Sanus BXT3 User manual

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BXT 3 Instruction Manual

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175 lbs.
(79.3 kg)
110 lbs.
(49.8 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.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product is designed ONLY to be installed into wood studs, solid concrete or concrete block, or steel studs.
—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 (plus accessories)
weighs MORE, this mount is
NOT compatible.
Visit SANUS.com or call
customer service to find a
compatible mount.
For wood stud and
Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block Walls
For Steel Stud Walls

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Call Customer Service
Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types. Drywall
alone will
NOT hold
the weight
of your TV.
Unsure
wood studs Solid concrete
or concrete
block
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl
Pencil Level Tape
Stud
Finder
ScrewdriverTape
Measure
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
Drill Bit
Electric
Drill
Hammer
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Socket
Wrench
Drill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
CAUTION:
DO NOT
install in
drywall alone
steel studs
Steel stud kit #SSMK1 is
required [NOT INCLUDED].
See PAGE 14 for details.
Steel Stud Install
Awl
Stud
Finder
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel
Drill Bit
ACCEPTABLE

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M8 x 25mm M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
2.5mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
5mm
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
NOTE: Not all hardware included will be used.
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!
Supplied Parts and Hardware
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
TV Screws
(qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV] Washers
(qty. 4 each) Spacers [If necessary]
(qty. 4 each)
030201
M6/M8 M6/M8
M6
M8

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M8 x 25mm M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
2.5mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
5mm
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
Parts for STEP 1 [CONTINUED] Parts and Hardware for STEP 2 Adjustments
Left TV Bracket
Right TV Bracket
(qty. 1)
04
(qty. 1)
05
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury!
The TV brackets contain
potential pinch points during
operation. Keep fingers away
from pinch points when
retracting your TV. (arrows)
Concrete Anchors
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
Lag Bolts
Hex Key
3/16 in.
Wall Plate
(qty. 1)
06
(qty. 8)
07
(qty. 8)
08
(qty. 1)
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STEP 1 Attach Brackets to TV
Inset Holes Cables
Only one screw size fits your TV.
M6 M8 • Flat Back TV
[TV brackets 04 /05
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 04 /05 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
CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your
screw 01 , washer 02 , spacer 03 combination AND TV bracket 04 /05 .
—Too short will not hold your TV. —Too long will damage your TV.
Too Short
Too Long
Correct
1.2 Select TV Screw Length and Spacers1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter

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T
R
TV
1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV
NO SPACER
SPACER NEEDED
03 02
02
01
01
A
B
Center TV brackets 04 and 05 over your TV's hole pattern and attach using screw combination
Aor Byou selected for your TV.
NOTE: The tilt tension knob Ton TV brackets 04 and 05 should be oriented to the outside edges.
Adjust the release tabs Rto the bottom of the TV.
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall
mount adapters, see
Troubleshooting (PAGE 22).
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04

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For TV VESA width greater than 700 mm, extend the wall plate to accommodate the TV brackets.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES:
You MUST install 2 lag bolts 07 into the center (top and bottom)
of wall plate 06 , then a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm) out from center,
for a minimum of 6 lag bolts total.
07
L
o
o
s
e
n
> 700mm (27 1/2 in.)
Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
Min. 16 in.
(406 mm)
STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall
04 05
06
04
06
NOTE:
If needed,
loosen the nuts
shown to help
slide open.
05
06
WARNING: Avoid potential personal injuries!
These areas could be pinch points when sliding back together.

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STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation
Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl,
a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
1Max.
5/8 in. (16 mm)
Min.
16 in. (406 mm)
Place wall plate 06 at your desired height, over your stud center lines.
Level the wall plate 06 and mark the four (or six) hole locations.
CAUTION: 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 ½ x 3 ½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)
●Stud centers must be verified
CAUTION: FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES:
You MUST install 2 lag bolts 07 into the center (top and bottom)
of wall plate 06 , then a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm) out from center,
for a minimum of 6 lag bolts total.
*
06
*

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43
07
For Extended
Wall Plate
For Extended
Wall Plate
2 ¾in. (70 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Install wall plate 06 using four (or six) lag bolts 07 . Firmly tighten all lag
bolts 07 ONLY until the wall plate 06 is securely fastened to the wall.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
All lag bolts 07 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate 06 .
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 18.
Drill the four pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 ¾ in.
(70 mm). Be sure you drill into the center of the stud.
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
●Mount wall plate 06 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 horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)
2
1
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (75 mm)
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
STEP 2B
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
Position wall plate 06 at your desired height. Level and mark the hole locations.*Drill six pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of
3 in. (75 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION: FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES: You MUST install
2 lag bolts 07 into the center (top and bottom) of wall plate 06 , then a
minimum of 16 in. (406 mm) out from center, for a minimum of 6 lag bolts total.
06
*

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08
3 4
07
Insert six anchors 08 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors 08 are seated flush with
the concrete surface.
Install wall plate 06 using six lag bolts 07 . Firmly tighten all lag
bolts 07 ONLY until the wall plate 06 is securely fastened to the wall.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
All lag bolts 07 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate 06 .
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 18.
06

Min.
16 in. (40.6 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury
or property damage!
●Studs must be at least 2x4 / 25 ga.
●If back side of wall is unfinished, drywall must be
installed to a minimum of one stud left and right of
the stud(s) being used to install the mount
●Drywall must be a minimum of 1/2 in. (13
mm) thick on each side of the studs, and
a minimum clearance of 1 ⅞ in. (48 mm)
behind the wall is required
●This product must be centered on the studs
●Stud type and structural strength must conform to
the North American Specification for the Design of
Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members
[362 S 125 18, C-Shape, S - Stud Section]
●Drywall must be secured to studs with screws
12 in. (304.8 mm) on center
Steel Stud Installation Kit #SSMK1 is NOT INCLUDED
1/4-20 x 1 ¾ in.
1/4 in.
x4
S1
x4
S2
x4
S3
1/4-20 SNAP Toggle BB
Contact Customer Service at 800-359-5520 to inquire about the SSMK1 kit.
Two (2) kits are required
if you need to extend wall
plate 06 to fit your TV
(see PAGE 9).
STEP 2C Steel Stud Installation
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*
*NOTE:

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2
Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl,
a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
1
Max.
5/8 in. (16 mm)
Min.
16 in. (406 mm)
Place wall plate 06 at your desired height, over your stud center lines.
Level the wall plate 06 and mark the four (or six) hole locations.
CAUTION: FOR EXTENDED WALL PLATES:
You MUST install 2 lag bolts 07 into the center (top and
bottom) of wall plate 06 , then a minimum of 16 in. (406 mm) out
from center, for a minimum of 6 lag bolts total.
*
*
06

3 4
5
For Extended
Wall Plate
Drill the pilot holes using a 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 1 in.
(25 mm). Be sure you drill into the center of the stud.
S1
S1
1 in. (25 mm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
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CAUTION: Be sure cap Pis seated against the drywall surface.
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6
7
For Extended
Wall Plate
Install wall plate 06 using four (or six) screws S2 and washers S3
Firmly tighten all screws S2 ONLY until the wall plate 06 is securely
fastened to the wall.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
All lag bolts S2 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate 06 .
06
S1
S2
S1
P
S3
17

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For extended wall plates:
TV brackets 04 and 05
must only hang on the OUTER
sections wall plate 06 .
STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate
Hook the TV/brackets 04 and 05 onto the wall plate 06 . Press the bottom of the TV into the wall plate 06 until you hear the
lock click, securing the TV in place.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Always make sure your TV brackets 04 and 05 are in the locked
position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 06 .
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
1 2
**
**
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
04
06
06
05

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LEVEL HEIGHT
Manage
Cables
Adjustments
To level your TV, turn the level adjustment
screw Son the top of either TV bracket
04 and 05 to raise or lower that respective
side of the TV.
Adjust the height by turning the
level adjustment screw Son the
top of BOTH TV brackets 04 and 05 .
0909
SS
RAISERAISE
LOWERLOWER
04 0405 05
Move your TV to various
positions, as needed to
attach your cables, then
adjust the TV as desired.
CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury!
The TV brackets contain potential
pinch points during operation.
Keep fingers away from pinch points
when retracting the TV. (see arrows)

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TILT EXTEND / RETRACT
Your TV should adjust easily when
moved, then stay in place.
Adjust the tilt tension knob Tif
your TV naturally tilts up or down.
NOTE: If you do not intend to
adjust the tilt for different viewing
locations, you can tighten the
tilt tension knobs Tto prevent
unwanted movement.
T
1
2
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CAUTION:
Avoid potential personal injury!
The TV brackets contain potential
pinch points during operation.
Keep fingers away from pinch points
when retracting the TV. (see arrows)
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EXTEND RETRACT