Monoprice MHP-40 User manual

Max Load Capacity: 80 lbs (36kg)
INSTALLATION GUIDE
Ceiling TV Mount
MHP-40

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Note: Read entire instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Tools Needed for Assembly
stud finder ("edge to edge" stud finder is recommended)
phillips screwdriver
drill with 1/4", 3/8", and 5/32" drill bits
Table of Contents
Parts List .............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Installation to Wood Joist Ceiling .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Installation to Concrete Ceiling ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Installation of Extension Column ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Attaching display mounting plate to a screen with a VESA Mounting Pattern........................................... ......................... 7
Tilt Adjustment and Wire Managment ...................................................................................................... ......................... 8
WARNING
 Be sure to read this entire manual thoroughly and you fully understand all the instructions and warning before
attempting to begin your installation.
 This product should only be installed by someone who has a basic knowledge of buiding construction,in stallations
and fully understands these instructions.
 Make sure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined load of the mount, the display and all
attached hardware and components.
 This wall bracket will only support flat panel displays(LCD,Plasma).The maximum load capacity is 80 pounds.
 If mounting to a wall of wood stud construction, be sure that mounting bolts are anchored to the center of the
studs.
 Always have someone assist you to lift and position your equipment.
 Tighten screws and bolts firmly, but do not over tighten. Over tightening can damage the items and greatly reduce
their ability to hold. Please refer to suggested torque values where applicable in these instructions.
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C
D
E
F
K
NN
LL M
GHI J
plate (x1) AA (x1) BB (x1)
CC (x1)
DD (x1)
C
G
H
1
8
4
4
4
2
8
8
8
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M4x10
M2
M8
M8x60
M4x3
Ø12.7xØ6.0x12.7
Ø8.2xØ16x1.5
M8x50
M8x50
M6x12
M6x30
M5x30
M4x20
M5x15
E8
F8
washer
hex bolt screw
philips pan head screw
philips pan head screw
philips pan head screw
philips pan head screw
philips pan head screw
philips pan head screw
spacer
D8
J
K
L
L
M
N
N
concrete anchor
4
4
with your product.
Parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
Before you begin, make sure all parts shown are included
Parts List
Description
Hexagon fillister head screw
Hexagon fillister head screw
nonskid nut
allen wrench

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Installation to Wood Joist Finished Ceilings,
Exposed Wood Joists, or Wood Beam Ceilings
 Tighten wood screws so that ceiling plate is firmly
attached, but do not overtighten. Overtightening can
damage the screws, greatly reducing their holding
power.
 Make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the
center of the joist. The use of an "edge to edge" stud
finder is highly recommended.
WARNING
Drill four 1/4" (6 mm) dia. holes to a minimum
depth of 1.57" (40 mm). Attach ceiling plate
with four hex bolt screws M8x50 ( L) as shown
using 1/2" (13mm) socket wrench.Tighten wood
screws ( L ). so ceiling plate is firmly attached.
L

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Installation to Concrete Ceilings
1
3
Drill hole and insert anchor
Place ceiling plate over anchor and secure with screw
After repeating step one tighten all fasteners
concrete
ceiling
L
L
2
CUTAWAY VIEW
INCORRECT
concrete
metal
bracket
plaster/
dry wall
CORRECT
concrete
metal
bracket
plaster/
dry wall
 Tighten wood screws firmly, but do not overtighten.
Overtightening can damage the bolt, greatly reducing
its holding power.
WARNING
 Concrete anchors are not intended for attachment to
concrete wall covered with a layer of plaster, drywall,
or other finishing material. If mounting to concrete wall
covered with plaster/drywall is unavoidable, plaster/
drywall (up to 5/8" thick) must be counterbored as
shown below. If plaster/drywall is thicker than 5/8",
custom fasteners must be supplied by installer.
WARNING
K
K
K
Drill four 3/8" (10 mm) dia. holes to a minimum depth of
1.57" (40 mm). Attach ceiling plate using four concrete
anchors ( K
K
) and M8x50 hex bolt screws ( L
L
) as shown
in Illustration A
Illustration A
and 1,2, and 3(below).
Tighten all fasteners.

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Attach threaded end of adjuster tube (AA) to threaded
fitting in ceiling plate
Attach threaded end of adjuster tube (DD
M
DD
) to threaded
fitting in ( ) and lock nut ( ).
. Tighten securely aligning
slot in end of adjuster tube (AA ) with one of the holes
in the side of threaded fitting. Insert and tighten one
M4 x 3 mm hexagon fillister screw ( M) to lock adjuster
tube (AA) to threaded fitting.
 Installer must verify that the ceiling will safely support
the combined weight of all attached equipment and
hardware.
WARNING
 Adjuster tube must be fully threaded (six or seven
full turns) onto threaded fitting in ceiling plate and then
locked with screw (C).
WARNING
Installation of Extension Column
AA
M
CC
DD
M
N
BB
N
Slide extension pipe (CC ) over adjuster tube (BB)
to the desired height. Attach with two M8 x 60 mm
hexagon fillister head screws (N) and lock nut (N).
Slide extension pipe (BB) over adjuster tube (AA)
to the desired height. Attach with two M8 x 60 mm
hexagon fillister head screws ( K) and lock nut ( K).

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For Flat Back Screen
SCREEN
SPACER
SCREEN
fig C.1 fig C.2
SCREW
DD DD
OR
Select the small,medium,large or extra large screws from the baffled .Fastener pack then attach
screen brackets(DD) to screen following figure C.1 or C.2 on page 7.
SCREW
Attaching display mounting plate to a Screen with a VESA® Mounting Pattern
Mounting Patterns
VESA®200 x 100 VESA®200 x 200
VESA®100 x 100
VESA®200 x 100 VESA®200 x 200
VESA®100 x 100
Choose hole pattern as shown in detail 3 for VESA mounting pattern. Begin with the shortest length screw, hand thread
through adapter plate into screen as shown in detail 4. Screw must make at least three full turns into the mounting hole
and fit snug into place. Do not over tighten. If screw cannot make three full turns into the screen, select a longer length
screw from the fastener pack. Repeat for remaining mounting holes. Securely tighten screws.
NOTE: Spacers do not have to be used, depending upon the type of screen.
NOTE: For screens with a hole
pattern in a pocket,
spacers go between
adapter plate and
screen.
DETAIL 3
DETAIL 4
ADAPTER
PLATE
SCREEN

fig1
fig 2
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pull cables up and through conduit .
Wire Management
Tilt Adjustmentd
 Do not lift more weight than you can handle. Use
additional man power or mechanical lifting equipment
to safely handle placement of the screen.
WARNING
Insert two for 200x200 & 200x100 VESA patterns appro-
priate sized bolts into the top two mounting holes
on the back of your display as shown in fig.1 Leave
approx. 1/4" of exposed thread.
Lift the display and hook it on to the display mount-
ing plate by lowering the exposed portion of the top
screws down the notches on the top edge of the
plate for a 200x200 pattern or into the key hole.
Once in position, attach the bottom two for a
200x200 pattern bolts to secure the display to
the mounting plate as shown in fig.2
fig.1
fig.2
top screw
0.25"
( D . E .
F . G or H)
 Do not remove or loosen screw
while the mount is in use. Doing
so may cause the screen to fall.
Adjust tension knob on side of mount as shown in fig.
1to desired tension to balance your screen size
and weight.
The tension knob, without changing the bracket tension,
can be pulled out, away from the bracket and turned
independently of the knob post for readjustment as
shown in
fig 2
Push or pull from top or bottom of screen to adjust
tilt as shown. The tilt can be adjusted to a maximum
of -5° forward or +15°backward.
 Be careful not to pinch fingers when opening and
closing mount from the wall.
CAUTION
WARNING