Sanus VLL5B1 Installation Manual

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SANUS

MAGNETIC STUD FINDER

Designed to ﬁnd your studs and make life easier– included in hardware kit.

TWO SIMPLE STEPS

Step 1

locates screws in drywall

to show exactly where

your studs are

helps ﬁnd the edges of

your stud within the wall

TO FINDING YOUR STUDS:

Holding it vertically, lightly move the SANUS Magnetic Stud Finder up and down while sliding across your wall. The magnet within will be attracted to the screws in the stud.

Once the magnet has landed on a screw,

place a pencil mark on the wall directly below the magnet.

You can verify this is a stud by moving the Magnetic Stud Finder up or down to ﬁnd a second or third screw within the wall.

magnet

probing pin

Step 2

level

attaches to your wall plate for hands free leveling

Pull apart the SANUS Magnetic Stud Finder to expose the probing pin within. Starting about

/2 inch away from the ﬁrst pencil mark insert the probing pin into the wall every it inserts completely into the wall. Once that happens, you know you've found one edge of your stud. Repeat this process till you have found the stud edges and center of the stud.

/8 inch until

WARNING:This product contains a magnet. If an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter deﬁbrillator (ICD) is in use, magnetic ﬁelds may aect the operation of those devices, resulting in serious injury or death. If you have an implanted medical device, keep at least 13 cm (5in.) between your device and the magnet. Please consult with your physician or medical professional prior to using this product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE

Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!

Does your TV weigh more than 125 lb (56.7 kg) including accessories?

What is your wall made of?

Do you have all the tools needed?

Ready to begin?

No — Perfect!

125 lb

(56.7 kg)

Perfect! Perfect!

Screwdriver Tape Measure Drill Bit Drill Bit Electric Drill Hammer Socket Wrench

Please read through these instructions completely to be sure you’re comfortable with this easy install process. Also check your TV owner’s manual to see if there are any special requirements for mounting your TV.

If you do not understand these instructions or have doubts about the safety of the installation, assembly or use of this product, contact Customer Service at 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853).

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

● This product includes directions and hardware for use with wood stud, solid concrete and concrete block walls – DO NOT install into drywall alone. For information on how to use this product with steel stud walls contact Customer Service and ask about the SSMK1 steel stud mounting kit.

● The wall must be capable of supporting ﬁ ve times the weight of the TV and mount combined.

● Do not use this product for any purpose not explicitly speciﬁ ed by manufacturer.

● Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use.

Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit MountFinder.Sanus.com or call 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853) to ﬁ nd a compatible mount.

Drywall with wood studs?

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

Solid concrete or concrete block?

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

Concrete

Drywall with steel studs?

Steel stud kit (#SSMK1) required

Call Customer Service: 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Unsure?

STEP 1 Attach Bracket to TV

Parts and Hardware for STEP 1

WARNING: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed.

Before starting assembly, verify all parts are included and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!

NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

TV Screws

TV Bracket

M4 x 20mm

M6 x 25mm

TV Washers Spacers

x4 x4

07 08

M5 x 20mm

M8 x 25mm

x4 x4

05 06

Spacer

M8x30 mm

1-1 Select TV Screws

1-2 Spacers

Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts on the back of your TV to determine which screw diameter (M4, M5, M6, or M8) to use.

M4 M6 M8M5

CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagment of the screw/

spacer combination on your TV. Too short will not hold the TV and too long will damage the TV.

Spacers and screws are supplied to install your TV bracket. Determine your preference for spacer configuration when

attaching your TV bracket.

Mount the spacers above the TV bracket, so the TV bracket sits close to the TV surface for flat back panels.

TV Bracket

Mount the spacers 09 under the TV bracket to create extra space needed for irregular shape TV backs or large cables.

Round Back CablesInset HolesFlat Back

TV Bracket

Too Short Correct Too Long

1-3 Attach TV Brackets

Center the TV brackets

NOTE: Loosen the adjustment screws

over your TV hole pattern as shown. Be sure to use the same holes and that the brackets are level.

on TV brackets

to extend the mounting holes over your TV hole pattern.

Install using the spacer, TV screw and washer combination you selected for your TV.

IMPORTANT: Tighten the adjustment screws

If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount adapters,

see Troubleshooting on PAGES 20-21.

on TV brackets

when finished.

Loosen

Tighten

Spacer, screw and washer

02 03 04 05 06

Spacer, screw and washer

07 08

02 03 04 05 06

Standard configurations are shown. For special applications, or if you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service at 1-800-359-5520

IMPORTANT: For ease of access, straps should be level with the

bottom of the TV.

07 08

STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall

For wood stud installations, follow STEP 2A on PAGE 9

For concrete installations, follow STEP 2B on PAGE 13

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

WARNING: This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed.

WARNING: This product contains a magnet. If an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter deﬁ brillator

(ICD) is in use, magnetic ﬁ elds may a ect the operation of those devices, resulting in serious injury or death. If you have an implanted medical device, keep at least 13 cm (5 in.) between your device and the magnet. Please consult with your physician or medical professional prior to using this product.

NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

Wall Plate

Template

Wall Plate

Lag Bolt

Sanus Magnetic Stud Finder*

5⁄16 in. x 2 3⁄4 in.

Concrete Anchor

STEP 2A Wood Stud Option

CAUTION: Avoid potential

personal injuries and property damage!

● Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)

● Minimum wood stud size: common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)

● Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)

Max. 5/8 in. (16 mm)

Min. 1 1/2 in. (38 mm)

Min. 16 in. (406 mm)

Min. 3 1/2 in. (89 mm)

● Stud centers must be verified – not all walls have conventional 16 in. (406 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm) stud spacing

1. Locate a nail/screw in the studs using the Sanus magnetic stud finder 12 provided.

2. Find the edges of the studs using the probe of the stud finder 12.

3. Mark the centers of the studs with a pencil.

1 2 3

4. Place the wall plate template 10 at your desired height and position the slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level the wall plate template 10 and tape in place.

NOTE: For assistance in determining wall plate location, see HeightFinder at sanus.com.

IMPORTANT: Be sure you mark and drill into the center of the stud.

5. Drill the four pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm).

4 5

3 in. (75 mm)

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

10 10

6. Partially install the top two lag bolts

leaving about 1/2 in. (13 mm) space from the wall.

NOTE: This is for 16 in. (406 mm) and 24 in. (610 mm) stud spacings, to allow you to hang the wall plate

7. Remove the wall plate template

6 7

10.

≈ 1/2 in. (13 mm)

onto the top lag bolts 13.

10 10

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