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U.S. PAT. NO. 8,864,092 If you need help, call 1.800.897.9755 ext.1 For missing/damaged parts or questions during installation, please contact our Customer Support team at 1.800.897.9755 ext.1 or support@mantelmount.com. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority! Contains important safety information – please save! MantelMount.com...
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Required Vertical Space: (Calculation from chart below.) B. If the Required Vertical Space is less than or equal to the Wall Space Height, then MantelMount will fit the wall space. If Mantel Depth is: Required Vertical Space is: Less than 9"...
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DO NOT SPECIAL NOTE CAUTION / WARNING Two people required for parts of this installation. Installation Tips & Videos: http://mantelmount.com/install-tips Questions during installation? Contact Customer Support Monday – Friday, 7am– 4pm PST 1.800.897. 9755 x1 or support@mantelmount.com MM540 Installation Instructions...
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TV. The Braces must be parallel to television screen. {06} {10} {31} Flat Back TV {12} {08} {11} {07} {11} {31} {12} Irregular Back TV {12} {12} {12} {09} {31} {11} Irregular Back TV (Recessed Threads) {12} Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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(that are already mounted to the back of the TV) while VESA positioning the Horizontal Brace so that it extends an HOLE {31} WITH equal amount on either side of the Brace Extenders. SCREW IN PLACE Attach Horizontal Brace to Brace Extenders with Screws {15}. MM540 Installation Instructions...
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UP position or the fireplace needs to be turned off. To effectively lower the TV using the Handle, follow the MantelMount Three-Step Pull Down Technique: 1. Stand in front of the mount, arms extended with palms up and elbows straight.
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STEP 2.4. However, if you want the TV higher on the wall (such as centered between the mantel and ceiling) e.g. for extra space on the mantel for pictures or a center speaker, continue to STEP 2.3. DISTANCE MM540 Installation Instructions...
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If there are no Cutout shown issues, skip to STEP 3.1. Otherwise, proceed to STEP 2.6. for reference Cutout shown for reference TEMPLATE STUD FINDER DISTANCE FROM 2.2 OR 2.3 Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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As long as you don’t place the LOWER Wall Plate below the Minimum Distance (STEP 2.2) or above the Maximum Distance (STEP 2.3), MantelMount will still function properly. Simply move the Wall Plates up or down enough to clear the...
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MantelMount MM540 is designed to swivel 30° left and 30° right. Most TVs will swivel all the TV frame shown for way to the mantel or wall within this amount of reference only. standard swivel. However, for situations where more swivel to...
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{32} Safety Bolt (see STEP 4.1) in order to access the blocked Wall Plate hole. Then, remove Lag Bolts and reinstall {35} the mount in the desired position. {14} For assistance, contact Customer BACK CHANNEL Support. {32} MM540 Installation Instructions...
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Cables must be long enough to accommodate the extension and swivel {35} of the mount. Check {15} all ranges of motion {33} before tightening the Cable Ties. {24} {35} PROFILE VIEW OF TV BRACE {33} Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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W A R N I N G Do not put hands into Lifting Arm without the Safety Bolt and Safety Nut installed. The force of the Lifting Arm can cause bodily injury! PERSON 2 PERSON 1 {20} MM540 Installation Instructions...
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Plates {32} an equal distance in the opposite direction to compensate. Repeat STEPS 3.3 and 3.4. If you experience additional issues leveling the TV, refer to “TV Leveling” in the Troubleshooting Tips on page 22. {15} {33} {15} {31} Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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Attach the electrical and signal cables to the TV. Ensure cable segments have extra length so they are not stressed/kinked when the mount moves, and that they do not get pinched behind the tilting mechanism when the mount is raised. MM540 Installation Instructions...
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TVs (about 90 lbs) SPRINGS C A U T I O N Do not adjust the Tension Bolt all the way to the bottom – your mount won’t function properly in SAFETY BOLT that position. Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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Never release the handle before the TV mount is fully upright. and Safety Nut {27} are needed to remove the TV at any (Don’t let it slam up!) MantelMount is strongest in the top time in the future. position, and allowing it to slam closed can damage televisions.
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Verify the proper Lifting Performance (Force). Make Post-Leveling adjustments, if necessary. MantelMount is designed to keep the TV securely in Place a level on top of the TV while it’s in the UP position. the UP position while also allowing it to gently rest in If it’s level, the installation is complete! If not, slightly...
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Be careful not to damage the edge around the hole. For best results, support the Wall Cover with scrap wood behind the drilling area. Paint the Wall Covers if desired. Once dry, snap them onto the Wall Plates. {32} {57} Thank you for purchasing a MantelMount. For installation assistance, refer to the Troubleshooting Tips or contact Customer Support. 1.800.897.9755 ext.1 support@mantelmount.com Monday –...
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SOLUTION The wall covering is It’s possible to install MantelMount by replacing the Lag Bolts {17} with concrete anchors of the same size if the made of brick or stone. brick/stone is both firm and at least 1.5" deep. Bring the Lag Bolts to a hardware store for size reference. However, we strongly recommend working with a concrete and masonry professional when working with uneven stone.
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Refer to Step 5.6 and make adjustments. Post-Leveling Use a level on top of the position, but unleveled Adjustments haven’t TV to verify it’s leveled in in the UP position. been made. the DOWN position but not in the UP position. MM540 Installation Instructions...
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30°L U.S. Pat. No. 8,864,092 Limited Liftetime Warranty: MantelMount will replace or repair any product or part that proves defective due to improper workmanship or material during the warranty period. Go to www.mantelmount.com/pages/limited-lifetime-warranty for details. Customer Support 1.800.897.9755 x1 support@mantelmount.com...
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