Omnimount Wishbone Series User manual

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Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Maintaining the CL-X
The arm assembly and wall plate may be cleaned with a soft sponge and mild solution of soap and water.
Caution: Be careful not to get water on the electrical connections or the display.
If the Roll Control mechanism becomes loose, use a 10 mm open ended wrench to
tighten the lock nuts on the back of the Mounting Head. Do not overt-tighten, or the
roll control will no longer function. See Fig 20 for lock nut locations.
If the Arm Assembly becomes loose and won’t
maintain it’s position, you can tighten the Arms
at several points. Use the 5 mm (7b) Hex
Wrench as indicated in Fig. 21.
CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING THE DISPLAY MAKE SURE THE HEAD IS
LOCKED IN THE NEGATIVE TILT POSITION, OTHERWISE INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
Negative Tilt
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Every effort has been made to provide accurate and error-free assembly and installation. OmniMount Systems disclaims liability for any diffi-
culties arising from the interpretation of information contained in these instructions. If OmniMount products are used for purposes other than
their original intent, OmniMount, its distributors and retailers shall not be held responsible or liable for injuries or property damage, direct,
indirect, or consequential, which may arise from the inability to use this product safely, properly, and in the manner for which it has been de-
signed and manufactured. Warranty does not apply to products which have been lost, damaged by misuse, abuse, or accident.
Thank you for purchasing an OmniMount product.
PN:1002783—Rev B 7/2005
OmniMount Systems, Inc.
8201 South 48th Street • Phoenix, AZ 85044-5355
1-800-MOUNT-IT • www.omnimount.com
Wishbone Series™
CL-X: Extra-Large Cantilever Mount*
Installation Instructions
Questions? Call 1-800-MOUNT-IT (USAonly)
• Designed for 42” - 63” Flat Panel TV’s
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 200 lbs. (91 Kg)
• Heavy Duty Double Arm Design
• Installation Template Included
• Integrated Cable management
• Lift N’ Lock Installation
*Mount Only—Additional Adapter Plate Required

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Parts List:
IMPORTANT
• Do not begin the installation of your OmniMount product until you have thoroughly reviewed this document
and understand the instructions.
• We highly recommend that this product be installed by a qualified professional.
• Make sure that the wall you plan to use will safely support four times the combined weight of the mounted
equipment, including its accessories.
• Under no circumstances should this product be mounted to metal framing studs.
• NEVER exceed the Maximum load capacity of 200 lbs. (91 Kg)
ID Description Qty.
1 Round Spacers 6
2 Button Head Hex Screws: 3/8” x ¾” 4
3 Lag Bolts: 3/8” x 3 ½” 6
4 Wall Anchors 6
5 Mounting Template 1
6 Thumb Tack 1
7 Hex Wrenches:
a. 3 mm
b. 5 mm
c. 6 mm
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Table of Contents
Installation Tools
Parts List
Components
Determine the Mounting Location
The Installation Template
Mounting to the Wall
Adjusting Lateral Arm Position
Attaching the Flat Panel Display
Using Cable Management
Adjusting the Flat Panel Display
Maintaining the Mount
Components:
ID Description
A Wall Plate
B Cover Panels
C Cable Covers
D Mounting Head
E Arm Assembly
Installation Tools:
Electronic Stud Locater (Wooden stud installation only)
Variable Speed Electric Drill
Hammer Drill (Concrete installations only)
Drill Bits:
1/4” (6 mm) drill bit (Wooden stud installation only)
1/2” (13 mm) masonry drill bit (Concrete installations only)
Hammer (Concrete/Masonry installation only)
Ratchet Wrench with 11/16” (17 mm) socket
Phillips head screwdriver
A
B
C
D
E
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Fig. 13
Fig. 12
Tilt—Raising or lowering the screen to improve view-
ing angle/picture quality.
Adjust Tilt Lever (12.1) until the display will not move
forward without manual adjustment, yet can still be
moved with minimal effort. (Fig. 12)
Grasp the upper and lower edges of the display, and
then push or pull the display to the desired tilt angle.
(Fig 13)
To lock the tilt angle, tighten the Tilt Levers (12.1) se-
curely. (Fig. 12)
For heavier displays, never fully release the Tilt Knob
without fully supporting the display.
12.1
Loosen
Tighten
The Tilt Lever includes a ratchet function, so that it can be lifted and repositioned for the
next turn. To operate the ratchet, pull the lever straight out, rotate it to an unobstructed
position, release the lever, and then turn it in the desired direction. Repeat as necessary
until the tilt tension is set properly. (Fig. 14) Fig. 14
Fig. 15
Swivel—Adjust the flat panel display for off center viewing positions.
Grasp the side edges of the display and then swivel display into desired position. (Fig. 15)
Fig. 16
Panning—Positions the flat panel display at an angle to the wall for viewing from opposite
sides of the room.
Grasp the side edges of the display and then swivel and pull the display into desired posi-
tion. (Fig 16)
Before stowing the display, ensure the Tilt Levers will not make contact with any surface
when closed. For example, if the Levers are pointed up, they could hit and damage the
cable covers or possibly release the tension.
Use the ratchet function to adjust the Lever position without changing the tension. See
Fig. 17 for acceptable positioning range.
Acceptable
Position
Range
Fig. 17
Stowing the Flat Panel Display—Positions the display against the wall.
Grasp the side edges of the display, swivel and pull the display into the center position
(Fig. 18), and then gently push the display straight back towards the wall into the
stowed position. (Fig.19)
Note: Use care when stowing the display to ensure that cables do not become
pinched.
Fig. 19 Fig. 18

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Fig. 9
Important:DO NOT use a hex wrench on the Re-
taining Nuts (7.2), only apply pressure with your
finger.
Fig. 10
Route the cables along one side of the Inner Arm (nearest the wall
plate), as shown in Fig. 9. With cables in place, loosely secure the Inner
Arm cable covers back in place.
Next, route the cables along the opposite side of the Outer Arm, as shown in
Fig. 10. Be sure to leave slack in the cable where it transitions between the
two sides of the Arm Assembly. With cables in position, loosely secure the
Outer Arm cable covers back in place.
Note: For best system performance, route the AC
power cable separately from the signal cables.
With all cables in place, pull the display in and out and check that the arm
assembly moves freely, without stretching or damaging the cables, and then
secure the cable covers.
Step 7 — Using Cable Management
The Wishbone series cantilevers include a cable management function, where cables can be routed along the length of the
arm assembly.
To install cables, you’ll first need to remove the cable covers. Using a Phillips Head screwdriver on the Retaining Screw
(7.1) and pushing on the Retaining Nuts (7.2) with your finger, remove the screw assembly (Fig. 8). Remove the Cable
Covers (7.3) and set all parts aside.
Fig. 7
7.2
7.1 7.3
Retaining Screw
Fig. 8: Screw Assembly
Cover Washer Plastic Sleeve
Step 8 — Adjusting the Display
The Wishbone series cantilevers provide a wealth of flat panel display adjustment to
offer the best viewing from a number of seating positions.
Roll Control—Horizontal leveling of the flat panel display.
Grasp the edge of the display and roll it up or down into a level position. (Fig 11)
Fig. 11
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Step 1 — Determine the Mounting Location
To provide maximum viewing flexibility, the OmniMount Wishbone Series cantilever mounts are capable of a wide range
of motion, which allows the flat panel display to be positioned for viewing from many different angles.
When selecting the mounting location for the display, make sure there is adequate space on all sides of the display, consid-
ering the dimensions (H x W) of your particular flat panel display model.
Step 2 — The Installation Template
The Installation Template is designed to make the installation of the wall plate faster, easier and more accurate. In addi-
tion, the template can be used to locate and mount any
required electrical boxes for routing AC power and A/V
signals to the display. Finally, the template includes a
built in dust channel to reduce the clean up chores from
mounting the CL-X.
Assembling the Dust Channel:
Locate the supplied mounting template. (Fig. 1)
Fold the dust collector along the marked lines:
a. Fold main channel up.
b. Crease and fold the tab sections inward.
c. Fold outer portion of tab around the back
of the guide, and then insert tab into slot.
Step 3 — Mounting to the Wall
Follow the instructions based upon your mounting surface:
3a Wooden Stud
3b Concrete/Masonry
3c Cinder Block
Step 3a — Mounting to Wooden Studs
The CL-X can be mounted onto two wooden studs, with center to center distances between 15” and
17” (38—43 cm).
Using an electronic stud finder (Fig 2), locate the center of the two wooden studs at the desired mount-
ing location. Mark the stud center positions directly onto the wall. Extend the stud center lines, and
then draw a horizontal line between the studs to represent where you wish the center of the screen to be
located. Measure and mark the center of this horizontal line.
Insert supplied thumbtack into center cross-hair on template, and then remove the tape strip from the back of the tem-
plate. Pin the template to the center mark on the wall. Using a level (bubble or laser), level the guide, and then press the
adhesive backing against the wall to hold the guide in place.
Note: Depending upon the roughness of the surface, you may need to hold the template in place with an application of
blue painters tape.
Using a 1/4” (6 mm) drill bit, drill 6 pilot holes into the center of the studs (through the mounting hole cut-out sections of
the template), down to a depth of 3” (76 mm).
Note: For best results from the dust channel, press and hold the template against the wall about 2” (50 mm) from where
you are drilling.
If installing electrical boxes for an AC outlet and/or A/V signal cables, carefully remove the perforated sections of the
guide and then mark the wallboard. This mark will define the area in which electrical boxes may be installed.
Carefully remove the guide from the wall, and discard. Note: Be sure to hold the guide in an upright position so as not to
spill the collected dust.
Fig. 2
Fig. 1

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Step 3b — Mounting to Concrete/Masonry
The wall plate can mounted directly to concrete/masonry walls.
Remove the tape strip from the back of the template, and place the template in the
desired location. Using a bubble level, hold the template in a level position and then press the adhesive backing against
the wall to hold the guide in place.
Note: Depending upon the roughness of the surface, you may need to hold the template in place with an additional appli-
cation of tape or blue painter’s tape.
Using a 1/2” (13 mm) masonry drill bit, drill 6 mounting holes 3 1/8” (80 mm) deep into the concrete/masonry surface.
Drill through the mounting hole cut-out sections of the template.
Note: For best results from the dust channel, press and hold the template against the wall about 2” (50 mm) from where
you are drilling.
Carefully remove the guide from the wall, and discard. Note: Be sure to hold the guide in an upright position so as not to
spill the collected dust.
Insert wall anchors into the mounting holes, and lightly tap them flush to the wall with a hammer. (Fig. 3)
WARNING
• NEVER drill into mortar joints!
• Concrete must be 2000 PSI density minimum.
IMPORTANT
Masonry anchors MUST be seated firmly against the concrete or masonry. If mounting to a masonry wall covered with drywall/
plaster, counter bore a hole through the drywall/plaster around the mounting hole location, so that the anchor can be seated di-
rectly against the concrete or masonry.
Fig. 3
Step 3c — Mounting to Cinder Block
The wall plate can mounted directly to cinder block walls.
Remove the tape strip from the back of the template. Using a bubble level, hold the template in a level position and then
press the adhesive backing against the wall to hold the guide in place.
Note: Depending upon the roughness of the surface, you may need to hold the template in place with an additional appli-
cation of tape or blue painter’s tape.
Using a 1/2” (13 mm) drill bit, drill 6 mounting holes 3 1/8” (80 mm) deep into the cinder block surface. Drill through the
mounting hole cut-out sections of the template.
Note: For best results from the dust channel, press and hold the template against the wall about 2” (50 mm) from where
you are drilling.
Carefully remove the guide from the wall, and discard. Note: Be sure to hold the guide in an upright position so as not to
spill the collected dust.
Insert wall anchors into the mounting holes, and lightly tap them flush to the wall with a hammer. (Fig 3)
WARNING
• Cinder Block must meet ASTM C-90 specifications.
• Mount to solid portion of block, generally 1” from the sides.
• NEVER drill into mortar joints!
• Use standard drill set on slow speed/ high torque setting. DO NOT use hammer drill on cinder block.
• Verify that you have a minimum of 1 3/8” of actual concrete thickness in the mounting hole, before inserting the wall anchor.
IMPORTANT
Masonry anchors MUST be seated firmly against the concrete or masonry. If mounting to a wall covered with drywall/plaster, counter bore a
hole through the drywall/plaster around the mounting hole location, so that the anchor can be seated directly against the concrete or masonry.
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Fig. 4
Step 4 — Mounting to the Wall
Remove the cantilever assembly from the box.
If you have installed electrical boxes into the wall, you will need to remove the Cover Panels from
the wall plate before proceeding. Insert a flat bladed screwdriver into the slots on the bottom of the
plastic cover panels, and carefully pry them from the wall plate. See Fig. 4.
Note: The arm assembly has been removed from Fig. 4 for
clarity. DO NOT remove the arm assembly from the wall
plate prior to mounting the wall plate to the wall.
With the help of an assistant, carefully hold the mount in
position over the mounting holes, and then securely bolt the
wall plate to the wall with supplied spacers (1) and 3/8” lag
bolts (2). See Fig 5.
IMPORTANT
Tighten lag bolts so that wall plate is firmly attached to wall, but DO NOT over tighten. The Lag bolts can be damaged by over tightening,
which greatly reduces their holding power. Final tightening of lag should always be done by hand, with a ratchet wrench and socket.
Fig. 6
Step 5 — Adjusting Lateral Arm Position
Once mounted, the lateral position of the arm assembly can be adjusted left or right by
sliding it across the wall plate. The total range of adjustment is 2.9” (74 mm), as
shown in Fig. 6.
To move the arm assembly, loosen the four shoulder screws (SS) with the Large sup-
plied hex wrench. Carefully slide the arm assembly into the desired position, and then
securely tighten the shoulder screws.
To attach a flat panel display to the mount, you will need an optional adaptor plate. Follow the instructions included with
the adaptor plate to attach the display.
Step 6 — Attaching the Display
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
CAUTION: WHEN REMOVING THE DISPLAY MAKE SURE THE HEAD IS
LOCKED IN THE NEGATIVE TILT POSITION, OTHERWISE INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
Negative Tilt