TS118SU - Flat Screen Mount Chief - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Flat Panel Wall Mount (Swing Arm)
Brand	Chief
Model	TS118SU
Weight Capacity	35 lbs (15.9 kg)
VESA Compatibility	75x75, 100x100, 200x100, 200x200 mm
Material	Steel
Color	Black
Mounting Type	Wall mount (wood stud or concrete/brick)
Tilt Adjustment	Yes (friction screws on both sides)
Swivel / Rotation	Yes (articulating arm)
Extension (Depth)	Not specified
Cable Management	Yes (integrated covers on upper and lower arms)
Wall Cover Included	Yes (plastic cover, fragile)
Installation Requirements	Wood stud (2x4, 16" center) or concrete/brick wall (8" min thickness)
Drywall Thickness Limit	Max 5/8" for wood stud installation
Included Hardware	Screws (M4, M5, M6), washers, spacers, lag bolts, concrete anchors
Tools Required	Phillips screwdriver, open-ended wrench, hex key (3/16"), drill, stud finder, level
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; no harsh chemicals
Safety Certification	UL-listed (assumed)

Frequently Asked Questions - TS118SU Chief

What is the maximum weight capacity of the Chief TS118SU mount?

The Chief TS118SU has a maximum weight capacity of 35 lbs (15.9 kg). It is critical not to exceed this limit to avoid collapse.

What VESA patterns does the TS118SU support?

The mount supports VESA patterns 75x75 mm, 100x100 mm, 200x100 mm, and 200x200 mm.

Can I install this mount on drywall?

Direct installation on drywall is not recommended. The mount must be anchored into wood studs (max drywall thickness 5/8") or a solid concrete/brick wall with proper anchors.

How do I adjust the tilt on the TS118SU?

Tilt friction is adjusted using screws on both sides of the pitch mechanism. Turn them evenly to increase or decrease tension.

Does the mount include cable management?

Yes, the TS118SU features integrated cable management covers on the upper and lower swing arms to conceal and route cables.

What tools are needed for installation?

You'll need a Phillips screwdriver, open-ended wrench, 3/16" hex key, drill, stud finder, and a level.

Is the wall cover included?

Yes, a plastic wall cover is included to hide the mounting hardware. It is fragile and should be installed carefully.

Can I use spacers for recessed mounting holes?

Yes, 1/4" spacers are provided to accommodate recessed mounting holes or add extra clearance between the display and faceplate.

What is the recommended stud spacing for wood stud installation?

The mount is designed for 2x4 wood studs spaced 16 inches on center.

How do I adjust arm tension?

Use the 3/16" hex key to adjust tension at the designated points on the arm. Turn clockwise to increase tension, counterclockwise to decrease.

USER MANUAL TS118SU Chief

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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TS110SU

Technical line drawing of a mechanical assembly with mounting brackets and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

TS118SU

Small Thinstall™ Swing Arm

DISCLAIMER

Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and subsidiaries (collectively "Milestone"), intend to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions or variations, nor does it provide for every possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation of any kind. Milestone makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information contained in this document.

Chief® and Thinstall™ are registered trademarks of Milestone AV Technologies. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND TIONS!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.

CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the corresponding instructions.

WARNING: Use this mounting system only for its intended use as described in these instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Never operate this mounting system if it is damaged. Return the mounting system to a service center for examination and repair.

WARNING: Do not use this product outdoors.

WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure all components are properly assembled and installed using the instructions provided.

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component. The wall to which the mount is being attached may have a maximum drywall thickness of 5/8" (1.6cm) if it is being installed to wood studs. Do NOT install to a concrete wall of any kind that has a drywall covering!

WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the combined weight of all components attached does not exceed 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Use with products heavier than the maximum weight indicated may result in collapse of the mount and its accessories causing possible injury.

IMPORTANT ! : The TS110SU/TS118SU mounts are designed to be mounted to an 8" concrete, 8"x8"x16" concrete block, clay brick or 2" x 4" wood studs (16" on center).

DIMENSIONS - TS110SU

DIMENSIONS - TS118SU

LEGEND

	Tighten Fastener		Pencil Mark
	Apretar elemento de fijación		Marcar con lápiz
	Befestigungsteil festziehen		Stiftmarkierung
	Apertar fixador		Marcar com lápis
	Serrare il fissaggio		Segno a matita
	Bevestiging vastdraaien		Potloodmerkteken
	Serrez les fixations		Marquage au crayon
	Loosen Fastener		Drill Hole
	Aflojar elemento de fijación		Perforar
	Befestigungsteil lösen		Bohrloch
	Desapertar fixador		Fazer furo
	Allentare il fissaggio		Praticare un foro
	Bevestiging losdraaien		Gat boren
	Desserrez les fixations		Percez un trou
	Phillips Screwdriver		Adjust
	Destornillador Phillips		Ajustar
	Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher		Einstellen
	Chave de fendas Phillips		Ajustar
	Cacciavite a stella		Regolare
	Kruiskopschroevendraaier		Afstellen
	Tournevis à pointe cruciforme		Ajuster
	Open-Ended Wrench		Remove
	Llave de boca		Quitar
	Gabelschlüssel		Entfernen
	Chave de bocas		Remover
	Chiave a punte aperte		Rimuovere
	Steeksleutel		Verwijderen
	Clé à fourche		Retirez
	By Hand		Optional
	A mano		Opcional
	Von Hand		Optional
	Com a mão		Opcional
	A mano		Opzionale
	Met de hand		Optie
	À la main		En option
	Hex-Head Wrench		Security Wrench
	Llave de cabeza hexagonal		Llave de seguridad
	Sechskantschlüssel		Sicherheitsschlüssel
	Chave de cabeça sextavada		Chave de segurança
	Chiave esagonale		Chiave di sicurezza
	Zeskantsleutel		Veiligheidssleutel
	Clé à tête hexagonale		Clé de sécurité

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

PARTS

Assembly And Installation

Install to Wall

Install Main Assembly to Wall - Wood Studs

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component. The wall to which the mount is being attached may have a maximum drywall thickness of 5/8" (1.6cm).

1. Determine mounting location using a stud finder to locate a wood stud.
2. Measure 2 5/8" above desired center line if mounting TS110SU or 1" below desired center line if mounting TS118SU and mark a hole at this location. (See Figure 1)

IMPORTANT ! : Use a level to make sure main assembly (H) is level when mounted to the wall!

IMPORTANT ! : The TS110SU/TS118SU mounts are designed to be mounted to a 2" x 4" wood studs (16" on center) wall.
3. Drill one 1/8" hole at location marked in Step 2. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1

1. Install one 1/4 x 2 1/2" lag bolt (E) into hole, leaving screw hanging out 1/2" from the wall. (See Figure 2)
2. Hang main assembly (H) onto lag bolt (E) by latching key-shaped hole over top of bolt. (See Figure 2)

Figure 2

1. Mark holes at lower mounting hole location. (See Figure 3)
2. Remove main assembly (H) from wall.
3. Drill 1/8" hole at location marked in Step 6. (See Figure 3)
4. Hang main assembly (H) back onto wall.
5. Install remaining 1/4 x 2 1/2" lag bolt (E) into hole drilled in Step 8 to secure mount to wall. (See Figure 3)
6. Tighten both lag bolts (E) to fully secure mount to wall.

Figure 3

1. Proceed ahead to Display Installation Section on page 8.

Install Main Assembly to Wall - Hollow Concrete Block, Poured Concrete or Clay Brick

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component. Do NOT install to a concrete wall of any kind that has a drywall covering!

WARNING: INSTALLING THE TS110SU/TS118SU INTO UNDERRATED OR DAMAGED CONCRETE CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DAMAGE TO PRODUCT! Never install the TS110SU/TS118SU into cracked, chipped or flaking concrete.

1. Determine mounting location.
2. Measure 2 5/8" above desired center line if mounting TS110SU or 1" below desired center line if mounting TS118SU and mark a hole at desired mounting location. (See Figure 4)

IMPORTANT ! : Use a level to make sure main assembly (H) is level when mounted to the wall!

IMPORTANT ! : The TS110SU/TS118SU mounts are designed to be mounted to an 8" concrete, 8"x8"x16" concrete block or clay brick wall.

1. Drill one 8mm hole at location marked in Step 2. (See Figure 4)

Figure 4

1. Install one concrete anchor (F) into drilled hole. (See Figure 5)
2. Install one 1/4 x 2 1/2" lag bolt (E) into concrete anchor (F), leaving bolt hanging out 1/2" from the wall. (See Figure 5)
3. Hang main assembly (H) onto lag bolt (E) by latching key-shaped hole over top of bolt. (See Figure 5)

Figure 5

1. Mark hole at lower mounting hole location. (See Figure 6)
2. Remove main assembly (H) from wall.
3. Drill 8mm hole at marked location. (See Figure 6)
4. Install remaining concrete anchor (F) into drilled hole. (See Figure 6)
5. Hang main assembly (H) back onto wall.
6. Install remaining 1/4 x 2 1/2" lag bolt (E) into concrete anchor (F) to secure mount to wall. (See Figure 6)
7. Tighten both lag bolts (E) to fully secure mount to wall.

Figure 6

Display Installation

WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the combined weight of all components attached does not exceed 35 lbs (15.9 kg). Use with products heavier than the maximum weight indicated may result in collapse of the mount and its accessories causing possible injury.

CAUTION: Using screws of improper diameter may damage your display! Proper screws will easily thread into display mounting holes.

NOTE: Compatible mounting patterns for the TS110SU and TS118SU include 75mm x 75mm, 100mm x 100mm, 200mm x 100mm and 200mm x 200mm.

1. Select screw diameter by examining hardware (A-C) (4mm, 5mm or 6mm) and comparing with mounting holes on display.

CAUTION: Using screws of improper length may damage your display! Proper screws will have adequate thread engagement without contacting bottom of display mounting holes.

1. Select screw length:

- Using your hand, insert SHORTEST length screw of selected diameter (A1, B1 or C1) into display mounting hole. Do NOT fully thread screw into hole at this time.

1. Install two selected screws (A-C) into upper two holes on back of display. (See Figure 7)

IMPORTANT ! : If using M4 or M5 screws (A or B), washer hardware (D1 or D2) should be used to ensure tight fit into the faceplate holes!

IMPORTANT ! : For recessed mounting holes or to gain extra space, 1/4" spacers (D3) may be used in between the back of the display and the faceplate. Multiple spacers may be used on each screw if more space is needed.

1. Hang display by two screws onto faceplate through either inner or outer teardrop mounting holes. (200x200 mounting pattern shown) (See Figure 8)
2. Install two selected screws (A-C) through selected washer hardware (D1 or D2 if necessary), lower holes on faceplate and into lower two holes on display. (See Figure 8)

IMPORTANT ! : For recessed mounting holes or to gain extra space, 1/4" spacers (D3) may be used in between the back of the display and the faceplate. Multiple spacers may be used on each screw if additional space is required.

1. Tighten all hardware to ensure display is securely mounted.

Figure 7

Figure 8

Wall Cover Installation

CAUTION: Wall covers are fragile and may be damaged or broken if installed with excessive force! Use caution when installing and removing wall covers.

1. Pull apart top or bottom section of wall cover (J) so that it fits over the main assembly arm. For the TS110SU pull apart the top and for the TS118SU pull apart the bottom. (See Figure 9) or (See Figure 10)
2. Install wall cover (J) onto main assembly making sure holes on cover latch over tabs on main assembly. (See Figure 9) or (See Figure 10)

Figure 9

Figure 10

Cable Management

1. Make all cable connections to display.
2. Open cable management covers on upper and lower swing arms by unhinging center tabs and lifting covers to the open position. (See Figure 11)

Figure 11

1. Route cables on top of upper arm. (See Figure 12)

NOTE: Cable ties (not included) may be used to secure cables to back of faceplate using cable tie holes on either side of faceplate.

1. (Optional) Use cable ties (not included) to secure cables to upper arms by threading ties around cable and through cable tie holes inside the covers. (See Figure 12)
2. Close upper cable management cover. (See Figure 12)
3. (TS118SU only) Route cables under lower portion of swing arm. (See Figure 12)
4. (Optional for TS118SU only) Use cable ties (not included) to secure cables to lower arms by threading ties around cable and through cable tie holes inside the covers. (See Figure 12)
5. (TS118SU only) Close lower cable management cover. (See Figure 12)

Figure 12

Tilt Friction Adjustment

1. Adjust tilt friction adjustment screws to increase or decrease tilt friction. (See Figure 13)

NOTE: There is a tilt friction adjustment screw on each side of the pitch mechanism that must be adjusted evenly in order to properly adjust tension.

Figure 13

Arm Tension Adjustment

1. Use 3/16" hex key (T) to adjust arm tension at any of the tension adjustment points. (See Figure 14) or (See Figure 15)

Figure 14

Figure 15

TS110SU/TS118SU

Installation Instructions