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)
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(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.
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06
*