When you’ve purchased a new state of the art TV, you need to install it. While earlier on televisions were simply placed on a chair or the coffee table, nowadays they are much bigger and due to several reasons they need to be installed on the wall or ceiling. If you’ve never attempted such an installation before, the steps could be daunting and you might encounter a few problems during the TV mounting, so this article will try to help you out in case you get stuck.
First of all, mounting brackets are really not all that difficult to install. Having said that, you do need to have the proper tools for the job and you need to follow the right set of instructions. Having already done it once would also definitely help.
Most of the problems that people face when trying to install their HDTV on the wall comes from the fact that they haven’t really taken the time to properly read the attached instructions that came with the TV set. Also there are several warning messages that you need to be aware of so you don’t screw up the installation. Simply flipping through the small booklet is not enough to learn everything there is to know in order to do a good job of mounting your HDTV. While in most cases the installation is following common sense, there are some technical aspects that need additional knowledge without which you might not get the job done right. Even worse, you might end up with a TV that will fall off the wall and break in pieces simply because it was not properly secured in place. So whatever you do, first things first, read the booklet, and read it twice if you must.
Another thing that people face is not checking the items that come in the installation box. For example you should ensure that the fittings and all the screws are matching and the measurements are right. There might even be something missing from the package, so check the content thoroughly before you start lifting up the mount and get to the daunting task of installing it on the wall.
Finally you should also check that the actual brackets for your TV are the right type for your own set. The wrong type of mounts will only ensure that your TV will not stay adequately secured and it is in danger of falling down at any time. And having a damaged expensive television set is no small feat to deal with!