LEGRAND Sanus VDMF20 User manual

VDMF 20
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.
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Before you begin
Soft clean surface
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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55 lbs.
(24.9 kg)
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: [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.

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Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
Drywall alone
will NOT hold
the weight of
your TV.
wood studs Solid concrete or
concrete block
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl
Pencil Level Tape
Stud
Finder
ScrewdriverTape
Measure
1/8 in.
(3 mm)
Wood
Drill Bit
Electric
Drill
Hammer
7/16 in.
(11 mm)
Socket
Wrench
Drill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
in drywall alone
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types.
Call Customer Service
[phone]
Unsure

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M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M5 x 10mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M4 x 12mm M4 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm 22mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm
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)
03
02
01
M6/M8
M4/M6/M8
M6
M4
M4
M8
(qty. 1)
04
(qty. 4)
05
(qty. 2)
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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.
TV Bracket Vertical
Interface Screw
TV Bracket
Horizontal
Attach TV Bracket to TVSTEP 1
MOUNTING TABS (AT-
TACHED)
RELEASE CORD
(ATTACHED)
M
R

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M4
03
06
06
02
02 01
01
Too Short Too Long Correct
Inset Holes Cables Rounded Back
Only one screw size fits your TV.
M6 M8 • Flat Back TV
[TV brackets
lay flat on your TV]
NO SPACER 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]
A B
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.
01
1.2 Select TV Screw Length and Spacers1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall
mount adapters, see
Troubleshooting on PAGE 25.
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.
TV Bracket
Horizontal

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W
300 mm position illustrated
2ADJUST TO WIDTH W
1MEASURE
inch dimensions are approximate
W
H
06
M
M
inches cm mm
410 100
7⅞20 200
11 ¾ 30 300
15 ¾ 40 400
W
H
mm
mm
1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV

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For height 200 mm or less For height greater than 200 mm
3a ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT H3b ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT H
≤200 mm >200 mm
04 04
06
06
06 06
MM
1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV

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5CENTER
04
06
4LOOSELY ASSEMBLE
4X
06
06
1.3 (continued)
01
02 02
03
01
NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED
A B

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6SECURE ASSEMBLY
2X
05
2X
05
05
7TIGHTEN ALL SCREWS
8X
01
05
1.3 (continued)
a
b

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Attach Wall Plate to Wall
STEP 2
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.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
1/4 x 2¾in.
1/4 in.
09 x2
10 x2
07 x1 08 x1
11
x2
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Lag Bolt Washer
Arm Assembly
Wall Plate
Template
Concrete Anchor
0For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
CABLE COVERS
(ATTACHED)
C
x2
WALL PLATE
COVER
(ATTACHED)
P

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Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 cm)
Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
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)
●Stud center must be verified 1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate Wood Stud Installation

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2X
2X
2 ¾in. (7.0 cm)
1/8 in.
(3 mm)
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the
CENTER of the stud.
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TIP:
To calculate your precise wall plate location, check
out our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.
com/1172].
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
4POSITION TEMPLATE 6REMOVE COVERS
P
P
08
07
STEP 2A (continued)

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8INSERT COVERS
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
P
P
08
09
TIP: You can make small level
adjustments by loosening the bottom
lag bolt 09 and shifting the wall plate
until level.
Install arm assembly 08 using two lag bolts 09 and washers 10 .Firmly
tighten until pulled flush against the arm assembly 08 .
7SECURELY TIGHTEN
Both lag bolts 09 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement
of arm assembly 08 .Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall
before continuing on to the next step.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
09
10
2X
07
08

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TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out our
HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
1POSITION TEMPLATE
07
2X
●Mount the wall plate 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)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

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14
3
2X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 11 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between
blocks.
2DRILL
2X
CAUTION:
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.5 cm)
11
3INSERT ANCHORS 4REMOVE COVERS
P
P
07
08
07
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation

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09
TIP: You can make small level
adjustments by loosening the bottom
lag bolt 09 and shifting the wall plate
until level.
6INSERT COVERS
P
P
08
STEP 2B (continued)
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
2X
Both lag bolts 09 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement
of arm assembly 08 .Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall
before continuing on to the next step.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
08
09
10

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3/32 in.
5/32 in.
10-32 x 1/4 in.
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!
Attach TV to Wall Plate
STEP 3
Parts and Hardware for STEP 3
Hex Key
Hex Key
12
x1
13
x1
14
x1
Securement
Screw
1HANG YOUR TV
HEAVY! You may
need assistance with
this step.
04
08

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12
Always make sure your securement screw 12 is tightened, so the TV is
securely fastened to the arm assembly 08 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
3SECURELY TIGHTEN
04 08
14
STEP 3 (continued)
08
2ATTACH
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