A:AnswerI did not use the tipping restraint as the stand is heavy and my 42"tv is rock steady. I also have equipment on the shelves and there is no movement if you bang into the unit.
A:AnswerYou have options. Use just the shelves and sit the TV on the top. Use the shelves and mount TV to the wall behind. Or attach the mounting back and swivel bracket.
A:AnswerYes it will fit perfectly fine without worrying about the weight. I just Hooked up my brand new samsung curve suhd tv 55inch on it and it looks amazing!!
A:AnswerThere is a sticker on the glass warning of 135lb limit and one on the mount itself that also states 135lb, in picture the sticker is on the top left.