PEERLESS SS550P and assembly Guide

Max Load Capacity:
150 lb (68 kg) screen
50 lb (22.7 kg) per shelf
3215 W. North Ave. • Melrose Park, IL 60160 • [phone] or [phone] • Fax: [phone] • www.peerlessmounts.com
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Installation and Assembly: 32" - 50" Flat Panel TV Stand
Models: SS550P, SS550P-S This product is UL Listed. It must be
installed by a qualified professional
installer.
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Note: Read entire instruction sheet before you start installation and assembly.
Table of Contents
Parts List..........................................................................................................................................................................3, 4
AssemblingFloorStand........................................................................................................................................................4
AttachingScreenUsingUniversalPlatewithAdapterBrackets ................................................................................................8
AttachingScreen withVESA 100Mounting Pattern...............................................................................................................11
Tools Needed for Assembly
•level
•phillipsscrewdriver
• Donot begin to install yourPeerless product until you haveread and understood the instructionsand warnings
containedin this Installation Sheet. If you have any questions regarding any of theinstructions or warnings, please
callPeerlesscustomer care at 1-800-865-2112.
• This product should only be installed by someone of good mechanical aptitude, has experience with basic building
construction, and fully understands these instructions.
• Makesure that the supporting surface will safely support the combined loadof the equipment and all attached hard-
wareandcomponents.
• Neverexceed the Maximum ULLoad Capacity.See pageone.
• If mounting to wood wall studs, make sure that mounting screws are anchored into the center of the studs. Use of an
"edgeto edge" studfinder is highlyrecommended.
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position equipment.
• Tightenscrewsfirmly,butdonotovertighten. Overtightening can damagethe items, greatly reducingtheir holding
power.
• Thisproduct was designed and intended to bemounted to thefollowing supporting surfaces checked below with the
hardware included in this product as specified in the installation sheet.To mount this product to an alternative support-
ingsurface, contactPeerlesscustomercare at 1-800-865-2112.
• This product was designed to be installed on the following wall construction only;
WALLCONSTRUCTION ADDITIONALHARDWARE REQUIRED
xWoodStud None
xWoodBeam None
xSolidConcrete None
xCinderBlock None
MetalStud Do not attach except with Peerless accessory kit for metal studs;
Contact Customer Service for Peerless accessory kit for metal studs.
Brick ContactCustomerService
Otherorunsure? ContactCustomerService
WARNING

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Some parts may appear slightly different than illustrated.
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S
T
O
P
NM
LK
D
I
AB
G
QR
J
C
F
E
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Parts List
SS550P SS550P-S
Description Qty. Black Part
#
Silver Part#
A
screen mount bracket 1 201-P1156 201-4156
Bhook plate 1 201-P1157 201-4157
Cshelf support 2 201-P1158 201-4158
Dshelf clamp bracket 2 201-P1159 201-4159
Ebase 1 201-P1633 201-4633
Funiversal plate 1 201-P1109 201-4109
G adapter bracket 2 201-P1513 200-4513
Hupright 1 580-P1180 580-4180
Iglass shelf 2 590-1208 590-1208
Jtop cover 1 590-1210 590-4210
Kbutton bumper 18 590-1209 590-1209
L1/4-20 x 12mm decorative screw 18 520-2325 520-1325
M1/4-20 x 20mm decorative screw 4 520-2326 520-1326
N1/4-20mm nut 18 530-1022 530-2022
O5/16" flat washer 14 540-9406 540-9446
P3/8-16 x 2.5" socket screw 3 520-9550 520-9550
Q7/32" allen wrench 1 560-9715 560-9715
R4mm allen wrench 1 560-9646 560-9646
Sadhesive felt 1 570-0043 570-0043
TM10 x15mm socket screw 4 520-9262 520-9262
U6mm allen wrench 1 560-9716 560-9716
Before you begin, make sure all parts shown are included with your product.

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M6 x 20 mm (4)
520-9402
M6 x 30 mm (4)
510-9109 multi-washer(6)
580-1036
M8 x 16 mm (6)
520-9257
M8 x 40 mm (4)
520-1136
M4 x 12 mm (6)
504-9013
Phillips Adapter Bracket Fasteners
M4 x 25 mm (4)
504-1015
M5 x 12 mm (4)
520-1027 M5 x 25 mm (4)
520-9543
M6 x 12 mm (4)
520-1128
M6 x 25 mm (4)
520-1208
I.D. .22" (5.6 mm) (4)
540-1057
M8 x 25 mm (4)
520-1031
I.D. .34" (8.7 mm) (4)
540-1059
1Cut adhesive felt (S) into four pieces as shown in figure 1.1 below and affix to bottom of base (E).
1-1 Attach upright (H) to base (E) using three 3/8-16 x 2.5" socket screws (P). Tighten screws using 7/32"
allenwrench(Q).
PE
H
S
1-2
CORDMANAGEMENTHOLE
CORDMANAGEMENTHOLE
Runcords through upright (H) using cord management holes as shown in figure 1.2.
fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2
HCORDMANAGEMENTHOLE

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Insertthree button bumpers (K) into bottom of shelf
clamp bracket (D).
Attach shelf clamp bracket (D) to shelf support (C)
using two 1/4-20 x 20 mm screws (M) and two
1/4-20nuts (N).
For second shelf installation, repeat steps 2
through5-1.
Insert six button bumpers (K) into shelf support (C).
Place glass shelf (I) on shelf support.
2Loosely attach four 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L),
washers (O), and 1/4-20 nuts (N) to shelf
support(C).
LO
C
N
Slideshelf support(C) onto upright (H) so that 1/4-20
nuts (N) slide into slots of upright (H) as shown in figure
3 and detail 1. Slide shelf support to desired position,
level, then tighten 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L) using
4mm allen wrench (R).
C
H
SLOT
fig. 3
3
I
K
C
4
5-1
K
N
DM
C
5
5-2
NOTE: MAXIMUMOFTWO SHELVES
Max height of top shelf is 34" from base.
Max height of second shelf is 28" from base.
N
H
DETAIL 1
L
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Insert two 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L) into screen
mountbracket (A), leaving 1/8" of exposed threadas
shown in figure 9 and detail 3.
Loosely attach six 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L),
washers (O), and 1/4-20 nuts (N) to screen mount
bracket(A).
6
LOA
N
7Slide screen mount bracket (A) onto upright (H) so that
1/4-20 nuts (N) slide into slots of upright (H) as shown
in figure 7 and detail 2. Slide screen mount bracket to
desired position, level, then tighten 1/4-20 x 12 mm
screws (L) using 4 mm allen wrench (R).
A
H
SLOT
fig. 7
L
8
J
H
Snaptop cover (J)onto upright (H). 9
1/8"
fig. 9
DETAIL 3
L
A
DETAIL 2
N
H

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Attach universal plate (F) to hook plate (B) using four
M10 x 15 mm socket screws (T). Tighten screws
using 6 mm allen wrench (U).
10
F
B
T
Attaching Screen Using Universal Plate withAdapter Brackets
For attaching screens with VESA 100 hole pattern, skip to page 10.
11 Attach hook plate (B) to screen mount bracket (A).
B
A
12 Insert two 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L) into holes indicated below for desired screen orientation. Tighten all screws
using 4 mm allen wrench (R).
L
LL
2° Backward Tilt 5° Forward TiltNo Tilt

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Note: "X"dimensions should be equal.
• Tightenscrews so adapterbrackets are firmly attached. Do not tighten with excessive force. Overtightening can cause
stress damage to screws, greatly reducing their holding power and possibly causing screw heads to become
detached. Tighten to 40 in. • lb (4.5 N.M.) maximum torque.
• If screws don't get three complete turns in the screen inserts or if screws bottom out and bracket is still not tightly
secured, damage may occur to screen or product may fail.
WARNING
Installing Adapter Brackets
To prevent scratching the screen, set a cloth on a flat, level surface that will support the weight of the screen. Place screen
facesidedown.Refertoscreenmanufacturers instructionsorcustomerservice,for removinganyknobs,base,cover,or
screw(s)onthebackofthescreen to prepare mounting. These need to beremovedtoallowtheadapterbrackets to be
attached. Select the small, medium, large or extra large screws from the baffled fastener pack then attach tilt brackets to
screenfollowing figure13.1or13.2.
NOTE:Top and bottommountingholes must be used forattachingbrackets. Verify that allholesareproperly aligned, and
thentightenscrews usinga phillipsscrewdriver.
MEDIUMHOLEFORM5SCREWS
SMALLHOLEFORM4SCREWS
LARGEHOLEFORM6SCREWS
GCENTERBRACKETSVERTICALLY
ON
BACKOFSCREEN
X
X
Notes:
• Thenumberoffastenersused will vary,
dependinguponthe type of screen.
• Multi-washers and spacers may not be
used,depending upon the typeof screen.
• Use the corresponding hole in the multi-
washer that matches your screw size as
shown.
MULTI-WASHER
13
NOTE: For flat back screens proceed to step 13-1. For bump-out or recessed back screen skip to step 13-2.

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Refer to Screen Compatibility Chart to determine the proper fastener to use. Visit www.peerlessmounts.com/2
for a full screen compatibility chart for this mount.
Begin with the shortest length screw, hand thread through multi-washer and adapter bracket into screen as shown
below. 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 baffled fastener pack.
Repeatfor remaining mounting holes, level brackets and tighten screws.
NOTE: Spacersmay not beused, depending upon the type of screen.
Refer to Screen Compatibility Chart to determine the proper fastener to use. Visit www.peerlessmounts.com/2
for a full screen compatibility chart for this mount.
Beginwith longer length screw, hand thread through multi-washer, adapter bracket and spacer in that order into
screen as shown below. 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
baffledfastener pack. Repeat for remainingmounting holes, level brackets and tighten screws.
For Flat Back Screen
For Bump-out or Recessed Back Screen
13-1
13-2
SCREEN
MULTI-WASHER
SCREW
ADAPTER
BRACKET(G)
fig. 13.2
SPACER
ADAPTER
BRACKET(G)
SCREEN fig. 13.1
MULTI-WASHER
SCREW
Ifyou have any questions,please call Peerless customercare at 1-800-865-2112.
Ifyou have any questions,please call Peerless customercare at 1-800-865-2112.

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Mounting and Removing Flat Panel Screen
Hook adapter brackets (G) onto universal plate (F), then slowly swing screen in as shown. Turnscrews clockwise at
leastsix times to prevent screen from being removed as shown in detail 4.
Note:Tightenusing 4 mm allen wrench(R).
Screen can be adjusted horizontally if desired.
Note: It is important to lock screen down!To lock the screen down, tighten screws to adapter bracket as shown in
detail4.
To removescreenfrommount,loosenscrews, swingscreenawayfrommount,and liftscreenoffofmount.
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G
DETAIL 4
SCREWS
F
G
• Always use an assistant or mechanical lifting equipment to safely lift and position the plasma television.
WARNING
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Attaching Screen with VESA100 Mounting Pattern
• If screws don't get three complete turns in the screen inserts or if screws bottom out and hook plate is still not tightly
secured, damage may occur to screen or product may fail.
WARNING
Choose hole pattern as shown in figure 10. Attach
hook plate (B) to back of screen using four M4 x 12
mm screws. Tighten screws using a phillips screw-
driver.
M4 X 12 MM SCREWS
fig 10
Attach hook plate (B) to screen mount bracket (A).
B
A
11
12 Insert two 1/4-20 x 12 mm screws (L) into holes indicated below for desired screen orientation. Tighten all screws
using 4 mm allen wrench (R).
L
LL
2° Backward Tilt 5° Forward TiltNo Tilt
B
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