Sanus VML5 User manual

SAN US MAGNETIC STUD FI NDER Des i gned to fi nd your studs and ma kelife easier - inc l uded in ha r dware ki t.
magnet
l ocates screws in drywall
to show exactlywhere
your studs are
probing pin
he l ps find the edges of
your stud within the wall
TWO SIMPLE STEPS TO FIN D IN GYO UR STUDS:
Holding it vertically, lightly move the SAN US
Magnetic Stud Finder up and down while
sliding across your wall. The magnet within
will be attracted to the screws in the stud.
Once the magnet has landed on ascrew,
place a pencil mark on the wall
directly below the magnet.
You can verify this is a stud by moving the
Magnetic Stud Finder up or down to find
a second or third screwwithin the wall.
level
attaches to your wall plate
for hands free leveling
Pull apart the SAN US Magnetic Stud Finder to
expose the probing pin within. Starting about
1/2 inch away from the first pencil mark insert
the prob i ng pin into the wall every
1
/s inch until
it inserts completely intothe wall. Once that
happens, you know you ' ve found one edge of
your stud. Repeat this process till you have
found the stud edges and center ofthe st u d.
AWARNING :This product contains a magnet. If an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator OCD) is in use, magnetic fields may affect the operation of
those devices , resulting in serious injury or death . If you have an implanted medical device , keep at least 13 cm (5in .) between your device and the magnet. Please consult with your physician or medical
professional prior to using this product.

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We'll Make It Stress-Free
If you have any questions along the way,
just give us a call.
1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)
We're ready to help!
Nous ferons en sorte que tout
· soit simple pour vous
Si vous avez des questions pendant !'installation,
appelez-nous.
1-800-359-5520 (Etats-Unis) (RU : 0800-0i6-2853)
Nous sommes la pour vous aider !
VML5
Wir helfen Ihnen fiir
eine problemlose Montage
Falls Sie bei der Montage Fragen haben sollten,
rufen Sie uns an.
1-800-359-5520 (GroBbritannien: 0800-056-2853)
Wir helfen Ihnen gerne !
Sin estres
Si mas adelante tiene preguntas,
llamenos.
1-800-359-5520 (Reino Unido: 0800-056-2853)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
Before getting started, let's make sure this mount is perfect for you!
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Doesyour TV weigh
more than 34 kg
(75 lb} including
accessories?
What is your
wall made of?
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
Ready to
begin?
No -Perfect!
Yes - This mount is NOT compatible.Visit MountFinder. Sanus . com or call
1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853) to find acompatible mount.
Solid concrete
or concrete
block?
Drywall
with steel
studs?
I ?I Unsure?
Call Customer Service: 1-800-359-5520 (UK: 0800-056-2853)
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Screwdriver Tape Measure Drill Bit
10mm
(3/8 in.)
Concrete
Drill Bit
Electric Drill
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Hammer
Socket Wrench
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 1-800-359 - 5520 (UK: 0800-056 - 2853) .
A 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 SSMKl 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.

STEP 1 Attach Bracketsto TV
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
A 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 .
TV Brackets
Om-
M6x25mm
E)x4
M8x25mm
(9x4
TV Washers
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TV Screws
M8x30mm
(Dx4
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M8x50mm
8x4
Spacers
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1-1 Select TV Screws
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1-2 Spacers
If your TV included inset
spacers or wall mount adapters,
see Troubleshooting on PAGES 23-24 .

1-3 Attach TV B rackets
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For ease of .
access, straps
s~ould be level
with the botto
oftheTV. m
Spacer, screw and washer
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STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate to Wall
@© For wood stud installations (Double Stud), follow STEP 2A on PAGE 9
@ For wood stud installations (Single Stud), follow STEP 2B on PAGE 13
@) For concrete installations, follow STEP 2C on PAGE 16
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2
A 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!
*A WARNING: This product contains a magnet. If an implanted medical device such as a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator
OCD) is in use, magnetic fields may affectthe operation of those devices, resulting in serious injury or death. If you have an implanted medical device,
keep at least 13 cm (5 in.) between your device and the magnet. Please consult with your physician or medical professional prior to using this product
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Stud Finder
Lag Bolt
5'16 in. x2 314 in.
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Wood Stud Option (Double Stud Install)
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A CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
All four lag bolts 4D MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate Im . Ensure the wall plate is securely
fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step .
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 17 .
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Wood Stud Option (Single Stud Install)
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A CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! The middle two lag bolts 4D MUST be installed into a wood stud -this
product was not designed to be used in drywall alone.
A CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Both lag bolts 4D MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted movement
of the wall plate Im. Ensure the wall plate is securely fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 17.

Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
A CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! Mount the wall plate Im directly onto the concrete surface .
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(16 in.) (8 m.)
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A. CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
All four lag bolts CD MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate Im. Ensure the wall plate is securely
fastened to the wall before continuing on to the next step .

STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate
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A CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Always make sure your
TV brackets ml are in the locked position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate ID].
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Manage Cables
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A CAUTION: To prevent breaking the locking latch: always pull and hold the release cords@ down while pulling the TV away from the wall.
A CAUTION: TV is not secured to the wall when it is in the kick stand position. Assistance is recommended forthis step.
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REMOVING THE TV
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A CAUTION: To prev~ and hold the
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