Sanus Simplicity SLF226 User manual

SLF
226
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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2
135 lbs.
(61.2 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.
—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 Simplicity.SANUS.com or call customer
service to find a compatible mount.

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Tools Needed
Wall
Construction
ONLY install on
these acceptable
wall types. Drywall alone
will NOT hold
the weight of
your TV.
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
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4
in.
[mm]
27.6
701
15.2
387
25.8
655
11.5
293
0.33
8.4
16.0
406
24.0
610
23.6
600
17.7
450
26
658
4° UP
15° DOWN
27.6
701
17.7
450
5° ROLL
15.1
384
2.7
67
40° - 85°
3.9
100
3.9
100
15.7
400
23.6
600
TV INTERFACE
WALL PLATE
FULLY ASSEMBLED MOUNT
TOP VIEW - EXTENDED
TOP VIEW - RETRACTED
SIDE VIEW - EXTENDED
SIDE VIEW - RETRACTED
3-D
Dimensions

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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
3/16 in.
5/16 in.
1/4-20 x 3/8 in. 1/4 in.
M8 x 25mm M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
2.5mm
22mm
M6 x 20mmM6 x 12mm
M4 x 12mm
M6 x 35mm
M4 x 35mm 5/16 in. x 3 ½ in.
M5 x 10mm
M5 x 6mm
STEP 1 Parts and Hardware
Horizontal TV Bracket
Vertical
TV Bracket
TV Bracket
Screw
TV Screws
(qty. 4 each) [Only one size fits your TV] Washers
(qty. 4 each) Spacers
(qty. 4 each)
[If necessary]
03
02
01
M4
M4
M6/M8
M4/M6/M8
M4/M6/M8
M6
M8
(qty. 1)
05
(qty. 4)
06
(qty. 2)
04

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3/16 in.
5/16 in.
1/4-20 x 3/8 in. 1/4 in.
M8 x 25mm M8 x 50mm
M8 x 45mm
M8 x 35mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
2.5mm
22mm
M6 x 20mmM6 x 12mm
M4 x 12mm
M6 x 35mm
M4 x 35mm
5/16 in. x 3 ½ in.
M5 x 10mm
M5 x 6mm
Wall Plate
Drilling Template
STEP 2 Parts and Hardware
STEP 3 Parts and Hardware
Arm Assembly
Wall Plate Screw (Wall Plate Screw)
Locking Screw
Lag Bolt
Concrete Anchor
Washer
Washer
Cover Plate
Hex Key
(qty. 5)
10
(qty. 4)
13
(qty. 4)
14
(qty. 1)
15
For concrete installations ONLY
CAUTION:
Do not use in drywall or wood
(qty. 5)
09
(qty. 5)
11
(qty. 2)
17
(qty. 1)
16
(qty. 1)
12
(qty. 1)
07
(qty. 1)
08

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STEP 1 Attach Brackets to TV
Inset Holes Cables Rounded Back
Only one screw size fits your TV.
M4 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 .
—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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NO SPACER
SPACER NEEDED
03 02
02
01
01
1
04
TYPICAL INSTALLATION ILLUSTRATED.
A
B
1.3 Attach TV Brackets to Your TV
TV HOLE
PATTERN
Center Horizontal TV brackets 04 over your TV's hole pattern and attach using screw combination
Aor Byou selected for your TV.
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage! DO NOT use power tools for
this step. Tighten the screws 01 only enough to secure the TV brackets to the TV.
If your TV included
inset spacers or wall
mount adapters, see
Troubleshooting (PAGE 21).

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Position the vertical TV bracket 05 over the horizontal TV
brackets 04 and center with your TV.
Secure the assembly with the four screws 06 .
2 3
05
04 06
04 05

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Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail,
or an edge to edge stud finder.
12
MIN.
16 in.
(406 mm)
Level the drilling template 07 and align the hole pattern over the
center of your studs, then tape in place.
STEP 2A Attach Wall Plate Wood Stud Installation
MAX 5/8 in. (16 mm)
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
07

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09
3 4
10
Drill pilot holes then remove the drilling template 07 .
IMPORTANT: Be sure to drill into the center of the stud.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 ½in. (89 mm),
using a 7/32 in. (5.5 mm) diameter drill bit.
Install the wall plate 08 using four lag bolts 09 and washers 10 .
Tighten all lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the
lag bolt. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
Go to STEP 3 on PAGE 14.
3 ½in. (89 mm)
7/32 in.
(5.5 mm)
07
08

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
●Mount wall plate 08 directly onto concrete surface (no wall covering)
●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: TOP RAIL = 8 in. (203 mm), BOTTOM RAIL = 16 in. (406 mm)
●For concrete applications, arm 12 (STEP 3) must remain centered in wall plate 08 . Keep this in mind when selecting wall plate location
1 2
Level the drilling template 07 and tape in place. Drill FIVE pilot holes into solid concrete as shown (three on top).
CAUTION: Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 3 ¾in. (95 mm),
using a 3/8 in. (10 mm) diameter drill bit.
MIN.
16 in.
(406 mm) 3/8 in.
(10 mm)
3 ¾ in. (95 mm)
002862.eps
STEP 2B Attach Wall Plate
Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Installation
07
07

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34
11
Remove drilling template 07 and insert five concrete anchors 11 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors are seated flush with the
concrete surface.
Install the wall plate 08 using five lag bolts 09 and washers 10 .
Tighten all lag bolts only until they are pulled firmly against the wall plate.
CAUTION: Improper use could reduce the holding power of the
lag bolt. DO NOT over-tighten the lag bolts.
09
10
08

14
1
STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate
2
Position the arm assembly 12 on the wall plate 08 by tilting the top
into the wall plate channel, then rotating the bottom toward the wall.
Secure with four wall plate screws 13 and washers 14 using
hex key 16 .
13
14
16
3.1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate
12
08
08
12

15
1
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
2
Hang your TV onto the arm assembly 12 by first hooking the top
support of vertical TV bracket 05 , then resting the TV into place.
Lock your TV to the arm assembly 12 with locking screw 15 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage!
This locking screw 15 must be installed to secure the TV onto the
arm assembly 12 .
15
3.2 Attach TV to Arm Assembly
05 05
12
12
05
12

16
Store hex key 16 in wall plate 08 , for future use.
NOTE: Before installing the cover plates, use the hex key 16 to make any necessary adjustments as shown on pages 18 - 20.
Bow the middle of each cover plate 17 to slip the ends into the channels of the wall plate 08 .
3.3 Install Cover Plates
17
08
17
16
16 17
08

17
1
1. Remove the four cable covers C.
NOTE: fully extend arms 12 to ensure enough slack in cables.
2. Route your cables through the arms 12 shown —to avoid pinching.
3. Reattach the cable covers Cover the cables.
3
2
Manage Cables
C
C
C

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TV Adjustments
Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place.
If your TV is too loose or too tight, adjust the side tension knob T
by hand or use hex key 16 .
NOTE: Once your TV is in place, tighten the tension knob Tto
prevent unwanted movement.
Adjust the leveling of your TV by turning the level screw L.
Tighten
Loosen
TILT ADJUSTMENT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
L
T

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1. Disconnect cables and remove your TV (PAGE 20).
2. Remove the cover plates 17 and the four screws 13 /washers
14 from wall plate 08 .
3. Reposition the arm assembly 12 on the wall plate (STEP 3.1).
LATERAL SHIFT
4. Reattach the four screws 13 /washers 14 (STEP 3.1) and
replace the cover plates 17 (STEP 3.3).
5. Hang your TV onto the arm assembly 12 following STEP 3.2.
3
2a
1a
2b
1b
5b
5a
4b
4a
17
14
13
08
12
17
14
13
08
12

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1. Disconnect cables.
2. Remove screw 15 .
3. Lift TV up and off the arm assembly 12 .
REMOVING THE TV
15
1
3
HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
12
2