SS-44 Wall Mount 44 Inch Storm Shell TV Hard Cover Instruction Manual

SS-44 Wall Mount 44 Inch Storm Shell TV Hard Cover

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Specifications

• Product Name: SS-44 – 44 Inch Storm Shell TV Hard Cover &
  Wall Mount

• Version: 3.3

• TV Not Included

• Maximum TV dimensions (including frame bezel): 41.75 in x 23.5
  in x 3.75 in

• VESA Pattern: Width: 400 mm (15.75 in) max Height: 400 mm
  (15.75 in) max

• Weight Capacity: 75 LBS MAX

Product Usage Instructions

TV Size & VESA Pattern Verification

Before starting, ensure your TV fits the following
specifications:

• TV dimensions within 41.75 in x 23.5 in x 3.75 in

• VESA Patterns supported: 100 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm, and 400
  mm

• Maximum TV weight with accessories: 75 LBS

Wall Material Compatibility

Determine if your wall material is suitable:

• Masonry (less than 8 inches thick)

• Can be installed on drywall over wood studs, solid concrete,
  outdoor siding over wood studs with appropriate hardware

• Avoid installing directly into drywall alone or plywood

Installation Tools Required

Ensure you have the necessary tools before proceeding:

• Tape Measure, Pen/Pencil, Bubble Level

• Power Drill, Phillips Screwdriver, Socket Wrench, Stud
  Finder

• 5/32 (4mm) and 1/4 (7mm) Wood Drill Bit for wood stud
  installation

• Crescent Wrench, Hammer Drill, Hammer, 5/32 (4mm) and 5/16
  (8mm) Masonry Drill Bit for solid concrete, brick, masonry
  installation

Adapter Mounting Plate

Determine if you need an Adapter Mounting Plate based on stud
alignment:

• No Adapter Mounting Plate required if mounting holes align with
  studs

• Order the Adapter Mounting Plate if mounting holes do not align
  with studs

Assembly & Installation Video

Scan the QR Code for a video link demonstrating the assembly and
installation process.

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum TV weight supported?

A: The Storm Shell TV Hard Cover & Wall Mount supports a
maximum TV weight of 75 LBS.

Q: Can the Storm Shell be installed on drywall alone?

A: No, avoid installing directly into drywall alone; use
appropriate hardware for installation on different wall
materials.

Q: Where can I find the necessary installation hardware?

A: Toggle bolts and other hardware are available at your local
hardware store or online sources for securing the TV bracket to
different wall materials.

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ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SS-44 – 44 Inch Storm Shell TV Hard Cover &

Wall Mount

v 3.3

(TV Not Included)

If you have any questions, please contact us at cs@stormshelltv.com, or call at 435-752-6611 Mon ­ Fri 9am ­ 5pm (MT)
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Please do not return to store.
WE CAN HELP
Email: cs@stormshelltv.com Call: 435-752-6611 M­F 9am ­ 5pm (MT)
For Customer Service
· If you need any assistance with your new item, please call us or you can email us your inquiries. We will be happy to assist and walk you through your assembly process.
· If you are missing any parts, we will ship them to you free of charge. · Work in a spacious area near where the item will be used. · Check your item list to make sure all your parts and hardware are
included before you begin the assembly process. · It is important to follow each step as instructed to avoid any unwanted
obstacles.
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Before getting started, let’s make sure this Storm Shell will work for you!
TV SIZE & VESA PATTERN
Maximum TV dimensions (including frame bezel):
41.75 in x 23.5 in x 3.75 in

VESA Pattern: Width: 400 mm (15.75 in) max Height: 400 mm (15.75 in) max
Will fit 100 mm, 200 mm, 300 mm and 400 mm VESA patterns.
Weight Capacity
Maximum TV Weight (including accessories):

CAUTION!

75 LBS MAX

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Before getting started, let’s make sure this Storm Shell will work for you!

Wall Material
Hardware is included for: · Drywall over Wood
Studs · Solid Concrete,
structural brick, or masonry (minimum 8 inch thick) · Outdoor Siding (aluminum, vinyl, stucco, brick veneer, etc.) installed over Wood Studs.
Not all hardware is included for: · Drywall over Metal
Studs · C 90 Hollow Concrete
Block · Structural brick or
masonry (less than 8 inch thick)
Good News! The Storm Shell can be installed on these materials using toggle bolts (not included) to secure the TV Bracket to the wall. See installation instructions for size details (Step 2C).

YES!

YES!

YES!

Drywall over wood studs?

Solid concrete?

Outdoor siding over wood studs?

DO NOT install CAUTION! into drywall alone!

YES! w/ toggle bolts
Drywall over metal studs?

YES! w/ toggle bolts
C90 Hollow Concrete block?

YES! w/ toggle bolts
Structural Brick or Masonry?

Toggle Bolts are available at your local hardware store or online source.

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Installation Tools (Not Included)
All Installations

Tape Measure

Pen/Pencil

Bubble Level
Wood Stud Installation

Power Drill

Phillips Screwdriver

Socket Wrench

Stud Finder

5/32″ (4mm) and 1/4″ (7mm) Wood Drill Bit

Solid Concrete, Brick, Masonry Installation

Crescent Wrench

Hammer Drill

Hammer

5/32″ (4mm) and 5/16″ (8mm) Masonry Drill Bit

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Safety Caution
· Prior to installation of this product, the installation instructions should be read and completely understood to prevent personal injury and property damage. Keep these installation instructions in an easily accessible location for future reference.
· This mount and hard cover contains small parts which can act as a choking hazard if swallowed.
· CAUTION: The maximum TV load capacity is 75 lbs. (34 kg). Use with products exceeding the maximum load capacity may cause serious injury.
· The wall structure must be capable of supporting at least five times the maximum load capacity as indicated. If not, the wall must be reinforced.
· Do not mount on drywall or plywood alone. · Do not install on a structure that is prone to vibration, movement or
chance of impact. Failure to do so could result in damage to the display and/or damage to the mounting surface. · Do not install near heater, fireplace, air conditioning or any other heat producing source. Failure to do so may result in damage to the display and/or the hard cover and could increase the risk of fire. · Make sure no water or natural gas lines are present where the mount is to be installed. Cutting or drilling into water or natural gas lines could cause personal injury or property damage. · Proper installation procedure by yourself or a qualified service technician, as outlined in the installation instructions, must be adhered to. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. · When mounting to a wall that contains wood studs, confirm the dead center of the wood stud prior to installation, it is recommended that the wood studs be a minimum of 16″ apart. · It is recommended that two people perform the installation. Injury and/or damage can result from dropping or mishandling the display or hard cover. · If you don’t understand these installation instructions, please consult an installation specialist.
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Do you need an Adapter Mounting Plate? (Not Included)
· Concrete wall or hollow wall (not drywall) installation? ­ No · Wood Stud installation with stud spacing different than 16 inch? ­ Yes · Wood Stud installation with stud spacing = 16 inch? ­ Maybe…
· The mounting holes must be placed over studs. If the Storm Shell placement is OK, then No Adapter Mounting Plate is required.
· If you desire a different placement of the Storm Shell (left or right of the studs), an Adapter Mounting Plate is required.

Mounting Holes Align with Studs
No Adapter Mounting Plate required.

Mounting Holes Do Not Align with Studs
Yes – Adapter Mounting Plate is required.

To order the Adapter Mounting Plate, please visit www.StormshellTV.com/Accessories

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Supplied Parts & Hardware
Storm Shell & TV Bracket

Storm Shell Front (1 PC)

Storm Shell Back (1 PC)

Cover Hook (2 PC)

TV Bracket (1 PC)

Vertical Bracket (2 PC)

Pack #1- Storm Shell Assembly Hardware

Buckle Latch (4 PC)

ST3.5x20mm
A4 (12 PC)

M4x8mm
B4 (4 PC)

ST6x30mm
C4 (4 PC)

D6 Washer
D4 (2 PC)

ST8x60mm
E4 (3 PC)

ST8x90mm
F4 (3 PC)
CHOKING CAUTION! HAZARD

D8 Washer
G4 (3 PC)

Concrete Sleeve Anchor
J4 (2 PC)
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Supplied Parts & Hardware – continued
Pack #2- Mounting Bracket Hardware

M4x12mm
V1 (4 PC)

M4x30mm
V2 (4 PC)

M6x12mm
V3 (8 PC)

M6x30mm
V4 (4 PC)

M8x25mm
V5 (4 PC)

M8x45mm
V6 (4 PC)

D4 Washer
V7 (4 PC)

D6 Washer
V8 (4 PC)

5mm Spacer
V9 (4 PC)

10mm Spacer
V10 (4 PC)

Assembly & Installation Video

CAUTION!
CHOKING HAZARD

Scan the QR Code for video link

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Step 1 ­ Prepare the Storm Shell Back
1-2 Attach Buckle Latches
A4 x 3
1-3 Attach Cover Hooks
B4 x 2 B4 x 2 11

Step 2 ­ Attach Storm Shell Back to Wall
Two people required for installation
CAUTION!
Determine the wall material and wall supports. Wall supports are typically wood or metal studs, concrete, structural brick or masonry. Wall material (cladding) is typically drywall, siding (vinyl or aluminum), stucco, brick veneer.
The Storm Shell TV Wall Mount must be secured into concrete, structural brick or masonry, wood or metal studs. Do not mount CAUTION! directly into drywall or plywood.
· For wood stud installation, follow STEP 2A · For solid concrete installation, follow STEP 2B · For hollow wall installation (metal studs, concrete block), follow STEP 2C
Step 2A ­ Wood Stud Installation
2A-1 Locate and Mark Wood Studs
If the wall material is NOTE! outdoor siding (vinyl or
aluminum), stucco, or brick veneer; the wood studs may be difficult to locate with a stud finder due to several layers of construction cladding. You may need to locate the wood stud from the inside wall and use measurements to locate the wood stud from the outdoor wall.
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2A-2 Locate and mark three studs to mount the Storm Shell Back
Mark three stud locations
If you desire a different mounting position than shown (left-toright), an Adapter Mounting Plate is required (not included). See Note! www.StormShellTV.com/accessories 2A-3 Mount Storm Shell Back
· Place Storm Shell Back at desired installation location · Mark in top left “key-hole” (ensure the mark is over a stud)
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2A-4 Mount Storm Shell Back
1.5″
5/32″ · Remove Storm Shell Back and drill on top left mark with 5/32″
wood drill bit 1.5″ deep. 2A-5 Mount Storm Shell Back
C4
10mm
· Install C4 in top left location (leave small gap between screw head and wall) ­ use 10mm socket
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2A-6 Mount Storm Shell Back
· Hang top left key-hole on the installed C4 screw · Place bubble level on Storm Shell Back, swing so that the
enclosure is level 2A-7 Mount Storm Shell Back
Bubble Level
· With the enclosure level, mark position of top right key-hole
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2A-8 Mount Storm Shell Back
1.5″
5/32″ · Remove Storm Shell Back and drill on top right mark with 5/32″
wood drill bit 1.5″ deep. 2A-9 Mount Storm Shell Back
C4
10mm · Install C4 in top right location (leave small gap between screw head
and wall) ­ use 10mm socket
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2A-10 Mount Storm Shell Back
· Hang Storm Shell Back on the two C4 screws previously mounted into the wall.

2A-11 Mount Storm Shell Back

2.5″ for E4 bolt, 4″ for
F4 bolt
1/4″ 1.5″

5/32″
· Drill through two lower holes with 5/32″ wood drill bit, 1.5″ deep. · Drill through three TV Bracket holes with 1/4″ wood drill bit. If
installation is over drywall, drill 2.5″ deep. If installation is over outdoor siding, drill 4″ deep. · Ensure all drill holes are on studs.
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2A-12 Mount Storm Shell Back

C4 x 3 2A-13 Mount Storm Shell Back

10mm

E4 x 3 or
F4 x 3

G4 x 3

13mm

E4 or F4 Lag Bolts must penetrate wood studs at least 1.5 inches deep.

If wall material (siding, stucco, brick veneer) is too think to allow this,

Note!

longer lag bolts will be required. 8mm, 1/4″, or 5/16″ lag bolts are adequate.

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Step 2B ­ Concrete Wall Installation

CAUTION!

Be Aware of Electrical Conduit, Gas, or Water Pipes!

2B-1 1.5″

5/32″ · Repeat Steps 2A-3 and 2A-4 except use a hammer drill in concrete.
Use 5/32″ concrete drill bit 1.5″ deep.
2B-2

· Repeat Step 2A-5, 2A-6, 2A-7 · Repeat Steps 2A-8 except use a hammer drill in concrete.
Use 5/32″ concrete drill bit 1.5″ deep. · Repeat Step 2A-9
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2B-3 Mount Storm Shell Back
· Hang Storm Shell Back on the two C4 screws previously mounted into the wall.

2B-4 Mount Storm Shell Back

3″

5/16″ 1.5″
5/32″ · Drill through two lower holes with 5/32″ concrete drill bit, 1.5
inches deep. · Drill through the Top and Bottom TV Bracket holes with with 5/16″
concrete drill bit, 3.0 inches deep.
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2B-5 · Repeat Step 2A-13. J4 x 2
· Install TV Bracket with J4 bolts. Tap-in J4 with hammer, then tighten nuts with crescent wrench
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Step 2C ­ Hollow Wall Installation
2C-1 C90 (Cinder Block) Wall, or Masonry Wall Less Than 8″ Thick
Toggle Bolt
Strap Toggle Bolt
· If the C90 wall is filled with concrete, follow Step 2B · If the C90 wall is hollow, follow Step 2B except use Toggle Bolts
(1/4″ or 5/16″) in place of J4 to attach the TV Bracket. Use three Toggle Bolts to attach the TV Bracket. · Toggle Bolts or Strap Toggles are available at standard hardware stores or online.
2C-2 Metal Stud Installation
Toggle Bolt Strap Toggle Bolt
· Follow Step 2A except use Toggle Bolts (1/4″ or 5/16″) in place of E4 to attach the TV Bracket. Use three Toggle Bolts to attach the TV Bracket.
· Toggle Bolts or Strap Toggles are available at standard hardware stores or online.
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Step 3 ­ Test Storm Shell
3-1 Before hanging TV, conduct a “wall integrity test”
After mounting bracket is assembled, test bracket by putting downward pressure on bracket (equivalent to TV weight) to ensure proper installation 3-2 Install Storm Shell Front ­ check fit
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Step 4 ­ Attach TV to Mounting Bracket
4-1 Select TV Screws

VI –

V3 –

V5 –

V2

V4

V6

No! too short
4-2 Determine if Spacers are Needed

No!

Yes!

No!

Yes!

too

(with

long

spacer)

No Spacer Needed

Yes, Spacer Needed

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4-3 Measure & Mark Vertical Center of TV

4-4 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets

Hooks toward top and facing out

Place Vertical Brackets over VESA holes

4-5 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets

Bracket Centering Marks

VESA Holes

Vertical Center Mark

· Place one of the “Bracket Centering Marks” over the Vertical Center Mark · Find a position where the bracket covers the VESA holes, but does not
overhang the TV
4-6 Determine Placement of Vertical Brackets

No!
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4-7 Attach Vertical Brackets

4-8a Attachment without Spacers
4-8b Attachment with Spacers
V1-6 V7-8
V9-10

V1-6 V7-8
V1-6 V7-8
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4-9 Determine Which Hook Position to Use

· Determine which “Bracket Centering Mark” covers the Vertical Center Mark
· Use the top hook for the top centering mark, bottom hook for the bottom centering mark.
Bottom Bracket Centering Mark

Vertical Center Mark
Bottom Hook

4-10 Hang and Secure TV to Wall Plate

Ensure TV is centered horizontally on TV Bracket
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4-11 Attach Securing Screws
V3
x 4 4-12 Set TV Cables ­ Cut Cable Grommet
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4-13 Set TV Cables

Step 5 – Adjust the TV Level
5-1

Route the power strip cord through
the grommet

· Check the TV level with the Storm Shell. · Skip this step if the TV is level.
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5-2
· Behind the TV, loosen the 4 screws on the TV bracket. · Do not remove the screws! 5-3
· Adjust the TV by gently lifting the bottom corner that is lowest. · Check the position with a bubble level or a tape measure.
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5-4 · When the TV is level, tighten the 4 screws from Step 5-2.
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