Sanus SLF5 User manual

SLF
5
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO USE
Does your TV weigh more than 56.7 kg (125 lb) including accessories?
No — Perfect!
Yes
— This mount is NOT compatible. Visit Simplicity.Sanus.com or call 1-888-333-1376 (UK: 0800-056-2853) to find a compatible mount.
5.5 mm
(7/32 in.) 10 mm
(3/8 in.) 13 mm
(1/2 in.)
(56.7 kg)
125 lb
Ready to begin?
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 1-888-333-1376 (UK: 0800-056-2853).
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What is your wall made of?
Unsure?
?
Perfect! Perfect! Call 1-888-333-1376 (UK: 0800-056-2853)
Drywall with
wood studs
Solid concrete or
concrete block

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TV tilts up
or down for
the perfect
viewing angle
200 x 200mm
700 x 425mm
TV bracket expands
to fit TV hole patterns
from 200 x 200mm up
to 700 x 425mm
Cover and cable tie holes
hold cables along mount
arm for a clean look
Features
Adjustment knobs allow fingertip
control or to restrict movement
Mounting arm adjusts within the
wall plate for optimal positioning
Fully articulating arm
creates 2-point movement
for optimal viewing position
Level
adjustment
creates a
worry-free
installation

4
in.
[mm]
12.45
316.2
1.70
43.1
29.46
748.4
28.74
730.0
4.00°
15.00°
6.53
165.8
27.56
700.0
0.34
8.8
200mm
to
425mm
9.06
230.0
13.46
[342.0]
Dimensions

5
in.
[mm]
11.59
294.4
24.00
609.6
16.00
406.4
5
R0.17
4.3
2.00
50.8
18.11
460.0
10.01
254.2

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M8 x 35mm
M6 x 35mm
M6 x 12mm
M6 x 20mm
M4 x 35mm
M4 x 12mm
M8 x 16mm
M8 x 20mm
M4 M6 / M8
#8 Allen Nut
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!
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x2
x1
STEP 1 Parts and Hardware
Horizontal TV
Brackets
TV Screws
Washers Spacers Interface
Nuts
Vertical TV
Support
Supplied Parts and Hardware
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07
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11 12 13
x4
x4
x4
x4
x4
x4 x4 x4
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05
03
x4
x4
x4

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1/4-20 x 3/8 in.
5/16 in. x 2 3/4 in.
5/16 in.
16
15
17
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19
x4
x4
x4
Wall Plate
Wall Plate Template
x1
x1
STEP 2 Parts and Hardware
STEP 3-1 Parts and Hardware
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21 x4
x1
Arm Assembly
Wall Plate Screws
Lag Bolts
Concrete Anchors
Washers
1/4-20 x 3/4 in.
Cable Tie
7/32 in.
3/16 in.
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22
25
26
x1
x1
x1
Cover Plates
Hex Keys
x2
STEP 3-2 Hardware
STEP 3-3 Hardware
STEP 3-4 Parts and Hardware
Safety Screw
Cable Ties
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M6 M8
FLAT BACK ROUND BACK CABLESINSET HOLES
M4
1-1 Select TV Screw Diameter 1-2 Select TV Screw Length
If your TV has a flat back, use the shorter screws.
Spacers and longer screws are supplied to accommodate:
●irregular / round back TVs
●TVs with inset mounting holes
●extra space needed for cables
Hand thread screws into the threaded inserts
on the back of your TV to determine which
screw diameter (M4, M6, or M8) to use.
STEP 1 Attach Brackets to TV
Too Short
Correct
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.
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1-3 Assemble TV Brackets
Slotted Holes
Screw Posts
Screw Posts
Slotted Holes
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02
02
TV Hole pattern greater than 250mm TV Hole pattern 250mm or less
Slide horizontal TV brackets 02 onto the vertical TV support 01 as shown.
NOTE: Position the slotted holes toward the outside for TV hole patterns larger than 250mm and toward the inside for hole patterns 250mm or less.
Angle the brackets 02
to clear the screw posts
Tilt the brackets 02 to
nest the screw posts
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01
Screw
posts

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Center the horizontal TV brackets 02 and vertical TV support 01 over the hole pattern on your TV.
NOTE: If the vertical TV support 01 is not centered, you may need to reposition the horizontal TV supports 02 (see previous step 1-3).
Secure the assembly with the four interface nuts 14 using hex key 25 .
1-4 Secure TV Bracket Assembly
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25
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02
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aShort screw and washer
bSpacer, long screw and washer
Attach the TV bracket assembly using either the short screw and washer or spacer, long screw and washer combination you selected for your TV.
1-5 Attach Bracket Assembly to TV
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11 12
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02
02

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CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Drywall covering the wall must not exceed 16 mm (5/8 in.)
●Minimum wood stud size: common 51 x 102 mm (2 x 4 in.) nominal 38 x 89 mm (1 1/2 x 3 1/2 in.)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 406 mm (16 in.)
1. Locate studs. Verify the center of the stud(s) using an awl, a thin nail, or an edge to edge stud finder.
2. Level the wall plate template 15 and mark the hole locations in the center of the studs.
NOTE: TV shifts 254 mm (10 in.) to the right or left when in the home position. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate - Wood Stud Option
NOTE: For assistance in
determining wall plate location,
try our MountWizard™at
Simplicity.Sanus.com
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≤16 mm
(5/8 in.) 406-610 mm
(16-24 in.)
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3. Drill pilot holes then remove the 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 75 mm (3 in.), using a 5.5 mm (7/32 in.) diameter drill bit.
4. Install the wall plate 16 using four lag bolts 17 and washers 19 . 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.
75 mm
(3 in.)
5.5 mm
(7/32 in.)
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19
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STEP 2 Attach Wall Plate - Solid Concrete or Concrete Block Option
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injuries and property damage!
●Mount the wall plate directly onto the concrete surface
●Minimum solid concrete thickness: 203 mm (8 in.)
●Minimum concrete block size: 203 x 203 x 406 mm (8 x 8x 16 in.)
●Minimum horizontal space between fasteners: 610 mm (24 in.)
1. Level the wall plate template 15 and mark the hole locations.
NOTE: TV shifts 254 mm (10 in.) to the right or left when in the home position. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
2. Drill pilot holes into solid concrete. Never drill into the mortar between blocks.
IMPORTANT: Pilot holes must be drilled to a depth of 75 mm (3 in.), using a 10 mm (3/8 in.) diameter drill bit.
10 mm
(3/8 in.)
75 mm
(3 in.)
15
15
NOTE: For assistance in
determining wall plate location,
try our MountWizard™at
Simplicity.Sanus.com
610 mm
(24 in.)

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3. Remove the wall plate template 15 and insert concrete anchors 18 .
CAUTION: Be sure the anchors are seated flush with the concrete surface.
4. Install the wall plate 16 using four lag bolts 17 and washers 19 . 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.
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16
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STEP 3 Attach TV to Wall Plate
3-1 Attach Arm Assembly to Wall Plate
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1. Position the arm assembly 20 on the wall plate 16 by tilting the top into the wall plate channel, then rotating the bottom toward the wall.
NOTE: TV shifts 254 mm (10 in.) to the right or left when in the home position. Consider this when selecting the location of your wall mount.
2. Secure using four wall plate screws 21 with hex key 25 .
Wall Plate Channel
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16 21
25

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HEAVY! You may need assistance with this step.
3-2 Attach TV to Arm Assembly
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1. Hang the TV onto the arm assembly 20 by first hooking the top support, then resting the TV into place.
2. Lock the TV to the arm assembly 20 with safety screw 22 using hex key 25 .
CAUTION: Avoid potential personal injury or property damage! This safety screw 22 must be installed to secure the TV onto the arm
assembly 20 .
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Top Support
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25

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1. Remove the cable cover.
2. Use the supplied cable ties 23 to secure your cables in the positions shown.
3. Reattach the cable cover over the cables.
Cable Cover
Cable
Cover
Cable
Cover
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3-3 Manage Cables

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Store hex keys 25 and 26 in the slots provided, for future use.
NOTE: Before installing the cover plates, use the hex keys to make any necessary adjustments as shown on pages 20 and 21.
Bow the middle of each cover plate 24 to slip the ends into the channels of the wall plate 16 .
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25
26
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25
3-4 Install Cover Plates

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TV Adjustments
ROTATE ADJUSTMENT
Your TV should adjust easily when moved, then stay in place.
If your TV is too loose or too tight, adjust either the top tension knob
by hand or hex key 26 , or the top tension bolt using hex key 26 .
NOTE: Once your TV is in place, tighten the tension knobs to
prevent unwanted movement.
TILT ADJUSTMENT
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
by hand or use hex key 25 .
NOTE: Once your TV is in place, tighten the tension
knob to prevent unwanted movement.
25
Side Tension Knob
Tighten
Loosen
Top Tension
Bolt
26
Tighten
Loosen
26
Loosen
Top Tension
Knob
Tighten