Sanus SLT3 User manual

SLT 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit Simplicity.Sanus.com or call
1-888-333-1376 to find a compatible mount.
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Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit Simplicity.Sanus.com or call
1-888-333-1376 to find a compatible mount.
Before getting started, let’s make sure this mount is perfect for you!
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2What is your
wall made of? Drywall
with steel
studs?
Unsure?
Drywall
with wood
studs?
Solid concrete
or concrete
block?
150 lb
(68.0 kg)
110 lb
(49.8 kg)
Call Customer Service: 1-888-333-1376
Perfect! Perfect! Steel Stud Kit #SSMK1
required (not included)
For walls with
wood studs, solid
concrete, and
concrete block walls:
For walls with
steel studs:
CAUTION:
DO NOT
install into
drywall alone
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Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh MORE than?
2
?

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 1-888-333-1376 .
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product includes directions and hardware for use with wood stud, solid concrete and concrete block walls –
DO NOT install into drywall alone. For information on how to use this product with steel stud walls contact Customer
Service and ask about the steel stud mounting kit
●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
Ready to
begin?
Awl
Pencil Level
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
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel Stud
Drill Bit
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Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Steel Stud Install

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Dimensions in. [mm]
7.87
200.0
23.62
600.0
16.93
430.0
0.34
8.8
0.33
8.4
7.10
180.4
27.00
685.9
2.87
72.9
22.86
580.7
24.00
609.6
16.00
406.4
18.11
460.0
4.91
124.8
7.73
196.2
1.00
25.4
TOTAL
HEIGHT
ADJUST
2.36
59.9
5.8
147
12°
5°
3.94
100.0
KNOBS ONLY TO FACE EACH OTHER IF THE TV MOUNTING PATTERN
IS 100mm x 100mm
KNOBS
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
FEATURES
FEATURES
100x100 VESA PATTERN
SIDE VIEW - DEPTH
3-D

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M4 M6 / M8
2.5mm
22mm
M8 x 50mm
M6 x 20mmM6 x 12mm
M8 x 16mm M8 x 25mm
M8 x 20mm
M4 x 12mm
M6 x 35mm
M8 x 35mm
M4 x 35mm
M8 x 45mm
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
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
03 x4
06 x4
04 x4 07 x4
05 x4 08 x4
01 x1 02 x1
TV Brackets
TV Screws
09 x4
10 x4
11 x4
12 x4
13 x4
14 x4 15 x4
16 x4
17 x4
Washers
Spacers
M4
1
4
1
4
x
S
pacer
s

5/16 x 2¾ in.
5/16 in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
20 x4
Concrete Anchors
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
Fischer UX10 x 60R
6
22 x4
Wall Plate Template
Wall Plate
18 x1
19 x1
Lag Bolts
Lag Bolt Washer
21 x4

Hardware for STEP 2C (not included)
Steel Stud Anchor Kit #SSMK1 (not included)
Contact Customer Service at 1-888-333-1376 to inquire
about the additional hardware.
M4
M5 x 25mm
Hardware for STEP 3
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1/4-20 x 1¾ in.
1/4 in.
1/4-20 SnapToggle BB
S1 x4
S2 x4 S3 x4
23 x1
24 x2
Hex Key
Securement Screw

STEP 1 Attach Brackets to TV
FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLESINSET HOLES
ab
16 17
M6 M8M4
1.1 Select TV Screw Diameter 1.2 Select TV Screw Length
Hand thread screws into the threaded
inserts on the back of your TV to
determine which screw diameter
(M4, M6, or M8) to use.
a:If your TV has a flat
back AND you want your
TV closer to the wall,
use the shorter screws.
(spacers not necessary).
b:Spacers and longer screws are
supplied to accommodate:
●Round (irregular) back TVs
●TVs with inset mounting holes
●Extra space needed for cables
Too Short
Too Long
CAUTION:
Verify adequate thread
engagement with the screw/
washer/spacer combination
AND TV Bracket (STEP 1.3).
-Too short will not hold the TV.
-Too long will damage the TV.
Correct
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall mount
adapters, see Troubleshooting
on PAGE 23.
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aShort screw and washer
aFlat-back TVs
bRounded-back TVs or extra space needed
1.3 Attach Brackets to TV
Center the TV brackets 01 and 02 over your TV hole pattern as shown - making sure the brackets are level.
IMPORTANT:The tilt tension knob Ton TV brackets 01 and 02 should normally be oriented to the outside edges, EXCEPT for TVs
with 100 mm (4 in. wide) mounting hole spacing - these TVs require switching the TV brackets 01 and 02 .
Install using the spacer, TV screw and washer combination you selected for your TV.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! DO NOT use power tools for this step. Tighten the screws only enough to
secure the TV bracket to the TV. DO NOT overtighten the screws.
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16 15 17
14 15
T
02 01
T
13
13
03
03
TOP OF TV
ONLY for 100mm (4 in.)
TV mounting hole spacing,
switch the TV brackets 01
and 02 on your TV.
02
01
T
100mm (4 in.)

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 16 mm (5/8 in.)
●Minimum wood stud size: nominal 51 x 102 mm (2 x 4 in.) actual 38 x 89 mm (1 ½x 3 ½in.)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 406 mm (16 in.)
1. Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
2. Level the wall plate template 18 and mark the hole locations in the center of the studs.
NOTE: TV with brackets can be shifted to the left or right from center. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
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≤16 mm
(5/8 in.)
406-610 mm
(16-24 in.)
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STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate Wood Stud Installation
NOTE: For assistance in
determining wall plate location, try our
HeightFinder™at SANUS.com/2665

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3. Drill pilot holes then remove the wall plate template 18 .
IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT:Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm), using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
4. Install the wall plate 19 using four lag bolts 20 and washers 21 . Tighten all lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
3 in. (75 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
18
19
20
21

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Mount the wall plate 19 directly onto the concrete surface
●Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
●Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 24 in. (610 mm)
1. Level the wall plate template 18 and mark the hole locations.
NOTE: TV with brackets can be shifted to the left or right from center. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
2. Drill pilot holes into solid concrete. Never drill into the mortar BETWEEN blocks.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm), using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (75 mm)
STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
24 in.
(610 mm)
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18
NOTE: For assistance in
determining wall plate location, try our
HeightFinder™at SANUS.com/2665

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3. Remove the wall plate template 18 and insert concrete anchors 22 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Install the wall plate 19 using four lag bolts 20 and washers 21 . Tighten all lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the lag bolt. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
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20
22
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●TV and accessories must not weigh more than 110 lb (49.8 kg)
●Studs must be at least 2x4 in. / 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
●Pilot holes MUST be drilled to a depth of 1 in. (26 mm), using a 1/2 in. (13 mm.) diameter drill bit
●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
STEP 2C Attach Wall Plate Steel Stud Installation
Steel Stud Anchor Kit (not included) - Contact Customer Service at 1-888-333-1376 to inquire about the additional hardware.
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1/4-20 x 1¾ in.
1/4 in.
1/4-20 SnapToggle BB
S1 x4 S2 x4
S3 x4

24 in.
(609 mm)
16 in.
(406 mm)
21 16 in. (406 mm)
24 in. (609 mm)
1 in. (25 mm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
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1. Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder. Level the wall plate template 18 and
mark the hole locations in the center of the studs. NOTE: Do not use center 3 slots for steel stud mounting.
NOTE: TV with brackets can be shifted to the left or right from center. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
2. Drill pilot holes using a 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter drill bit then remove the wall plate template 18 .
NOTE: For assistance in
determining wall plate location, try our
HeightFinder™at SANUS.com/2665

3. Insert snap toggle anchors S1 by folding metal channel until it is flat with the plastic straps. Slide the metal channel into the drilled hole.
4. Hold the plastic straps by the end and pull towards you until the metal channel is flush behind the drywall.
3 4
S1
S1
16

5. Slide the plastic cap down the straps and into the hole with the lip of the cap flush against the wall.
6. Bend the straps side to side until they snap off level with the lip of the cap.
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S1
S1
17

24 in.
(609 mm)
16 in.
(406 mm)
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S2
S3 S1
18
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7. Install the wall plate 19 using four screws S2 and washers S3 . Tighten all screws S2 only until they are pulled firmly against the wall
plate 19 .
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the screws S2 . DO NOT over-tighten the screws S2 .

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STEP 3 Hang TV onto Wall Plate
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1. Install the TV / Bracket assembly by fitting the top hooks of BOTH TV brackets 01 and 02 over the top edge of the wall plate 19 .
TIP: Tilt TV brackets 01 and 02 as shown for ease of installation.
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
19
02
01
02
01
0201
19
19
01
01
02
02

20
2
24
2. Swing the TV/mounting brackets 01 and 02 down until they rest against the wall plate 19 . Install securement screws
24
to secure arm to
wall plate
19
.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE MOVING YOUR TV, securely tighten down screws 24 to properly install the assembly.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries or property damage! Screws 24 must be installed to secure arms to wall plate 19 .
Periodic tightening may be required.
01
02
00
19
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