Sanus VLF728-B2 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

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Русский текст: стр. 50 日本語は 58 ページ

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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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125 lbs.
(56.6 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: [US]: 800-359-5520 [EMEA]: [phone] [UK]: 0800 056 2853 [AUS]: [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
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types. 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
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
[US]: 800-359-5520
[EMEA]: [phone]
[UK]: 0800 056 2853
[AUS]: [phone]
Unsure Call
Customer
Service

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M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm
M5 x 10mm
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)
0302
01
M6/M8 M6/M8
M6
M8
(qty. 1)
04
(qty. 4)
05
(qty. 2)
06
TV Bracket Vertical
Interface Screw
TV Bracket
Horizontal
MOUNTING TABS
(ATTACHED)
M
Attach TV Bracket to TV
STEP 1
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.
RELEASE CORD
(ATTACHED)
R

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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 29.
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.

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1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV
W
400 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
19 ¾ 50 500
23 ¾ 60 600
W
H
mm
mm

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1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV
For height 300 mm or less For height greater than 300 mm
3a ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT H3b ASSEMBLE FOR HEIGHT H
≤300 mm >300 mm
04 04
06
06
06 06
MM

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

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

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Fischer UX10 x 60R
5/16 in. x 3½ in.
09 x4
07 x1
08 x1 10
x4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Lag Bolt
Wall Plate
Wall Plate
Template
Concrete Anchor
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
Cover
(Attached)
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.
P

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Max. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm) Min. 3 ½ in. (8.9 cm)
Min. 1 ½ in. (3.8 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)
●Minimum horizontal space
between fasteners:16 in. (40.6 cm)
●Stud centers must be verified
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate Wood Stud Installation

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4X
4X
3 ½in. (9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
07
07
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/2567].
sanus.com
/2567
HeightFinder™
Visit
4POSITION TEMPLATE
STEP 2A (continued)

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4X
09
7SECURELY TIGHTEN
6OPEN COVERS
08 07
08
P
P
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
All four lag bolts 09 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 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!

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TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/2567].
1POSITION TEMPLATE
07
3X
1X
sanus.com
/2567
HeightFinder™
Visit
STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
●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)
●For concrete applications, arm 11 (STEP 3) must remain
centered (horizontally) in wall plate 08 . Keep this in mind
when selecting the wall plate location
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
#1#2#3
#4 (Center)
#2#6
#1#3#5#7
#4
(Center)
3X
1X
Install lag bolts into
the slots AS SHOWN.
Three (3) lag bolts
at the top.
One (1) lag bolt
at the bottom.

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Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
14
310
4X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 10 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
CAUTION:
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 ¾ in. (9.5 cm)
07
07
3INSERT
1X
3X

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All four lag bolts 09 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 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!
4OPEN COVERS
08
4X
09
08
P
P
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
STEP 2B (continued)

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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
3/32 in.
5/32 in.
10-32 x 3/8 in.
Parts and Hardware for STEP 3
Arm Assembly
LOCKING SCREWS
(ATTACHED)
CABLE COVERS
(ATTACHED)
CABLE COVERS
(ATTACHED)
12 x1
11 x1 Securement
Screw
S
CC
14
x1
13
x1
Hex Key
Hex Key

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08
11
1HANG
08
11
11
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:
The arm assembly 11 MUST remain centered in wall plate 08 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, the arm assembly 11 can
be slid anywhere along wall plate 08 for optimal positioning of your TV.
3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.