Sanus DLF118 User manual

DLF118
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you! Para Español ver página 22
No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit vuepoint.sanus.com or call
1-888-333-9952 to fi nd a compatible mount.
Please read through these instructions completely to be sure you’re comfortable with this easy install process.
Also 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 at 1-888-333-9952.
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
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2
3
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What is your
wall made of?
110 lb
(49.8kg)
Ready to begin?
Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh more than
110 lb (49.8 kg)?
Drywall with
wood studs?
Solid concrete or
concrete block?
Perfect!
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl
Pencil Level Stud Finder Screwdriver
Tape
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
Unsure?
Call Customer Service: 1-888-333-9952
Concrete kit CMK1 Required (not included)
CAUTION:
DO NOT
install into
drywall alone
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
●This product is designed for use in wood stud, solid concrete, and concrete block walls - DO NOT install into drywall alone
●The wall must be capable of supporting fi ve times the weight of the TV and mount combined
●Do not use this product for any purpose not explicitly specifi ed by manufacturer
●Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or injury caused by incorrect assembly or use

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4.74
120.5
19.73
501.2
0.33
8.4
6.12
155.5
9.75
247.6
16.00
406.4
3.13
79.5
22.59
573.9
26.81
680.9
24.95
633.7
26.81
680.9
3.94
100.0
7.87
200.0
15.75
400.0
23.62
600.0
12.00°
5.00°
18.32
465.2
31° 31°
ESTIMATED SWIVEL BASED ON A 55" TV
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - SWIVEL
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED / TILT
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
Dimensions
in.
[mm]

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M8 x 12mm
M8 x 40mm
M8 x 20mm
M
6
/
M
8
2.5mm 22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 20mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 30mm
M8 x 50mm
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
STEP 1 Parts and Hardware
03 x8
01 x1
02 x4
TV Bracket
TV Screws
M6/M8 Washers Spacers
TV Bracket
Extenders
M8 Screws
(TV Bracket Extenders)
04
x4 05 x4 06 x4
08
x4
07
x4
09
x4
11
x4
12 x4 13 x4
10
x4
5mm
14 x4

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STEP 1 Attach TV Bracket to TV
1.1 Measure Your TV Hole Pattern
cm
inches
Measure the width and height of your TV hole pattern in cm.
Record your measurements:
Width _________cm x Height _________cm
inch dimensions are approximate
inches cm mm
3 7.5 75
4 10 100
7 ⅞ 20 200
11 ¾ 30 300
15 ¾ 40 400
Width
Height

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02
03
B
A
1.2 Assemble Your TV Bracket
Based on your TV hole pattern measurements, determine which
TV bracket configuration to use, A, B, C, D, E or F.
TV hole pattern
measurement (cm)
TV hole pattern
measurement (cm)
20.0
[7.87]
20.0
[7.87]
10.0
[3.94]
10.0
[3.94]
40.0
[15.75]
40.0
[15.75]
cm
[in.]
cm
[in.]
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto TV bracket 01 as illustrated.
Secure using eight screws 03 in the corner holes shown.
30.0 x 30.0
40.0 x 40.0
02
30.0
[11.81]
30.0
[11.81]
These smaller hole patterns only use TV bracket 01 .
Do not use the four TV bracket extenders 02 and eight screws 03 .
10.0 x 10.0
20.0 X 20.0 01
01
03

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D
C
TV hole pattern
measurement (cm) 40.0
[15.75]
cm
[in.] cm [in.]
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto TV bracket 01 as illustrated.
Secure using eight screws 03 in the corner holes shown.
40.0 x 30.0
02
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto TV bracket 01 as illustrated.
Secure using eight screws 03 in the corner holes shown.
60.0 x 40.0
30.0
[11.81]
02
60.0
[23.62]
TV hole pattern
measurement (cm)
01
01
40.0
[15.75]
0303 03

8
E F
cm
[in.] cm [in.]
40.0 x 20.0 20.0 x 40.0
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto TV bracket 01 as illustrated.
Secure using eight screws 03 in the corner holes shown.
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto TV bracket 01 as illustrated.
Secure using eight screws 03 in the corner holes shown.
02
02
03
03
TV hole pattern
measurement (cm) TV hole pattern measurement (cm)
01
01
20.0
[7.87]
20.0
[7.87]
40.0
[15.75]
40.0
[15.75]

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Too Long
Too Short
Correct
1.3 Select TV Screw Diameter 1.4 Select TV Screw Length Standard configurations
are shown. For special
applications, or if you
are uncertain about your
hardware selection, contact
Customer Service.
CAUTION:
Verify adequate thread
engagement with your screw/
washer/spacer combination
AND TV bracket.
– Too short will not hold the TV.
– Too long will damage the TV.
M6
M8
ab
a: For flat-back TVs,
no spacers 12 ,
b: Spacers
●Round (irregular) back TVs
●Extra space needed (for cables
or inset mounting holes)
FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLES INSET HOLES
Test the TV screw diameters (M6, and
M8) in the threaded inserts on the back
of your TV to determine which screw
diameter fits your TV.
12 13
or 14 required.
13 for:
14
12
, 13 and 14 supplied

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TV Bracket
Confi guration A
Illustrated
(with spacers)
1.5 Attach TV Bracket
TV Bracket
Confi guration B
Illustrated
(with spacers)
Flat Back
Round Back / Extra Space
Position your TV bracket configuration (A, B, C, D, E or F) over your TV's hole pattern - making sure the bracket is centered and level.
NOTE: For configurations B, C, D, E and F, reposition the TV bracket extenders 02 if they do not accurately align with your TV hole pattern.
Secure bracket using your screw/washer (Flat Back) or spacer/screw/washer (Round Back / Extra Space) selection.
IMPORTANT: Ensure TV bracket is securely fastened before moving on to the next step.
12 11
14
11
04
04
10
10
13

5/16 in. x 2¾ in.
5/16 in.
STEP 2 Parts and Hardware
Concrete Installation Kit CMK1 is NOT INCLUDED
Contact Customer Service at 1-888-333-9952
to have the kit shipped directlyto you.
STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall
Concrete Anchors
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION:
Fischer UX10 x 60R Anchor
NOTE:
WARNING:
Wall Plate
Wall Plate Template
Lag Bolts
Lag Bolts
Lag Bolt Washers
Washer
5/16 in. x 2¾ in.
5/16 in.
18

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1 2
≤ 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall Wood Stud Option
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 lag bolts: 16 in. (406 mm)
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1. Locate your stud. Verify and mark the center of the stud by finding the stud edges using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge-to-edge stud finder.
2. Position the wall template 15 at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the template and tape in place.
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)

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15
3½in. (8.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All lag bolts 17 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate 16 . Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 16.
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3. Drill pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit. Remove wall plate template 15.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3½ in. (8.9 cm). Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
4. Install wall plate 16 using four lag bolts 17 17 16
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and four washers . Tighten the lag bolts17 only until the washers are pulled firmly
against the wall plate .
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16

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1. Position the wall plate template 15 on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate template and mark the hole locations.
2. Drill three pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter masonry drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
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STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate to Wall Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
Concrete Installation Kit CMK1 is not included
Contact Customer Service at 1-888-333-9952
to have the kit shipped directly to you.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3¾ in. (9.5 cm)
15
15
Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
●Mount wall plate 16 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)

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3. Remove the wall plate template 15 and insert four anchors C3 (Fischer UX 10 x 60R - included in the Concrete Installation Kit CMK1*).
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors C3 are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Install wall plate 16 using four lag bolts C1 and four washers C2 (use ONLY the lag bolts and washers from the Concrete Installation Kit
CMK1*). Tighten the lag bolts C1 only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts C1 .
*Contact Customer Service at 1-888-333-9952 to have the Concrete Installation Kit CMK1 shipped directly to you.
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STEP 3 Parts and Hardware
WARNING: This product contains small items that could be
a choking hazard if swallowed.
STEP 3 Attach Arm to Wall Plate
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
1. Hang the arm
19
onto the wall plate 16 by first hooking the top
support, then resting the arm 19 in place.
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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!
19
16
19
x1
Arm
M5 Wall Plate Screws Hex Key
4 mm
M5 x 35mm
19
x2
20 21 x1

17
CAUTION: Avoid potential injury or property damage!
For concrete applications, the base of the a rm 19 must remain
centered in the wall plate 16 .
NOTE: When mounting to wood stud walls, the arm 19 can be
adjusted within the wall plate 16 for optimal positioning.
2
2. Tighten M5 wall plate screws
20
using the 4 mm hex key
21
to
secure arm to wall plate 1 6
16
19
19
20
2120
CAUTION: Avoid potential
injury or property damage! Screws
20 must be installed to secure the arm
19
to the wall plate
16 .
19

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1
STEP 4 Hang TV onto Arm
1. Hang the TV bracket 01 onto the arm 19 by first hooking the top
support, then resting the TV in place.
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
M5 x 6 mm
STEP 4 Hardware
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!
M5
19
01
22 x1 23 x1
M5 TV Interface Screw Washer 19
01

19
2
Manage Cables
19 with screw 22 and washer 23 .
CAUTION! Avoid potential injury or property damage! This screw
01 19
19
22
2321TOP VIEW
19
2. Using the 4mm hex key 21 , secure the TV bracket 01 to the arm
22 must be installed to secure the TV onto the arm 19.
1. Fully extend arm assembly 19 to ensure you have enough slack in
the cables to prevent binding.
2. Route your cables along arm assembly 19 .

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TILT ADJUSTMENT
Your TV should adjust easily when moved,
then stay in place.
If your TV is too loose or too tight, adjust the
tilt tension knob T.
NOTE: Once your TV is in place, tighten the
tilt tension knob T to prevent unwanted
movement.
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
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REMOVING THE TV
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.
22
21
TV Adjustments
19
T
19
To adjust the leveling of your TV, loosen the
screw 22 with the hex key 21 , level your
TV, then tighten screw 22 .
CAUTION! Screw 22 must be installed
to secure the TV onto the arm 19.
To remove your TV from the arm assembly
19 , disconnect all cables and then
reverse the procedures in STEP 4.