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Next Level UM-1 Bracket
Thank you for purchasing the UM-1 mounting bracket. Please read the di-
rections thoroughly and plan how the mount would be best installed for its
intended use. Failure to do so may result in Damage, Personal Injury, or
voiding the warranty. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure all compo-
nents are properly installed. Next Level Acoustics is not responsible for any
damage or injury resulting from improper mounting or use of the UM-1
bracket.
These instructions are only a guide and the installer is responsible for the
correct and secure mounting of all associated products. Please follow all
manufactures instructions for any product being installed with the UM-1
bracket. Please note: Each Setup will be different and these directions may
not account for every situation. The person installing the bracket should have
experience mounting load bearing assemblies. For any questions or con-
cerns, please contact technical support at Next Level Acoustics at 617-237-
CAUTION: The UM-1 is intended for use only
with the maximum weights denoted below. Use
with heavier than the maximum weight indicated
may result in instability causing possible serious
injury or damage. Review all relevant manuals to
ensure that the setup can handle the load.
12-15 lbs. when mounting above the TV using the stock TV stand
(max weight varies depending upon how wide the stock TV base
is)
12-20 lbs. when mounting above the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
30 lbs. when mounting below the TV in conjunction with a TV
mount
DISCLAIMER: Maximum weight measures are only
guidelines and ARE NOT absolute! Use precaution
when mounting.
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Specifications
Shipping Dimensions: 22” x 4” x 4”
Shipping Weight: 4 lbs.
Bracket Weight: 3 lbs.
Parts Included
(1) UM-1 Left and Right Bracket Assemblies (Sandwich, Vertical,
Depth)
Hardware Included
(4) #10 Nuts and (4) 1/4” Nut
(4) #10 Bolts and (4) 1/4” Bolts
(4) #10 5/8” Screws and washers (mounting to Elite and Fusion
products)
No Longer Included (For mounting the Playbar directly)
(4) Steel Phillips Flat Head Screw (82 Degree Countersink Angle,
10-24 Thread Size, 3/4" Long)
PLEASE READ: May require spacers between the UM-1 and TV
mount, when using lower profile mounts (sub 2.5″from wall to back of
the display) due to the increased depth adjustment capabilities of this
bracket system
Mount Uses
The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Fusion Series Soundbar, or
Elite Closed Back Enclosure below the TV when using a TV mount within
weight guidelines
The UM-1 is designed and tested to mount a Sonos® Playbar® Wall Mount
Kit and SONOS® Playbar above or below the TV when using either the TV
stand, or in conjunction with a TV mount within weight guidelines. Sup-
ports 300mm, 400mm and 500mm TV VESA spacing
Mounting the SONOS® ARC® directly to the TV when using the UM1-A
adapter bracket
The UM-1 may be used to mount a third-party Center Speaker or Soundbar
above or below the TV depending upon the mounting mechanism. Please
note, Next Level Acoustics makes no guarantee that the UM-1 bracket will
work with un-tested third-party products. All weight guidelines must be
followed