Sanus VLT6 Installation Guide

GET IT
RIGHT

THE FIRST TIME

Follow this step-by-step

VLT

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

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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

1

(including accessories)

weigh more
than

What is your

2

wall made of?

CAUTION:

DO NOT install
into drywall alone

Do you have

3

all the tools
needed?

Ready to

4

begin?

For wood stud and

150 lbs.

(68.0 kg)

Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block Walls

110 lbs.

(49.8 kg)

Drywall
with wood
studs?

Perfect! Perfect!

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Pencil

Level

Screwdriver

Electric

Drill

Socket

Wrench

Tape

Measure

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).

For Steel
Stud Walls

Solid concrete
or concrete
block?

Stud

Awl Awl

Finder

Wood Stud Install

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 steel
studs?

Steel stud kit required [NOT INCLUDED]

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

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

Drill Bit Drill Bit

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

Concrete
Drill Bit

Concrete Install

Hammer

Stud

Steel Stud Install

Finder

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 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.

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Steel

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Before you begin

Don’t stress out when you see

all the hardware included.
Extra TV screw sizes and lengths

are provided to fi t most TVs.

RELAX!

You only use four
of the TV screws.

HARDWARE BAG

Remove the stand from your TV

— if attached.

Install any accessories

you may have purchased — if they
require the TV to be removed from the
wall for assembly. The TV is removable
for future accessory purchases.

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Step-by-Step illustrations

speed up your installation.

Don’t get it? Read the detailed

explanation below each step.

Read ALL CAUTION warnings.

These are IMPORTANT!

Protect the face of your TV

when laying it down for installation.

ASSEMBLE

1

Y
X

Each component has a number

TIP:

designation. See PAGE 6.

Secure part
using screw

X

to housing

S

.

S

CAUTION: Avoid potential

Read Important Stuff read read rea
Must Read read read read read read

Read read read Safety First read re

IMPORTANT: Read Important read

NOTE: Read read Dually Noted read

Y

TIP: Read That's Helpful read read

Soft clean surface

Let’s Go

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Attach TV Bracket to TVSTEP 1

WARNING:

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.

This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly, verify all parts are included

Parts and Hardware for STEP 1

TV Brackets

09

x4

10

x4

08

x4

M6 x 35mm

M8 x 45mm

M8 x 50mm

TV Spacers

Left TV

Bracket

01

x1

*

TV Screws

Right TV

Bracket

x1

02

03

M6

x4

TV Screws

04

x4

M8

05

x4

M6 x 12mm

M8 x 16mm

M8 x 20mm

06

x4

07

x4

M8 x 25mm

M8 x 35mm

TV Washers

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

The TV brackets contain potential pinch points during operation.

*

Keep fingers away from pinch points when retracting the TV. (arrows)

6

11

x4

12

x4

5mm2.5mm 22mm

x4

13

14

x4

1.1 Select TV Screws

1.2 Determine Spacer Need

M6

M8

Too Short Correct Too Long

CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your

screw/washer/spacer combination AND the TV brackets. (STEP 1.2).

TOO SHORT will not hold the TV and TOO LONG will damage the TV.

a

Flat Back

For

flat-back TVs,

spacers

14

or

TV Bracket

TV Bracket TV Bracket TV Bracket

141312

no

12

13

,

are required.

b

Inset Holes

For rounded-back TVs, cable interference or
inset holes, spacers
extra space between the TV and TV bracket.

TV Bracket

1412 13

Round BackCables

141312

12

13 or

,

14

to create

141312

Determine which screw diameter (M6 or M8) fits the four
mounting holes on the back of your TV.

If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount

adapters, see Troubleshooting on PAGE 24.

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1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV

POSITION

1

02

01

T

R

The tilt tension knob

TIP:

should be oriented to the outside edges.

Center the TV brackets
pattern - making sure the brackets are at the same height.
Adjust the release tabs

8

01

R

to the bottom of the TV.

on TV brackets

T

and 02 over your TV's mounting hole

01

and

T

R

02

TV

T

SECURELY TIGHTEN

2

4X

Flat-back TVs

a

03 0310 10

11

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

Rounded-back TVs / Extra Space

b

14

1312

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STEP 2

Attach Wall Plate to Wall

WARNING:

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.

This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly, verify all parts are

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

Wall Plate Template

x1

15

For concrete installations ONLY

Lag Bolt

5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.

x4

17

CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood

Concrete Anchor

Hex Key

3/16 in.

19

x1

18

Wall Plate

x1

16

x4

Fischer UX10 x 60R

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STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation

CAUTION: Avoid potential

personal injury or property damage!

● Drywall covering the wall
must not exceed 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)

● Minimum wood stud size:
common 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm)
nominal 1 ½ x 3 ½ in. (3.8 x 8.9 cm)

● Minimum horizontal space
between fasteners:16 in. (40.6 cm)

● Stud centers must be verifi ed

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Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)

LOCATE

1

Locate the studs using a
stud finder.

Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)

Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)

VERIFY

2

Find the edges of the studs
using an awl or small drill bit.

Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)

MARK

3

Mark the centers of the
studs with a pencil.

POSITION TEMPLATE

4

15

Visit

HeightFinder™

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/1172

5

DRILL

2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

4X

15

To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out

TIP:

our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].

Place the wall plate template 15 at your desired height and position the
slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level and mark the hole locations.

CAUTION:

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 2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm).

Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.

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