Sanus F180c User manual

F180c INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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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!
No — Perfect!
Yes — This mount is NOT compatible. Visit vuepoint.sanus.com or call
1-888-333-9952 to find a compatible mount.
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 1-888-333-9952.
Do you have
all the tools
needed?
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What is your
wall made of?
100 lbs.
(45.4 kg)
Ready to begin?
Does your TV
(including accessories)
weigh more than
100 lbs. (45.4 kg)?
CAUTION:
DO NOT install
into drywall alone
Unsure?
Drywall with
wood studs? Solid concrete or concrete block?
Call Customer Service:
1-888-333-9952
Perfect! Perfect!
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●This product is designed for use in wood stud, solid concrete, and concrete block walls - DO NOT install into drywall alone
●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
Wood Stud Install
Concrete Install
Awl
Pencil Level Stud Finder Screwdriver
Tape
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
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15.75
400.0
2.95
75.0
3.94
100.0
23.62
600.0
7.87
200.0
2.95
75.0
3.94
100.0
7.87
200.0
15.75
400.0
11.81
300.0
11.81
300.0
12.00
304.9
12°
11°
2.85
72.4
15.00
381.0
0.38
9.7
OFFSET
3.00 76.1
OFFSET
6.50
165.1
18.00
457.2
8.80
223.5
Dimensions in. [mm]
NOTE: TV shifts 3 in. (76.1 mm) to the right or left when in the home posi-
tion. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.

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M5 x 12mm
M6 x 12mm M6 x 35mm
M5 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 12mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 20mm
M6 x 25mm
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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
STEP 1 Parts and Hardware
01
TV Bracket
TV Screws
Washers Spacers
TV Bracket
Extenders
Interface Screws (TV Bracket)
03 x8
04 x4 05 x4
06 x4
07 x4 12 x4
08 x4 10 x4 13 x4
09 x4 11 x4 14 x4
01 x1 02 x4

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.695 x .350 x.075 in. Fischer UX 10 x 60R Anchor
5/16 x 2¾ in.
WELCOME AND THANKS FOR CHOOSING SANUS DECORA
STEP 2 Parts and Hardware
Concrete Anchors
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION: Do not use in drywall or wood
Wall Plate
Wall Plate Template
Lag Bolts Lag Bolt Washers
17 x4 18 x4 19 x4
15 x1 16 x1

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1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
10-24 x 1 in.
STEP 3 Parts and Hardware
Additional Hardware
Locking Screw
Wall plate screw
Arm Assembly
Cable Ties
21 x2
22 x1
20 x1
23 x5

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STEP 1 Attach TV Bracket to TV
1.1 Measure Your TV Hole Pattern
cm
inches
inch dimensions are approximate
Measure the width and height of your TV hole pattern in cm.
Record your measurements:
Width__________cm x Height ________ cm
75 mm =7.5 cm ≈ 3 in.
100 mm = 10 cm ≈ 4 in.
200 mm = 20 cm ≈ 7 7/8 in.
300 mm = 30 cm ≈ 11 3/4 in.
400 mm = 40 cm ≈ 15 3/4 in.
600 mm = 60 cm ≈ 23 5/8 in.

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1.2 Assemble Your TV Bracket
Based on your TV hole pattern measurements
from STEP 1.1 (Wcm x Hcm), determine your
TV bracket configuration: A, B, C, D, E or F.
A
7.87
[20.0]
15.75
[40.0] 15.75
[40.0]
11.81
[30.0]
15.75
[40.0]
2.95
[7.5]
in.
[cm]
in.
[cm] in. [cm]
30.0 x 30.0 cm
40.0 x 40.0 cm 40.0 x 30.0 cm
B C
These smaller hole patterns only use TV
bracket 01 . Do not use the four TV bracket
extenders 02 and eight screws 03 .
7.5 x 7.5 cm
10.0 x 10.0 cm
20.0 X 20.0 cm
02
03
2.95
[7.5]
3.94
[10.0]
7.87
[20.0]
3.94
[10.0]
03
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto
TV bracket 01 and secure using eight
screws 03 in the corner holes indicated.
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto
TV bracket 01 and secure using eight
screws 03 in the corner holes indicated.
02
02
01
0202
01
01
03
11.81
[30.0]
11.81
[30.0]

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03
in.
[cm] in. [cm] in. [cm]
60.0 x 40.0 cm
D
40.0 x 20.0 cm 20.0 x 40.0 cm
E F
03 03
15.75
[40.0]
15.75
[40.0]
7.87
[20.0]
23.62
[60.0]
15.75
[40.0]
7.87
[20.0]
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Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto
TV bracket 01 and secure using eight
screws 03 in the corner holes indicated.
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto
TV bracket 01 and secure using eight
screws 03 in the corner holes indicated.
Assemble TV bracket extenders 02 onto
TV bracket 01 and secure using eight
screws 03 in the corner holes indicated.
01
02
02
02
02
0202
01

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M5 M6 M8
1.3 Select TV Screw Diameter 1.4 Select TV Screw Length
Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts
on the back of your TV to determine which
screw diameter (M5, M6, or M8) to use.
FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLESINSET HOLES
If your TV has a flat back AND you want your TV closer to the
wall, use the shorter screws.
Spacers and longer screws are supplied to accommodate:
●Round/irregular back TVs
●TVs with inset mounting holes
●Extra space needed for cables
Too Long
CAUTION:
Verify adequate thread
engagment with the screw or
screw/spacer combination.
-Too short will not hold the TV.
-Too long will damage the TV.
Too Short
Correct
Standard configurations
are shown. For special
applications, or if you
are uncertain about your
hardware selection, contact
Customer Service at
1-888-333-9952.

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1.5 Attach TV Bracket
TV Bracket
Configuration A
Illustrated
(with spacers)
TV Bracket
Configuration D
Illustrated
(with spacers)
Flat Back
Round Back / Extra Space
Position your TV bracket configuration (A, B, C, D, E or F) over your TV hole pattern - making sure the bracket is centered over the TV hole pattern
and level. Secure bracket using your screw/washer (Flat Back) or spacer/screw/washer (Round Back / Extra Space) selection.
IMPORTANT: Ensure TV bracket is securely fastened before moving on to the next step.
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04 05
07 08 09
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14
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Note
orientation
of hanging
and locking
tabs
Hanging
Locking

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WELCOME AND THANKS FOR CHOOSING SANUS DECORA
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≤ 5/8 in.
(16 mm)
16 in.
(406 mm)
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate to Wall Wood Stud Option
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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 5/8 in. (16 mm)
●Minimum wood stud size: common 2 x 4 in. (51 x 102 mm) nominal 1½ x 3½ in. (38 x 89 mm)
1. Locate your stud. Verify and mark the center of the stud by finding the stud edges using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge-to-edge stud finder.
2. Position the wall template 15 at your desired height and line up the holes with your stud center line. Level the template and tape in place.

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WELCOME AND THANKS FOR CHOOSING SANUS DECORA
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17 18
3 in. (75 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
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3. Drill pilot holes using a 7/32 in. (5 mm) diameter drill bit. Remove wall plate template 15 .
IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm).
4. Install wall plate 16 using lag bolts 17 and washers 18 . Tighten the lag bolts 17 only until the washers 18 are pulled firmly against
the wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All lag bolts 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.

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Mount the wall plate 16 directly onto the concrete surface
●Minimum solid concrete thickness: 8 in. (203 mm)
●Minimum concrete block size: 8 x 8 x 16 in. (203 x 203 x 406 mm)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 16 in. (406 mm)
1. Position the wall plate template 15 on the wall at your desired height. Level the wall plate template and mark the hole locations.
2. Drill three pilot holes using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter masonry drill bit.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 in. (75 mm). Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
WELCOME AND THANKS FOR CHOOSING SANUS DECORA
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WELCOME AND THANKS FOR CHOOSING SANUS DECORA
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Min.
16 in.
(406 mm)
STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate to Wall Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 in. (75 mm)
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3. Remove the wall plate template 15 and insert four anchors 19 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors 19 are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Install wall plate 16 using lag bolts 17 and washers 18 . Tighten the lag bolts 17 only until the washers 18 are pulled firmly against
the wall plate 16 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! All lag bolts 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.
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19
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18

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HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
1. Hang the arm
20
onto the wall plate
16
by first hooking the top support, then resting the arm
20
in place.
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NOTE: TV shifts 3 in. (7.61 cm) to the right or left when in the home position. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
CAUTION: Avoid potential injury or property damage! For concrete applications, the base of the a rm
20 must remain centered in the
wall plate
16 .
NOTE: When mounting to wood stud walls, arm assembly
20 can be adjusted within the
wall plate
16 for optimal positioning.
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16
16
20
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STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate

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2. Install wall plate screws
21
to secure arm to wall plate
16
.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Screws 21 must be installed to secure arm assembly 20 to wall plate 16 .
3. Fold first section of the arm 20 against the wall plate 16 to provide stability.
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20

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HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
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4. Hang the TV bracket 01 onto the arm 20 by first hooking the top support, then resting the TV in place.
5. Secure the TV bracket 01 to the arm 20 with locking screw 22 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! Locking screw 22 must be installed to secure the TV to the arm assembly 20 .
01
20
22
20
16
01

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Manage Cables
Cables can be routed through the cable channels on the top and bottom of the arm 20 and secured to the arm with cable ties 23 for a cleaner look.
20 20
01
16
16
23

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TV Adjustments
TILT ADJUSTMENT
Your TV should adjust easily when moved,
then stay in place. If your TV is too loose or
too tight, adjust the tilt tension knob by hand.
NOTE: Once your TV is in place,
tighten the tilt tension knob to prevent
unwanted movement.
LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the leveling of your TV, loosen
the locking screw 22 , level your TV, then
tighten locking screw 22 .
IMPORTANT: This locking screw 22 must
be installed to secure the TV onto the arm 20 .
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REMOVING THE TV
To remove your TV from the arm assembly
20 , disconnect all cables and then reverse
the procedures in STEP 3.
HEAVY! You may need
assistance with this step.
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Tilt Tension Knob
20
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