DYNEX DX-HTVMT1703-C (01) PDF Document

The package contents for the DYNEX DX-HTVMT1703-C Tilting Mount for TVs 47″-70″ include:

• Hardware kit (1)
• Quick Setup Guide
• Wall plate (1)
• TV brackets (2)

The Hardware kit also includes the Wall plate template (1).

The hardware included in the hardware kit for the DYNEX DX-HTVMT1703-C Tilting Mount is:

• Lag bolt A (4)
• Lag bolt washer B (4)
• Concrete anchor C (4)
• M4 × 12 screw D (4)
• M4 × 30 screw E (4)
• M5 × 12 screw F (4)
• M5 × 30 screw G (4)
• M6 × 12 screw H (4)
• M6 × 20 screw I (4)
• M6 × 35 screw J (4)
• M6 washer K (4)
• Spacer L (8)

The tools needed for installing the DYNEX DX-HTVMT1703-C Tilting Mount are:

• Level
• Phillips screwdriver
• Stud finder
• Socket wrench
• Drill
• 1/4 in. (6 mm) wood drill bit (for wood stud wall) OR 3/8 in. (10 mm) masonry drill bit (for concrete wall)

To determine the type of back your TV has for mounting with the DYNEX DX-HTVMT1703-C:

1. Carefully place your TV screen face-down on a cushioned, clean surface to protect the screen.

2. If a stand is installed, remove it. See the documentation that came with your TV for instructions.

3. Lay the TV brackets, oriented vertically, on the back of your TV.

4. Align the screw holes in the TV brackets with the mounting screw holes on your TV.

5. Identify which type of back your TV has:

• Flat back: The TV brackets lay flush against the back of your TV and do not block any jacks. You do not need spacers.
• Obstructed back: The TV brackets block one or more of the jacks on the back of your TV. You need spacers (L).
• Irregularly-shaped back: There is a gap between the TV brackets and some part of the back of your TV. You need spacers (L).

6. Remove the TV brackets.

1. Select the hardware for your TV (screws, washers, and spacers). If your TV came with mounting hardware, the screws are usually in the holes on the back of the TV. If you don’t know the length of the mounting screws you need, hand-thread different screws to find the correct length. Select one of the following types of screws:

Use the M6 washers (K) with all screws. If the TV has an irregular or obstructed TV back, also use the spacers (L).

Caution: Make sure that the screws (and spacers, if used) are the correct length. If the screw or screw/spacer combination is too long, it may damage the TV. If the screw or screw/spacer combination is too short, the TV may fall from the mount and damage the TV or injure someone. If you encounter resistance when testing screws, stop immediately and try another combination. If none of the screws or screw/spacer combinations work, contact customer service.

2. Remove the screws from the holes in the back of your TV.

3. For a flat back TV, go to “STEP 3 – Option 1: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with a flat back.” OR For an irregular or obstructed back, go to “STEP 3 – Option 2: Attaching the mounting hardware to TVs with irregular or obstructed backs.”

1. Align the TV brackets with the screw holes on the back of the TV. Make sure that the brackets are level and that the tilt adjustment screws face out (away from the middle of the TV).

2. Place washers (K) over the holes in the TV brackets. Insert screws (D, F, or H) through the washers and TV brackets.

3. Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV brackets. Do not over tighten.

1. Place spacers (L) over the holes on the back of the TV. You may need to stack two spacers.

2. Align the left and right TV brackets with the screw holes on the back of the TV. Make sure that the brackets are level and that the tilt adjustment screws face out (away from the middle of the TV).

3. Place washers (K) over the holes in the TV brackets. Insert screws (E, G, I, or J) through the washers, TV brackets, and spacers.

4. Tighten the screws until they are snug against the TV brackets. Do not over tighten.

The center of your TV will be offset .8 in. lower than the center of the wall plate on the wall-mount. Before you drill holes in the wall:

Your TV should be high enough so your eyes are level with the middle of the screen. This is normally 40 to 60 in. from the ground.

1. Measure the distance from the bottom of your TV to the center point halfway between the top and bottom mounting holes on the back of your TV. This is measurement a.

2. Measure the distance from the floor to where you want the bottom of the TV to be placed on the wall. Keep in mind that the bottom of the TV should be placed above any furniture (such as entertainment centers or TV stands). The TV should also be above items placed on top of the furniture (like a Blu-ray player or cable box). This measurement is b.

3. Add a + b. The total measurement is the height where you want the center of the wall plate to be on the wall.

4. Use a pencil to mark this spot on the wall.

Wood installation

1. Locate the center of a stud with a stud finder.

2. Align the center of the wall plate template at the height (a + b) you determined in the previous step, make sure that the template is level, then tape it to the wall.

3. Drill two pilot holes through the template to a depth of 2.75 in. (70 mm) using a 1/4 in. (6 mm) drill bit, then remove the template.

4. Align the plate with the pilot holes, insert the lag bolts (A) through the lag bolt washers (B), then through the holes in the wall plate. Make sure that the wall plate is level.

5. Tighten the lag bolts with a socket wrench only until they are firm against the wall plate.

• * Minimum wood stud size: common 2 × 4 in. (51 × 102 mm) nominal 1 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (38 × 89 mm).
• * Minimum horizontal spacing between fasteners cannot be less than 16 in. (406 mm).

Concrete installation

Caution: To prevent property damage or personal injury, never drill into the mortar between blocks. Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface.

1. Align the center of the wall plate template at the height (a + b) you determined in the previous step, make sure that it is level, then tape it to the wall.

2. Drill two pilot holes through the template to a depth of 2.75 in. (70 mm) using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter masonry drill bit, then remove the template.

3. Insert the concrete wall anchors (C) into the pilot holes and use a hammer to make sure that the anchors are flush with the concrete surface.

4. Align the plate with the anchors, insert the lag bolts (A) through the lag bolt washers (B), then through the holes in the wall plate. Make sure that the wall plate is level. Tighten the lag bolts with a socket wrench only until they are firm against the wall plate.

• * Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203mm).
• * Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 × 203 × 406 mm).
• * Minimum horizontal spacing between fasteners cannot be less than 16 in. (406 mm).

1. Holding the TV with the top of the screen tilted toward the wall, slide the upper edges of the right and left TV brackets into the notches on the upper lip of the wall plate.

2. Gently pull down the straps on the wall plate so that the clips lock into place.

Caution: Do not release the TV until the TV brackets are securely locked onto the wall plate.

HEAVY! You will need assistance with this step.

1. Firmly hold the TV with one hand, then loosen the tilt adjustment screw.

2. Tilt the TV to the angle you want, then tighten the tilt adjustment screw.

Note: If you cannot loosen or fully tighten the tilt adjustment screw by hand, use a Phillips screwdriver.