VMD1 - TV wall mount SANUS - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	SANUS
Model	VMD1
Product Type	Single Monitor Arm (Desk Mount)
Weight Capacity	25 lbs (11.34 kg) per arm
Mounting Type	Clamp (edge mount)
Maximum Desk Thickness	5/8" (1.6 cm)
Adjustments	Head tilt (continuous), height (counterbalance), pivot (+/-90°), portrait (+/-90°)
Cable Management	Built-in channels with snap-on covers (upper and lower arm)
Quick Release Faceplate	Yes, with security tab
Included Hardware	M4x14mm screws (4), M4x25mm screws (4), M10x5.3x10 spacers (4), 3/16" hex key, 1/8" hex key
Tools Required (not included)	#2 Phillips screwdriver
Materials	Steel and aluminum
Color	Black (typical)
Height Adjustment Range	Not specified; uses counterbalance tension
Pivot Range	+/-90° from center
Portrait Rotation	+/-90°
Warranty	5-year limited (typical for Sanus)
Compliance	Not specified

Frequently Asked Questions - VMD1 SANUS

What is the maximum weight capacity of the VMD1?

The VMD1 monitor arm supports a maximum weight of 25 lbs (11.34 kg) per arm.

What tools are required for installation?

You need a #2 Phillips screwdriver. The arm includes 3/16" and 1/8" hex keys.

How do I adjust the height of the monitor?

Open the cable management cover on the upper arm to access the height-adjustment tension screw. Use the 1/8" hex key to turn clockwise (lighter display) or counter-clockwise (heavier display). Do not overtighten.

How do I adjust the head tilt?

Simply tilt the display to your desired angle. If needed, adjust the head tilt tension screw to change the tension.

Can I mount a curved monitor on this arm?

Yes, as long as the monitor weighs less than 25 lbs and has standard VESA mounting holes (75x75mm or 100x100mm, typically).

How do I remove the display from the arm?

Ensure the display is in the upright position. Press the quick release tab and slide the faceplate off the mount.

How do I manage cables?

Use a screwdriver to unhinge the tabs on the cable management covers. Route cables through the channels, leaving slack near the display and arm joint, then snap covers back on.

What is the maximum desk thickness for clamp mounting?

The desk must have a maximum thickness of 5/8" (1.6 cm).

Can I mount this arm to a glass desk?

No, the clamp may damage glass. Mount only on a sturdy surface like wood or metal.

Does the VMD1 come with a warranty?

Sanus typically offers a 5-year limited warranty. Contact customer service for details.

USER MANUAL VMD1 SANUS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Sanus

6436 City West Parkway

Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA

Customer Service

Americas: 800-359-5520 • 952-225-6013 • [e-mail]

Europe, Middle East, and Africa: [phone] • [e-mail]

Asia Pacific: 86 755 8996 9226 • [e-mail]

www.sanus.com

DISCLAIMER

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.

Milestone AV Technologies, a Duchossois Group Company. All rights reserved. Sanus is a division of Milestone. All other brand names or marks are used for identification purposes and are trademarks of their respective owners.

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

CAUTIONS!

WARNING: A WARNING alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.

CAUTION: A CAUTION alerts you to the possibility of damage or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the corresponding instructions.

WARNING: Failure to read, thoroughly understand, and follow all instructions can result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or voiding of factory warranty! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure all components are properly assembled and installed using the instructions provided.

WARNING: Failure to provide adequate structural strength for this component can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the structure to which this component is attached can support five times the combined weight of all equipment. Reinforce the structure as required before installing the component. The wall to which the mount is being attached may have a maximum drywall thickness of 5/8" (1.6cm).

WARNING: Exceeding the weight capacity can result in serious personal injury or damage to equipment! It is the installer's responsibility to make sure the combined weight of all components located between the VMD1 Monitor Arm up to (and including) the display does not exceed 25 lbs (11.34 kg) per arm. Use with products heavier than the maximum weight indicated may result in collapse of the mount and its accessories causing possible injury.

DIMENSIONS

VMD1

LEGEND

	Tighten Fastener
	Apretar elemento de fijación
	Befestigungsteil festziehen
	Apertar fixador
	Serrare il fissaggio
	Bevestiging vastdraaien
	Serrez les fixations
	Loosen Fastener
	Aflojar elemento de fijación
	Befestigungsteil lösen
	Desapertar fixador
	Allentare il fissaggio
	Bevestiging losdraaien
	Desserrez les fixations
	Phillips Screwdriver
	Destornillador Phillips
	Kreuzschlitzschraubendreher
	Chave de fendas Phillips
	Cacciavite a stella
	Kruiskopschroevendraaier
	Tournevis à pointe cruciforme
	Open-Ended Wrench
	Llave de boca
	Gabelschlüssel
	Chave de bocas
	Chiave a punte aperte
	Steeksleutel
	Clé à fourche
	By Hand
	A mano
	Von Hand
	Com a mão
	A mano
	Met de hand
	À la main
	Hex-Head Wrench
	Llave de cabeza hexagonal
	Sechskantschlüssel
	Chave de cabeça sextavada
	Chiave esagonale
	Zeskantsleutel
	Clé à tête hexagonale

Pencil Mark

Marcar con lápiz

Stiftmarkierung

Marcar com lápis

Segno a matita

Potloodmerkteken

Marquage au crayon

Drill Hole

Perforar

Bohrloch

Fazer furo

Praticare un foro

Gat boren

Percez un trou

Adjust

Ajustar

Einstellen

Ajustar

Regolare

Afstellen

Ajuster

Remove

Quitar

Entfernen

Remover

Rimuovere

Verwijderen

Retirez

Optional

Opcional

Optional

Opcional

Opzionale

Optie

En option

Security Wrench

Llave de seguridad

Sicherheitsschlüssel

Chave de segurança

Chiave di sicurezza

Veiligheidssleutel

Clé de sécurité

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION

PARTS

Connecting VMD1 to Desk

1. Loosen clamp screw until enough space is created between clamp and mount to allow for desk mounting. (See Figure 1)

NOTE: If space is limited behind desk (i.e. against wall, etc.), remove clamp entirely in Step 1 and reattach clamp prior to Step 3!

1. Place mount on top of desk at desired mounting location. (See Figure 1)

2. Tighten clamp using clamp screw until mount is securely fastened to desk. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1

Display Installation

1. Remove quick release faceplate from mount by pressing quick release tab and sliding faceplate off mount. (See Figure 2)

Figure 2

WARNING: Only remove display from mount when the display can be lifted up from the mount! DO NOT remove display unless the display is in the upright position! See Display Removal section for details.

1. Carefully place display face down on protective surface.
2. Connect faceplate to display

For flush mounting hole installation:

- Using Phillips screwdriver, carefully install four M4x14mm screws (B) through corresponding holes on faceplate and into the mounting holes on the display. (See Figure 3)

Figure 3

For recessed mounting hole installation:

• Place four spacers (D) on top of mounting holes on back of display. (See Figure 9)
• Using Phillips screwdriver, carefully install four M4x25mm screws (C) through corresponding holes on faceplate, spacers (D) and into the mounting holes on the display. (See Figure 4)

Figure 4

1. Position display with faceplate attached above mount. (See Figure 5)
2. Slide faceplate onto mounting head until quick release tab clicks into place. (See Figure 5)

Figure 5

Adjustments

Head Tilt Adjustment

1. Adjust head tilt to desired tilt position. (See Figure 6)
2. Adjust head tilt tension screw to change the adjustment tension. (See Figure 6)

Height Adjustment

CAUTION: OVERTENSIONING THE HEIGHT-ADJUSTMENT TENSION SCREW MAY CAUSE DAMAGE! Do NOT overtighten height-adjustment tension screw when adjusting tension for lighter or heavier displays.

1. Adjust arm height to desired level. (See Figure 6)
2. Open cable management cover on upper arm to expose height-adjustment tension screw. See Cable Management section for details.
3. Use 1/8" hex key (F) to adjust height-adjustment tension screw to change adjustment tension. (See Figure 6)

NOTE: Turn clockwise to reduce tension for lighter displays and counter-clockwise to increase tension for heavier displays.

Pivot Adjustment

1. Adjust pivot position as desired. (See Figure 6)
2. Use 3/16" hex key (E) to adjust pivot point tension screws to change pivot adjustment tension. (See Figure 6)

Figure 6

Pivot Adjustment Range

1. Adjust arm angle as desired up to 90 degrees in either direction. (See Figure 7)

WARNING: Swinging the arm beyond 90 degrees may result in the mount slipping off the desk causing serious injury!

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Figure 7

Portrait Adjustment

1. The monitor may be adjusted 90 degrees in either direction in order to provide a portrait view of the monitor. (See Figure 8)

Figure 8

WARNING: Only remove display from mount when the display can be lifted up from the mount! DO NOT remove display unless the display is in the upright position! See Display Removal section for details.

Cable Management

1. Use screwdriver to unhinge tab on either end of cable management cover on upper arm. (See Figure 9)
2. Slide screwdriver along edge of cover until remaining tabs are unhinged and cover is in the "open" position. (See Figure 9)

Figure 9

Figure 10

1. Route cables through cable management channels. (See Figure 10)

IMPORTANT! Be sure to leave enough slack in the cables near display and arm joint to allow for full arm articulation!

1. Close cable management covers on monitor arm. (See Figure 10)

2. Repeat Steps 1-4 for lower arm.

Display Removal

WARNING: Only remove display from mount when the display can be lifted up from the mount! DO NOT remove display unless the display is in the upright position! (See Figure 11)

1. Make sure display is in the upright position.
2. Remove quick release faceplate from mount by pressing quick release tab and sliding faceplate off mount. (See Figure 11)

Figure 11