Bell'O FP-4224B Flat Panel Audio Video System (Black)
See it at Amazon.com for $191.40Average Customer Rating
(5.0 out of 5)
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Most Helpful First | Newest First (5 out of 5)Looks good and seems to work
A few comments:
-FedEx says the package weighs 87 pounds, not the 21 pounds shipping weight listed on Amazon. The box is heavy, but the unit is well packed.
-Unpacking and assembly should take less than an hour (one person). Instructions are generally clear and easy to follow. Only one Allen wrench (supplied) is needed. A level would also be helpful.
-Instructions error: - Instructions say that brackets use two different screw sizes; in fact, they both use the same size as provided in the box.
-Most difficult instruction: - fitting the screws into the top shelf inserts. Kind of blind and by feel.
-Dumbest instruction:- Move the unit to its final place before installing the glass shelves. However, after the glass shelves are added, work needs to be done behind the unit to secure the shelves so it has to be moved again (twice).
-Moving the completed unit. If you need to reposition the unit after components have been added, note that it has leveling feet and cannot be slid on carpet. Given the weight, it will take one person to lift and hold the TV while two people lift and move the unit and components.
-Hiding wires. It is definitely possible to conceal the connecting wires behind the unit. It may be possible, with effort, to conceal the electrical cords as well.
-Locking shelves. At least one of the earlier Bell'o units had shelves that continually slid off their brackets. This unit actually screws in the top shelf and locks in the other two shelves with a drop in plastic key. Accordingly, the shelves cannot come forward or slip off the frame.
-General appearance. Looks good with clean lines. Because the shelves overlap their frames, the whole installation has a "light" feel and is not as intrusive as some units. It will hold a wide screen TV (up to 100 pounds according to the instructions) AND at least two and possibly four (stacked) components on each of the two lower shelves not to exceed 50 pounds per shelf.
Assembly instructions are available on the Bell'o web site.
Reminder: - Save the instructions. If you ever need to take this unit apart and fail to release the glass shelves first, they could easily break.
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