Tip over? I just got this set today, and in the instructions I see that it says that if you are not mounting it on the wall, it needs to be attached to BOTH the wall and the base to prevent tip over. Has anyone else had it attached to just the base (and not the wall too), and if so, any problems? Tip over? I just got this set today, and in the instructions I see that it says that if you are not mounting it on the wall, it needs to be attached to BOTH the wall and the base to prevent tip... » Read More Tip over? I just got this set today, and in the instructions I see that it says that if you are not mounting it on the wall, it needs to be attached to BOTH the wall and the base to prevent tip over. Has anyone else had it attached to just the base (and not the wall too), and if so, any problems? « Show Less
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With any large Flat tv on a stand, you should take the precaution to attach it to the wall in some way so it doesn't fall over due to collision, accident, etc. Come on, your spending 1500 + on a expensive TV, and you won't be careful and attach a simple safety line to your wall? It should be standard procedure with any stand mounted set. Just take a tie-line, attack to your set, and attach to a simple screw in the wall. Accidently hit it, bump it, fall against it, your set won't go crashing down.
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I saw a post in avsforum.com in the "official" Panny 700 thread that said it was sturdy enough without either support - unless you lived in earthquake prone area or had careless kids about...
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I have not had any problems with that. My cats are notorious for tipping the litter box over when I had a smaller one with shorter walls. This one has been fine.
1186009
Yes, on my unit, predrilled holes were noticeable. I'd prefer to have mine secured to the wall but it isn't at the moment. I've had my unit up and assembled in my space for a few months now and nothing has ever happened. It does shake a little if it's rattled or bumped. It seems like it'll tip any minute but it doesn't. I only have a few books, some non-breakable kicknacks and my printer on it.
1990274
I actually never did screw it into the wall even though it does suggest it. Personally I've had it for nearly 2yrs now & I had no issues with it tipping over, etc... its pretty sturdy & i have a ton of DVDs packed in there as well as other electronic devices. Personally I dont think its necessary at all.
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mine has 2 screws above the base and 4 more above that,take out all 6 and the base should slide out for wall mounting. see customer pics in product detail.there is a good pic of the 6 screws.
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I had instructions with mine. Look closely. You take the back off and put it on the wall and press over it hard to make it stick to the wall or surface your adding it to. Make sure its straight. The more you rub it the better you will be able to tell if its coming off and onto the wall your adding it to. Good Luck!
2005406
the first production run had the piece that rubs against the wall a little bit too thin. This could be a problem if the unit is dropped. Go to studpop.com and they'll send you a new one that won't break.
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Hi Jean, I dont quite understand your question. Are you trying to mount this on a wall? I am not mounting mine. I just leave it free standing on the ground.
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Hi, that's a good question and I don't have an answer. I use it free standing, I have not tried to hang it. I think to hang it on a wall you might have to turn it upside down but where would you attach it. If you find an answer let me know, sorry I could not be helpful.
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No, there is no "tip over feature" but I don't think you need one. This is because it is almost impossible to tip over and even if in the very unlikely event that it's tipped over, it's not really hot enough to burn.
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The design prevents it from tipping. Mine is full and I've never had an issue. Would be difficult to tip it over, actually.
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I have to get behind it and make sure the pins are behind the metal tab/stopper. We also reinforced the metal tab/stopper so it was more sturdy and less prone to slip. You could probably open and close it from the side if you had two people (one on each side). When in a sitting position make sure it isn't too close to the wall or it will ding/dent the wall. I placed felt stickers on the part that touches the wall and it has helped.
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Check the screws that you used to mount the base plate to the wall and be sure the heads don't stick out too far which would keep the main unit from seating in the base plate. It is a tight fit. Prior to mounting you might want to mate up both pieces a few times to smooth things out.
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Teisha is right about the brackets. However, instead of using the brackets as intended, just use the main half of the bracket and screw it to the wall instead of the other half of the bracket. That would be simple.
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Appears that the base IS wall-mountable. See D. Petzinger's review of this unit, dated June 2, 2011, in which he addresses wall mounting.
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I've had the condo since my cat was only a few months old, she is now slightly over ten pounds and still runs up and down it. I have it against a wall and occasionally you'll hear it bang into the wall when she throws her weight around but we've never had an issue of it tipping. My mother in law has the same one and has a huge stray cat, no problem with tipping, 5 cats might be a different issue.
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I just sat it on its stand after I nailed a hole and inserted it into the small hole in the back it kept falling off the wall. It works fine on the stand so left it down. Sorry I couldn't help.