Sanus VLT5B1 Installation Manual

VLT5 INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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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 kg) including accessories?

125 lb

(56 kg)

What is your wall made of?

Do you have all of the tools needed?

Ready to begin?

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).

No — Perfect! 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

Perfect! Perfect! Call 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

Concrete

Solid concrete or concrete block

13 mm

(1/2 in.)

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

Left TV

Bracket

Right TV

Bracket

M4x35 mm

M6x35 mm

TV Washers

M5x35 mm

M8x35 mm

Spacer

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.

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.

TV Bracket

Mount the spacers 09 above the TV bracket, so the TV bracket sits close to the TV surface for Flat Back Panels.

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

and 02 over your TV hole pattern as shown - making sure the brackets are level.

NOTE: The adjustment knobs on TV brackets

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

and

should be oriented to the outside edges.

Adjustment Knob

Spacer, screw and washer

03 04 05 06

07 08

STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall

For wood stud installations, follow STEP 2A on PAGE 8 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 *

Sanus Magnetic Stud Finder *

Lag Bolt

5⁄16 x 3 ½ in.

Concrete Anchor

STEP 2A Wood Stud Option

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and

property damage!

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

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

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

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

NOTE: See Introducing Sanus Magnetic Stud

Finder* located in your Welcome folder for more detailed operation of stud finder.

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 pencil.

Max. 16 mm

(5/8 in.)

Min. 406 mm

(16 in.)

Min. 89 mm

(3 1/2 in.)

Min. 38 mm

(1 1/2 in.)

* 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.

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 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) diameter drill bit.

IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 89 mm (3 1/2 in.).

89 mm

(3 1/2 in.)

4 5

5.5 mm

(7/32 in.)

6. Partially install the top two lag bolts

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

NOTE: This space allows you to remove the wall plate template

7. Remove the wall plate template

10.

≈ 13 mm

(

1/2 in.)

6 7

and hang the wall plate

onto the top lag bolts 13.

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