Cheetah APDAM3B TV Wall Mount

Articulating Dual Arm TV Wall Mount With Roll Adjustment

Cheetah APDAM3B TV Wall Mount
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Editors' Rating:


Pros:
  • Excellent Value
  • Roll adjustment feature
  • Solid construction
Cons:
  • Built in bubble level inaccurate
  • Tilt angle can slip under heavy loads
  • Low quality lag bolts

Quick Specs
Mount Type:
 Articulated
Fits Screens:
 32-63in
Max Capacity:
 165lbs
Tilt Up/Dn:
 15°/15°
Extension:
 21.0in
Profile Height:
 4.8in
Max Stud Span:
 16.0in

Product Summary
The Cheetah APDAM3B articulating wall mount is an upgrade to the top selling APDAM2B. They look virtually identical and have the same basic design, but the APDAM3B comes with a roll adjustment feature. If you find the TV has a slight lean after installation you can correct it and level everything out. Very convenient for the home improvement challenged.

Out of the box this thing is a slab of heavy steel, weighing in at about 27lbs. It looks more gym equipment than a TV wall mount. Two double jointed pivot arms give 21 inches of extension and the whole thing folds down to under 5 inches when in the stowed position. There is a full +/- 15 degrees of tilt and a few degrees of the aforementioned roll adjustment if you need it.

The APDAM3B is squarely targeted at the big screens and can accommodate most LCDs and plasmas up to 63". The maximum hole pattern is 28.5" horizontal by 19" vertical. If you plan on hanging something smaller be aware that the rear arms fold outward. Your TV case needs to be wide enough to hide the frame when viewed from the front. Also check the height. The rear TV brackets are 19.7 inches. If your TV is shorter than this they will also show.

The backplate measures 18.75" X 10.5" so you are restricted to standard 16" studs. Check your stud spacing using a stud finder before you order. If you find yourself with 24" studs take a look at our list of 24" TV mounts for some alternatives.

There is a small bubble level built into the wall plate to assist in getting things straight, plus Cheetah include a 6" torpedo level as an added bonus. Neither can replace the accuracy of a standard carpenter's level which should be the tool of choice for a professional looking install.

As a precautionary measure we recommend replacing the lag bolts that come with the install kit. The heads are prone to sheering off if you tighten them too much. For the sake of a couple of dollars, it is just not worth taking a risk with an expensive piece of equipment.

If you buy it online, the Cheetah APDAM3B articulating wall mount represents excellent value for money. It is easy to install and the wide range of motion makes it an ideal mount for those tricky corner applications. Quality construction and rock solid operation should translate into many years of trouble free service.

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