Amazon Basics Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount Installation Guide
Brand: Amazon Basics
Product Overview
This guide provides instructions for installing the Amazon Basics Full Motion Articulating TV Wall Mount. It is designed for most 22-inch to 55-inch TVs and flat panels weighing up to 80 lbs (36.6 kg).
Maximum TV size: 55 inches (140 cm)
Maximum weight capacity: 80 lbs (36.6 kg)
Extension: Up to 16 inches (40.6 cm)
Tools Needed
- Drill
- Drill bits (e.g., 10 mm / 25/64" for concrete, 8 mm / 5/16" for wood studs)
- Screwdriver (Phillips head)
- Level
- Stud finder
- Pencil
Delivery Content (Parts List)
Hardware Kit
- A (x4): M6 x 15mm screws
- C (x4): M6 x 30mm screws
- E (x4): M8 x 30mm screws
- J (x4): M6 washers
- L (x4): M8 washers
- M (x4): M8 x 25mm screws
- OS (x4): M6 x 35mm screws
- BE (x8): M6 x 15mm screws
- P (x8): M6 x 20mm screws
- R (x4): M8 x 20mm screws
- S (x4): M8 x 35mm screws
- T (x1): M8 x 25mm screw
- U8 (x3): M8 x 20mm screws
- EA (x1): Wall plate
- MP (x1): Mounting plate
- AP (x4): M6 x 15mm screws
- IT (x1): TV bracket
- HT (x1): TV bracket
- FS (x2): Spacers
- TS (x3): Spacers
- BF (x4): M8 x 15mm screws
- CC (x1): Cable management clip
Mounting Components
- Wall plate (EA)
- TV bracket (IT, HT)
- Mounting plate (MP)
- Spacers (FS, TS)
- Various screws and washers (A, C, E, J, L, M, OS, BE, P, R, S, T, U8, BF, AP)
Installation Steps
Step 1: Preparation and Wall Type Identification
Identify your wall type: Wood Stud, Drywall, or Concrete. Use a stud finder to locate wall studs. Mark the desired mounting location on the wall, ensuring it is level. Diagrams 21-24 illustrate different wall types and the corresponding hardware needed for secure mounting. For drywall installation without studs, use appropriate anchors (not included).
Diagrams 21-24 show wall types and hardware: mounting on a single stud, concrete wall, and drywall, indicating the need for specific screws and anchors.
Step 2: Attach Brackets to TV
Select the appropriate screws (e.g., A, C, E, M, OS, BE, P, R, S, T, U8) and spacers (e.g., FS, TS) based on your TV's VESA pattern and back panel. Attach the TV brackets (IT, HT) to the back of your TV using the selected hardware. Ensure the brackets are securely fastened. Diagrams 14, 15, 19 show various VESA patterns and hardware combinations for attaching brackets to the TV.
Diagrams 14, 15, 19 illustrate different VESA hole patterns on the back of TVs and show how to attach the TV brackets using specific screws and spacers for optimal fit.
Step 3: Mount the Wall Plate
Hold the wall plate (EA) against the wall at the marked location. Use a level to ensure it is straight. Mark the drill hole locations. Drill pilot holes using the appropriate drill bit size (e.g., 10 mm for concrete, 8 mm for wood studs). Secure the wall plate to the wall using the provided lag bolts (implied by diagrams) or appropriate anchors for your wall type. Diagrams 3, 4, and 5 show the process of attaching the wall plate to different wall surfaces.
Diagrams 3, 4, 5 demonstrate attaching the wall plate to a wall stud, concrete, or drywall, highlighting the drilling and securing process.
Step 4: Attach Mounting Plate to Wall Plate
Slide the mounting plate (MP) onto the wall plate (EA). Secure it using the provided screws. Diagrams 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 illustrate the steps for connecting the mounting plate to the wall plate.
Diagrams 6-12 show the mounting plate being attached to the wall plate, often involving sliding and screwing components together.
Step 5: Hang TV on Mount
Carefully lift the TV with the attached brackets and hook it onto the mounting plate. Ensure the safety latches are engaged to prevent the TV from detaching. Diagram 13 shows the articulating arm mechanism, and Diagram 16 shows the TV hung on the mount.
Diagram 13 illustrates the movement of the articulating arm, while Diagram 16 shows the TV successfully hung on the wall mount with the brackets engaged.
Step 6: Adjust and Secure TV
Adjust the TV to the desired viewing angle using the articulating arms. Tighten any adjustment screws to lock the TV in place. Diagrams 13 and 16 show the TV being tilted and swiveled, and Diagram 20 shows the final secured state.
Diagrams 13, 16, and 20 depict the TV being adjusted for tilt and swivel, and the final tightening of screws to secure the position.
Step 7: Cable Management
Use the included cable management clip (CC) to organize TV cables for a clean look. Diagram 20 shows the cable management clip in use.
Diagram 20 illustrates the use of the cable management clip to route and secure cables.
