Sanus VSF415B1 Installation Manual

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VSF415

Instruction 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.

VSF415

We’ll Make It Stress-Free

If you have any questions along the way, just give us a call.

1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853) We’re ready to help!

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Si tiene preguntas mientras realiza la instalación, llámenos.

1-800-359-5520 (Reino Unido: 0800-056-2853) Estamos listos para ayudarlo.

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 50 lb (22.7 kg) including accessories?

50 lb

(22.7 kg)

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.

What is your wall made of?

Do you have all the tools needed?

Ready to begin?

Drywall with

wood studs?

Perfect! Perfect!

7/32 in.

(5.5 mm)

Wood

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).

Solid concrete or

concrete block?

3/8 in.

(10 mm)

Concrete

Unsure?

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

1/2 in.

(13 mm)

Pencil

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.

● 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.

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 Bracket

M4 x 12mm

TV Screws

M4 x 30mm

M6 x 12mm

M8 x 12mm

TV Washers TV Spacers

M4 M6/M8

M6 x 20mm M6 x 35mm

M8 x 20mm

M8 x 35mm

M6/M8

1-1 Select TV Screws

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

1-2 Spacers

Your TV type will help you determine which hardware conﬁ guration to use. Match your type of TV to the suggested hardware conﬁ guration on the next page.

A. Installation option without spacers (TVs with ﬂ at backs). B. Installation option using spacers (TVs with obstructed backs

or inset mounting holes).

TV Bracket

CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement of the screw/

spacer combination on your TV.

Too short will not hold the TV and too long will damage the TV.

Too Short Correct Too Long

Round Back CablesInset HolesFlat Back

Standard conﬁ gurations are shown. For special applications, or if you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service at

1-800-359-5520

1-3 Attach TV Bracket

Position the TV bracket your TV.

over your TV hole pattern and install using the screw, washer, and spacer (if needed) combination you selected for

M4/M6/M8 screw and washer

0210041105 07

M4 spacer, screw, and washers

12 10

M6/M8 spacer, screw, and washer

06 09

0310

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 11

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

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!

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.

Sanus Magnetic Stud Finder*

Wall Plate

Template

Arm Assembly/Wall Plate

5/16 x 2 ¾ in.

Concrete Anchors

Lag Bolts

Covers

Lag Bolt Washers

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.)

● Stud center must be verified

1. Locate a nail/screw in the stud using the Sanus magnetic stud ﬁ nder 16 provided.

2. Find the edges of the stud using the probe of the stud ﬁ nder 16.

3. Mark the center of the stud with pencil.

Max. 16 mm

(5/8 in.)

Min. 89 mm

Min. 38 mm

(1 1/2 in.)

(3 1/2 in.)

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