How do I install the BlueBuilt fixed wall mount?
Before you start
| Estimated installation time: | 30 minutes |
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| Recommended number of people: | 2 |
| Suitable surface: | solid brick, solid concrete, or drywall with wooden pillars behind it. |
| Before drilling: | check if there aren't any cables or pipes behind the wall with the wall scanner |
What do you need?
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In the box.
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What you have to bring yourself.
In the box
- TV frames
- Screws
- Rings and spacers
- Wall plate
- Screws and plugs for the wall
- Velcro for your cables
What you have to bring yourself.
- Phillips screwdriver
- Wall scanner
- 5mm drill
- 10mm drill
- Pencil
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- Impact or concrete drill
- A cup of coffee
At the end of the installation process, you'll have a couple of screws left over. That's because the mount includes parts for different TV sizes.
Step 1: assemble the frames
Place the TV on a rug. Find which screw from bag M-A to M-H (2) fits in your TV. You only need 1 set.
Assemble the frames (1) with the screws as illustrated on the photo. Do you have space left? Put a ring (M-I) (3) or spacer (M-J or M-K) (3) in between.
Step 2: measure the distance of the mount
Clamp the wall plate (4) onto the frames and measure the distance from the bottom of the TV to the drill holes in the wall plate.
Write down the distance.
Step 3: determine the location
Determine the location of your TV on the wall and draw out where you want the bottom of your TV to be. Move upwards with the same distance you just measured and draw an X.
Step 4: mark
Place the spirit level (M-L) (3) on the wall plate (4) and use it to mark 4 drill holes at the level of the X you drew on the wall in step 3.
Step 5: drill
If you use the 5mm drill bit first and then the 10mm drill bit, you can drill more precisely. Drill as deep as the length of the screws (5). Hammer the plugs (5) into the holes.
Step 6: mount
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Lift the TV and attach it to the wall plate.
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Pull the cords and lock the TV.
Screw the wall plate (4) level to the wall. Lift the TV with 2 people and attach it to the wall plate. Pull the cords down to lock the TV. Tuck away the cords by tying them into a know or taping them away, for example.
And you're done! Pat yourself on the back, turn on the TV, and relax on your couch.
