VLF828 - TV wall mount SANUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VLF828 SANUS

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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

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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

125 lb (56.6 kg)

If your TV (plus accessories) weighs MORE, this mount is NOT compatible.

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Wall

Construction

ONLY install on these acceptable wall types.

Unsure

Call Customer Service

CAUTION:

DO NOT install in drywall alone

Drywall alone will NOT hold the weight of your TV.

wood studs Solid concre

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ACCEPTABLE ACCEPT

ete or

concrete block

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ABLE

Tools Needed

ScrewdriverTape

Electric Drill

Socket Wrench

Measure

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

Concrete Install

Drill Bit

Hammer

Dimensions

TV INTERFACE

20.79in (528mm) 15.75 MAX [400] 17.96in [456.2 mm] 7.87in MIN [200mm] 3.94in MIN [100mm] 23.62in MAX [600mm]

3-D

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WALL PLATE

34.8in (883mm) 24.0in (610mm) 15.7in (398mm) 11.5in (291mm) 13.8in (350mm) 16.00in (406.4mm)

TOP VIEW - EXTENDED

46deg 46deg SIMULATED 75° FLAT SCREEN TV

SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED

28 (711mm) 15° DOWN TILT 5° UP TILT

FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT

HEIGHT ADJUST UP [101.6] 4.00 19.2in [488mm] 4.00 [101.6] HEIGHT ADJUST DOWN

TOP VIEW - RETRACTED

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. 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 01 TV SCREWS (qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV] M6 M6 x 12mm M6 x 25mm M6 x 35mm M8 M8 x 16mm M8 x 30mm M8 x 20mm M8 x 40mm 02 WASHERS (qty. 4 each) 03 SPACERS (qty. 4 each) [If necessary] 2.5mm 5mm TV BRACKET 04 (qty. 1)

STEP 2 DRILLING TEMPLATE 05 (qty. 1) WALL PLATE 06 (qty. 1) LAG BOLT 07 (qty. 4) 5/16 in. x 3½ in. For concrete installations ONLY CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood. CONCRETE ANCHOR 08 (qty. 4) Fischer UX10 x 60R

STEP 3 ARM ASSEMBLY 09 (qty. 1) 10-32 x 1/4 in. SECUREMENT SCREW 10 (qty. 1) HEX KEY 11 (qty. 1) 3/32 in. HEX KEY 12 (qty. 1) 5/32 in.

STEP 1 Attach TV Bracket to TV

1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter

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 Spacers

A

NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED

B

- Flat Back TV

[TV brackets lay flat on your TV]

- 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 short TV screws 01. Spacers 03 not needed.

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, along with washer 02, spacer 03 and TV bracket 04. — Too short will not hold your TV. — Too long will damage your TV.

1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV

1

04

04 A

Loosen the four screws

2

600 500 400 Align with your TV's mounting hole pattern (VESA). 04

NOTE: Hanging tab H is oriented to the TOP of your TV. 4X A NO SPACER B SPACER NEEDED 2.5 mm 5 mm 7.5 mm

4 04 4X A 4X 01

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
DO NOT use power tools for this step. Tighten the screws Ⓐ and ⓞ 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 1½ x 3½ 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 05

3 05 3 ½ in. (9 cm) 7/32 in. (5.5 mm)

IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.

4 06 07

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt 07. Tighten the lag bolts 07 only until they are pulled FIRMLY against the wall plate 06. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts 07.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 10.

STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

• Mount wall pla06 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)
• For concrete applications, arm asset09 (STEP 3) must remain centered in wall pla06. Keep this in mind when selecting wall plate location

CAUTION:

Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

Install lag bolts into the slots AS SHOWN.

Three (3) lag bo07 at the top.

One (1) lag b07 at the bottom.

3x #2 #4 (Center) #6 #1 #3 #5 #7 #1 #2 #3 #4 (Center) 1x

1 05

2 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm) 3/8 in. (10 mm)

CAUTION: Never drill into the mortar between blocks.

3 08

⚠️ CAUTION: Be sure the ancho 08 are seated flush with the concrete surface.

4 06 07

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Improper use could reduce the holding power of the 07 bolt Tighten the lag bo 07 only until they are pulled FIRMLY against the wall plate 06. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts 07.

STEP 3 Hang TV onto Wall Plate

3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

1

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2

09 06 07 09

NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, the arm assembly 09 can be slid anywhere along wall plate 06 for optimal positioning of your TV -- however MUST be positioned BETWEEN the lag bolts 07.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!

For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS: The arm assembly 09 MUST remain centered in wall plate 06.

06 09

3 09 W 12 ▲ CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Locking screws Ⓦ must be tightened to secure the arm assembly 09.

3.2 Attach TV to Arm Assembly (图1) HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

1 04 04 09 09

2 CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Locking screw 10 must be installed to secure the TV to the arm assembly 09. 10 12

3 04 B 11 B 1. Loosen the screw B 2. Adjust handle H enough to grab from the front of your TV. B 11 3. Tighten the screw B.

Manage Cables

IMPORTANT: Fully extend arm assembly to ensure enough slack in cables.

1. Slide to remove the cable covers
2. Route your cables through the arm asse09. ly
3. Reattach the cable covers over the cables.

C 09 C

1 C C 09

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3 C 09

TV Adjustments

MOVING YOUR TV

EXTEND / RETRACT TILT SWIVEL

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LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

CAUTION: Screw 10 MUST

be loosened before turning screw Ⓛ.

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10 12

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10 12

UTION: Avoid potential personal

injury or property damage!

Always make sure your securement

screw 10 is tightened, so the TV is securely fastened to the arm assembly.

TILT ADJUSTMENT

Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place. If your TV is too loose or too tight, adjust the side tension knob ① by hand or use hex key ⑫ for additional tightening.

NOTE: Once your TV is in place, tighten the tension knob Ⓣ to prevent unwanted movement.

NOTE: Additional tension can be applied using hex key 12.

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

graph TD
    A["1. Loosen screw Ⓗ"] --> B["2. Adjust the height of your TV by turning the handle Ⓗ"]
    B --> C["3. Reposition the handle Ⓗ so it's inline with your TV."]
    C --> D["4. Retighten screw Ⓗ"]

CAUTION: Avoid potential injuries or property damage!

DO NOT adjust the arm 09 position from center for CONCRETE APPLICATIONS.

Arm 09 MUST remain centered in wall plate 06 for all concrete applications!

For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS,

1. Remove your TV (PAGE 17).
2. Open the cover plates.
3. LOOSEN the two screws ⓦ to release arm assembly ⓟ9.
4. Reposition the arm assembly 09 on the wall plate (STEP 3.1).

NOTE: The arm assembly 09 MUST be positioned BETWEEN the lag bolts 07.

07

04 1b 06 09 2a 4 1a 12 3 W 2b

1. Tighten the two screws ⓦ.
2. Close the cover plates.
3. Hang your TV onto the arm assembly 09 following STEP 3.2.

7a 04 06 09 6a 7b 5 12 W 6b

EXTEND / RETRACT -- ONLY IF NECESSARY

Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place. ONLY if needed, adjust the extension/retraction arm tension with screw using hex key 11.

CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! DO NOT remove bolts Ⓡ, only turn enough for slight adjustment.

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REMOVING THE TV

HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.

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2 10 12

3 04

4 04 09

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