in each
Mounting Plate for proper installation. Failure to do so could result in
property damage or personal injury.
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Attach the Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV
Unplug all cables from your TV, and then lay theTV screen- down on a flat,soft surface,such
as a table covered with a blanket. Make sure the surface is not abrasive, soyou do not damage
the screen or bezel. Be sure to fully support the screen, but hang any pedestal-style stand
over the edge.
Remove the existing stand from the back of theTV so that the mounting holes are exposed.
Refer to y our TV’s User Guide for more information.
If you do not position the Screen Mounting Brackets correctly,
you could damage your TV .Be sure the top edges of both brackets are the
same distance from the top of the TV.
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Place the flat surface of the Left and Right
Screen Mounting Brackets on the back of the
TV, lining up one hole in each bracket with a TV
mounting hole. .
Be sure to use the same hole on both Screen
Mounting Brackets, so that the top of each
bracket is the same distance from the top edge
of the TV. The brackets should be roughly
centered top-to-bottom.
Using the Phillips screw driver, attach the
Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV using the
hardware and instructions provided in the
Screen Hardware Kit. If the scr ews do not feel secure in the TV mounting holes, try using
the screws that originally came with the TV. You must securely fasten the Screen Mounting
Brackets to the TV.
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M5 Screw
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Place the flat surface of the Left and Right
Screen Mounting Brackets on the back of the
TV, lining up one hole in each bracket with aTV
mounting hole.
Be sure to use the same hole on both Screen
Mounting Brackets,so that the top of each
bracket is the same distance from the top
edge of theTV.The brackets should be roughly
centered top-to-bottom.
Using the Phillips screwdriver, attach the Screen
Mounting Brackets to the TV using the hardware
and instructions provided in the Screen Hardware Kit. If the screws do not feel secure in the
TV mounting holes,try using the screws that originally came with theTV. You must securely
fasten the Screen Mounting Brackets to the TV.
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M5 Screw
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Hang the TV on the Mounting Plate
Using two or more people, pick up theTV and tilt the top edge toward the wall at the top of
the Mounting Plate. Move down the TV until the upper (longer) hooks engage the top of the
Mounting Plate, then rotate the bottom of the TV until the lower (shorter) hooks are beneath
the Mounting Plate.
Move the TV slightly left or right so it is in the proper position on the wall, and then tighten
the M5 Screw towards the Mounting Plate using the Philips screwdriver.This will prevent the
TV from moving up on the Mounting Plate.
Verify that you cannot pull the bottom edge of theTV away from the wall.If you can, the
Screen Mounting Brackets are upside down. Remove the TV from the wall and re-install the
Screen Mounting Brackets.
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Make sure to“hook”the screen onto the mounting plate
before you release the TV. Failure to do so could result in property
damage or personal injury .
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Adjust the Screen Angle (K2-T-SERIES and K3-T-SERIES)
You can adjust the screen angle using the knobs located on the
outside edge of each Screen Mounting Bracket.
Loosen the knobs on both Screen Mounting Brackets by turning
each knob counter-clockwise one full turn.
Adjust theTV to the desired angle. Holding theTV in place,
tighten the knob closest to you.Tighten the other knob.
Verify that you have fully tightened both knobs.
Position the Cables
Position the power cord and other cables so they do not interfere with the Mounting Plate
or Screen Mounting Brack ets.If necessary, wrap any excess cord around the hooks on both
ends of the Mounting Plate.
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Notices
This mounting bracket is intended for use only withthe maximum
weight indicated.Use withproducts heavier thanthemaximumweights indicated
may result in instability and possibly cause injury.
Specification
Model Weight Tilt Range
Maximum
Load Weight
K2-F-SERIES approx.8.42 lbs n/a 100 lbs
K2-T-SERIES approx. 12.16 lbs 15 degrees up/down 100 lbs
K3-F-SERIES approx. 10.33 lbs n/a 150 lbs
K3-T-SERIES approx. 14.08 lbs 15 degrees up/down 150 lbs
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K2 Mounts Warranty
K2 Mounts warrants to the original purchaser of its mounting brackets for the life of the bracket,
that the bracket shall be free from defects in assembly,material,or workmanship and will repair or
replace, at its sole discretion, a defective bracket free of charge, provided the bracket is returned to
K2 Mounts prepaid by purchaser. Unauthorized service or repairs by anyone other than K2 Mounts
or a pre-approved repair facility renders this warranty void and shall release K2 Mounts from any
further r esponsibility or obligation.
K2 Mounts will repair or replace up to a maximum of $10,000.00, at its option,any component
(television,projector, monitor or screen) which is damaged by a K2 Mounts bracket’s failure to
perform* when that product is properly installed** for its intended use.This LifetimeWarranty is
subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth herein. K2 Mounts will repair or replace the
damaged components (television,monitor or screen) at K2 Mounts option, up to an amount equal
to the fair market value of the damaged equipment or the original purchase price of the equipment,
whichever is less, up to the maximum amount set forth above.
K2 Mounts reserves the right to inspect the damaged component, the K2 Mounts bracket alleged
to have failed,and the site where the damage occurred. All costs of shipping the K2 Mounts
bracket and damaged component to K2 Mounts for inspection shall be borne solely by
the purchaser. K2 Mounts reserves the right to negotiate the costs of repairs.If K2 Mounts
determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged component or bracket to
K2 Mounts,K2 Mounts may designate, in its sole discretion,a component (television,monitor
or screen) repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair. The cost, if any, of shipping
the component to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the
purchaser. Damaged components must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, K2 Mounts reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing
insurance policies the claimant may have.
All above warranties are null and void if: the K2 Mounts bracket in use during the occurrence is
not provided to K2 Mounts for inspection upon K2 Mounts’ request at the sole expense of
the purchaser; or if K2 Mounts determines that the K2 Mounts bracket has been improperly
installed,altered in any way or tampered with; or if it is determined by K2 Mounts that the damage
did not result from the K2 Mounts product’s failure or that in fact no occurrence took place; or
the repair or replacement of the damaged equipment is covered under a manufacturer’s warranty;
or K2 Mounts determines that the equipment was not used under normal operating conditions
or in accordance with any labels or instructions. Improper installation voids the warranty. The
K2 Mounts warranty and insurance only protects against damage to properly connected and installed
equipment where K2 Mounts has determined, in its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from
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an K2 Mounts product failure, and does not protect against acts of God such as flood, earthquake,
war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, corrosion or abuse . Any damage caused by failure to
observe instructions for installation, or product limitations specifed in the product manual or product
specification sheetor mounting on unsuitable surfaces will not be covered by the K2 Mounts
warranty.
The warranty described herein shall be IN LIEU OF any other warranty, express or implied,including
but not limited to, any warranty of MERCHANT ABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In no event shall K2 Mounts be liable for incidental, special, direct,indirect consequential or
multiple damages such as,but not limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or use of
any K2 Mounts products,even if advised of the possibility of damages.This warranty and insurance
gives you specific legal rightsand you may also have other rights,which may vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
The warranty and insurance is valid only for the original purchaser of the product and only if the
original purchaser registers the purchase on-line at www.k2mounts.com or by mailing a copy of the
purchase receipt and product warranty registration card to TV Mounting Brackets, Inc., 5 Hutton Center
Drive, Suite 830, Santa Ana, CA 92707 within thirty (30) days of the date of purchase. All damage claims
against the product must be made within fifteen (15) days from the date of the occurrence and must be
accompanied by a receipt for the damaged bracket or the warranty is void. Warranty is only valid in USA
and Canada. To file a warranty claim please write to us at TV Mounting Bracket, Inc., 5 Hutton Centre Drive,
Suite 830, Santa Ana, CA 92707 within fifteen (15) days of occurrence. Please provide to us or have the
following information available:
a.K2 Mounts bracket part number.
b.The equipment that was used with the K2 Mounts bracket at the time of the occurrence.
c.The component that was damaged during the occurrence and the extent of the damage.
d.The date of the occurrence.
e.Where you purchased the K2 Mounts product.
f. Date you purchased the K2 Mounts product.
g.Copy of the original receipt for the damaged product.
* Failure to perform in accordance with that bracket’s specifications sheet or product manual
** Properly installed in accordance with that bracket’s installation instruction sheet or bracket manual
and only when mounted on approved surfaces.
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