Sony SU-WL855 Wall Mount Instructions

Wall-Mount Bracket

Installation Information

Informations d’installation

Información para la instalación

SU-WL855

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Installation Information for Using Sony Wall-Mount Bracket (SU-WL855)

Supported models: XBR-65A8H / 65A8CH / 55A8H / 55A8CH

To Customers For product protection and safety reasons, Sony strongly recommends that installation of your TV be performed by Sony dealers or licensed contractors. Do not attempt to install it yourself.

To Sony Dealers and Contractors Provide full attention to safety during the installation, periodic maintenance and examination of this product.

Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product, especially to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. Be sure to entrust the attachment of this product to the wall to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay adequate attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation.

For Safety and proper installation, follow the Wall-mount Bracket Operation Instructions, TV Setup Guide and the directions in this manual.

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Wall-Mount Bracket

On Safety

Thank you for purchasing this product.

To Customers

Installing the TV to the Wall

WARNING

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION REQUIRED

This product should only be installed by a professional installer who is trained to determine the strength of the wall for withstanding the TV’s weight. If it is not properly secured during installation, the TV may fall and cause serious injury. Sony is not liable for any damage or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation, or installing any other than the specified product. Your Statutory Rights (if any) are not affected.

To Sony dealers

Sufficient expertise is required for installing this product. Be sure to read this instruction manual thoroughly to do the installation work safely. Sony is not liable for any damages or injury caused by mishandling or improper installation. Please give this manual to the customer after installation.

This instruction manual shows the correct handling of the product and important precautions necessary to prevent accidents. It is your responsibility to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions in this instruction manual. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or property damage, and may void the warranty. Keep this manual available for future reference.

Products by Sony are designed with safety in mind. If the products are used incorrectly, however, it may result in a serious injury through fire, electric shock, the product toppling over, or the product dropping. Be sure to observe the precautions for safety to prevent such accidents.

CAUTION

Specified products

This Wall-Mount Bracket is designed for use with the products specified TVs. For TVs, refer to their Reference Guide to verify that the Wall-Mount Bracket can be used.

To Customers

WARNING

If the following precautions are not observed, serious injury or death through fire, electric shock, or the product dropping can result.

Be sure to subcontract the installation to licensed contractors and keep small children away during the installation.

If the Wall-Mount Bracket or the TV is not installed correctly, the following accidents may occur. Be sure licensed contractors carry out installation.

The TV may fall and cause a serious injury

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such as a bruise or a fracture. If the wall on which the Wall-Mount

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Bracket is installed is unstable, uneven, or not perpendicular to the floor, the unit may fall and cause injury or property damage. The wall should be capable of supporting a weight of at least six times the TV weight. (Refer to your TV’s Reference Guide for its weight.) If the installation of the Wall-Mount

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Bracket on the wall is not sufficiently sturdy, the unit may fall and cause injury or property damage.

Be sure to subcontract moving or dismounting of the TV to licensed contractors.

If persons other than licensed contractors transport or dismount the TV, it may fall and cause injury or property damage. Be sure that two or more persons (three or more persons for 75 inches and above TV set) carry or dismount the TV.

Do not remove screws, etc., after mounting the TV.

If you do so, the TV may fall and cause injury or property damage.

Do not make alterations to the parts of the WallMount Bracket.

If you do so, the Wall-Mount Bracket may fall and cause injury or property damage.

Do not mount any equipment other than the specified product.

This Wall-Mount Bracket is designed for use with the specified product only. If you mount equipment other than specified, it may fall or break, and cause injury or property damage.

Do not apply any load other than the TV on the Wall-Mount Bracket. Do not shake the TV left/ right, up/down.

If you do so, the TV may fall and cause injury or property damage.

Do not lean on or hang from the TV.

Do not lean on or hang from the TV as it may fall on you and cause serious injury.

CAUTION

If the following precautions are not observed, injury or property damage may occur.

Be careful to not pinch your fingers while

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handling the Wall-Mount Bracket or swiveling the TV set. While swiveling the TV set, handle it with

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caution and take care not to hit any people nearby. Be sure to store the unused parts in a safe

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place for future use. Keep them away from children.

Do not handle the product with excessive force during cleaning or maintenance.

Do not apply excessive force on the topside of the TV. If you do so, the TV may fall and cause injury or property damage.

Notice

If you use the TV installed on the

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Wall-Mount Bracket for a long time, the wall behind or above the TV may become discolored or the wallpaper may come unstuck, depending on the material of the wall. If the Wall-Mount Bracket is removed after

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installing it on the wall, the screw holes are left. Do not use the Wall-Mount Bracket in a

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place where it is subjected to mechanical vibrations.

Installing the WallMount Bracket

To Sony Dealers

WARNING

The following instructions are for Sony dealers only. Be sure to read safety precautions described above and pay special attention to safety during the installation, maintenance and checking of this product.

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Do not install the WallMount Bracket on wall surfaces where the corners or the sides of the TV protrude away from the wall surface.

Do not install the Wall-Mount Bracket on wall surfaces such as a pillar, where the corners or the sides of the TV protrude away from the wall surface. If a person or object happens to hit the protruded corner or side of the TV, it may cause injury or property damage.

Do not install the TV over or under an airconditioner.

If the TV is exposed to water leaks or air current from an air conditioner for a long time, it may cause a fire, an electric shock or a malfunction of the TV.

Be sure to install the Wall-Mount Bracket securely to the wall following the instructions in this instruction manual.

If any of the screws are loose or fall out, the Wall-Mount Bracket may fall and cause injury or property damage. Be sure to use the appropriate screws for the material of the wall and install the unit securely using supplied screws and anchors.

Be sure to use the supplied screws and attachment parts properly following the instructions given in this instruction manual. If you use substitute items, the TV may fall and cause bodily injury to someone or damage to the TV.

Be sure to assemble the bracket properly following the instructed procedure explained in this instruction manual.

If any of the screws are loose or fall out, the TV may fall and cause bodily injury to someone or damage to the TV.

Be sure to tighten the screws securely in the designated position.

If you fail to do so, the TV may fall and cause bodily injury to someone or damage to the TV.

Be careful not to subject the TV to shock during installation.

If the TV is exposed to shock, it may fall or break apart. This may cause injury.

Be sure to install the TV on a wall that is both perpendicular and flat.

If you fail to do so, the TV may fall and cause injury.

Do not allow the AC power cord or the connecting cable to be pinched.

If the AC power cord or the connecting cable is pinched between the unit and the wall or is bent or twisted by force, the internal conductors may become exposed and cause a short circuit or an electrical break. This may cause a fire or an electric shock.

After proper installation of the TV, secure the cables properly.

If people or objects get tangled with cables, this may result in injury or damage to the TV.

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Before getting started

Firstly, check the type of the wall to install the TV. The Wall-Mount Bracket differs depending on the type of the wall.

What is your wall made of?

Dry wall with studs

Precautions

Maximum dry wall thickness:

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16 mm (5/8 inch). Ensure that the inner wood stud size is at

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least 51 x 102 mm (2 x 4 inch) for common or 38 x 89 mm (1 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch) for nominal. Keep minimum 406 mm (16 inch) horizontal

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space between fasteners.

Use the Lateral Shift Bracket.

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block

Precautions

Mount the Wall-Mount Bracket directly

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onto the solid concrete wall. Ensure that the thickness of solid concrete

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wall is at least 203 mm (8 inch). Ensure that the size of each concrete block

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is at least 203 x 203 x 406 mm (8 x 8 x 16 inch).

Use the Wall-Mount Bracket.

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Preparing for installation

Have the TV’s Reference Guide and Setup

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Guide at hand before installation. Confirm the installing position of your TV.

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Checking the parts

Supplied with SU-WL855

Verify that all the parts are included.

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 WM1  WM2

 WM4 WS1 (4)

8 mm x 12 mm (11/32 inch x 1/2 inch)

 WS2 (6)  WW1 (6)

8 mm x 60 mm (11/32 inch x 2 3/8 inch)

WW2 (4) WA1 (4)

WT1 (6) WM3 (4)

The following part(s) may not be used for

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your model.

 M6 (4)

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Tools needed

*1Only for dry wall with studs *2Only for solid concrete or concrete block *3Depending on models

5.5 mm

(7/32 inch)

1.5 N.m/1,5 N.m {15 kgf.cm}

10 mm

(13/32 inch)

1.5 N.m/1,5 N.m {15 kgf.cm}

13 mm

(1/2 inch)

12.5 N.m/12,5 N.m {130 kgf.cm}

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 Attaching TV to the Dry Wall with Studs

Dry wall with studs

WM4

WM1

Installing the Lateral Shift Bracket to the wall

1 Decide on the installation location.

Make sure that the wall has enough space for the TV and is capable of supporting a weight of at least six times that of the TV. Refer to the following table on installing the TV to the wall. Refer to your TV’s Reference Guide for the TV’s weight.

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(mm/inch)

Model Name

XBR-65A8H XBR-65A8CH

XBR-55A8H XBR-55A8CH

1,448 /

57 1/8

1,227 /

48 3/8

836 / 33

712 /

28 1/8

407 /

16 1/8

407 /

16 1/8

17 /

11/16

46 /

1 13/16

TV installation dimensions table (mm/inch) Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

*1 (Screen center point) *2 (Approx.)

Note

When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper side of the TV slightly leans forward.

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72 /

2 7/8

72 /

2 7/8

*2 *2

275 /

10 7/8

275 /

10 7/8

(°)

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Note

We recommend you to check the

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position of TV in the viewing environment.

4 Drill upper pilot holes on the

marks.

75 mm (3 inch)

5.5 mm (7/32 inch)

Stud or Reinforcement

Note

Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75 mm

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(3 inch), using a 5.5 mm (7/32 inch) diameter drill bit.

3 Align

make four marks aligned with the studs.

WM4

to the wall and

5 Install

WM4

on the wall.

WW1

WS2

Note

Use a level to check whether

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Precaution

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts

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tightening could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts

WS2

WM4

is level.

WS2

. Improper

6 Drill lower pilot holes on the

marks. (Refer step 4 for the drill instruction.)

Note

Use a level to check whether

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WM4

is level.

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7 Fit the screws and spacers to

the holes.

Note

Use a level to check whether the Wall-Mount Bracket

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is level.

WW1

WS2

WM1

WW2

Preparing for the installation of the TV

Installing the TV to the Wall from Carton

1 Remove the center cushion.

WS1

9 Pull out the arm of the bracket

to the end.

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2 Remove the screws from the

rear of the TV.

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused

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parts in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

Installing the TV to the Wall from Table-Top Stand

1 Remove the screws from the

rear of the TV.

3 Attach the

WM2

to the TV using the screw (previously removed on step 2).

WM2

Screw

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused

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parts in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

2 Attach the

WM2

to the TV using the screw (previously removed on step 1).

WM2

Screw

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3 Detach the Table-Top Stand

from the TV.

Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand

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at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand securely with both hands while the other people lift up the TV.

Repeat the previous step and remove

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the other side of the Table-Top Stand.

Installing the TV on the wall

Note

Three or more people are required to detach the

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Table-Top Stand. Be careful not to use excessive force while detaching

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the Table-Top Stand from the TV as it may cause the TV set to fall resulting in personal injury or physical damage to the TV. Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to

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prevent damage to the TV. Be careful when lifting the TV as the Table-Top Stand

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is detached, the Table-Top Stand may topple over and cause personal injury. Take care when removing the Table-Top Stand from

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the TV to prevent it from falling over and damaging the surface that the TV is sitting on. Be sure to store the removed screws in a safe place,

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keeping them away from children.

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3 Screw the left and right side of

the Wall-Mount Bracket using the screw (previously removed from the rear of the TV) and

WM3

attach

WM3

5 When moving the TV, hold it

firmly from the bottom.

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WARNING

Be sure that two or more persons (three or more

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persons for 75 inches and above TV set) hold the TV when carrying it.

Confirming the completion of the installation

Check the following points.

The cord and the cable are not twisted or

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pinched.

WARNING

Improper placement of the AC power cord, etc. may cause

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fire or electric shock through a short circuit. Be sure to confirm the completion of the installation for safety.

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 Attaching the Wall-Mount Bracket to the Solid Concrete or

Concrete Block

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block

WM1

Installing the Wall-Mount Bracket to the wall

1 Decide on the installation location.

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(mm/inch)

Model Name

XBR-65A8H XBR-65A8CH

XBR-55A8H XBR-55A8CH

1,448 /

57 1/8

1,227 /

48 3/8

836 / 33

712 /

28 1/8

323 /

12 3/4

323 /

12 3/4

101 / 4

39 /

1 9/16

TV installation dimensions table (mm/inch) Figures in the table may differ slightly depending on the installation.

*1 (Screen center point) *2 (Approx.)

Note

When your TV is installed on the wall, the upper side of the TV slightly leans forward.

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62 /

2 1/2

62 /

2 1/2

*2 *2

265 /

10 1/2

265 /

10 1/2

(°)

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Note

We recommend you to check the

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position of TV in the viewing environment.

WA1

2 Align

WM1

make four marks.

WM1

Note

Use a level to check whether

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to the wall and

WM1

is level.

5 Install

WM1

on the wall.

WW1

WS2

Note

Use a level to check whether

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Precaution

Do not over-tighten the lag bolts



tightening could reduce the holding power of the lag bolts

WS2

WM1

is level.

WS2

. Improper

6 Pull out the arm of the bracket

to the end.

3 Drill pilot holes on the marks.

75 mm (3 inch)

10 mm (13/32 inch)

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Preparing for the installation of the TV

2 Remove the screws from the

rear of the TV.

Installing the TV to the Wall from Carton

1 Remove the center cushion.

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused



parts in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

3 Attach the

WM2

to the TV using the screw (previously removed on step 2).

WM2

Screw

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Installing the TV to the Wall from Table-Top Stand

1 Remove the screws from the

rear of the TV.

Note

Be sure to store the removed screws and unused

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parts in a safe place, keeping them away from children.

3 Detach the Table-Top Stand

from the TV.

Remove one side of the Table-Top Stand

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at a time. Firmly hold the Table-Top Stand securely with both hands while the other people lift up the TV.

2 Attach the

WM2

to the TV using the screw (previously removed on step 1).

WM2

Screw

Repeat the previous step and remove

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the other side of the Table-Top Stand.

Note

Three or more people are required to detach the

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Table-Top Stand. Be careful not to use excessive force while detaching

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the Table-Top Stand from the TV as it may cause the TV set to fall resulting in personal injury or physical damage to the TV. Take care when handling the Table-Top Stand to



prevent damage to the TV. Be careful when lifting the TV as the Table-Top Stand



is detached, the Table-Top Stand may topple over and cause personal injury. Take care when removing the Table-Top Stand from



the TV to prevent it from falling over and damaging the surface that the TV is sitting on. Be sure to store the removed screws in a safe place,

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keeping them away from children.

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Installing the TV on the wall

3 Screw the left and right side of

the Wall-Mount Bracket using the screw (previously removed from the rear of the TV) and

WM3

attach

WM3

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