Sanus Systems VMSA User manual

Assembly Instructions for Model: VMSA
Thank you for choosing a Sanus Systems Vision Mount wall mount. The VMSA is designed to mount up to 50” [1270 mm] Flat panel
televisions weighing up to 150 lbs. [68.2 Kg] to a vertical wall. It allows you to tilt the television from +5° to -15°. It will also extend 9.5”
[241 mm] away from the wall, swivel up to ± 30°, and roll ± 6°.
CAUTION: The size and weight of your large screen television must not exceed 50” [1270 mm] diagonally and 150 Lbs [68.2
Kg]. The wall must be capable of supporting ve times the weight of the television plus the wall mount. Never use defective
parts. Improper installation may cause property damage or personal injury. Do not use this product for any purpose that is not
explicitly specied by Sanus Systems.
If you do not understand these directions, or have any doubts about the safety of the installation, please call a qualied contractor
or contact Sanus at 800.359.5520 or www.sanus.com. Our customer service representatives can quickly assist you with installation
questions and missing or damaged parts. Replacement parts for products purchased through authorized dealers will be shipped directly
to you. Check carefully to make sure that there are no missing or defective parts. Sanus Systems can not be liable for damage or injury
caused by incorrect mounting, incorrect assembly, or incorrect use. Please call Sanus Systems before returning products to the point of
purchase.
NOTE: The supplied wall mounting hardware is not for metal stud, concrete, brick, or block walls. If you are uncertain about the
nature of your wall, consult an installation contractor. Sanus makes every effort to assure all necessary television mounting
hardware is included. If the hardware you need is not included please consult your local hardware store or call Sanus
Systems.
Required Tools: 3/16” drill bit, drill, wrench set, phillips screwdriver
Supplied Parts: (Some parts not shown at same scale)
Sanus Systems 2221 Hwy 36 West, Saint Paul, MN 55113 06.08.06 (6901-100071)
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Wall Plate - A
Qty. 1
Arm Assembly - B
Qty. 1
1” Diameter Tube - C
Qty. 2
Monitor Bracket - D
Qty. 2
Vise Assembly - E
Qty. 4

Wire Tie Clip - F
Qty. 2
Hardware: (All threaded fasteners are shown full size)
Supplied Television Mounting Hardware: (All threaded fasteners are shown full size)
Wire Tie - G
Qty. 5
Lag Bolt - H
Qty. 4
Lag Bolt Washer - I
Qty. 4
7/32 & 3/16 Allen Keys - J
Qty. 1 Each
2” Carriage Bolt - K
Qty. 4
1/4-20 Nut - L
Qty. 4
Safety Bolt - M
Qty. 2
M8 x 16mm Bolt - Q
Qty. 4
M8 x 40mm Bolt - U
Qty. 4
M8 Lock Washer - Y
Qty. 4
M6/M8 Washer - CC
Qty. 4
M6 x 12mm Bolt - P
Qty. 4
M5 x 12mm Bolt - O
Qty. 4
M4 x 12mm Bolt - N
Qty. 4
M6 Lock Washer - X
Qty. 4
M5 Lock Washer - W
Qty. 4
M4 Lock Washer - V
Qty. 4
M5 x 30mm Bolt - S
Qty. 4
M6 x 35mm Bolt - T
Qty. 4
M4/M5 Washer - BB
Qty. 4
M4 x 30mm Bolt - R
Qty. 4
M4/M5 Spacer - Z
Qty. 4
M6/M8 Spacer - AA
Qty. 4

Step 1: Mounting Monitor Brackets to a television with a Flat Back
NOTE: For TVs with a curved back or any other obstruction See Step 2. After completing this step, proceed to Step 3.
Determine the diameter of the Bolt (N,O,P,Q) your TV requires by hand threading them into the threaded insert on the back of the TV. If
you encounter any resistance stop immediately. Once you have determined the correct diameter Bolt, see the appropriate Diagram below.
Thread the Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer (V,W,X,Y), a Washer (BB,CC), the Monitor Bracket (D) and nally into the TV. Make
sure the Monitor Brackets are vertically centered and level with each other. Repeat this process until each Monitor Bracket is secured to
the TV with two bolts.
M4
Diameter Bolt
M5
Diameter Bolt
M8
Diameter Bolt
M6
Diameter Bolt
Diagram 1
BB
N
V
D
CC
P
X
D
BB
O
W
D
CC
Q
Y
D

Step 2: Mounting the Monitor Brackets to a television with a curved back or any other obstruction.
Determine the diameter of the Bolt (R,S,T,U) your TV requires by hand threading them into the threaded insert on the back of the TV. If
you encounter any resistance stop immediately. Once you have determined the correct diameter Bolt, see the appropriate Diagram below.
Thread the Bolt through the appropriate Lock Washer (V,W,X,Y), a Washer (BB,CC), the Monitor Bracket (D), a second Washer (BB
- M4/M5 diameter only), a Spacer (Z,AA), and nally into the TV. Make sure the Monitor Brackets are vertically centered and level with
each other. Repeat this process until each Monitor Bracket is secured to the TV with two bolts.
Diagram 2
M4
Diameter Bolt
M5
Diameter Bolt
M8
Diameter Bolt
M6
Diameter Bolt
BB
V
BB
R
Z
D
X
CC
T
AA
D
Y
CC
U
AA
D
BB
W
BB
S
Z
D

Step 3: Add the Vise Assemblies to the Monitor Brackets:
NOTE: Do not overtighten the 1/4-20 Nut (L). The Vise Assembly (E) should be able to rotate freely around the Carriage Bolt (K).
Place the Vise Assembly (E) between the two sides of the Monitor Bracket (D) so that the two jaws point toward the set of 1” diameter
holes and the Allen Bolt is facing away from the television. Place a 2” Carriage Bolt (K) through the square hole in the side of the Monitor
Bracket, through the hole in the Vise Assembly, and through the square hole in the other side of the Monitor Bracket. Tighten a 1/4-20 Nut
(L) onto the end of the 2” Carriage Bolt. Repeat this step for the bottom of the Monitor Bracket. Repeat these two steps for the second
Monitor Bracket. See Diagram 3 for assistance.
Step 4: Attach the Arm Assembly to the Television
Orient each Vise Assembly (E) so that a 1” Diameter Tube (C) will pass through the 1” round hole in the Monitor Bracket (D), and between
the jaws of the Vise Assembly. Insert a 1” Diameter Tube through the top hole in the rst Monitor Bracket. Repeat this step for the Bottom
hole in the same Monitor Bracket. See Diagram 4A for assistance.
Diagram 3 Detail View
Jaws
K
L
E
Allen
Bolt
Step 4: Attach the Arm Assembly to the Television (Continued on next page.)
Diagram 4A
C
C
D
E
E
I” Diameter
Hole

Step 4: Attach the Arm Assembly to the Television (Continued)
CAUTION: The 1” Diameter Tubes (C) must extend beyond the outside edges of both Monitor Brackets (D) otherwise the
installation will be unsafe and result in possible property damage and personal injury.
Position the Arm Assembly (B) so that the hook shaped tab shown in the Detail View of Diagram 4B is on the top. Align the two 1” diameter
holes in the Monitor Bracket (D) at the other end of the Arm Assembly with the with the 1” Diameter Tubes (C). Push the 1” Diameter Tubes
through the Vise Assembly on the Arm Assembly and through the other Monitor Bracket. Make sure the Vise Assemblies on both the Arm
Assembly and the second Monitor Bracket are oriented so that the 1” Diameter Tubes will pass between the jaws.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the Vise Assembly (E). When tightening the Vise Assemblies, turn the Allen Bolt in until resistance
is felt; then, tighten the Allen Bolt approximately 1 &1/2 turns or until the head of the Allen Bolt is slightly above the surface of
the Vise Assembly. The 1” Diameter Tubes (C) must not be able to move from side-to-side when the Vise Assembly is properly
tightened.
Once the 1” Diameter Tubes are in place, tighten the Allen Bolts on the four Vise Assemblies in the two Monitor Brackets with the 3/16
Allen Key (J) to lock the television to the mount.
Slide the Arm Assembly into the desired position between the two Monitor Brackets (Sanus recommends that the Arm Assembly be
centered between the Monitor Brackets) and tighten the two remaining Vise Assemblies inside the Arm Assembly.
Diagram 4B Detail View
Step 5: Attach the Wall Plate: Wood Stud mounting options only.
CAUTION: Do not over tighten the Lag Bolts. Tighten Lag Bolts (H) only until the Lag Bolt Washer (I) is pulled rmly against the Wall Plate
(A). If there is a layer of drywall or other material, this drywall or other material may not exceed 5/8 inch [15.8 mm] in thickness. Failure to heed
this caution may result property damage and/or personal injury
The Wall Plate (A) must be mounted to two wood studs at least 12” apart. Use a high quality stud sensor to locate two adjacent studs. It is
a good idea to verify where the studs are located with an awl or thin nail. Pre-drill a 2.5” deep hole in each stud at the desired height using
a 3/16” drill bit. Make sure these holes are in the center area of the studs and level with each other. Use the Wall Plate as a template to
mark the location of the second hole in each stud. Drill 2.5” deep holes using the 3/16” drill bit in the marked location. Attach the Wall Plate
to the wall using four Lag Bolts (H) and four Lag Bolt Washers (I). Make sure the Wall Plate is oriented so the at surface in the center of
the plate is against the wall as shown in Diagram 5.
Diagram 5
Tab
E
E
D
D
BC
C
Drywall cut away to
show stud location.
H
Stud
I
A

Step 6: Hang the assembly onto the Wall Plate
CAUTION: This step may require two people to lift the assembly onto the Wall Plate. Sanus is not responsible for injury or
damage.
Orient the Arm Assembly (B) so that the arm extends directly away from the television and the Transfer Plate is parallel with the television.
Lift the assembly, and hook the Transfer Plate onto the Tab on the top of the Wall Plate (A) as shown in Diagram 6A. Adjust the Transfer
Plate side to side on the Wall Plate until it is in the desired location.
CAUTION: make sure the Saftey Bolt (M) is tight. A loose Safety Bolt will result in an unstable installation which may result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
Thread each Safety Bolt (M) into one of the two holes in the bottom of the Transfer Plate and tighten them with the Allen Key (J) so that
they are behind the tab on the bottom of the Wall plate as shown in Diagram 6B.
Diagram 6A Diagram 6B
Step 7: Leveling the Monitor and Adjusting the Tension
CAUTION: Do not remove the Tension Nuts labeled in Diagram 7A. Removing the Tension Nuts may cause the television to
fall, resulting in property damage and possible personal injury.
Once the television is mounted onto the Wall Plate (A), and the Safety Bolts (M) are tight, it can be adjusted to level. Slightly loosen the
two Allen Bolts on the back of the Arm Assembly (B). Once those two Allen Bolts are loosened, the television can be adjusted ±6º until
level. When the television is level retighten the two Allen Bolts. The tilt can be adjusted by simply tilting the TV. To adjust the tension of tilt,
use the Tension Knobs. The Tension Nuts labeled in Diagram 7A can be slightly loosened or tightened by using the 7/32 Allen Key (J) and
a wrench to adjust the tension of the Arm Assembly. If you need to adjust the Tension Nut closest to the TV, you must remove the Safety
Bracket as shown in Diagram 7B, using the 7/32 Allen Key and the Safety Bracket as a wrench (See Diagram 7C) adjust the tension and
re-install the Safety Bracket as shown in the Safety Bracket installation view of Diagram 7B.
B
Transfer
Plate
Tab
Wall
Tab
A
M
A
Tension
Nut
Diagram 7A Diagram 7CDiagram 7B
Tension
Nut
Allen
Bolts
Tension
Knobs
Safety
Bracket
Safety
Bracket

Step 8: Cable Management
Before beginning wire management pull the television into the position as far from the wall as possible. Leave some slack in the cables so
that during motion there is no added tension on the connectors. There are several places to attach wire management ties to keep cords
out of the way. Wire Tie Clips (F) can be attached to the bottom of the Pillow Block by press tting them into the Pillow Block. Wire Ties
(G) can then be added to the Wire Tie Clips, and the holes in the sides of any of the Monitor Brackets (D).
Diagram 8
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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. CSAV makes no representation of warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the information contained herein. CSAV assumes no responsibility for accuracy,
completeness or sufciency of the information contained in this document.
Holes in
Monitor
Brackets
Pillow
Block
F