Is mounting TV Safe?

Mounting your flat-screen TV on the wall can dramatically improve viewing quality and flexibility. But wall mounts are also valuable safety features. In fact, a CPSC report found that between 2004 and 2014, every 45 minutes, an emergency room somewhere in America treated a child injured by a falling TV.

Can a TV fall off the wall?

There is a chance that even with a good quality TV mount and fixings correctly secured that the TV could fall off the wall by it not being installed properly. This is usually done by someone that does not have the skill-set to mount TV’s to walls, this could be a rogue trader or “Cowboy” as they are often known.

Is it safe to mount a 65 inch TV?

Is it safe to mount your 65 inch, 75 inch or larger TV on the wall? The answer to this is yes, you can mount your XL TV on the wall. Safety is paramount, of course. That’s why it is always important to check whether the TV mount used is TÜV certified.

How do I lock my TV on the wall?

Lock up the television

Screw a heavy-duty cable (similar to those on bike locks) into the back of your TV.
Add access caps over the screws to prevent a thief from simply unscrewing the cable from your TV.
Lock the cable loops ends together with a padlock, securing the TV to the wall mount.

Why does the TV mount on the enclosure Touch my TV?

This accounts for the TV mount and potential tilt of the TV. These enclosures are designed to be mounted around a previously mounted TV, so no part of the enclosure touches your TV. Our enclosures include two cooling fans.

Can you drill into a TV to mount it?

Do not drill into televisions. Safety straps designed for anchoring TVs can be used to secure a TV to the wall studs or to the back of a properly anchored piece of furniture specifically made to hold the size and weight of your TV. Another option for flat-panel TVs is to install wall mounts, which are secured to the studs in the wall.

How to secure a flat panel TV to the wall?

Another option for flat-panel TVs is to install wall mounts, which are secured to the studs in the wall. Whether installing TV anchoring straps or a wall mount, attaching the anchoring device securely to the wall studs with the appropriate length screws is critical for safety. Plastic hollow wall anchors will NOT be secure enough.

What is a protective TV enclosure?

Our ligature resistant Protective TV Enclosure prevents access and damage to your facility’s TVs, while providing a sleek appearance and complete function. The TE540 is constructed from industrial-strength, black anodized aluminum extrusion, ABS, and Polycarbonate. The sloped top averts ligature/looping over the entire unit.