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th50phd8uk articulated arm mounting questions

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Okay, I am starting the process of mounting my pdp on an articulated arm mount and am wondering about the mounting bolts on the back of the panel. I see 4 of them in recessed bays. I have a mount that has 2 vertical arms for mounting the panel, but I am wondering about whether I should get spacers for the mount bolts, and also what size bolts I should use. It seems that if I put the vertical mount bars against the back of the panel, it rocks slightly so that means that the back plate of the panel is not flat. How did all of you guys do it?


Regards,

Marty
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most mounts come with little spacers for non flat backs...i know my sanus did..but my 50px50u is flat...would of thougt yours was too
No spacers or mounting bolts included with this mount. Also, I forgot to mention that the bottom of the bays for the mounting bolts seem to have some sort of plastic fitting, which seems like it would be flimsy if I were to use spacers to offset the mounting arms with longer bolts. Hope that makes some sense!


Thanks,

Marty
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No spacers or mounting bolts included with this mount. Also, I forgot to mention that the bottom of the bays for the mounting bolts seem to have some sort of plastic fitting, which seems like it would be flimsy if I were to use spacers to offset the mounting arms with longer bolts...
Which mount do you have? The Sanus articulating mounts (VMSA/VMAA/VMDD) all come with a wide range of bolts and spacers. I believe you will need the 8x40mm bolts and no spacers, but double check that.


There was a previous thread about those plastic internal spacers (in the Panny, not the mount spacers). They do seem rather cheesy, but I had no problems thightening up my VMAA to the Panny.
Pacificamodern - I am looking at articulated arms too for my 8UK. What kind of mount did you buy? Can you PM me the place you purchased and the cost too please? Thanks
I just finished mounting a TH-50PHD8UK on the wall with a Peerless PLA Series kit that included the PLP-PAN42 adapter plate (you must specify the adapter part # when ordering). Search Google with "Articulating Swivel Plasma Wall Mount Kit (including Plasma adapter plate)". I bought mine from the company at the top of the list. (has 'and' in its name).


It came with all the necessary bolts and spacers to attach the screen to the adapter/mount. It was a bit pricey but this didn't seem the right time to go cheap. At least not when my brand new plasma was at the end of an arm that can extend 30" inches from the wall! :eek:


Just make sure you find two studs in which to attach the mounting plate. It comes with 8 lag screws. THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION FOR TOGGLE BOLTS IN DRYWALL :eek:


Also make sure you screw into the center of the stud | x |. If the screws were to exit out the side of the stud, you won't get full holding power.


Additional tip: I installed everything on the back of the screen except for the arm's mounting plate. (The part that gets attached to the wall with the 8 lag screws) That leaves only one pin to drop in when it comes time to move the plasma onto the wall. I highly recommend three people for this last step. Two to hold the plasma and mount and one to guide the mount and insert the pin.


Regards,

Bob
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Thanks, guys. Are the spacers you are using nylon? and I am assuming that once installed the spacers actually create an airgap so that the mount doesn't actually rest on the back of the PDP chassis?
The spacers in my kit were black (plastic/nylon?) and yes they do create an airgap.


BTW, the back of a TH-50PHD8UK panel has a slight curve to it whereas the adapter plate is flat. Without the spacers, the adapter would damage the center of the panel when you tighten down the screws.
Yep. That's what I found too. Thanks for the confirmation. We've got it set up and now hopefully we will get it on the wall tonite! (last bits of sanding and painting repaired drywall and wiring)


Regards,

Marty
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