|
|
|
|
When it comes to mounting a plasma screen, there are several things you need to know for an easy and successful installation:
When using a plasma ceiling mount a ceiling flange and extension pipe are required to properly position and secure
the screen. Check above your ceiling surface for wood or metal joists. Many of our plasma ceiling mounts include the hardware,
ceiling flanges and extension pipes necessary for mounting; check to make sure the mount you want will meet your hardware
needs.
For wall mounting a plasma screen there are lots of style and mobility options (flat, tilt, swivel and articulating
arms), but the principle is the same: you need a sturdy pair of wall studs to securely mount your screen. Plasma wall mounts
are made for standard wall-stud spacings, 16" centers are standard for domestic applications and 24" centers are standard
for industrial applications. Hardware kits are available or included for wood or metal studs, and also for solid concrete
or cinder blocks. Check to make sure the wall mount you're purchasing includes the hardware you require, or make other provisions.
The most popular types of plasma mounts are wall mounts and ceiling mounts.
There are several options to choose from when wall mounting a plasma screen. You can mount your screen flat
for direct viewing, you can tilt it down from the wall so that it is better angled for viewing when it is positioned relatively
high on the wall, or you can mount the screen with an articulating arm. If you're looking at a tilting wall mount, check to
see how easily adjustable it is; some mounts allow you to tilt your screen while its mounted, others require you to remove
the screen before making adjustments.
The articulating arm is by far the most versatile of the plasma mounts that are offered; they offer both
tilt and/or swivel, in addition to a wide range of positioning options enabled by the extension and bend of the arm (see image).
Ceiling mounts are great for places where wall mounting is not an option, like when placing your screen in
the middle of a big room, or in front of a window or door. With the use of an extension pipe you can customize the height
of your ceiling-mounted plasma screen. If you purchase an adjustable extension pipe this process is made even easier.
There are a few more alternatives for mounting plasmas: tabletop or desktop plasma mounts and plasma lifts
are a couple of examples.
Tabletop mounts can be paired with attractive stands
and generally offer options like tilt and vertical screen-positioning flexibility.
Positioning your screen is easy with an
articulating plasma mount.
If you really want to enhance your home theater with style and technology, the ultimate plasma mount is a lift. A plasma lift will conceal and reveal your screen within a stand or ceiling with the touch of a button.
Once you know what kind of mount you want and where you're going to put it, the next step is to make sure that your screen and mount will be compatible. Every screen has a hole pattern on its back to which a mount can be fastened with screws. Since screen manufacturers make a variety of hole patterns on their plasmas, adapter plates are necessary to make sure mounts that are made to match most screens will accommodate the particular patterns that are specific to each model. A plasma adapter plate is just a metal plate with the same hole pattern as the screen it matches and the same hole pattern as the mount it matches.
Mount manufacturers offer lists of adapter plates that are guaranteed, when selected correctly, to perfectly
fit and mount your screen. We offer adapter plate cross reference lists for each of the plasma mounts we sell. All you have
to do is look for your mount's List of Supported Monitors on our site,
then find your screen's model number on the list with its adapter plate match.
Installing your screen and mount should be done with a minimum of two people if your screen is large. Lifting the screen into place, positioning it and then fastening it is a simple job, but it is important to have a friend available to help hold the screen while you work. We recommend securing your mount to it's fixture in the ceiling or wall, fastening the adapter plate to your screen, and then mounting your plasma and adapter plate to the mount itself.
Depending on your mount, cable management will be one of the final steps of the plasma installation process.
Many mounts do offer cable management systems to conceal unruly wires.
Be sure to read the mount and plasma installation instructions that accompany your screen and mount, and
get a friend to help.
 |
GewitterInstalls
13966 Sandy Way * Garden Grove
* CA, 92844
PH: (714) 379-0088
FAX: (714) 379-1966
MON/FRI: 9AM-5PM
|
|
|
almquist@gewitterinstalls.com | All Rights Reserved | Copyright @ 2006 by GewitterInstalls | Do It Yourself Install | Customer Satisfaction Form | Map/Directions | DTV Install Guidlines | Drywall Info Page | GewitterInstalls Staff | Installation Bar Graph | Job Openings | Installation Blog | Free Expert Advice | Installer Guidelines | SVC Flyer | Recommend Site | Files/Downloads | Quality Control | Recent News | Administrator Login |
|
Confidentiality Notice |