FMS01 - Wall mount SANUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FMS01 SANUS

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

WARNING: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

1. Do not exceed the maximum weight capacity of 59 kg (130 lb). This includes TV and accessories.
2. Use this mounting system only for its intended use as described in these instructions. Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer.
3. The wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of the TV and mount combined.
4. This product is not designed for use in metal stud walls!
5. This product is for household use only.
6. Do not use this product for any purpose not explicitly specified by manufacturer.
7. 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 or call a qualified contractor.
8. Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use.

Specifications

Thank you for purchasing the FMS01. This product is only intended for use with Furniture Mount System (FMS) compatible furniture. Look for the following icon:

Swivel2° (only applicable if the TV is mounted to the pillar)
Tilt2°

T V MOUNTED TO PILLAR STEPS 1-7

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T V MOUNTED TO WALL STEPS 1 AND 8-10

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Required Tools

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.

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1 Select TV Hardware and Mount TV Brackets

1-1 Select the hardware diameter and length

Your TV type will help you determine which hardware configuration to use.

A. Installation option without spacers (TVs with flat backs)
B. Installation option using spacers (TVs with irregular backs)

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

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! Verify that there are adequate threads to secure the brackets to the monitor. If you encounter resistance, stop immediately and contact customer service. Use the shortest screw and spacer combination to accommodate your needs. Using hardware that is too long may damage your TV.

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For TVs with a fl at back

Ensure the brackets are level on the back of the TV. If you require additional space for cables, recesses, or protrusions, see configuration B.

For TVs with an irregular back

Ensure the brackets are level on the back of the TV. Standard configurations are shown. For special applications, or if you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service.

2 Attach Pillar Brackets to FMS Compatible Furniture

Determine which hardware to use - see chart on page 10.

NOTE: Not all FMS furniture is shown. If your furniture is not listed in the chart, consult the original instruction manual included with your furniture. Use the combination that will securely fasten the pillar vertically to the back of the furniture without touching the overhang.

CAUTION: The FMS01 can only be used on FMS compatible furniture. FMS compatible furniture will not require drilling or modification to mounting hardware.

For FMS compatible furniture with:

No overhang (flat back) see option A.
A small overhang, 19 mm (3/4 in.) or less, see option B.
A large overhang, 75 mm (3 in.) or less, see option C.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! Ensure both brackets [03] are centered, level, and securely fastened to the furniture.

NOTE: Refer to the FMS furniture manual for specific information regarding hardware combinations.

Sanus TV Stand	Screw ID QTY	Spacer	D QTY				Standard Hardware	ID QTY
BFAV344 1	14 - 20 × 5/8 in. [19] 4
BFAV48	1/4 - 20 × 2.25 in.	[22]	4				1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18]	4
BFAV550 1	14 - 20 × 5/8 in. [19] 4
BFV146 1/4	1/4 - 20 × 3.5 in. [24] 4			.866 in. [26] 4			1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18] 4
				.25 in. [25] 4
BFV157	1/4 - 20 × 1 1/2 in.	[21]	4	.866 in.	[26]	4
BFV348	1/4 - 20 × 1 1/2 in.	[21] 2		.866 in.	[26] 4		1/4 - 20 cap nut [17] 2
	1/4 - 20 × 2 1/4 in.	[22]	2				1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18]	2
BFV546	1/4 - 20 × 2 1/4 in.	[22]	4				1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18]	4
DFV50	1/4 - 20 × 1 1/2 in.	[21]	4	.866 in.	[26]	4
JFV57	1/4 - 20 × 2.25 in.	[22]	4				1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18]	4
JFV60	1/4 - 20 × 2.25 in.	[22]	4				1/4 - 20 barrel nut	[18]	4

[19]

14-20×58 in.

[25]

[21]

14-20×112 in.

[26]

[17]

[22]

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14-20×214 in.

[24]

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14-20×334 in.

[18]

NOTE: Some FMS compatible furniture manuals may show 4 small "L" brackets for use with the pillar kit. These have been replaced with 2 one piece brackets.

3 Assemble Pillar

3-1

Attach feet [11] and pivot head [02] to pillar [01].

3-2
Attach wall plate [06] to pivot head [02]. Make sure to center wall plate [06] on pivot head [02].

4 Attach Pillar to Brackets

Attach pillar [01] to brackets [03] with knobs [12].

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries or property damage! Ensure feet [11] are level and firmly on the floor.

5 Attach and Secure TV to Wall Plate

6 Adjust Tilt Tension

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7 Attach FMS Connections for AV Accessories

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    A["The FMS01 includes connections [07"]-["10"] that enable you to secure AV accessories behind your furniture. You can attach AV components to the pillar using:] --> B["7-A"]
    B --> C["Clips [09"] and_rails["07"] (see graphics A1 - A4)]
    B --> D["Blocks [08"] and_rails["07"] (see graphics B1 - B4)]
    B --> E["Straps [10"] (see graphic C1)]

8 Mount to Wall

Wood Stud

8-1 Locate studs

Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud fi nder.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

■ Any material 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.})

8-2 Mark the wall

Level the wall plate [06] and mark the hole locations.

8-3 Drill pilot holes

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⚠️ CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage: pilot holes MUST be drilled to a depth of 75 mm (3 in.), using a 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) diameter drill bit.

8-4 Tighten lag bolts

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage:

DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts [38]
- Tighten the lag bolts [38] only until the washers [39] are pulled firmly against the wall plate [06]

8 Mount to Wall

Solid concrete or concrete block

8-1 Mark the wall

Level the wall plate [06] and mark the hole locations.

▲ CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!

Mount the wall plate [06] directly onto the concrete surface.

Minimum solid concrete thickness: 203 mm (8 in.).
Minimum concrete block size: 203 x 203 x 406 mm (8 x 8 x 16 in.)
Minimum space between fasteners: 203 mm (8 in.)

8-2 Drill pilot holes

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CAUTION: To avoid potential injuries or property damage:

• Pilot holes MUST be drilled to a depth of 75 mm (3 in.) using a 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter drill bit.
  ■ Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

8-3 Insert anchors

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Insert lag bolt anchors [40].

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8-4 Tighten lag bolts

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. To avoid potential injuries or property damage

DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts [38].
- Tighten the lag bolts [38] only until the washers [39] are pulled firmly against the wall plate [06].

9 Attach and Secure TV to Wall Plate

10 Adjust Tilt Tension

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Milestone AV Technologies and its affiliated corporations and subsidiaries (collectively, "Milestone"), intend to make this manual accurate and complete. However, Milestone makes no claim that the information contained herein covers all details, conditions, or variations. Nor does it provide for every possible contingency in connection with the installation or use of this product. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice or obligation of any kind. Milestone makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. Milestone assumes no responsibility for accuracy, completeness or sufficiency of the information contained in this document.

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