Sanus BXL1 User manual

BXL 1
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GET IT
RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME
Follow this step-by-step
instruction manual to
speed up your installation.
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180 lbs.
(81.6 kg) 130 lbs.
(58.9 kg)
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!
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.
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
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2
3
4
What is your
wall made of?
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?
Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh more
than
No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible.
Visit MountFinder.Sanus.com or call 1-800-359-5520
to find a compatible mount.
For Wood Stud and
Solid Concrete or
Concrete Block Walls
For Steel
Stud Walls
Drywall
with steel
studs?
Drywall
with wood
studs?
Solid concrete
or concrete
block?
Call Customer Service: 1-800-359-5520
Perfect! Perfect!
Steel stud kit required [NOT INCLUDED]
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
Wood Stud Install
Steel Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl Awl
Pencil Level Stud
Finder Stud Finder
Screwdriver
Tape
Measure
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Wood
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Steel
Drill Bit Drill Bit
Electric
Drill HammerDrill Bit
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
Concrete
7/16 in.
(12 mm)
Socket
Wrench

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Before you begin
Don’t stress out when you see
all the hardware included.
Extra TV screw sizes and lengths
are provided to fit most TVs.
HARDWARE BAG
HARDWARE BAG
RELAX!
You only use four
of the TV screws.
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.

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Read ALL CAUTION warnings.
These are IMPORTANT!
Protect the face of your TV
when laying it down for installation.
IMPORTANT: Read Important read
Soft clean surface
CAUTION: Avoid potential
Y
X
S
NOTE: Read read Dually Noted read
TIP: Read That's Helpful read read
Read Important Stuff read read rea
Must Read read read read read read
Read read read Safety First read re
Let’s Go
Secure part X to housing Y
using screw S.
1ASSEMBLE
TIP: Each component has a number
designation. See PAGE 6.
Step-by-Step illustrations
speed up your installation.
Don’t get it? Read the detailed
explanation below each step.

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Attach TV Bracket to TVSTEP 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.
M8 x 25mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
5mm2.5mm 22mm
TV Washer TV Spacers
TV Brackets 03
x4
08
x4
07
x4
04
x4 06
x4
09
x4
10
x4
11
x4
12
x4
13
x4
14
x4
05
x4
Parts and Hardware for STEP 1
TV Screws
M8 TV Screws
M6
01
x1
02
x1

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CAUTION: Verify adequate thread engagement with your
screw/washer/spacer combination AND the TV brackets. (STEP 1.2).
TOO SHORT will not hold the TV and TOO LONG will damage the TV.
M6
M8
1.1 Select TV Screws
Determine which screw diameter (M6 or M8) fits the four
mounting holes on the back of your TV.
1.2 Determine Spacer Need
Too Short Correct Too Long
TV Bracket TV Bracket
ab
Round BackCables
Inset Holes
Flat Back
1412 13
141312
If your TV included inset spacers or wall mount
adapters, see Troubleshooting on PAGE 22.
TV Bracket TV Bracket TV Bracket
For flat-back TVs, no
spacers 12 , 13
or 14 are required.
For rounded-back TVs, cable interference or
inset holes, spacers 12 , 13 or 14 to create
extra space between the TV and TV bracket.
141312 141312

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01 02
4X
2SECURELY TIGHTEN
b Rounded-back TVs / Extra Space
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a Flat-back TVs
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03 07 06 10
12
Install using the spacer, screw and washer combination you
selected for your TV.
1.3 Attach TV Bracket Assembly to TV
Center the TV brackets 01 and 02 over your TV's mounting hole
pattern as shown - making sure the brackets are at the same height.
1POSITION
TIP: The release cords R on TV brackets 01 and 02 should be
oriented on the bottom on the TV.
R
R
R
Wall Plate
Template
Wall Plate
13 14

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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.
Parts and Hardware for STEP 2 Adjustments
Hardware for STEP 2C Steel Stud Option
[Steel Stud Anchor Kit is NOT INCLUDED]
Wall Plate
Template
Wall Plate
Lag Bolt
Concrete Anchors
Screw Washer
Hex Key
3/16 in.
Anchor
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-359-5520 to inquire
about the additional hardware.
1/4-20 Snap Toggle BB
18
x4
19
x1
15 x1
16 x1
x4
17
S1 x4
S2 x4 S3 x4
5⁄16 in. x 2 ¾ in.
1/4-20 x 1.75 1/4 in.
UX10x60R
For concrete installations ONLY

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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
STEP 2A Wood Stud Installation
Locate the studs using a
stud finder.
Find the edges of the studs
using an awl or small drill bit.
Mark the centers of the
studs with a pencil.
1LOCATE 2VERIFY 3MARK

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Wood Stud Installation
4X
15
2 ¾ in. (7.0 cm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
Place the wall plate template 15 at your desired height and position the
slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level and mark the hole locations.
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
Drill the four pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 2 ¾ in. (7.0 cm).
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
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16
15
4X
STEP 2A (continued)
Install the four screws 17 and tighten only until they are pulled
firmly against the wall plate 16 .Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19.
6REMOVE TEMPLATE 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
Remove the wall plate template and discard.
Improper use could reduce the holding power of the screws 17 .
DO NOT over-tighten the screws 17 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
17

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15
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 16 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)
STEP 2B
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
Position the wall plate template 15 on the wall at your desired height.
Level and mark the hole locations.
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Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
CAUTION:
Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
2DRILL
4X
CAUTION:
3REMOVE TEMPLATE
Remove the wall plate template 15 and discard.
15
15
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (7.6 cm)
Drill four pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (7.6 cm).
STEP 2B (continued)

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16
4X
5SECURELY TIGHTEN
17
Improper use could reduce the holding power of the screws 17 .
DO NOT over-tighten the screws 17 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
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3
18
4X
CAUTION:
Be sure the anchors 18 are seated flush
with the concrete surface.
CAUTION:
Insert four anchors 18 into the drilled holes.
34 INSERT ANCHORS
Install the four screws 17 and tighten only until they are pulled
firmly against the wall plate 16 .Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 19

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Steel Stud Installations (kit required)
Min. 16 in. (40.6 cm)
CAUTION: Avoid potential
personal injury or property damage!
STEP 2C
Locate the studs using a
stud finder.
Find the edges of the studs
using an awl or small drill bit.
Mark the centers of the
studs with a pencil.
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. (1.2 cm) thick on each
side of the studs, and a minimum
clearance of 1 ⅞ in. (4.8 cm)
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. (30.4 mm) on center
Steel Stud Installation Kit (NOT INCLUDED)
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 at 1-800-359-5520 to inquire about the additional hardware.
*
*

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1 in. (2.5 cm)
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
15
4X
Place the wall plate template 15 at your desired height and position the
slotted holes over your stud center lines. Level and mark the hole locations.
4POSITION TEMPLATE
TIP: To calculate your precise wall plate location, check out
our HeightFinder at sanus.com [www.sanus.com/1172].
Drill the four pilot holes using a 1/2 in. (13 mm) diameter drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Remove the wall plate template and discard.
5DRILL
CAUTION:
Be sure you drill into the CENTER of the stud.
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a
c
b
d
S1 S1
S1
P
16
4X
STEP 2C (continued)
Install the four screws S2 and washers S3 , and firmly tighten until
they are pulled flush against the wall plate 16 .
6INSTALL ANCHORS 7SECURELY TIGHTEN
All four screws S2 MUST BE firmly tightened to prevent unwanted
movement of the wall plate 16 . 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
a. Insert the four anchors S1 * into the drilled holes. b. Pull to rotate the
anchor S1 * inside the wall. c. Hold the end of the anchor S1 *, while
sliding the cap P against the drywall. d. Snap off the ends of the anchor
S1 * to lock in place.
CAUTION: Be sure cap P is
seated against the drywall surface.
S 3 S2
S1

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16
02
16
NOTE: TV brackets 01 and 02 can be slid anywhere along wall plate
16 for optimal positioning of your TV.
Attach TV to Wall Plate
STEP 3
1HANG
HEAVY! You may
need assistance
with this step.
2ATTACH
Press the bottom of the TV into the wall plate 16 until you hear
the lock click, securing the TV in place.
Always make sure TV brackets 01 and 02 are in the locked
position so the TV is securely fastened to the wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
02 01
16
01
02 01
02
16
01

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Adjustments
02 02
01 01
19 19 19
LEVEL HEIGHT