Strong Strong VersaMount SM-VM-ART2-IW-XL User manual

SM-VM-ART2-IW-XL
Strong™ VersaMount™ Dual-Arm In-Wall Articulating Mount
INSTALLATION MANUAL
SM-VM-ART2-IW-XL

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1. WARNINGS
• These wall mounts are intended for use only with the maximum weight capacities listed below.
• Installationbyaqualiedprofessionalishighlyrecommendedforthisproduct.
• Do not begin installation until you thoroughly read and understanding these instructions.
• Ensure the mounting wall will safely support four times the combined weight of the mount and display panel.
• The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for incorrect installation.
CAUTION:
Use with heavier than the maximum weight indicated may result in instability which could possibly cause injury.
1. AVERTISSEMENTS
• Ces supports muraux sont pour être utilisés seulement avec les capacités de poids maximales ci-dessous.
• L’installationparunprofessionnelqualiéestfortementrecommandéepourceproduit.
• Ne commencez pas l’installation avant d’avoir lu et compris ces instructions.
• Assurez-vous que le mur de montage supporte en toute sécurité quatre fois le poids total du support et du panneau
d’a󰀩chage.
• Le fabricant n’accepte pas la responsabilité por une installation incorrecte.
MISE EN GARDE:
Une utilisation avec un poids plus haut que le poids maximal indiqué peut provoquer une instabilité et ainsi des
blessures.

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HARDWARE
#IMAGE DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY
BAG 1 Lag Bolt (A) 6 × 40 mm 7
Lag Bolt (B) 8 × 40 mm 4
Screw (C) M6 × 20 mm 4
Screw (D) M6 × 40 mm 4
Screw (E) M8 × 20 mm 4
Screw (F) M8 × 40 mm 4
BAG 2 Screw (G) M8 × 50 mm 4
Spacer (H) 8.5 × 15 × 5 mm 4
Spacer (I) 8.5 × 17.5 × 10 mm 4
Spacer (J) 8.5 × 17.5 × 19 mm 4
Spacer (K) 8.5 × 17.5 × 22 mm 4
M6 Washer (L) 6.4 × 18 × 2 mm 8
M8 Washer (M) 8.4 × 20 × 2 mm 8
Screw (for bezels) (N) M3 × 5 mm 8
Screw (for adapters) (O) M8 × 10 mm 8
BAG 3 M6 Lock Nut (for TV plate) (P) M6 Lock Nut 2
M6 Washer (for TV plate) (Q) 6.4 × 16 × 1.5 mm 2
Nylon Washer (for TV plate) (R) 6.5 × 16 × 1.5 mm 2
Wood Screw (S) 6 × 50mm 13
Screw (for attaching enclosure
to bracket)
(T) M8 × 30mm, Button
head
8
Washer (U) M8 × 16 × 1.5mm 8
BAG 4 10mm Socket Wrench 1
Hex Key 1
Velcro Strips 8

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30¼" × 15¾"
CAUTION: This wall mount is intended for use only with a maximum display weight of 100 lb / 45 kg.
Exceeding the maximum weight may result in instability causing damage and possible injury.
WARNING: Wood studs must be a minimum of 2”×4”.
2. Additional Tools Required
• Power Drill
• 1/4" Drill Bit
• 5/16” drill bit
• 1/8” drill bit
• 5mm Hex Key / driver bit
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
• Hammer
• Level
• 10mm Socket Wrench
• Stud Finder (for wood stud mount)
• Wood shims (optional)
• Nails or tape (for drywall cutouts)
• Drywall saw (for drywall cutouts)
3. Installing the VersaMountEnclosure
Choose a method for installation:
• Framing a box (step 4), typically used in new construction; or
• Using the installation brackets (step 5), typically used when
a completed wall.
4. Framing Out a Box (New Construction)
The VersaMount is designed to span two 16" stud bays with the
display mount centered between them. Do not use the installation
brackets when framing out a box.
Frame out an area 30¼" wide × 15¾" tall for the enclosure according
to your local building codes.
Proceed directly to step 6.
5. Preparing an Existing Wood Stud Wall (Retrofit with Drywall)
The VersaMount is designed to span two 16" stud bays with the display mount centered between them.
Materials required:
- Stud Finder - Cutout Template - Nails or Tape - Hammer
• Locate and mark edges of the two stud bays in the mount location.
• Using tape or nails, secure the provided cutout template in the desired mount location. Use the marks you made to
properly orient the template.
• Using a drill, make holes along the cutout line every 4–6 inches.
• Remove the template and complete the cuts using a drywall saw. Remove the drywall.
• Cut the center stud with the cut drywall.
• Use a ruler or measuring tape to ensure the gap between the cuts on the center stud is 16", which is the space
needed to install the header/footer brackets and the enclosure. Cut away additional material as needed.
16" O.C.

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5.1 Installing the Header and Footer Brackets
Materials required:
- Brackets - 12 Wood Screws (S)
- Level - Wood Shims (if needed)
- Power drill w/ 1/8" bit
Insert the footer bracket into the wall.
• Use a level to align the bracket. Using the angle braces at either
side of the center stud, drill 1/8" pilot holes. Insert the wood
screws (S) into the wood.
• Insert wood screws (S) through the open panels of the brackets
and into the studs at either end. Wood shims may be required to
ensure a secure between the studs.
NOTE: There are 3 holes on each of the end tabs, but only 2
are required for installation.
Repeat the previous steps for the second bracket.
6. Installing the Enclosure into the Wall
Materials required:
- Wood Shims
- 4 × M8 screws (T) & 4 × M8 washers (U) [if installing with brackets]
- 6 × Lag Bolts (A)
6.1 Remove the Vertical Track
• Remove the vertical track from the enclosure by cutting the zip ties that hold it in place.
6.2 Installing with Header & Footer Brackets
• Insert the enclosure between the header and footer brackets.
•
• Shim the sides as needed so the enclosure does not deform
when securing the side walls. Insert three three lag bolts (A),
spaced evenly on each side, to secure the enclosure to the side
studs.
16" O.C.
30¼" × 15¾"
Insert two M8 screws (T) with M8 washers (U) at the top of the
enclosure and two M8 screws (T) with M8 washers (U) at the
bottom of the enclosure to secure the enclosure to header and
footer brackets. The M8 screws match up with welded nuts on
the brackets.

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6.3 Installing in a Wood Frame Without Brackets
• Insert the enclosure inside the wood frame built in step 4.
• Shim the sides as needed so the enclosure does not deform
when securing the side walls. Insert three lag bolts (A), spaced
evenly on each side, to secure the enclosure to the side studs.
7. Replace Vertical Track & Arm Assembly
Materials required:
- 4 × M8 screws (T) and 4 × M8 washers (U) [if installing with brackets]
- 4 × Lag Bolts (B) [if not using brackets]
7.1 Installing with Header & Footer Brackets
• Insert the vertical track & arm assembly into the
enclosure. Align the track with the two center holes
at the top and bottom of the enclosure.
• Use M8 screws (T) with M8 washers (U) to secure
the vertical track & arm assembly to the enclosure
and brackets. The screws go through the holes on
vertical track & arm assembly and enclosure, and
are secured by welded nuts on the brackets.
7.2 Installing in a Wood Frame (No Brackets)
• Insert the vertical track & arm assembly into the
enclosure. Align the track with the center holes at the top and bottom of the enclosure.
• Drive Lag Bolts (B) through holes to secure the vertical track to wood frame.
NOTE: Lags will go through holes on vertical track and enclosure and be secured into wood braces built from step 5.
8. Installing Equipment into the Strong VersaMount
The VersaMount allows for a variety of equipment options.
Experiment with the equipment to determine the best installation
method. For images of of equipment installed in the
VersaMount, see the VersaMount product page and Support Tab at SnapAV.com.
8.1 Using Knockouts
The knockouts on the top and bottom can hold low-voltage rings or outlet boxes.
An outlet box must be an old-work metal junction box with integrated supports
for secure mounting; new-work plastic outlets do not
8.2 Modules
The back wall of the enclosure has holes and knockouts on 6” centers to allow
for easy structured can module installation. Use a 1/4” drill bit to open more of
the knockout stamps as needed to mount equipment.
knockouts
knockouts
module
holes

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9. Install the Display Adapter Plate
This mount is compatible with most VESA patterns
between 75×75 and 800×600. Some VESA
patterns require the use of the included display
adapter brackets. The table at right shows whether
your display requires adapter brackets: standard
VESA patterns are shown in white. Patterns with
check marks can use the base plate (proceed to
step 10.2); gray squares and those with double
diamonds require the use of adapters (proceed
with step 10.1).
9.1 Attaching the Display Adapter Brackets
To attach the extension adapters, align the adapter bracket holes with those on the tv-facing side of the adapter plate
and secure in place with the included bolts (O). The display adapter brackets can reach VESA patterns up to 800×600
andprovideadditionalexibilitywhenneeded.Referencetheexamplesbelowforsomewaystheadapterbrackets
can be used to achieve various VESA patterns.
Warning: Over-tightening can damage the bolts or the display and is not covered under warranty. Make sure the
fasteners are tight enough not to rattle loose while the mount is in use.
9.2 Attaching the Display
• Carefully lay the display face-down on a soft surface.
• Locate the four mounting holes in the back of the display housing. Carefully test threading the screws (C through G)
intothebackofthedisplayuntilyoundtheproperthread.
• Lay the adapter plate centered over the display with the two roll adjustment screws toward the bottom of the display.
Ensure the mounting holes of the display match up properly to four of the holes in the adapter plate.
• ChecktheclearancebetweentheTVandtheplate.Iftheplatewon’tsitatagainstthebackofthetelevision,place
spacers (H through K) and washers (L or M) between the display and the plate as needed.
• Fasten the plate to the display. Use screws long enough to thread securely into the display without bottoming out.
Warning: Over-tightening can damage the bolts or the display and is not covered under warranty. Make sure the
fasteners are tight enough not to rattle loose while the mount is in use.
800×600 500×600
500×500
600×100 400×200 200×400
75 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800
75 P
100 P P P ³ ³
200 P P P ³ ³ ³
300 P P P P P P ³ ³
400 ³ ³ ³ P P P ³ ³
500 ³ ³ ³ ³
600 ³ ³ ³ ³
700

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10. Attach the Display to the Arm Assembly
• Lift the display and place the bolt at the center
of the plate into the notch as shown. Once
placed, the two bolts at the bottom will swing
into place through the level adjustment slots.
• Secure the display using the two Nylon
washers (R), two metal washers (Q), and lock
nuts (P). Be sure to place the Nylon washer
between the mount and the metal washer.
This will allow for easier tilt adjustments later.
• Secure the nuts with the 10mm socket
wrench.
11. Adjusting Display Position
11.1 Horizontal Level Adjustments
• You tightened the locking nuts at the bottom of the arm assembly end plate
at the end of the last step. Now loosen them ¼ turn each. This allows you
topositionthedisplaywithminimale󰀨ort.
• Place a level on top of the display, and rotate the display until it is horizontally
level.
• After adjustment is complete, tighten the nuts.
+/- 4°
leveling nuts
R QP
+/- 10°

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11.2 Vertical Position Adjustments
WARNING: Loosen the vertical shift lock bolts before adjusting the vertical position. Using vertical shift while
lock screws are engaged will damage the height adjustment system.
• Locate the four locking bolts on the sides of the vertical track. Loosen these bolts so the sled can move up and down.
There are two on each side, all four must be disengaged before adjusting height. They do not need to be removed.
WARNING: Do not over-drive the height adjustment to its extremes (top or bottom). Doing so will damage the
height adjustment system.
• Locate gear box and 10mm hex gear drive toward top of mount.
• Use a drill with 10mm hex socket or provided socket wrench to adjust. Use the drill at low speeds to ensure you do
not damage the system.
• Turn bolt clockwise to move mount up.
• Turn bolt counter-clockwise to move mount down.
• Once the height is where you want it, tighten the locking bolts to secure the display.
tilt adjustment nuts
(2 per side)

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11.3 Tilt Adjustments
Tilt adjustments usually do not require loosening any bolts or screws. The tilt plate fasteners have been pre-adjusted
for easy adjustment with most TVs. However, heavier TVs may sag due to the extra weight.
Manually adjust the display to your preferred angle, then evenly tighten the lock nuts on each side of the arms using
the 10mm socket wrench to prevent the display from sagging.
12. Attach Bezel
Attach the four pieces of the
bezel by securing the tabs
on the rear of reach piece to
the inside of the enclosure.
Each bezel piece is secured
by two screws (N).