Premier Mounts AM3 User manual
IN-AM3.R3
INSTALLATION MANUAL
AM3
Universal Swingout Arm
Premier Mounts
3130 E. Miraloma Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92806
Phone: (800) 368-9700 Fax: (800) 832-4888
mounts@mounts.com www.mounts.com
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Table of Contents
Warning Statements ........................................................................................................................................- 3 -
Parts List ...........................................................................................................................................................- 4 -
Installation Tools ..............................................................................................................................................- 4 -
Mount Orientation ...........................................................................................................................................- 8 -
Mount Installation ...........................................................................................................................................- 9 -
Nose Piece Orientation ..................................................................................................................................- 10 -
Universal Mounting Bracket Assembly .......................................................................................................- 11 -
Attaching the Display ....................................................................................................................................- 12 -
Securing the Display ......................................................................................................................................- 13 -
Tilt Positioning ...............................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Cable Access Holes .........................................................................................................................................- 14 -
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................................- 15 -
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................- 16 -
Contact Premier Mounts ...............................................................................................................................- 16 -
Notes ................................................................................................................................................................- 16 -
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Warning Statements
WARNING: PREMIER MOUNTS DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE USE OF ANY
PREMIER MOUNTS 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.
WARNING: THE WALL STRUCTURE MUST BE CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING 160 LBS. IF NOT, THE WALL
STRUCTURE MUST BE REINFORCED. PROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN, AS OUTLINED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS, MUST BE
ADHERED TO. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, OR EVEN
DEATH.
WARNING: SAFETY MEASURES MUST BE PRACTICED AT ALL TIMES DURING THE INSTALLATION OF
THIS PRODUCT. USE PROPER SAFETY GEAR AND TOOLS FOR THE INSTALLATION
PROCEDURE TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: PRIOR TO THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT, THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SHOULD BE READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD. THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MUST BE READ TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. KEEP THESE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE LOCATION FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Indicates that the power plug is to be
disconnected from the power outlet.
Contact Premier Mounts with any
questions - (800) 368-9700
Safety precautions must be taken at all
times.
Warning and Caution statements.
It is recommended that a maximum of 5/8” plaster board be used when mounting to wooden studs.
Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or chance of impact. Failure to do so could result in
damage to the flat panel display and/or damage to the mounting surface.
Do not install near heater, fireplace, direct sunlight, air conditioning or any other source of direct heat energy. Failure
to do so may result in damage to the flat panel display and could increase the risk of fire.
At least two qualified people should perform the installation procedure. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping
or mishandling the flat panel display.
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Parts List
NOTE: This wall mount 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 Premier Mounts
(800-368-9700).
Swingout Arm
(Qty 1) Griplates™ (Qty 8)
5/16” Flat
Washers (Qty 6)
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts
(wooden studs only)
(Qty 6)
Universal
Mounting
Bracket (Qty 2) 14mm Deep Set
Socket (Qty 1)
Installation Tools
Phillips Head Screw Driver Soft Material/ Blanket 5/16” Socket and Wrench
Pencil Tape Measure Drill Gun
Level (Supplied) Thread Depth Indicator (Supplied)
¼” Drill Bit (Pilot Holes) 5/32” Allen Wrench (Supplied)
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(Qty 8)
M6 x 20
(Qty 8)
(Qty 4)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
M6 x 30
M6 x 45
(Qty 8)
M8 x 25
M8 x 20
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
M8 x 35
M8 x 30
(Qty 8)
M8 x 70
M8 x 45 (Qty 8)
M4 x 16
M4 x 25
M5 x 12
M5 x 20
M5 x 25
M5 x 16
M5 x 50
M
6 x 16
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
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Nylon spacers and flat washers’ actual size
NOTE: The nylon spacers may be stacked to achieve proper spacing.
5/16" Flat washers
(metal)
1/4" Nylon spacers
1" Nylon spacers
(Qty 8)
(small)
(Qty 8)
(Qty 8)
1/2" Nylon spacers
1/4" Nylon spacers
(large)
(Qty 8)
(large)
(Qty 8)
Nylon sleeves
9/16" Nylon spacers
(Qty 8)
(Qty 12)
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Thread Depth Indicator
1. Insert the thread depth indicator (supplied) through the thread inserts found on the back of the flat
panel to make sure the inserts measure the same full depth and mark it (Figure 1).
2. Locate the correct diameter screw for the thread insert. Compare your marking to the screws (supplied).
3. If your selected screw is longer than the marking on the thread depth indicator, DO NOT USE this screw.
4. The screw length must not bypass the marking. Select another screw size (Figure 2 and 3), until you
find one that comes closest to your mark without going past.
Figure 1
Figure 2 Figure 3
Marking the depth
Thread depth
indicator
Thread insert
Inverted flat panel
display
Screw
Marking
Thread depth
indicator
Screw Thread depth
indicator
Marking
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Mount Orientation
The AM3 Plasma Mount has the built-in capability of mounting with the swingout arm on either the left
or right-hand side.
WARNING: WHEN MOUNTING THE AM3, THE SIDE THAT THE SWINGOUT ARM IS LOCATED ON MUST
HAVE A LAG BOLT MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE (SEE FIGURE 1), TOP AND BOTTOM.
1. To change the mount orientation, choose the desired side that the mount will open to, left or right.
2. Once the side has been determined, attach the mount to the wall.
Figure 4
Left Side Orientation Right Side Orientation
Figure 5
L
ag Bolt
L
ag Bolt
W
ooden Studs
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Mount Installation
NOTE: Before proceeding with the mount installation, you should already have the mounting holes
pre-drilled. Please use the template (supplied) and follow the instructions.
NOTE: For ease of installation, it is recommended that two people perform the installation.
WARNING: WHEN MOUNTING THE AM3, THE SIDE THAT THE SWINGOUT ARM IS LOCATED ON MUST
HAVE A LAG BOLT MOUNTED ON AT LEAST ONE SIDE (SEE FIGURE 1, PAGE 9), TOP AND
BOTTOM.
1. After the holes have been pre-drilled, line up the mounting slot openings with the pre-drilled holes.
2. Insert four (4) 5/16” x 3” lag bolts and washers into the mounting holes and tighten (Figure 6).
3. Before tightening down the lag bolts, place a level (supplied) on the top rail and make sure that the
mount is level. Once the mount is level, tighten all of the lag bolts using a 5/16” deep set socket.
Figure 6
5/16” x 3” Lag Bolts and Washers
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Nose Piece Orientation
Rotate Nose 180°
counter-clockwise
Left Hand Orientation Figure 7 Right Hand Orientation
Back Side of Nose Piece Front Side of Nose Piece
Figure 8
1. Once the mount has been oriented and mounted to the wall, remove the nose piece by removing the
tensions bolts.
NOTE: After loosening the tension bolts, be sure that the nose piece is held together tightly before
rotating.
2. Detach the nose piece assembly, rotate 180°, and place back onto the mount (Figure 7).
3. Slide the tension bolt back into the holes and attach the nuts from the backside of the nose assembly.
Tighten the tension bolts. (Figure 8).
Tension Bolts
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