CHEETAH MOUNTS PLASMA LCD FLAT SCREEN TV TILT WALL MOUNT

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.

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

Features

• Universal Design Fits Hole Patterns Up To 17" Horizontally And 12" Vertically
• Tilts 0-15 Degrees
• Low Profile 1.9" From Wall
• Built In Bubble Level On Wall Plate
• Installation Manual And All Hardware Included

User Reviews

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. -- Good Mount

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.
-- Great little product, read on for installation advice.

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. -- Hanger does not fit!

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. -- good deal

A tilting wall mount under $30 is unheard of. But based on other reviews I've read, I saw no reason to doubt that this would do the job it was intended for.

The first thing I noticed is that the mount is totally modular. I don't know if that plays into part of the cost difference, but every other wall mount I've ever installed (three prior to this one) has been a one-piece design. This one requires you to actually assemble the main section of the mount from four pieces. The finished, assembled product is square, sturdy and true. Overall gauge of the metal used seems adequate. Packaged hardware could have been better. Instead of including two molly bolts, a better selection of spacers (or short screws) would have been nice as the included screws for my set were far too long. I can't understand the need to include the two molly bolts since they're designed for hollow wall installations -- an installation you would not want your 60 pound flat panel supported by in any way.

Aside from the minor hardware gripe, the pre-installed level bubble was split open and empty on my mount. Even if it were intact, I'd still have a hard time trusting it to be completely accurate. Invest some money in a good 2' AND 4' level as these are tools that every home owner, DIY-type should have around the house. And although the included plastic torpedo level is a nice gesture, I would again encourage the use of a good quality 2' level.

The finished, installed mount is very solid. The only problem I ran into was turning the tilt lock-downs with the mount on the wall. There isn't enough clearance to spin them in complete rotations to make them tight. This somewhat defeats the purpose of a tilting mount if you have to take it off the wall to adjust the tilt. I tried various degrees of tightness before mounting so that I could still adjust the angle while being able to crank the adjusters down tight with it on the wall. I had no luck whatsoever. Either it was too tight or too loose. I had to mark the position with a pencil and then tighten it off the wall.

Bottom line: despite some minor design gripes, this is still the best wall mount money can buy. I intend to buy another Cheetah mount for my 50" plasma. -- Best Wall Mount Bang For Your Buck