Sanus BLT2 User manual

BLT 2
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.

2
TV Weight Limit
(including accessories)
DO NOT EXCEED
Call Customer Service
Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types.
Unsure
wood studs Solid concrete or
concrete block Steel studs
ACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE
Steel stud kit SSMK1
is required for install,
but NOT INCLUDED.
Call Customer Service
Wood Stud
Install
Steel Stud
Install
Concrete
Install
Awl Awl
Pencil Level Tape
Stud Finder Stud Finder
ScrewdriverTape
Measure
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel
Drill Bit 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
150 lbs.
(68.0 kg) 110 lbs.
(49.8 kg)
For wood stud and
Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block Walls
For Steel
Stud Walls
Drywall alone
will NOT hold
the weight
of your TV.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ ENTIRE 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 stud, solid concrete or concrete block or steel stud walls.
— 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.
If your TV, plus accessories, weighs MORE
than indicated, this mount is NOT compatible.
Visit SANUS.com or call customer service to
find a compatible mount.

3
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Remove the stand from
your TV — if attached. Install any accessories you may have purchased, if they requireTV removal
prior to assembly. The TV is removable for
future accessory purchases.
Soft clean surface
Protect the face of your TV
when laying it down for installation.
Dimensions in. [mm]
600mm
23.62in
430mm
16.93in
200mm
7.87in
668mm
26.30in
762mm
30.00in
241.3mm
9.50in
177.8mm
7.00in
8.4mm
.33in
406.4mm
16.00in
609.6mm
24.00in
600mm
23.62in
450mm
17.72in
460mm
18.11in
762mm
30.00in
323.5mm
12.73in
144.8mm
5.70in
69.7mm
2.74in
7deg
12deg
1" HEIGHT ADJUST
69.7mm
2.74in
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
600mm
23.62in
430mm
16.93in
200mm
7.87in
668mm
26.30in
762mm
30.00in
241.3mm
9.50in
177.8mm
7.00in
8.4mm
.33in
406.4mm
16.00in
609.6mm
24.00in
600mm
23.62in
450mm
17.72in
460mm
18.11in
762mm
30.00in
323.5mm
12.73in
144.8mm
5.70in
69.7mm
2.74in
7deg
12deg
1" HEIGHT ADJUST
69.7mm
2.74in
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
600mm
23.62in
430mm
16.93in
200mm
7.87in
668mm
26.30in
762mm
30.00in
241.3mm
9.50in
177.8mm
7.00in
8.4mm
.33in
406.4mm
16.00in
609.6mm
24.00in
600mm
23.62in
450mm
17.72in
460mm
18.11in
762mm
30.00in
323.5mm
12.73in
144.8mm
5.70in
69.7mm
2.74in
7deg
12deg
1" HEIGHT ADJUST
69.7mm
2.74in
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
600mm
23.62in
430mm
16.93in
200mm
7.87in
668mm
26.30in
762mm
30.00in
241.3mm
9.50in
177.8mm
7.00in
8.4mm
.33in
406.4mm
16.00in
609.6mm
24.00in
600mm
23.62in
450mm
17.72in
460mm
18.11in
762mm
30.00in
323.5mm
12.73in
144.8mm
5.70in
69.7mm
2.74in
7deg
12deg
1" HEIGHT ADJUST
69.7mm
2.74in
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
600mm
23.62in
430mm
16.93in
200mm
7.87in
668mm
26.30in
762mm
30.00in
241.3mm
9.50in
177.8mm
7.00in
8.4mm
.33in
406.4mm
16.00in
609.6mm
24.00in
600mm
23.62in
450mm
17.72in
460mm
18.11in
762mm
30.00in
323.5mm
12.73in
144.8mm
5.70in
69.7mm
2.74in
7deg
12deg
1" HEIGHT ADJUST
69.7mm
2.74in
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D

4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
22mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
2.5mm
5mm
M8 x 25mm M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
Right
TV Bracket
Left
TV Bracket
ATTACH TV BRACKET TO TVSTEP 1
CAUTION: Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
The TV brackets contain potential
pinch points during operation.
Keep fingers away from
pinch points when
retracting the TV. (arrows)
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.
1.1 Select TV
Screw Diameter
1.2 Select TV Screw Length / Spacers
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)
05
(qty. 1)
04
TV Bracket
03
04 04
05 05
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
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.
**
*
NOTE: If your TV
included inset spacers or
adapters, use them UNDER
the mount hardware.

5
04
05 2SECURELY TIGHTEN
1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV
1POSITION
TIP: The tilt tension knob T on TV brackets 04 /05 should be
oriented to the outside edges.
T
T
RR
TV
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
Fischer UX10 x 60R
08
10
09
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
Lag Bolt
Wall Plate
Wall Plate Template
Hex Key
3/16 in.
Concrete Anchor
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
ATTACH WALL PLATE TO WALL
STEP 2
4X
01
02 02
03 01
NO SPACER SPACER NEEDED
A B
(qty. 1)
06
(qty. 1)
07
(qty. 1)
(qty. 4)
(qty. 4)
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.

6
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
STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
4X
2 ¾ in. (6.9 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit 5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
4X
08
Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.
6REMOVE TEMPLATE 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four lag bolts 08 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 07 . 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!
4X
06 06
06
07

7
Skip to STEP 3 on PAGE 9.
4X
TIP:
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
1POSITION TEMPLATE
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
●Mount the wall plate 07 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)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (40.6 cm)
●For concrete applications, TV brackets 04 /05 must remain
centered in wall plate 07 . Keep this in mind when selecting
the wall plate location
STEP 2B
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
sanus.com
/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
4X
CAUTION:
All four lag bolts 08 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 07 . 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!
4X
08
07
09
4X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 09 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
3REMOVE TEMPLATE
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
34 INSERT ANCHORS
06
06
06

8
Steel Stud Installation Kit SSMK1 (NOT INCLUDED)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury
or property damage!
STEP 2C
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK
●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
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 to inquire about the additional hardware.
*
1 in. (25 mm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
4X
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our Height Finder at sanus.com [www.san.us/1172].
www.
san.us/1172
HeightFinder™
Visit 5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
Steel Stud Installation
ab
cd
S1 S1
S1
P4X
6INSTALL ANCHORS 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four screws S2 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent
unwanted movement of the wall plate 07 . 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!
S1
CAUTION: Be sure cap P is
seated against the drywall surface.
S 3 S2
06
06
07

9
For CONCRETE APPLICATIONS:
TV brackets 04 / 05 MUST remain centered in wall plate 07 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
NOTE: For WOOD STUD APPLICATIONS, TV brackets 04 / 05 can
be slid anywhere along wall plate 07 for optimal positioning of your TV.
ATTACH TV TO WALL PLATE
STEP 3
1HANG
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.
2ATTACH
Always make sure TV brackets 04 / 05 are in the locked
position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 07 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
TIP:
TIP: Extend the TV outward AND tilt the TV up or down to gain better access to the back of the TV.
MANAGE CABLES
07
07
04
04
05
05
04
05

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ADJUSTMENTS
To level your TV, turn the level
adjustment screw S on the top of
either TV bracket 04 / 05 to raise or
lower that respective side of the TV.
Adjust the height by turning the level
adjustment screw S on the top of
both TV brackets 04 / 05 .
LEVEL
HEIGHT
S
S
RAISE
RAISE
LOWER
LOWER
TILT
Your TV should adjust easily when
moved, then stay in place.
Adjust the tilt tension knob T if
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 T to prevent
unwanted movement.
T
04
04
04
05
05
05
10
10
10