VOGELS TVM 3840 Series User manual

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TVM 3840 Series
Full Installation Guide
Everything you need to get your TV safely on the wall, in no time
Before you start
…we just wanted to say thanks for choosing Vogel’s. Smart choice.
And you’re already making another smart choice – reading the manual! Keep reading to learn all about safe, efficient
installation, and how to use your new mount.
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Stay safe
Warning
Always read these safety instructions carefully before installing and using this product.
Following these instructions is strictly required. Incorrect mounting and/or installation could put you, your TV, and
your family at substantial risk.
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Vogel’s recommends that the mounting and/or installation of this product should be carried out by a suitably
qualified expert.

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Vogel’s cannot be held responsible for any injury and/or damage caused by incorrect installation.
Please consult the manual for your TV and ensure that the weight and size of the TV is within the maximum weight
and size limits specified for this product, and that the TV mounting bolts used are of a suitable length and diameter.
Note that not all the TV mounting accessories provided are required for the installation of any one TV.
The wall mounting accessories provided are exclusively intended for installation on walls made of solid brick, solid
concrete or solid wood columns.
Any material covering the wall must not exceed 3 mm/ 0.12 inch.
For mounting on walls made of other materials, such as hollow bricks, wood panels or plasterboard, please consult
your installer and/or specialist supplier.
Clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth. Do not use detergents or other solvents to clean the product.
Only qualified, certified personnel may repair the product. Use only original spare parts. The use of other parts will
result in voiding the warranty, and could lead to injuries.
Alterations to the product and technical modifications are not permitted. This will void the warranty, and could lead
to injuries.
Always store the product in a dry and safe place with a temperature between -10°C to +50°C.
Handle and transport the product with care.
Repack the product when transporting or not using it for a longer period of time.
Lifting your TV is a two-person job. Don’t be bold!
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What’s in your box?
Something missing? Make sure your packaging has everything in place:
A. Wall mount
B. Interface bars
C. Interface strips
D. Safety instructions
E. Bolts for fastening strips on TV (see contents below)
F. Spacers
G. Washers Ø 18 mm
H. Screws
I. Plugs (fischer© DuoPower)

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J. Washers Ø 26 mm
K. Covers
L. Protective TV patches
M. Cable clips
N. Spirit level
O. Interface bolts
P. Allen key
Contents of the TV fasteners kit:
4x M6*12mm bolts
4x M6*25mm bolts
4x M6*35mm bolts
4x M8*12mm bolts
4x M8*25mm bolts
4x M8*45mm bolts
4x M6 washer
4x spacer 10mm
4x spacer 5mm
You just need four bolts to mount your TV. Store the rest for other use!
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Got your tools ready?
Don’t start without all the necessary tools:
Crosshead screwdriver
Drilling machine
10 mm or 25/64” concrete / brick drill (for concrete / brick walls only)

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5 mm or 13/64” concrete / brick drill (for concrete / brick walls only)
5 mm or 13/64” wood drill (for walls with wooden studs only)
Stud finder (for walls with wooden studs only)
Socket wrench no. 13
Pencil
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Take care of your safety
Who cares about looking cool? Always wear personal protective equipment:
Eye protection
Ear protection
Safety shoes
Lifting your TV is a two-person job. Don’t be bold!
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Ready… set… get installing!
Step 1: Attach the strips to the TV

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1. Carefully place the TV face down, on a soft clean surface without any obstacles.
2. Put the protective TV patches Ⓛ on the interface strips Ⓒ.
3. Attach the interface strips Ⓒ to the TV with the bolts Ⓔ. Make sure the interface strips Ⓒ are at the same height and do
not stick out.
Are you missing any bolts? Or need different ones? The friendly team at Vogel’s Consumer Care are waiting to help:
vogels.com/contact (http://www.vogels.com/contact)
Refer to the user manual of your TV for the correct bolt sizes. Make sure bolts and washers are positioned correctly.
Use spacers where needed.
4. Loosen the screws in interface strips Ⓒ.
5. Slide the interface bars Ⓑ through the interface strips Ⓒ.
6. Attach the interface bars Ⓑ to the interface strips Ⓒ by tightening the screws.
7. Put the interface bolt Ⓠ in the upper interface bar. Make sure you don't screw it in completely, yet.
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Concrete / Brick wall
Step 2: Attach the wall mount to the wall
How well do you know your walls? What they’re made of matters more than you think…
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Don’t drill yet! Try our free DrillRight™ AR app (https://www.vogels.com/DrillRight) to find just the right height and
mark the first hole, easily.
1. Find the perfect spot for drilling with our DrillRight™ AR app (https://www.vogels.com/DrillRight) and the included
drilling template.
2. Drill the holes.
How deep do you drill? Check the length of the screw (not the plug!) to find the right depth – this stops things
from breaking.

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Walls with wooden studs
3. Attach the wall mount Ⓐ to the wall with the screws Ⓗ, washers Ⓙ and plugs Ⓘ. Use the spirit level Ⓞ to level the wall mount Ⓐ. Make
sure that you insert the centre screw into the wall first.
Lubricate the screws for easy screwing in.
4. Click the covers Ⓚ into place. Simple!
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Don’t drill yet! Try our free DrillRight™ AR app (https://www.vogels.com/DrillRight) to find just the right height and
mark the first hole, easily.

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1. Don’t just guess! Always use a stud finder to determine the position of studs.
2. Find the perfect spot for drilling with our DrillRight™ AR app (https://www.vogels.com/DrillRight) and the included
drilling template.
Don’t destroy your belongings! The wall mount must always be attached to the studs.
3. Now for the fun part… drilling the holes.
4. Attach the wall mount Ⓐ to the wooden studs with the screws Ⓗ and washers Ⓙ. Use the spirit level Ⓞ to level the
wall mount Ⓐ. Make sure that you insert the centre screw into the wall first.

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Other wall type / I don’t know my wall type
Lubricate the screws for easy screwing in.
5. Click the covers Ⓚ into place. Simple!
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If your wall is a little special – for example, hollow bricks, metal stud walls, wood panels or plasterboard – or you
simply aren’t sure, don’t worry! Just ask your installer, specialist supplier or the Vogel’s Consumer Care team at
www.vogels.com/contact (http://www.vogels.com/contact).
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Step 3: Attach the TV to the wall mount
1. Carefully lift the TV onto the wall mount Ⓐ by putting the upper interface bolt Ⓠ in the top notch of the wall mount Ⓐ.
2. Put an interface bolt Ⓠ through the bottom hole of the wall mount Ⓐ.
3. Tighten both interface bolts Ⓠ with the allen key Ⓟ. Make sure the TV is levelled using the spirit level.
Lifting your TV is a two-person job. Don’t be bold!
Job done now! Enjoy watching your TV!
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Handy features
Having a cable mess? Do you need inspiration about how to hide and guide your cables or how to place other TV
accessories? Take a look at our website vogels.com (https://www.vogels.com/)!