Next Level UM-1 User manual

USER MANUAL

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Next Level UM-1 Bracket Installation Directions
Thank you for purchasing the UM-1 mounting bracket. Please read the di-
rections thoroughly and plan how the mount would be best installed for its
intended use. Failure to do so may result in Damage, Serious Personal Inju-
ry, or voiding the warranty. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all
components are properly installed. Next Level Acoustics is not responsible
for any damage or serious injury resulting from improper mounting or use of
the UM-1 bracket.
These instructions are only a guide and the installer is responsible for the
correct and secure mounting of all associated products. Please follow all
manufactures instructions for any product being installed with the UM-1
bracket. Please note: Each Setup will be different and these directions may
not account for every situation. The person installing the bracket should have
experience mounting load bearing assemblies. For any questions or con-
cerns, please contact technical support at Next Level Acoustics at 617-237-
2875 or [e-mail].
CAUTION: The UM-1 is intended for use only
with the maximum weights denoted below. Use
with heavier than the maximum weight indicated
may result in instability causing possible serious
injury or damage. Review all relevant manuals to
ensure that the setup can handle the load.
• 12-15 lbs. when mounting above the TV using the stock TV stand
(max weight varies depending upon how wide the stock TV base
is)
• 12-20 lbs. when mounting above the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
• 30 lbs. when mounting below the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
DISCLAIMER: Maximum weight measures are only
guidelines and ARE NOT absolute! Use precaution
when mounting.

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Specifications
• Shipping Dimensions: 22” x 4” x 4”
• Shipping Weight: 4 lbs.
• Bracket Weight: 3 lbs.
Tools Needed
• 3/8” Wrench
• 7/16” Wrench
• A friend or 2, depending on how heavy your setup is
Parts Included
• 1UM-1 Left and Right Bracket Assemblies
Hardware Included
• 4#10 Nut
• 4#10 Bolt
• 4 1/4" Nut
Mount Uses
• The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Fusion Series Center
Speaker, Fusion Series Soundbar, or Elite Closed Back Enclosure be-
low the TV when using a TV mount within weight guidelines
• The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Sonos ® Playbar ® Wall
Mount Kit and SONOS ® Playbar ® above or below the TV when us-
ing either the TV stand, or in conjunction with a TV mount within
weight guidelines. Supports 300mm, 400mm and 500mm TV VESA
spacing
• The UM-1 may be used to mount a third-party Center Speaker or
Soundbar above or below the TV depending upon the mounting mech-
anism. Please note, Next Level Acoustics makes no guarantee that the
UM-1 bracket will work with un-tested third-party products. All weight
guidelines must be followed

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General Adjustments
• May require spacers on lower profile mounts due to increased
depth adjustment capabilities
• See Figure 1 for how the UM-1 bracket is assembled
• The UM-1 bracket supports full Height, Depth and Tilt adjustment
• The UM-1 bracket has a lot
of adjustment to account for
most TV-speaker combina-
tions; it will take careful
planning to find the best
setup for you
Height Adjust-
ments
• Height Adjustment is
achieved by removing the
#10 Bolts as needed and
sliding the Vertical Support
up and down on the Sand-
wich Support. For the stur-
diest setup keep the #10
Bolts as far away from each
other as possible
• The Depth Support can be
adjusted by loosening the
1/4" Nuts with a 7/16in
wrench. The Depth Support
can also be swapped around
to achieve additional depth
adjustment, see Figure 2
Figure 1 Bracket Setup

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Depth Adjustments
• Choose the proper depth adjustment permutation to perfectly line up the
Center Speaker, Soundbar, or Enclosure with the top or bottom edge of
the TV
**You can also swap the Depth Supports to the other
side of the bracket to achieve different anchor points**
Forward adjustment when the Depth Support
has clearance to move past 0
Figure 2
Figure 2a

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Tilt Adjustments
• Choose the proper tilt adjustment angle to perfectly line up the Center
Speaker, Soundbar, or Enclosure with the top or bottom edge of the TV
Mounting Basic Recommendations
• Elite Series Closed Back Enclosure Below the TV—Secure to the
UM-1 Bracket Depth Support using two per bracket #10 or #12 1/2”
screws and associated washers (not included)
• Fusion Series Center Channel and Soundbars Below the TV—Drill
a pilot hole and secure to the UM-1 bracket Depth Support using two
#8 1/2” screws and associated washers and nuts per bracket (not in-
cluded)
• Sonos ® Playbar ® mount-
ed above or below the TV
using the Sonos ® Playbar
® Wall Mount Kit—Secure
the Sonos ® Playbar ® Wall
Mount Kit bracket to the UM
-1 using (4), two on the top
and two on the bottom, #10
3/4” flat head 10-24 machine
screws with applicable wash-
ers and nuts (not included).
Depth Supports must be
mounted to the Sandwich
Support in the outside posi-
tion (see diagram) in order
work at 300mm, 400mm
and 500mm TV VESA
spacing

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Attaching to the TV
When attaching directly to the back of the TV without the use of a TV
mount
• Determine the optimal bracket placement and line the Sandwich sup-
port’s oval holes with the threaded holes on the back of your TV. Se-
cure the Sandwich Support to the back of the TV using the TV manu-
facturers recommended hardware
• If your TV has bump outs, spacers
may be needed. (Spacers are not
included)
When attaching directly to the back of
the TV in conjunction with a TV mount
• Mount the Sandwich Support be-
tween the TV Mount and the TV.
Make sure all 4 screws go through
the Sandwich Support and anchor
snugly into the threaded holes on the
back of the TV. Spacers may be
needed if the Sandwich Support in-
terferes with the TV Mount. For
most dual hanger style TV brackets
spacers will not be needed
• If your TV has bump outs, spacers
may be needed. (Spacers are not
included)
** Before mounting, consult
your TVs owner manual / TV
mount’s manual and follow
all safety precautions.

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Mounting above the TV example
Mounting below the TV example

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Limited Warranty
Next Level Acoustics guarantees the UM-1 to be free of defects for the
product’s warranty period of 5 years.
The warranty period begins on the original date of shipping. The lim-
ited warranty is intended only for the original purchaser. The warran-
ty will be void if the bracket is modified in anyway or not installed cor-
rectly, Including overloading, abuse, or use for any purpose other than
specified in these directions. The UM-1 is for indoor only and any use
outdoors will void this warranty.
Next Level Acoustics is not liable for any damage or injury caused from
the use of or the inability to use our bracket. To the maximum extent
permitted by applicable law, Next Level Acoustics disclaims any re-
sponsibility for incidental or consequential damages.

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DISCLAIMER: Next Level Acoustics has NO affiliation with
Sonos, Inc. Sonos ® and Playbar ® are registered trademarks of
Sonos, Inc.

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