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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

GET IT RIGHT

THE FIRST TIME

Follow this step-by-step instruction manual to speed up your installation.

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Call us at:

US: 800-359-5520

EMEA: [phone]

UK: 0800 056 2853

AUS: [phone]

Before you begin

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.

Protect the face of your TV when laying it down for installation.

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

Please read through these instructions completely to be sure you're comfortable with this easy install process.

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: US: 800-359-5520 [EMEA]: [phone] [UK]: 0800 056 2853 [AUS]: [phone].

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!

• This product is designed ONLY to be installed into wood studs, solid concrete or concrete block.
  — DO NOT INSTALL INTO DRYWALL ALONE — DRYWALL ALONE WILL NOT HOLD THE WEIGHT OF YOUR TV.
• This product is designed for INDOOR USE ONLY.
• The wall must be capable of supporting five times the weight of the TV and mount combined.
• Do not use this product for any purpose not explicitly specified by manufacturer.
  ● Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use.

TV Weight Limit

(including accessories)

DO NOT EXCEED

If your TV (including accessories) exceeds this weight, this mount is NOT compatible.

Visit SANUS.com or call customer service to find a compatible mount.

Wall Construction

ONLY install on these acceptable wall types.

Unsure

Call

Customer

Service

[EMEA]: [phone]

[UK]: 0800 056 2853

[AUS]: [phone]

CAUTION:

DO NOT install in drywall alone

Drywall alone will NOT hold the weight of your TV.

wood studs Solid conc

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ACCEPTABLE ACCB

rete or concrete block

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ABLE

Tools Needed

Measure

Pencil Level Tape

ScrewdriverTape

Electric Drill

Socket Wrench

Wood Stud Install

Stud Finder

Awl

Drill Bit

Concrete Install

Drill Bit

Hammer

STEP 1

Attach TV Bracket to TV

WARNING:

This product contains small items that could be a choking hazard if swallowed. Before starting assembly, verify all parts are included by any parts are missing or damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!

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.

STEP 1 Parts and Hardware

TV Screws

(qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV]

Washers

(qty. 4 each)

Spacers

[If necessary] (qty. 4 each)

2.5mm

04(qty.1)

06 (qty. 2)

Only one screw size fits your TV.

If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount adapters, see Troubleshooting on PAG

1.2 Select TV Screw Length and Spacers1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter

A NO SPACER

- Flat Back TV

[TV brackets lay flat on your TV]

Use short TV screws 01. Spacers 03 not needed.

B SPACER NEEDED

- Flat Back TV with Extra Space Needed [for deep inset holes or cable interference]

• Rounded or Irregular Back TV [TV brackets NOT resting flat on your TV]

Use long TV screws 01 and spacers 03 to create extra space between the TV and TV bracket.

Inset Holes Cables Rounded Back

CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your screw 01, washer 02, spacer 03 combination AND TV bracket 06. — Too short will not hold your TV. — Too long will damage your TV.

1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV

1.3 (continued)

STEP 2

Attach Wall Plate to Wall

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.

Parts and Hardware for STEP 2

For concrete installations ONLY

CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood Concrete Anchor

STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate

ood 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: nominal 2 x 4 in. (5.1 x 10.2 cm) actual 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 verified

STEP 2A (continued)

Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.

STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

• Mount the wall plat 08 directly onto the concrete surface
  • Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (20.3 cm)
  • Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (20.3 x 20.3 x 40.6 cm)
  • Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
• For concrete applications, arm 11 (STEP 3) must remain centered (horizontally) in wall plate 08. Keep this in mind when selecting the wall plate location

STEP 2B (continued)

4 OPEN COVERS

5 SECURELY TIGHTEN

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

All four lag bolts 09 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement of the wall plate 08. Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.

STEP 3

Attach TV to Wall Plate

WARNING:

Before starting assembly, verify this part is undamaged. If damaged, do not return the damaged item to your dealer; contact

Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!

Parts and Hardware for STEP 3

3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate

NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, the arm assembly 11 can be slid anywhere along wall plate 08 for optimal positioning of your TV.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

Always make sure both locking screws S are tightened, so the arm assembly 11 is securely fastened to wall plate 08.

3.2 Hang TV onto Arm Assembly

3 SECURELY TIGHTEN

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Always make sure your securement screw 12 is tightened, so the TV is securely fastened to the arm assembly 11.

Manage Cables

Adjustments

LEVEL ADJUSTMENT TILT ADJUSTMENT

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CAUTION:

Screw 12 MUST be loosened before turning screw L.

AUTION:

Avoid potential personal damage!

Always make sure your securement screw 12 is tightened, so the TV is securely fastened to the arm assembly 11.

NOTE:

If you do not intend to adjust the tilt for different viewing locations, you can tighten the tilt tension knob Ⓣ, to prevent unwanted movement. If needed, use hex key 14 to tighten more firmly.

Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place.

Adjust the tilt tension knob Ⓣ if your TV naturally tilts up or down.

EXTEND / RETRACT -- ONLY IF NECESSARY

CAUTION:

Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! DO NOT remove screws Ⓔ, only turn enough for slight adjustment.

ONLY if needed, adjust the extension/retraction arm tension with screw E using hex key 13.

TV LATERAL SHIFT

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

▲ CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!

Do NOT adjust the arm position from center for concrete applications.

Arm 11 MUST remain centered in wall plate 08 for all concrete applications!

For wood stud applications ONLY:

1. Remove the TV (See PAGE 28).
2. Open cover strips P
3. Loosen but do not remove, locking screws
4. Slide arm 11 to the desired position.
5. Tighten locking screws Ⓢ.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always make sure both locking screws S are tightened so the TV is securely fastened to wall plate 08.

1. Close the cover strips Ⓟ, then hang your TV (see STEP 3).

REMOVE THE TV REMOVE THE ARM ASSEMBLY

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

1. Disconnect all cables from the TV.
2. Remove securement screw 12
3. Pull down on the release cord Ⓗ to release the TV.
4. Carefully lift the TV from arm assembly 11.

Troubleshooting

TV supplied spacers

TV Supplied Spacers

a: Use your TV supplied spacer/adapter for flat back TVs (AND you want your TV closer to the wall).

CAUTION: Avoid potential injury or property damage!

Use the correct screw length for adequate thread engagement.

• Too short will not hold the TV.
• Too long will damage the TV.

▲ Too Short

▲ Too Long

Correct

If you are uncertain about your hardware selection, contact Customer Service

b: Use your TV supplied spacer/adapter and spacer 03 for:

- Round (irregular) back TVs - Extra space needed for cables

ROUND BACK CABLES

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TV Supplied Spacer/adapter

CAUTION: Avoid potential injury or property damage!

Use the correct screw length for adequate thread engagement.

• Too short will not hold the TV.
• Too long will damage the TV.

3-D

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WALL PLATE

TOP VIEW - EXTENDED

SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED

FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT

TOP VIEW - RETRACTED

SIDE VIEW RETRACTED

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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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