VLFS820 - TV wall mount SANUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VLFS820 SANUS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- PLEASE READ MANUAL PRIOR TO USE - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

TV Weight Limit

(including accessories)

DO NOT EXCEED

125 lbs. (56.6 kg)

If your TV (plus accessories) weighs MORE, 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

US: 1-800-359-5520

EMEA: [phone]

UK: [phone]

CAUTION:

DO NOT install in drywall alone

Drywall alone will NOT hold the weight of your TV.

wood studs Solid concrete

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ACCEPTABLE

or

concrete block

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Concrete anchors Required (NOT INCLUDED)

Call Customer Service

US: 1-800-359-5520

EMEA: [phone]

UK: [phone]

Tools Needed

Tape Measure

Pencil Level Tape

Screwdriver

Electric Drill

Socket Wrench

Wood Stud Install Stud Finder Awl 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) Wood Drill Bit

Concrete Install

Drill Bit

Hammer

Dimensions

TV INTERFACE

3.94in MIN VESA [100mm] 23.62in MAX VESA [600mm] 17.72in MAX VESA [450mm] 3.94in MIN VESA [100mm]

3-D

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WALL PLATE

14.00m [406.4mm] 24.00m [609.4mm] 28.37m [725.6mm] 15.30m [388.5mm] 17.80m [452.2mm]

TOP VIEW - EXTENDED

SIMULATED 42° FLAT SCREEN TV

SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED

10° UP TILT 20.28in [513.1mm] 10° DOWN TILT

FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT

28.57m [725.6mm] 7.5m [191mm] CENTER OFFSET 18.98m [482.2mm]

FRONT VIEW - LATERAL SHIFT

9.06in [230mm] 8.12in [206.4mm]

SIDE VIEW RETRACTED

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Remove the stand

from your TV — if attached.

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Install any accessories

you may have purchased, if they require TV removal prior to assembly. The TV is removable for future accessory purchases.

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Protect the face

of your TV when laying it down for installation.

Soft clean surface

Supplied Parts and Hardware

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 return the damaged item to your dealer; contact Customer Service. Never use damaged parts!

NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.

STEP 1 01 TV Screws (qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV] M6 M6 x 25mmM6 x 12mm M8 M8 x 16mm M8 x 20mm M8 x 30mm M8 x 40mm M8 x 50mm 02 Washers (qty. 4) M6/M8 03 Spacers (qty. 4 each) 2.5mm 5mm 04 TV Bracket Vertical (qty. 2) 05 TV Bracket Horizontal (qty. 1) 06 10-32 x 5/16 in. TV Interface Assembly (qty. 4)

STEP 2 Drilling Template (qty. 1) Wall Plate (qty. 1) 07 08 09 Lag Bolt (qty. 4) 5/16 x 2¾ in. 10 Lag Bolt Washer (qty. 4) 5/16 in. Concrete Anchors are NOT INCLUDED Contact Customer Service to inquire about the concrete anchors. For concrete installations ONLY CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood. Concrete Anchor C1 (qty. 4)

STEP 3 Arm Assembly (qty.1) M6 x 13mm Custom Wall Plate Screw Ball End Ring Keyew 10-32 x 5/16 in. (qty.2) (qty.1) (qty.1) Locking Washer (qty.1) 3/16 in. 121 14 15

STEP 1 Attach TV Brackets to TV

Only one screw size fits your TV.

01

NOTE: If your TV included inset spacers or adapters, use them UNDER the mount hardware.

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

A

NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED

B

- Flat Back TV

[TV brackets lay flat on your TV]

Use short TV screws01, Spacers03 not 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]

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

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CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your screw 01, washer 02, spacer 03 combination AND TV bracket 04. — Too short will not hold your TV. — Too long will damage your TV.

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1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV

1 A NO SPACER B SPACER NEEDED

2 ↑ → →

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! DO NOT use power tools for this step. Tighten the screws 06 only enough to secure the TV brackets to the TV.

STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate

Wood Stud Installation

AUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

• Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
• Minimum wood stud size: nominal 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) actual 1 12 × 3 12 in. (38 x 89 mm)
  • Minimum spacing between studs: 16 in. (406mm)
  • Stud center must be verified

1 ▲ Max. 5/8 in. (16 mm) ▲ Min. 16 in. (406 mm)

2 07

3 07 2 ¾ in. (7 cm) 7/32 in. (5.5 mm)

IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 34 in. (7 cm), using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.

4 09 08 10

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt 09.
Tighten the lag bolts 09 and lag washers 10 only until they are pulled FIRMLY against the wall plate 08.
DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts 09. Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 8.

STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

AUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

• Mount wall plate 08 directly onto concrete surface (no wall covering)
  ● Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
  ● Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)
  • Minimum spacing between lag bolts is 16 in.
• For concrete applications, arm assembly 11 (STEP 3) must remain centered in wall plate 08. Keep this in mind when selecting wall plate location

Concrete Anchors are not included

Contact Customer Service:

US: 1-800-359-5520

EMEA: [phone]

UK: [phone]

to inquire about the concrete anchors.

1 07

2 07 3 in. (8 cm) 3/8 in. (10 mm)

CAUTION: Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

3 C1

CAUTION: Be sure the anchors C1 are seated flush with the concrete surface.

Concrete achors (Fischer UX10 x 60R) C1 available through Customer Service.

4 09 08 10

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt 09. Tighten the lag bolts 09 and lag washers 10 only until they are pulled FIRMLY against the wall plate 08. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts 09.

STEP 3 Hang TV onto Wall Plate

3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

1 08 11

2 CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:

The arm assembly 11 MUST remain centered in wall plate 08.

08 11

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

3 12

4 12 15

5 15

6 08

3.2 Attach TV to Arm Assembly

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

1 05 11 05 11 11

2 CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage! Locking screw 13 and washer 14 MUST be installed to secure the TV mount and the arm assembly. 14 13 15

Manage Cables

1. IMPORTANT: Fully extend arm assembly 11 to ensure enough slack in cables.
2. Route your cables through the arm assembly shown. 11 as

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TV Adjustments

TILT ADJUSTMENT

Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place. If your TV is too loose or too tight use the hex key 15 for additional tightening of the right and left tilt tension screws T.

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LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

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1. Loosen security screw 13
   

13 15

1. Level TV.
   

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1. Retighten security screw 13.
   

13 15

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!

1. Remove your TV (PAGE 9).
2. Open the cover plates, remove two screws 12 and loosen screws at bottom of arm to release arm assembly 11
3. Reposition the arm assembly 11 on the wall plate (STEP 3.1).
4. Reattach the two screws 12 (STEP 3.1), tigthen the screws at the bottom of arm S, and close the cover plates.
5. Hang your TV onto the arm assembly 11 following STEP 3.2.

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REMOVING THE TV

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

12

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REMOVING THE ARM

1 S 15 15 12 08

2 11 08

ESPAÑOL

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The Ground Truth image displays a single, solid horizontal line. According to Rule 2 (UNDERSCORE & LINE RULES), this is a stylistic or background line, not a placeholder underscore. Therefore, the OCR result must ignore it. The provided OCR content is "____", which consists of four underscores. This is an incorrect interpretation of the line as a placeholder, violating the rule that stylistic lines must be ignored. The OCR has hallucinated underscores where none should exist based on the GT's visual context. Hence, the OCR result is inconsistent with the Ground Truth.

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