CHEETAH MOUNTS PLASMA LCD FLAT SCREEN TV TILT WALL MOUNT BRACKET FOR 23-37" TELEVISION BLACK

The APTMS tilt mount features a universal design that allows you to mount the vast majority of LED/LCD/Plasma TVs in the 23-37" size range. Specifically, the APTMS supports hole patterns up to 17.25" horizontally by 12.25" vertically and VESA hole patterns up to 400x200mm. The APTMS is designed with a slim 1.9" profile yet still offers up to 15° of forward tilt. The APTMS is constructed with 5 LBS of 100% High Grade Steel providing a sturdy and reliable mount. The 19.25" wide wall plate will support two stud installation for studs up to 19" apart (most US homes have studs which are 16" apart). The two arm brackets attach to the TV separate from the wall plate allowing for easy "Lift n Lock" installation. Each arm bracket includes a safety screw to prevent accidental liftoff. The wall plate includes a built in bubble level and a separate 6" 3-Axis magnetic bubble level is provided as well. The paint is a high quality textured powder coat paint. The mount ships with all necessary mounting hardware.

When I bought my new TV I knew I would need a mounting bracket for it. I searched a few of them on the Internet then I did some comparison shopping at Fry's. I was shocked the see that Fry's wanted to charge a $135.00 for the same $33.00 bracket that I found on the Web. Because of where I mounted my TV (above the window), I had to build special brackets to bring the TV out past the curtain rods. But this was my choice and has no bearing on this product's design. The 15 degree tilt feature works good because the TV is mounted high on the wall and I view this TV from my bed so the viewing angle is at its optimum. After the installation of my TV I later found that I could of had a choice of buying a single arm mount (for the same amount of money that I had invested in mounting this TV) but then I realized that those are for the smaller 19" TV's that are meant to be adjusted and then re-adjusted for viewing convenience (such as in a kitchen environment). So a little bit of pre-planning will save you money and maximize your viewing comfort.

Easy install instructions, came with all parts, too many parts a lot was left over. Study holds 32in lcd very easy. Installed on wall by myself but had to have help to mount the TV on the hooks. Good product for the money.

I bought this to mount a 32" Panasonic Viera LCD on the wall in my bedroom. Perfect fit for the bolt pattern 200mm x 200mm. It included sets of (4) screws and lock washers in 3 different sizes plus a set of spacers to accommodate almost any flat screen. I had to use a set of the included screws, since the Viera does not come with any. Mounting the brackets was easy, but the screws were a little too long for the bottom 2 holes and bottomed out before becoming tight. I just added the larger lock washers from the set onto the screws for extra distance, and I was able to tighten them completely. I was mounting the set near the ceiling, so I just measured down from the ceiling how far I wanted the top of the set(leave at least 1 inch above set) and added the distance to the screw holes by setting the bracket on the back of set while it was face down. I did not use the level on the bracket, or the included level in the kit since I know that my ceiling is not totally level, and I was more concerned with the distance above the TV to look straight. I found the studs in the wall by using a stud finder, marked the centers, measured down from ceiling the total distance that I mentioned earlier, drilled 4 pilot holes with 3/16th drill bit, and screwed the lag screws with flat washers in using a ratchet. The bracket was not centered due to the stud locations, but was still not visible behind the TV. When setting the angle of the brackets, do it on the unit while face down BEFORE you try to hang it on the bracket. There is NO ROOM to do it after. If you have to modify the angle, you will have to take it down to adjust it. Also, when assembling the main wall bracket, look at the picture in the book. The short metal brackets are for the sides, and attach the upper and lower brackets into a square (the upper bracket has the level in it). WORD OF WARNING....DO NOT adjust the angle fully tilted, as the brackets will not clear the bottom bracket of the mount. It must clear it to tighten the lower securing screws from the bottom to prevent the hanging bracket(and your TV) from being knocked off the mount. You will need a pretty long screwdriver to reach the lower securing screws because of the limited distance behind the TV after mounting. Don't worry because the screws are very loose and only need to snug up against the mount to prevent it from falling off. The cheetah mount is a very heavy powder-coated black, is extremely strong and can handle much more weight that my 32" LCD. I would recommend Cheetah mounts over any other mount out there. It costs less, and is much more durable.

When I installed this unit, I first set the tilt angle to less than half the maximum and installed it OK. Then I wanted to set the angle to the maximum. But the hanger could not go in this time. The fit between the wall plate and the hanger is too tight!!! I had to use a file to remove quite a bit of metal for it to finally fit in. I am an expert machinist so it worked for me after the modification, but I expect the average user to have problems when this happens. This unit is mechanically robust. The retaining screws on the bottom of the unit are hard to get to. For a $30 unit including shipping, it is still a bargain.

good deal for what you get. one of the screws that it came with could not be used due to a defect. other than that it works just fine and its a good alternative to buying one of those really expensive mounts.