Lowering Television For Viewing

[Tony and Rhonda]

I've been searching the forum and the Oliver videos but I can't find instructions for lowering the television. Would someone point me to the instructions or video. Or just explain it to me.

Thanks,

Tony

[Dennis and Melissa]

Push up on the part of the tv closest to the back window. Then it should drop down as you release pressure 

Edited October 21 by Dennis and Melissa

[Tony and Rhonda]

Thanks @Dennis and Melissa, that worked. Guess I was overthinking it. The screen doesn't hang vertical due to pull from the cables. Is there a way to lock it vertical or do I need to pull slack in the cables?

Thanks, Tony

[Rivernerd]

Just now, Tony and Rhonda said:

The screen doesn't hang vertical due to pull from the cables. Is there a way to lock it vertical or do I need to pull slack in the cables?

I expect you can carefully adjust the cables to create enough slack to enable the TV to hang vertically.  My cables do not restrict the TV from dropping to vertical, but it still hangs on the bracket several degrees out of plumb. 

I cut a length of smooth 1x2 lumber to serve as a prop to hold the screen vertical.  I store the prop in the attic above the TV.

[Tony and Rhonda]

Thanks @Rivernerd, I'm overthinking again.

Tony

[Dennis and Melissa]

On 10/21/2025 at 10:20 AM, Rivernerd said:

 My cables do not restrict the TV from dropping to vertical, but it still hangs on the bracket several degrees out of plumb. 

Since we typically watch the TV while "seated" in bed (we have the twins), I thought that was a FEATURE not a BUG. 🤣

[trekhard]

Sometimes it pops down really easily and other times ours gets stuck and needs multiple attempts to lower. 

[topgun2]

On 10/23/2025 at 7:42 PM, trekhard said:

Sometimes it pops down really easily and other times ours gets stuck and needs multiple attempts to lower. 

I'd be looking into the possible reasons for this "getting stuck" issue.  The way these things work is not all that complicated and most likely something is not aligned properly or it needs a touch of lube or there is something getting "caught" in there, or something is bent, etc.

Bill

Edited October 29 by topgun2
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