CHIEF MTMPU - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions MTMPU
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INSTALLATION
The MTMPU mounts are designed to be mounted to an 8"
concrete, 8"x8"x16" concrete block or 2" x 4" wood studs (16"
on center) wall. The MTMPU has brackets which allow the TV to
be tilted.
Locate Mounting Site
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TO
MOUNT FALLING CAUSING SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY
OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT! It is the installers
responsibility to make certain the structure to which the
mount is being attached is capable of supporting five times
the weight of the MTMPU and all attached equipment not to
exceed 125 lbs (56.7 kg).
NOTE: Proceed to either the Installing to a Wood Stud Wall
section or the Installing to a Concrete Wall section.
Installing to a Wood Stud Wall
1. Determine the center of the TV screen, and where it should
be located on the wall.
WARNING: The MTMPU is designed to be mounted to two
2" x 4" wood studs (16" on center) or concrete. DO NOT
attempt to mount the MTMPU to a single wood stud!
2. Locate the closest studs to the left and right of the selected
location.
3. Line up the notches on mount with center of screen marking
to determine vertical center. (See Figure 1)
Figure 1
4. Measure up 7-1/2” (190.5mm) from the center point to mark
location of the upper mounting slots.
5. Using a level, mark the wall on each stud to attach the
mount through the upper mounting slots. (See Figure 2)
Figure 2
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL CORDS OR CABLES
CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS make certain area behind mounting surface is free
of electrical wires and cables before drilling or installing
fasteners.
WARNING: EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD! CUTTING
OR DRILLING INTO GAS PLUMBING CAN CAUSE DEATH
OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY! ALWAYS make certain
area behind mounting surface is free of gas, water, waste, or
any other plumbing before cutting, drilling, or installing
fasteners.
Center of screen
7-1/2”
Vertical center
of mount
[190.5mm]
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