Premier Mounts AM3 User manual

IN-AM3.R3
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AM3
Universal Swingout Arm
Premier Mounts
3130 E. Miraloma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
[e-mail] www.mounts.com

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Table of Contents
Warning Statements ........................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Parts List ...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
Installation Tools ..............................................................................................................................................- 4 -
Mount Orientation ...........................................................................................................................................- 8 -
Mount Installation ...........................................................................................................................................- 9 -
Nose Piece Orientation ..................................................................................................................................- 10 -
Universal Mounting Bracket Assembly .......................................................................................................- 11 -
Attaching the Display ....................................................................................................................................- 12 -
Securing the Display ......................................................................................................................................- 13 -
Tilt Positioning ...............................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Cable Access Holes .........................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................- 15 -
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................- 16 -
Contact Premier Mounts ...............................................................................................................................- 16 -
Notes ................................................................................................................................................................- 16 -

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Warning Statements
WARNING: PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY
PREMIER MOUNTS PRODUCT FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN THOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS
DESIGNED OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS,
AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, SUITS, ACTIONS OR
CAUSES OF ACTION OF WHATEVER KIND RESULTING FROM, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY
MANNER RELATING TO ANY SUCH USE, ATTACHMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS.
WARNING: THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 160 LBS. IF NOT, THE WALL
STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE
ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN
DEATH.
WARNING: SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE INSTALLATION OF
THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND TOOLS FOR THE INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP THESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Indicates that the power plug is to be
disconnected from the power outlet.
Contact Premier Mounts with any
questions - [phone]
Safety precautions must be taken at all
times.
Warning and Caution statements.
It is recommended that a maximum of 5/8” plaster board be used when mounting to wooden studs.
Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the flat panel display and/or damage to the mounting surface.
Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight, air conditioning or any other source of direct heat energy. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the flat panel display and could increase the risk of fire.
At least two qualified people should perform the installation procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping
or mishandling the flat panel display.

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Parts List
NOTE: This wall mount is shipped with all proper installation hardware and components. Make sure that
none of these parts are missing and/or damaged before beginning installation. If there are parts
missing and/or damaged, please stop the installation and contact Premier Mounts
(800-368-9700).
Swingout Arm
(Qty 1) Griplates™ (Qty 8)
5/16” Flat
Washers (Qty 6)
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts
(wooden studs only)
(Qty 6)
Universal
Mounting
Bracket (Qty 2) 14mm Deep Set
Socket (Qty 1)
Installation Tools
Phillips Head Screw Driver Soft Material/ Blanket 5/16” Socket and Wrench
Pencil Tape Measure Drill Gun
Level (Supplied) Thread Depth Indicator (Supplied)
¼” Drill Bit (Pilot Holes) 5/32” Allen Wrench (Supplied)

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(Qty 8)
M6 x 20
(Qty 8)
(Qty 4)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
M6 x 30
M6 x 45
(Qty 8)
M8 x 25
M8 x 20
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
M8 x 35
M8 x 30
(Qty 8)
M8 x 70
M8 x 45 (Qty 8)
M4 x 16
M4 x 25
M5 x 12
M5 x 20
M5 x 25
M5 x 16
M5 x 50
M
6 x 16
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)

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Nylon spacers and flat washers’ actual size
NOTE: The nylon spacers may be stacked to achieve proper spacing.
5/16" Flat washers
(metal)
1/4" Nylon spacers
1" Nylon spacers
(Qty 8)
(small)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
1/2" Nylon spacers
1/4" Nylon spacers
(large)
(Qty 8)
(large)
(Qty 8)
Nylon sleeves
9/16" Nylon spacers
(Qty 8)
(Qty 12)

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Thread Depth Indicator
1. Insert the thread depth indicator (supplied) through the thread inserts found on the back of the flat
panel to make sure the inserts measure the same full depth and mark it (Figure 1).
2. Locate the correct diameter screw for the thread insert. Compare your marking to the screws (supplied).
3. If your selected screw is longer than the marking on the thread depth indicator, DO NOT USE this screw.
4. The screw length must not bypass the marking. Select another screw size (Figure 2 and 3), until you
find one that comes closest to your mark without going past.
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Marking the depth
Thread depth
indicator
Thread insert
Inverted flat panel
display
Screw
Marking
Thread depth
indicator
Screw Thread depth
indicator
Marking

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Mount Orientation
The AM3 Plasma Mount has the built-in capability of mounting with the swingout arm on either the left
or right-hand side.
WARNING: WHEN MOUNTING THE AM3, THE SIDE THAT THE SWINGOUT ARM IS LOCATED ON MUST
HAVE A LAG BOLT MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE (SEE FIGURE 1), TOP AND BOTTOM.
1. To change the mount orientation, choose the desired side that the mount will open to, left or right.
2. Once the side has been determined, attach the mount to the wall.
Figure 4
Left Side Orientation Right Side Orientation
Figure 5
L
ag Bolt
L
ag Bolt
W
ooden Studs

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Mount Installation
NOTE: Before proceeding with the mount installation, you should already have the mounting holes
pre-drilled. Please use the template (supplied) and follow the instructions.
NOTE: For ease of installation, it is recommended that two people perform the installation.
WARNING: WHEN MOUNTING THE AM3, THE SIDE THAT THE SWINGOUT ARM IS LOCATED ON MUST
HAVE A LAG BOLT MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE (SEE FIGURE 1, PAGE 9), TOP AND
BOTTOM.
1. After the holes have been pre-drilled, line up the mounting slot openings with the pre-drilled holes.
2. Insert four (4) 5/16” x 3” lag bolts and washers into the mounting holes and tighten (Figure 6).
3. Before tightening down the lag bolts, place a level (supplied) on the top rail and make sure that the
mount is level. Once the mount is level, tighten all of the lag bolts using a 5/16” deep set socket.
Figure 6
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts and Washers

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Nose Piece Orientation
Rotate Nose 180°
counter-clockwise
Left Hand Orientation Figure 7 Right Hand Orientation
Back Side of Nose Piece Front Side of Nose Piece
Figure 8
1. Once the mount has been oriented and mounted to the wall, remove the nose piece by removing the
tensions bolts.
NOTE: After loosening the tension bolts, be sure that the nose piece is held together tightly before
rotating.
2. Detach the nose piece assembly, rotate 180°, and place back onto the mount (Figure 7).
3. Slide the tension bolt back into the holes and attach the nuts from the backside of the nose assembly.
Tighten the tension bolts. (Figure 8).
Tension Bolts

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Universal Mounting Bracket Assembly
1. Place the universal bracket bar and the universal brackets on a flat surface.
2. Slide the universal brackets onto the universal bracket bar (as shown in Figure 9) with the set screws
facing up. At this time, do not tighten the set screws that are located on the universal bracket.
3. Place the display on a soft, flat surface, face-down. Next, place the universal bracket assembly on the
back of the display, with the universal brackets resting directly over the display mounting points.
4. Once the desired position has been determined, place the griplates over each mounting point (dimples
facing up) and secure them using the appropriate hardware (see Page 5).
5. At this time, center the universal bracket bar and tighten the set screws that are located on the universal
brackets.
NOTE: For the two upper mounting points, the dimples (griplates) must be facing up. For the two
lower mounting points, the dimples (griplates) must be facing down.
Griplate Display Universal Bracket Bar Griplate
Figure 9
Set
Screw Set
Screw
Dimples Facing Up
Universal Mounting Bracket
Griplate
M4 M5 M6 M8

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Attaching the Display
WARNING: ONCE THE UNIVERSAL BRACKET BAR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THE DISPLAY, IT
IS RECOMMENDED THAT TWO PEOPLE MOUNT THE DISPLAY, AS THE UNIT IS HEAVY AND,
IF DROPPED, WILL DAMAGE THE MOUNT, THE DISPLAY, AND/OR PERSONNEL.
Figure 10 Figure 11
1. Slide the display assembly
onto the nose piece of the
swingout arm.
Figure 12
2. This is how the units will
look when properly fitted
together.
Figure 13
3. Use the M6 x 12mm Phillips
Head screws to lock the two
units together. Tighten the screws.
Universal Bracket
Display
Universal Bracket Bar
Swingout Arm Nose Piece

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Securing the Display
Once the two units have been secured together, the two (2) M6 x 30mm Phillips Head locking screws must be
installed in the noted location (Figure 14) to prevent any movement.
Figure 14
Universal Bracket Arm Bar
M6 x 30mm Phillips Head
Screw (Attached)
Swingout Arm
AM3 Nose Piece
M6 x 30mm Phillips Head
Screw (
A
ttached)

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Tilt Positioning
NOTE: TO ADJUST THE DISPLAY, LOOSEN THE
TENSION BOLTS NO MORE THAN ½
TURN, MAKE THE ADJUSTMENTS AND
THEN TIGHTEN THE TENSION BOLTS.
When tilt positioning is needed to adjust the
display, place a hand at the top corner of the
display and the other hand at the bottom of the
display (Figure 15).
To Tilt the Display
Gently push both hands inward. This motion will
cause the display to tilt forward.
To Tilt the Display Back
Gently push both hands outward. This motion will
cause the display to tilt forward.
Figure 15
Cable Access Holes
Once the display has been mounted and adjusted,
route the cables through the cable access holes and
to their respective locations (Figure 16)
Figure 16
Cable Access Holes
Tilt / Pivot Point

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Technical Specifications
29.50
26.00
36.50
3.500
Fi
g
ure 17
23.50
11.50
29.50
24.00
4.250 4.250
1
6.50

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Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
All Premier Mounts products carry a limited lifetime warranty from ship date against defects in materials and
workmanship. Premier Mounts is not liable for improper installation that results in damage to mounts,
adapters, display equipment or personal injury.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Contact Premier Mounts
In the event of missing and/or damage equipment, or technical questions, the following information can help
in the completion of the installation.
Customer Service – [phone]
Technical Support – [email protected]
Notes
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