ViewZ VZ-CMK04 User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NORTH AMERICA
1220 N. Kraemer Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92806 USA
USA and Canada
Phone: 1-888-99-ViewZ
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Tilting Wall Mount for 42˝to 55˝ViewZ Monitors
Model: VZ-CMK04
853177002922

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Contents
Warning Statements
Weight Limit
Maximum Flat Panel Weight: 160 lbs.
THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF
SUPPORTING AT LEAST FIVE TIMES THE WEIGHT OF
THE FLAT PANEL. IF NOT, THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST
BE REINFORCED.
PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. KEEP THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN MUST BE FOLLOWED, AS OUTLINED
IN THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF THIS PRODUCT. USE
PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS FOR THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
VIEWZ DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY VIEWZ 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.
At least two qualied people should perform the assembly procedure. Personal injury and/or property damage can result
from dropping or mishandling the at panel.
If mounting to wall studs or ceiling studs, make sure that the mounting screws are anchored into the center of the wall studs
or ceiling studs. Use of an edge-to-edge stud nder is recommended.
It is recommended that a maximum of ⅝˝ plaster board be used when mounting to wooden studs.
Be aware of the mounting environment. If drilling and/or cutting into the mounting surface, always make sure that there
are no electrical wires in wall. Cutting or drilling into an electrical line may cause serious personal injury.
Make sure there are no water or natural gas lines inside the wall where the mount is to be located. Cutting or drilling into a
water or gas line may cause severe property damage or personal injury.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Use of this product outdoors could lead to product failure and/or serious
personal injury.
Do not install near sources of high heat. Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of
impact.
Weight Limit.............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Warning Statements. ................................................................................................................................................ 2
Installation Tools. ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts List................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Mounting Hardware. ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Nylon Spacers and Flat Washers. ............................................................................................................................ 4
Features. .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Installing the Wall Plate Introduction. ....................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Mounting Brackets............................................................................................................................... 8
Selecting the Mounting Hardware. .............................................................................................................. 8
Griplate™ Washer Installation..................................................................................................................... 9
Nylon Spacer Installation............................................................................................................................. 9
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Flat Panel.................................................................................... 10
Mounting the Flat Panel.......................................................................................................................................... 10
Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate. ................................................................................................ 10
Safety Knurl Knob Installation. .................................................................................................................. 11
Locking Safety Screw Installation.............................................................................................................. 11
Tilt Adjustment. .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Technical Specications. ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Part 2 Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 14
Part 3 Instructions................................................................................................................................................... 20
Warranty. ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

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Parts List
Installation Tools
The following tools may be required, dependent upon your particular installation. These tools are not provided by
Viewz, but you can purchase them at your local hardware store.
Your Viewz product 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 Viewz at 1-888-99-ViewZ.
VZ-CMK04 Tilting Wall Mount Assembly Components
Wall Plate
(Qty 1)
Mounting Bracket
(Qty 2)
Griplate™ Washer
(Qty 6)
5/16˝ Flat Washer
(Qty 6)
Universal Spacers
(Qty 24)
Pencil Protective Eyewear
Phillips Head ScrewdriverSocket Wrench
Electronic Stud Finder ¼ ˝ Drill Bit
½˝ Socket
M6 Safety Knurl Knob
(Qty 2)
Thread Depth Indicator
(Supplied)
M6 x 30mm Locking Safety
Screw (Qty 2)
5/16˝ x 3˝ Lag Bolt
(Wooden Studs Only) (Qty 6)
Portable Drill
Panelock™ Hardware Kit
M6 x 12mm Security Head
Screw (Qty 2)
Panelock™ Hooks (Qty 2)
Security Head
Allen Wrench

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Parts List (cont’d)
Mounting Hardware
M4 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M4 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M5 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M5 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M5 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 45mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M8 x 70mm Screw
(Qty 4)
M4 x 30mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 45mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 16mm Screw
(Qty 6)
M6 x 25mm Screw
(Qty 6)

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Features
Safety Knurl Knobs
Prevent the at panel
from being removed or
dislodged from the wall
plate.
Locking Safety Screws
Prevent the at panel from
being removed or dislodged
from the wall plate.
Directional Mounting Arrow
Lets you know which edge is the top.
Cable/Electrical Cut Out
Allows for easy cable access and
power distribution installations.
Mounting Slots
Allow for a variety of stud
congurations and
lateral adjustments when
installing the wall plate.
Universal Spacers
ViewZ’s uniquely
designed spacers that t
multiple
screw sizes.
Mounting Rails
Allow lateral adjustments
when mounting the at panel.
Visual Centering Diamond
The visual centering diamond
will guide you in determing the
screen placement on the wall.

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Installing the Wall Plate
Introduction
Directional Mounting Arrow
The Directional Mounting Arrow stamped into the
VZ-CMK04 wall plate indicates which edge is the
top.
Visual Centering Diamond
The Visual Centering Diamond will guide you in
determing the screen placement on the wall.
Mounting Safety
Two people are recommended to install the wall
plate.
You must secure the wall plate to two (2) wall
studs with four (4) lag bolts (2 lag bolts for each
stud found)
1) Use a stud nder to determine the exact center of
wall studs in the vicinity of the wall plate.
2) Use a pencil to mark the exact center of each of the
wall studs.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Two people are recommended for this step; one
person to level the wall plate and another person
to mark the wall stud location.
1) Place the wall plate against the wall in the desired
viewing location.
2) Adjust the wall plate to align the mount slots in the
wall plate with the center of the wall studs.
3) Level the wall plate.
4) Use a pencil to mark the upper right mounting
location along the center of the wall stud.
Drill a “pilot hole” in the center of the upper right mark
using a ¼″ drill bit and power drill.
Only use a ¼˝ drill bit when drilling pilot holes.
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Installing the Wall Plate (cont’d)
1) Place the wall plate against the wall and align it with
the pilot hole.
2) Insert one (1) 5/16˝ x 3˝ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16˝
washer into the upper right pilot hole.
3) Use a socket wrench and a ½˝ socket to tighten the
lag bolt.
Do not overtighten the lag bolt.
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
1) Level the wall plate.
2) Use a pencil to mark the remaining three (3)
mounting locations along the center of each wall
stud.
Two people are recommended for this step; one
person to level the wall plate and another person
to drill the pilot holes.
Drill a “pilot hole” in the center of each of the marks with
a power drill and a ¼″ drill bit.
Only use ¼″ drill bit when drilling the pilot holes.
Step 7
1) Insert one (1) 5/16″ x 3″ lag bolt and one (1) 5/16″
washer into each pilot hole
2) Tighten all lag bolts using a socket wrench and ½″
socket.
Do not overtighten the lag bolts when attaching
the mount to the wall. Improper installation may
result in personal injury or property damage.
Proceed to the “Installing the Mounting Bracket” on
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Installing the Mounting Brackets
Selecting the Mounting Hardware
1) Insert a small straw or toothpick into the threaded
inserts found on the back of the at panel.
2) Use a pencil to mark the depth of the threaded
insert on the small straw or toothpick.
3) Mark the straw or toothpick 1/8” above the depth of
the threaded insert, as shown in Figure 1.
4) Insert the small straw or toothpick into the remaining
threaded inserts to compare and verify their depth
using the straw or toothpick’s 1/8” allowance mark.
5) Locate the correct diameter screw for the threaded
insert.
If the screw you selected is longer than the 1/8”
allowance mark on the small straw or toothpick,
as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3, do not use
this screw. The screw length must not bypass the
mark.
6) Test each size of the screws provided.
The correct screws should thread easily into the
mounting point and not pull out when tension is
applied.
Proceed to the “Griplate™ Installation” section.
Small Straw or Toothpick
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Small Straw
or Toothpick
Marking the 1/8”
Allowance
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark
Depth Plus 1/8” Allowance
Mark

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Installing the Mounting Brackets (cont’d)
Griplate™Installation
Flat Panel
Universal Washer
Universal Spacer
Mounting Bracket
Mount Point
Mounting Screw
ViewZ’s Universal Washers are designed to
accommodate the various M4, M5, M6 and M8 hole
sizes required by at panels.
Do not place excessive pressure on the back of
the at panel, as this may damage the at panel.
The Universal Washer must be installed between
the head of the mounting screw and the mounting
bracket as shown with dimples facing down.
Does the at panel have:
●Recessed mount points?
●Uneven mount points?
●A curved back?
●Any obstruction near the mount point?
If Yes, you must install Universal Spacers. Remove the
mounting brackets, Universal Washers, and mounting
screws from the back of the at panel. Proceed to the
“Universal Spacer Installation” below.
If No, skip to the “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to
the Flat Panel” on page 10.
Universal Spacer Installation
ViewZ’s Universal Spacers allow you to attach the
mounting bracket to at panels which have recessed or
uneven mount points. Each Universal Spacer adds ¼˝
to the distance between the mounting bracket and the
at panel.
The Universal Spacers must be stacked and
oriented as shown.
The Universal Spacers must only be installed
between the mounting bracket and the at panel.
The Universal Spacers will t M4, M5, M6 and M8
screw sizes.
Proceed to the “Attaching the Mounting Bracket to
the Flat Panel” section.
M8
M5, M6
M4
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Installing the Mounting Brackets (cont’d)
This section presumes that you have read and
understood these sections:
●Selecting the Proper Mounting Hardware
●Universal Washer Installation
●Universal Spacer Installation
1) Place your at panel screen-side down on a soft, at
surface.
2) Identify the number and location of the thread
inserts on the back of your at panel.
3) Aligning the holes on each mounting bracket with
the thread inserts on the back of your at panel.
4) Secure each mounting bracket to your at panel by
inserting a minimum of two (2) screws per bracket.
Do not overtighten the mounting hardware.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Flat Panel
Attaching the Flat Panel to the Wall Plate
Mounting the Flat Panel
This section requires two people.
Do not release your at panel until you are certain
that top and bottom hooks of both mounting
brackets are securely seated on the upper and
lower mounting rails of the wall panel.
1) Raise the at panel past the top and bottom
mounting rails on the wall panel.
2) Slide the at panel down slowly, keeping it close to
the wall.
3) Engage the top and bottom mounting brackets to
the rails of the wall plate.
Proceed to the “Mounting the Flat Panel” below.

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Safety Knurl Knob Installation
The safety knurl knobs keep the at panel from
being accidently dislodged from the VZ-CMK04.
1) Fully extend the at panel away from the wall.
2) Install and tighten a safety knurl knob at the top of
one of the mounting brackets.
3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other safety knurl
knob.
Safety Knurl Knob
(1 per Bracket)
Panelock™ Installation
Panelock™
Hook
Security Head
Wrench
M6 x 12mm
Security Head
Screw
Panelock™
Hook
Security Head
Wrench
If you chose not to install the safety knurl knobs
and instead chose to use the Panelock™, skip this
section and proceed to the Panelock™Installation
section below.
The Panelock™ is a theft deterent device. It comes
with security hardware that requires a special tool
that is used to install and remove the security head
screws.
If the safety knurl knobs were previously installed,
they must be removed prior to installing the
Panelock™ hardware.
1) Slide the Panelock™ onto the top mounting rail,
placing the Panelock™ to the outside edge of the
at panel bracket.
Be sure that the Panelock™ is facing in the same
direction as shown in the illustration to the right.
2) Insert and tighten one (1) M6 x 12mm screw to
attach the Panelock™ to the at panel bracket.
Repeat and to attach the remaining
Panelock™.
Proceed to “Tilt Adjustment” on page 12.

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Locking Safety Screw Installation
The locking safety screws keep the at panel from
being accidently dislodged from the VZ-CMK04.
1) Thread an M6 x 30mm locking safety screw at the
bottom of one of the mounting brackets.
2) Use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the
locking safety screw.
3) Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other locking safety
screw.
Do not overtighten the locking safety screws.
Tilt Adjustment
Adjusting the Flat Panel Friction Tilt Angle
1) Place one hand at the center top edge of the at
panel.
2) Place the other hand on the center bottom edge of
the at panel.
3) Using the upper hand, gently pull the top of the
at panel towards you while the lower hand gently
pushes the bottom of the at panel away from you.
Adjusting the Flat Panel to the Original Position
1) Place one hand at the center top edge of the at
panel.
2) Place the other hand on the center bottom edge of
the at panel.
3) Using the upper hand, gently push the top of the at
panel towards the wall while the lower hand gently
pulls the bottom of the at panel away from the wall.
M6 x 30mm
Locking Safety Screw
(1 per Bracket)
Proceed to the “Installing the Mounting Bracket”
below.

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Technical Specications
All measurements are in inches [millimeters].

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VZ-CMK04 PART 2
Ceiling Mount Adapter

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Parts List
Installation Tools
Make sure your Viewz product has the following hardware and components before beginning installation. If there are
parts missing and/or damaged, stop the installation and call ViewZ at (888) 99-ViewZ.
VZ-CMK-P2 Hardware
Ceiling Adapter
(Qty 1)
The following tools may be required depending upon your particular installation. They are not included.
Pencil Protective Eyewear Phillips Tip Screwdriver
Power Drill
Ladder
2
1
Tape Measure
Socket Wrench
M10 Nut
(Qty 4)
M10 Flat Washers
(Qty 8)
M10 Hex Head Bolt
(Qty 4)

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In addition, some steps of this installation may require two people to prevent personal injury and/or damage to
your projector. Please observe all warnings in the following installation procedure and utilize proper safety
equipment at all times.
1) To attach the ceiling adapter to the suspension device (not included), rotate the ceiling adapter onto the
suspension device ve (5) complete turns.
Installing the VZ-CMK-P2 Adapter
Attaching The Ceiling Adapter
Before the following steps are begun, the appropriate suspension device must be installed. ViewZ offers the
VZ-CMK-P3 or a standard 1-1/2” NPT extension pipe. Please see the installation instructions that are included
with these respective mounting congurations.
Step 1
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1) Once the ceiling adapter has been attached, tighten the M6 x 12mm Phillips head set screw using a Phillips
screwdriver.
A Phillips head screwdriver is required to perform the following step.
Step 2
VZ-CMK-P2

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1) Use four M10 hex head bolts, eight M10 at washers, and four M10 nuts to attach the mounting plate to the ceiling
adapter.
At this time, nger tighten all hardware.
Attaching the Mounting Plate
Step 1
Step 2
1) Once the two units have been attached together, use a 17mm socket wrench and a 17mm wrench to tighten the
M10 hardware.
A 17mm open-end wrench and a 17mm socket wrench will be required to perform the following step
(not included).
*Mount shown for illustration purposes only (not included)
*Mount shown for illustration purposes only (not included)

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Technical Specications
All measurements are in inches [mm].

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Part 3 Installation Instructions
Introduction
This 1.5 in. adjustable-height suspension adapter allows
the height of the display or projector to be adjusted
within a range of 24 - 46 in.
(60.96-116.84cm) in 1.25 in. (3.18cm) increments.
Installing the VZ-CMK-P3
Are you attaching the VZ-CMK-P3 to a single stud
or a concrete surface?
If a single stud, continue to the “Single Stud”
section below.
If a concrete surface, go to the “Solid Ceiling
Surface” section on page 2.
The ceiling should be capable of supporting at least ve
(5) times the weight of the product that will be used with
this accessory. If the surface cannot support this weight,
it must be reinforced. Proper installation procedure
by qualied personnel as outlined in the installation
instructions must be adhered to. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
Solid Ceiling Surface Installation
Single Stud Installation
Use suitable, commercially available hardware to secure
the VZ-CMK-P3 to the stud using the two mounting
slots.
Use suitable, commercially available hardware to
secure the VZ-CMK-P3 to the ceiling surface using the
four corner mounting holes.
Height Adjustment
Make sure to hold the at
panel, or projector, securely
and remove it from the
mount to make the height
adjustment prior to loosening
the adjustment screws.
Loosen, remove, adjust then
re-tighten the screws. Failure
to do so could result in injury
and or damage to the at
panel or projector.
1) Remove the adjustments
screws to adjust the height.
2) Re-insert adjustment screws
into holes once pipe is at the
desired length.